After a month of indulging on eggnog, holiday cookies, and other seasonal goodies, many Americans mark the New Year by making resolutions, often dealing with losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle. With the current economy, financial fitness is more likely to be your priority for 2009.
Read More >> For tax cheaters, 2008 was not a good year. Celebrities, sports figures, and other famous people who underestimated the IRS may wish they could have a do-over for some of their previous activities.
Read More >> Shelter dogs in the New Haven, Connecticut area will have plenty to woof about this New Year. They will be the happy recipients of doggie goodie bags donated by the New Haven office of UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc.
Read More >> The Internal Revenue Service announced on December 24 that it has released the final versions of the 2008 Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return, schedules and instructions effective for 2008 tax year...
Read More >> It's hardly news that the global IPO market took a rough tumble this year, but the extent of the damage is stunning. Through November, the number of deals worldwide plummeted nearly 60 percent compared with the first 11 months of 2007, from 1,790 to 745,...
Read More >> According to a report prepared by RSM McGladrey, executives of U.S. wholesale-distributors have altered their growth and operational strategies to offset related sector weaknesses and the rising costs of doing business, mainly associated with labor and energy. While these strategies have helped to maintain a moderate outlook regarding business conditions, there are some under-utilized opportunities that can bolster the standing of many companies.
Read More >> The Internal Revenue Service has announced an expedited process that will make it easier for financially distressed homeowners to avoid having a federal tax lien block refinancing of mortgages or the sale of a home.
Read More >> The Internal Revenue Service has adopted a Scrooge-like attitude for the holiday season, deciding not to give a break to retirees who must withdraw funds from tax-deferred accounts.
Read More >> For certain students and the parents of certain students, there could be additional tax relief available on their 2008 tax return in connection with tuition paid by December 31, 2008.
Read More >> Intuit and Staples are running a very special deal for small business owners. For one day only, QuickBooks Pro 2009 will be free at all Staples stores. Intuit wants to help small businesses through tough economic times.
Read More >> In a show of appreciation to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families for their dedicated service, the Illinois CPA Society is once again partnering with the Internal Revenue Service to offer the Military Service Tax Preparation Project. The program, now in its sixth year, provides free personal income tax return filing assistance to members of the U.S. Armed forces who have recently returned or are still serving in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area.
Read More >> The number of corporate holiday parties has reached a 20-year low this year, according to an annual survey conducted by Battalia Winston Amrop, an executive recruitment firm.
Read More >> The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved final rules which require companies to submit Financial Statements in XBRL format with their SEC filings.
Read More >> American University's School of Public Affairs in Washington D.C. has announced the establishment of its newest research center, the Center for Public Finance Research (CPFR). Led by top scholars from the School of Public Affairs and the D.C. policy community, the center offers research and education in public budgeting and finance, public financial management, public economics, and benefit-cost analysis at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Read More >> The AICPA has announced major improvements to its Online Grading Web site for CPE self-study courses. The upgrade of the AICPA CPE Online Grading site was done in collaboration with CPA2Biz, Inc., the marketing and technology subsidiary of the AICPA. The enhancements include a modern new design, improved navigation, new features to the exam, and a simplified login process.
Read More >> The Gaithersburg, Maryland accounting firms of DeLeon & Stang and Berger & Hillman recently announced a merger. Effective December 31, 2008, Berger & Hillman will be recognized as DeLeon & Stang.
Read More >> Sift Media has today launched BusinessCloud9, a new business-to-business (B2B) community dedicated to the Cloud Computing revolution.
Read More >> Responding to market pressure and consumer outrage, Intuit has reversed its original position and announced that customers using its best-selling TurboTax software can prepare and print multiple returns at no additional cost. Also, free e-filing is included with five Federal returns.
Read More >> The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) donated 100 piggy banks to Toys for Tots, teaching children to use money, make change and accrue savings this holiday season. If you would like the lessons your children learn to last longer than the toys they receive, Virginia CPAs recommend giving gifts that teach financial concepts this holiday season.
Read More >> The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants announced today that it has agreed to participate in a forum hosted by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on “Accounting for Sustainability: Decision-Making and Reporting in a Resource-Constraine...
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