RRA receiver may be replaced Nov 18, 2009
50 in fees and expenses for Stettin s accounting firm, ; and $83,065. 60 for Berger Singerman, the law firm now representing the firm in bankruptcy court. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Salvaging a difficult 2009 Nov 17, 2009
William Duncan, partner with Dayton-based accounting firm , said businesses should be looking to use the off year as a way to minimize their taxes. Companies that could use new equipment can take advantage of a bonus depreciation deduction in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Top Employers for Global Business Undergrads Nov 17, 2009
Hot pick: Big Four accounting firms. One of the biggest surprises was how well the Big Four accounting firms did. (BusinessWeek)
Spiller still in the running? Nov 17, 2009
Heisman finalists are announced the same day ballots are due, and the accounting firm that handles the tabulation will determine the number of finalists based on the natural break in the voting tally. Three to six finalists are invited to the Heisman ceremonies in New York, although there have not been six since 1994. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Accounting firm Carrow Doyle combines with Citrin Cooperman Nov 17, 2009
New York-based accounting firm said Monday that Carrow Doyle & Associates has joined the firm s Philadelphia office. The 13-person Carrow Doyle is the third Philadelphia-area accounting firm to join Citrin in the past two years. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
APi's Lee Anderson wins nat'l Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year honor Nov 17, 2009
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is sponsored by accounting firm Ernst & Young and celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses. This is the 23rd year of the awards, which recognize entrepreneurs in 50 countries. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Oates, Clark and Knotts featured in MSU lecture Nov 17, 2009
Prior to joining Sony Music, Knotts worked at the Big Eight accounting firm of Touche Ross where he performed financial audits and specialized in the application of personal computers and auditing software. He helped Touche Ross move from an audit process that was totally paper based to a process that relied heavily on personal computer hardware and software. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Passionate sense of right and wrong drives Capuano Nov 16, 2009
Family is his wife, Barbara, a CPA working for a Boston accounting firm; 29-year-old son Michael, a Boston attorney; and 25-year-old son Joe, a business consultant. Although Michael and Joe have their own lives, the entire family spends time campaigning for Capuano, often at night and on weekends, but also during the week, when Capuano is in Washington. (Boston Globe)
Inch by inch, employees lose ground Nov 16, 2009
-based accounting firm , said his company has not cut salaries or benefits. Even though growth has been slower lately, his office, which has about 50 people in Greater Cincinnati, is likely to add people over the coming year, he said. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Madoff Computer Technicians Charged With Fraud Over Role in Ponzi Scheme Nov 14, 2009
One European bank hired the European branch of a Big Four accounting firm to review Madoffs operations in 2005 and 2008, the SEC said. The bank had about $2 billion invested with Madoff on behalf of as many as eight of its own customers. (Bloomberg -- US)
Sundhausen attends seminar Nov 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009 7:40 AM CST Laurie Sundhausen Laurie Sundhausen, a managing accountant in the accounting firm of Crouch, Farley & Heuring, PC, recently attended a training seminar on Physicians Finances. The training seminar was hosted by the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and was designed to equip CPAs to effectively assist physicians in business management strategies. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rich nations' climate cash offers still not clear Nov 13, 2009
The chairman of global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said he didn't expect the Copenhagen talks to make major progress. "I think it will move forward but I'm not looking for any major breakthroughs at this point," Dennis Nally told Reuters. (AlertNet)
The Bear Stearns Verdict: A Blow to E-Mail Prosecutions Nov 13, 2009
Accounting firm Arthur Andersen was indicted for its role in Enron's financial fraud in part because of an e-mail that told employees to eliminate any unnecessary paperwork. A shredding party ensued. (Time.com)
Put your best face forward Nov 13, 2009
The human resources manager at accounting firm Pitcher Partners, Melissa Banek, says she likes to see CVs on video. "It provides a great snapshot of the candidate's profile, experience and education in [their] words," she says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Longtime accounting partners Tidwell, DeWitt part ways Nov 12, 2009
Tidwell and DeWitt, who together started a once-growing accounting firm Tidwell DeWitt LLC that later sold to Washington D.C.-based , are now spearheading separate business ventures. The duo founded a new accounting firm, LLC, earlier this year after Reznick closed its Birmingham office. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
North Fort Myers man's ace scores one for working class Nov 12, 2009
" Who: Jean Carriker, 84, Cape CoralWhere: Palmetto Pine, No. 12, 90 yards, 3 woodHer ace: Some golfers scoff at kindly old ladies who hit the ball little more than 100 yards at a clip, but Jean Carriker has nothing to apologize for, nor unwelcoming playing partners to worry about. I play with my daughter and some of the other girls, Carriker said. It takes me a couple, three shots to get where their drives are, but they dont mind. I just go for fun mostly. A newcomer to golf at 53,... (The News-Press -- Sports)
H1N1 creates anxiety for companies Nov 12, 2009
