May 11, 2015
Professionals on the Move – May 12, 2015
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
May 11, 2015
Women and Generation Xers Take Lead in Creating New Startups
Women are more likely to found startups than men (57 percent versus 43 percent), and contradicting conventional wisdom about the conflict woman face when it comes to business and family, most women (55 percent) reported a "great" work-life balance.
May 11, 2015
Indiana CPA Society Celebrates 100 Years, Plans Gala
To celebrate this historic occasion, the Society will hold a centennial gala called CPA Celebration on May 15. More than 800 are expected to attend, including 27 past presidents and chairs of the board of the organization.
May 11, 2015
Women vs. Men in the Boardroom: Report Offers Unique Look at Corporate Directors by Gender
In the past two years, 24 percent of all new S&P 500 directors named have been women, compared to the current 18 percent women-to-men ratio, according to a new report from Big 4 accounting and business consultancy PwC.
May 10, 2015
Sage One Accounting Gets New Features, Subscription Pricing Model
New features and a new pricing model are now available to small businesses who use Sage One Accounting, a cloud-based small business accounting, invoicing and management system from Sage North America. Sage One Accounting is available in free and premium subscription versions, offering features for electronic invoicing, cash flow management, and financial analysis. Designed for...…
May 7, 2015
Accounting Firms Create Specialty Niche to Serve Pharmacy Industry
CohnReznick LLP, one of the largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., has created a collaborative market solution with Frier & Levitt, a national boutique healthcare law firm providing regulatory, transactional, and litigation advice ...
May 5, 2015
6 Reasons Accountants Value Automated, Date-Driven Client Communications
Imagine what it would be like if some of your routine administrative tasks were handled without ever lifting a finger.
May 4, 2015
Accounting Firms Meet in Edinburgh, Scotland for Conference
The international alliance of independent accounting firms, TIAG, is holding its 24th international conference from May 4-6 in Edinburgh, Scotland. As the featured keynote speaker, Rt Hon Lord Norman Lamont, Former Chancellor of the UK Exchequer, will present on “The Future of Europe.” In addition to TIAG members, delegates from TIAG’s affiliate alliances, TAGLaw and...…
May 4, 2015
Information Technology Alliance Announces 4 New Members
The organization is meeting this week in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for the annual ITA Spring Collaborative.
May 1, 2015
Conference Introduces College Students to Accounting Careers
The Illinois CPA Society’s inaugural Jumpstart to Accounting program welcomed more than 100 college students and professors from more than 30 colleges and universities across the state of Illinois on April 24.
April 28, 2015
Deloitte Partners with Accenture Duck Creek to Help Insurers
The Big 4 accounting and business consulting firm Deloitte has established a strategic alliance with Accenture Duck Creek to help US property and casualty insurers prepare for the dynamic changes that are reshaping the insurance industry.
April 24, 2015
KPMG U.S. Names Lynne Doughtie as CEO
Lynne Doughtie has been elected to serve as the next Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG U.S. Doughtie currently leads KPMG’s Advisory business, and has distinguished herself in numerous leadership positions since launching her career ...