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.
March 26, 2013
Former credit union VP sentenced in $1 million embezzlement
The onetime second-in-command of Upland, California-based Chaffey Federal Credit Union, who pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $1 million from the institution, was sentenced in Riverside Federal Court to 21/2 years in prison Monday, March 25.
March 26, 2013
IRS: Sequester Reduces Amount of Health Care Credit for Some Small Employers
The sequester will affect the calculation of the small business health care credit that's refundable to qualifying tax-exempt employers.
March 25, 2013
Spring snowstorms slowing some business in Pennsylvania
Calendars declare the start of spring, but experts say the wintry weather has consumers holding off on shopping for a new outdoor grill or putting a fresh coat of paint on their homes.