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U.S. Consumer Inflation Outlook Fell Slightly, Fed Survey Shows
KSM Adds Valuation Firm ValueKnowledge in Illinois
How AI is Reshaping the Future of Finance
EY Acquires HR Tech Consulting Firm Jubilant
Accounting and Tax Firms Top List of Most Profitable Industries
This year, accounting-related services (accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll service companies) are the highest ranking, with net profits amounting to 18.4 percent of sales, on average for the 12 months ended June 30th, 2017.
Research Reveals Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Best Practices
New research shows how companies can best incorporate advanced analytics into their business planning process. When integrated with traditional legacy data trends and analysis, predictive and prescriptive analytics enable holistic business plans ...
ICPAS Member Joshua Lance Selected for 2017 AICPA Leadership Academy
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has announced that Joshua Lance, CPA, CGMA and ICPAS member, has been selected as one of only 38 nationwide participants in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 2017 Leadership Academy.
CFPB Warns Companies Against Tricking Consumers Into Pay-By-Phone Fees
Most financial service companies give consumers several options to make payments. Some consumers may choose to pay bills by phone using an automated system or speaking with a live customer representative. Companies may charge different pay-by-phone ...
CEO Outlook Shows How Innovation Comes of Age
According to KPMG’s 2017 CEO Outlook, 57 percent of U.S.-based CEOs revealed they lack sufficient processes to sense disruption in their respective markets. From startups and new competitors to emerging technologies to shifts in political, regulatory ...
Should Your Business Be Worried About Cyber Crime?
Cyber crime is more prevalent in healthcare than any other industry. Scott Mariani, Practice Leader of Withum’s Healthcare Services group, discusses the impact of cyber crime in the healthcare industry and how Withum can help. For more on Scott, please visit https://www.withum.com/partner/scott-j-mariani/
Michael Bloomberg Speaks on SASB
Michael Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Chair of the SASB Board, speaks on the need for standardized sustainability disclosure.
Accounting Execs Concerned About New Lease Standards
A year and a half after the issuance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) respective new lease accounting standards and a year and a half before compliance begins for U.S.-based ...