Day cares, schools and hospitals, for example, might have more latitude in the prevention efforts than a factory or an accounting firm would have. New York state decided to require health care workers to get flu shots, both seasonal and H1N1. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A 20-Year Adventure Nov 12, 2009
A small army of idealistic Americans flocked to the former Communist countries to set up accounting firms, law firms, venture capital firms, and even English language newspapers. The first floor of the international law firm where I worked in Budapest was still occupied by a "Leninist community organization" of retirees who would gather for tea every afternoon. (Human Events Online)
Flotek shareholders OK stock deal Nov 11, 2009
Shareholders also approved the addition of Kenneth Hern who retired from in 1994 and John Reiland, chief financial officer of a Los Angeles accounting firm, to the board. They replaced Kevin McMahon and Barry Stewart, who resigned Nov. 5. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Accounting mess costly lesson for Surprise Nov 11, 2009
After two major financial failings this year, the city has hired an accounting firm to scour thousands of financial transactions for possible improprieties ... Accounting firm Eide Bailly, which audits Surprise's end-of-the-year books, noted in a 2008 financial audit that the number of Finance Department staff with accounting degrees and certified public accountant licenses was "lower than what comparable cities employ.". (AZCentral -- News)
Tax saving strategies add to holiday cheer Nov 11, 2009
- Smart ways to donate to your favourite charity before the year's end (Canada Newswire)
Andersen Will Settle Suit Over WorldCom Nov 11, 2009
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Defunct accounting firm Arthur Andersen LLP has agreed to pay $65 million to settle its part of a massive WorldCom Inc. class-action shareholder lawsuit, sources familiar with the deal said Monday ... Sources said that Andersen's settlement was delayed by demands from plaintiffs that the accounting firm disclose all its current holdings ... Andersen, once among the world's biggest and most profitable accounting firms, was convicted in 2002 of obstructing a federal probe... (Yahoo News -- WorldCom/MCI)
More companies want employees to stay in 'green' hotels Nov 11, 2009
Tech giant Oracle, accounting firm and the are among companies or organizations that check hotels' green practices before they sign contracts, says Tamara Kennedy-Hill of the Green Meeting Industry Council, which promotes environmental consciousness in business travel. Major cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, are pushing local hotels to take environmentally sustainable steps to gain a competitive edge in attracting conventions. (USA Today -- Tech)
TECHNOLOGY: Siegel & Associates selected as Smart Cube reseller Nov 11, 2009
Siegel established Siegel & Associates after years of experience working in controller and CFO positions for various companies and in Senior Audit roles for two multinational accounting firms. Jeff is a graduate of Northeastern University and is a licensed public accountant. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Carters to restate earnings back to 04 Nov 11, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is the company s independent registered public accounting firm. But following the review, Carter s management concluded previously issued financial statements for the fiscal years 2004 through 2008, and the fiscal quarters from Sept. 29, 2007 through July 4, 2009, should be restated. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
AMP, AXA: Big four's 'fifth pillar' fright Nov 11, 2009
The last time Bilfinger completed a big deal in Australia - its 2004 purchase of Abigroup - it eschewed the big banks in favour of the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers as its financial adviser, but this time it will need brokers to market the float. Bilfinger will start readying the documentation once it selects its bankers next week so it can make a final decision on whether to proceed with the offering early next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
BOS passes resolutions to build new facility at old Pine Haven site Nov 11, 2009
The next two resolutions were passed together: one to authorize Proper to contract with a professional accounting firm to assist with the CON, and one for him to execute a provider/rate agreement, pending review from county attorneys. The fourth resolution, also passed with a unanimous roll call vote, will allow the county to request proposals for an architect for the new construction. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Frischs names CFO Walker to board Nov 10, 2009
He formerly worked for accounting firm Grant Thornton. Frisch s Restaurants Inc. (AMEX: FRS) operates Frisch s Big Boy and Golden Corral restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and western Pennsylvania. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
TBJ unveils Triangle's fastest growing private company Nov 10, 2009
Accounting firm analyzed financial data from more than 100 nominees to determine the final rankings this year. took the No. 2 spot, followed by No. 3 , No. 4 and Nov. 5. (Triangle Business Journal)
Deceased investor’s estate may compensate Madoff victims Nov 10, 2009
One of the beneficiaries under the will is Picower s niece - who is also the daughter of Michael Bienes, a former employee of the accounting firm owned by Ruth Madoff s father, Saul Alpern. With his partner Frank Avellino, Bienes helped steer hundreds of millions of dollars from individual investors to Madoff before their partnership was shut down by securities regulators in 1992. (Boston Globe)
Stroup, Rhodes promoted Nov 9, 2009
Katie worked for seven years with Grant Thornton, an international public accounting firm. Since returning to the Parkland in 1990, Katie has continued to work in public accounting. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Ernst & Young survey hedge funds moving swiftly for investors demand Nov 9, 2009
