February 13, 2013
Illinois company gives employees ‘cost of government’ raises
What the government taketh away, one area company decided to replace.
February 12, 2013
Study: 40% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck
More than four in 10 Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and nearly one in 10 doesn't earn enough to pay for essentials, according to a study released Tuesday.
February 12, 2013
Small business owners slightly more optimistic
Small-business owners were slightly more optimistic about the economy last month but their outlook remained poor, according to a private survey released Monday.
February 12, 2013
Federal court jury finds CPA guilty in $40 million scheme
An Ohio CPA was found guilty by a federal jury for leading a financial scam that took more than $40 million from investors in Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia.
February 11, 2013
North Carolina bookkeeper sentenced to 15 years for embezzlement
A woman who was convicted of stealing more than $800,000 from a local drug store has been sentenced to serve at least 15 years in prison.
February 11, 2013
Small Businesses Leading Nation’s Economic Recovery
The economic environment is turning around for America's small businesses despite some lingering challenges from the recession that hit the nation in 2008-2009, according to a new report released today by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy, an independent office that serves as the voice for small business within the federal government.
February 11, 2013
Healthcare workers have high employment confidence: Survey
The fourth quarter findings from the Randstad Healthcare Employee Confidence Index reveals that healthcare workers are more confident in nearly all aspects surveyed, including strength of the economy and availability of jobs.
February 11, 2013
2013, the Year of the Female Entrepreneur: Women business owners optimistic about 2013
Web.com and NAWBO survey reveals the primary factors impacting women business owners.
February 10, 2013
Former NY State Senator pleads guilty to fraud conspiracy
Former New York State Senator Shirley Huntley has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
February 9, 2013
Free Study Planner Released For CPA Exam Prep. Course
Fast Forward Academy has added CPA exam review tools to the study planner it released last month, which was initially for tax preparers and enrolled agents taking tax courses in preparation for the RTRP or EA IRS exams.
February 8, 2013
Consultants educate accountants and tax pros on Social Security issues
Premier Social Security Consulting offers Social Security training for professional advisors
February 7, 2013
Demand for accountants and financial analysts leads to higher salaries
Survey: Majority of CFOs Cite Challenges in Finding Skilled Financial Professionals