February 12, 2013
Federal court jury finds CPA guilty in $40 million scheme
An Ohio CPA was found guilty by a federal jury for leading a financial scam that took more than $40 million from investors in Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia.
February 11, 2013
North Carolina bookkeeper sentenced to 15 years for embezzlement
A woman who was convicted of stealing more than $800,000 from a local drug store has been sentenced to serve at least 15 years in prison.
February 11, 2013
Small Businesses Leading Nation’s Economic Recovery
The economic environment is turning around for America's small businesses despite some lingering challenges from the recession that hit the nation in 2008-2009, according to a new report released today by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy, an independent office that serves as the voice for small business within the federal government.
February 11, 2013
Healthcare workers have high employment confidence: Survey
The fourth quarter findings from the Randstad Healthcare Employee Confidence Index reveals that healthcare workers are more confident in nearly all aspects surveyed, including strength of the economy and availability of jobs.
February 11, 2013
2013, the Year of the Female Entrepreneur: Women business owners optimistic about 2013
Web.com and NAWBO survey reveals the primary factors impacting women business owners.
February 10, 2013
Former NY State Senator pleads guilty to fraud conspiracy
Former New York State Senator Shirley Huntley has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
February 9, 2013
Free Study Planner Released For CPA Exam Prep. Course
Fast Forward Academy has added CPA exam review tools to the study planner it released last month, which was initially for tax preparers and enrolled agents taking tax courses in preparation for the RTRP or EA IRS exams.
February 8, 2013
Consultants educate accountants and tax pros on Social Security issues
Premier Social Security Consulting offers Social Security training for professional advisors
February 7, 2013
Demand for accountants and financial analysts leads to higher salaries
Survey: Majority of CFOs Cite Challenges in Finding Skilled Financial Professionals
February 7, 2013
Restaurant job growth hits 17-year high in 2012: Third-largest job creator industry
The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) expects this trend to continue in 2013.
February 7, 2013
New home sales improve, but contractors fret about material costs
A recovering economy is spurring an uptick in the number of new homes going, but that growth is tepid compared to pre-recession levels of building.
February 7, 2013
Small Business Administration triples amount small businesses can contract for
Revision in the U.S. Small Business Administration's Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program more than triples the eligible contract amount, from $2 million to $6.5 million, the Agency will guarantee on surety bonds for both public and private contracts.