Young Accountant Becomes Olympic Hopeful

Haley Chura, an associate at CPA firm Bennett Thrasher, is trying out for a spot on the U.S. Olympic swimming team on July 4. Read more

ADP Report Shows 79,000 Jobs Lost in June

Non-farm private employment declined by 79,000 jobs in June, according to figures released by payroll giant ADP. Read more

Washington This Week

IRS Probes Audit Firms on Tax Shelters

The Internal Revenue Service plans to hold a conference call on July 8 with the six largest audit firms to convince them to do more to help track the use of secret foreign bank accounts for tax evasion. Read more

House Considers Mandating Employer IRA Plans House Committee Passes AMT Relief Bill Baucus Introduces Energy and Tax Relief Bill Senate Considers Small Business Tax Reform

Industry Leaders - QA

Bob Graham

Former senator and Florida governor talks about the AICPA's new forensic accounting credential and the need for more of an international approach to accounting education. Read more

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Wayne R. Pinnell Frans Samyn Frank K. Ross

Inside Views

An Old Fashioned Layoff

In announcing a decision to lay off 7 percent of its work force, Intuit couched the decision of terms of realigning its business to support what it called Connected Services. Read more

New SEC Commissioners Have Their Hands Full Career Manager: A New Position at Your Firm The Wizard of Westwood and Succession Planning It's a Different World Today

From Accounting Today

NFP nuptials: Blackbaud to acquire struggling Kintera

n a high-profile consolidation in the not-for-profit software arena, NFP vendor Blackbaud struck a deal to acquire struggling rival Kintera for roughly $46 million in cash, or $1.12 per share.

From Accounting Today

Tax Software: Bargain hunting

Since most observers consider the tax prep market to be in a maturing mode, it's important for software makers to offer their products for tryouts, early renewals and promotional pricing during the season when their customers have the time to experiment.

From Accounting Technology

Capturing Data

Automating data entry is a major goal of 2008 tax software.

From Accounting Technology

Teach Your Clients Well

For vendors and advisors, the Rs of education include ROI.

From Practical Accountant

Document Management: Dos and Don'ts

Here are some best practices, as well as pitfalls.

From Practical Accountant

Closing the Soft Skills Gap

The focus is on making soft skills part of the firm's psyche.

From CPA Wealth Provider

What You Need to Know About Captives

In recent months, captives have come to the forefront of the insurance industry.

From CPA Wealth Provider

Wealth Magnets

Second ranking of CPAs by AUM shows financial planning growing at practices.