April 3, 2013
National Employment Report Shows Hiring Up in March
Employment in the U.S. private sector increased by 158,000 jobs from February to March, with most coming from small businesses.
April 3, 2013
Hospital group says new healthcare laws could create 20,000 jobs in Florida
South Florida would gain 20,000 health care jobs, more than any other region in the state, if Medicaid is expanded, according to a report released last week by University of Florida researchers.
April 3, 2013
Two Key Questions for Accounting Firms and CPAs
I recently attended the second annual Cloud Symposium along with 48 other industry thought leaders. CPA2Biz executives hosted the event at AICPA corporate offices in New York.
April 3, 2013
Commercial real estate lending market sees rebound
Property values, rental rates and occupancy rates are improving, and commercial real estate appears to be gaining critical traction.
April 2, 2013
What Small Businesses Want from their Accounting Professional
In January 2013, The Sleeter Group conducted some research of small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners across the US. The goal of the research was to learn about what SMBs want from their outside accounting firm.
April 1, 2013
Small Business Owners blame Washington gridlock for stalled economy
The Small Business Authority Finds Washington's Uncertainty Has Had Greatest Negative Impact on Economy
April 1, 2013
Virtual Accounting Firm Sends Gift to Help Staff Keep Cozy
AccountingDepartment.com builds a corporate culture in creative ways, improving employee satisfaction and creating closeness among a remote workforce.
March 30, 2013
Accounting firm diagnoses embezzlement at animal hospital
An Apple Valley, California, woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of embezzling as much as $180,000 from a Hesperia animal hospital, authorities said.
March 30, 2013
Unemployment rate in Texas rises to 6.4 percent
Unemployment in Texas rose to 6.4 percent in February 2013 from 6.3 percent the previous month, despite unusually strong job growth.
March 28, 2013
Former parochial school bookkeeper admits $315K theft
A former secretary and bookkeeper at a parochial school in Middlesex, Pennsylvania says she, "Got carried away" and spent $315,000 in tuition money and cash over six years on her bills, clothing and jewelry, state police said.
March 27, 2013
Preparing for the Challenges of Tomorrow’s Accounting Professionals: 2013 Thought Leader Symposium
Successful accounting professionals understand the need to continue to pursue opportunities for greater productivity, greater efficiency and ultimately, greater profitability.
March 27, 2013
Americans struggling to keep wallets closed, despite weak economy
Survey by Accounting Principals finds that employed Americans are losing an average of $130 per month due to the payroll tax increase, but are doing little to curb spending.