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They look past the paycheck Nov 8, 2009
Accounting firm Deloitte lets its employees take time off even to meet personal goals, like working for the charity Habitat for Humanity or earning new credentials. Goodwin Procter, a law firm, matches its associates with partners based not just on time and talent, but also on what its younger employees need to further their careers. (Boston Globe)
Accounting firms Carver Moquist & OConnor and TK Advisors Ltd. merge Nov 8, 2009
Accounting firms Carver Moquist onnor and TK Advisors Ltd. merge - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... Accounting firms Carver Moquist onnor and TK Advisors Ltd. merge ... Local accounting firms (CMO) and Ltd. have merged to form Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann Kennedy & Pieper (MTK). (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Bank of America’s travails put Boston duo into spotlight Nov 8, 2009
May met his wife at Stonehill College, earned a master s degree in finance from Bentley College, and then worked for the accounting firm Cooper s & Lybrand, where Boston Edison was a client. In 1976, he joined the company as an assistant treasurer and became chief executive in 1993. (Boston Globe)
Leach leaving Alpern Rosenthal Nov 7, 2009
Elisabeth Leach, the first marketing professional in Pennsylvania to be made a principal at an accounting firm, resigned from Alpern Rosenthal on Thursday, Oct. 29, to pursue her own consulting business ... Alex Paul, president of the Downtown accounting firm, said the company will fill Leach s position once she leaves. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Disney's A Christmas Carol: A Scrooge for This Season Nov 7, 2009
Performance capture is meant to allow actors the freedom of interpretation on a bare stage; the backgrounds, whether Scrooge y's accounting firm or a vast cityscape of London by night, are created later by CGI artists. And what about Why now. (Time.com)
Group again files proposed measure to reduce public pensions in California Nov 7, 2009
Fritz, who runs an accounting firm in Citrus Heights, estimates the savings from the foundation's benefit rollback for new hires would save California $1 billion in pension costs one year after taking effect on June 30, 2011. Some features of the plan. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Clean Bill of Health For WMMB Finances Nov 6, 2009
Douglas Barry, with the Madison accounting firm Suby, Von Haden and Associates, told WMMB directors and staff that the audit report was unqualified meaning there were no doubts as to its accuracy. The clean bill of financial health was delivered during the board s regularly scheduled meeting at its headquarters on Madison s far west side. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Hospitals hurting Nov 6, 2009
Hawaii's 16 hospitals lost $187 million on patient care last year a drop from the previous year's $212 million but losses are expected to mount, says Terri Fujii, managing partner at the Ernst and Young accounting firm ... Hawaii's 16 hospitals lost $187 million on patient care last year a drop from the previous year's $212 million but losses are expected to mount, says Terri Fujii, managing partner at the Ernst and Young accounting firm. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hyatt, Ancestry.com successes show IPO market mending Nov 6, 2009
"It's great some companies are going public," says Edward Kim of accounting firm. "But the fact people are excited by that number shows how the goal post has moved.". (USA Today -- Money)
Continue reading Nov 5, 2009
The council approved an audit done by an outside accounting firm of its 2008-2009 fiscal year, ending June 30, financial records. Auditors found the city to be in good financial shape and made minor recommendations on internal control of funds. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Bryn Mawr Trust to buy First Keystone Nov 5, 2009
Peters said Bryn Mawr did extensive due diligence by hiring accounting firm KPMG to conduct tax and accounting reviews as well as reviewing its commercial loan portfolio and visiting several construction sites. One closing condition is that First Keystone s delinquencies must be less than $16. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Gold Coast hotel involved in Hong Kong settlement Nov 5, 2009
A firm hired by Akais creditors to recover money from the collapse sued Mr. Ho, a close business associate of Mr. Tings, and Akais accounting firm, Ernst. Eept. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Senate extends housing credit Nov 5, 2009
"It's a refundable credit, so even if you don't owe any tax you get a check for $8,000," said Howard Davis, president of Davis, Davis & Associates, a Downtown accounting firm. "It's unbelievable. In my 30 years I've never seen anything like this. How long would it take the average person to save $8,000?". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Recession's Dividend: A Bumper Crop of Corporate Tax Credits Nov 5, 2009
"Tax credits can matter a lot," says Blake Christian, a tax partner at accounting firm Holthouse Carlin igt. "For a midsized company that is still struggling to get loans, the ability to monetize these losses through carrybacks and getting a refund can mean the difference between the company surviving or not.". (Time.com)
Experts: Lower Associate Pay Is Here to Stay Nov 5, 2009
In response, a number of firms are , which are a typical model in public accounting firms, he said. It costs firms money to have associates spend more time training instead of billing. (Law.com)
Kiowa Clinic has `no deficiencies survey Nov 4, 2009
In an effort to receive all the Medicare reimbursement possible, the board asked their accounting firm, BKD, to conduct a RAC assessment in October. BKD s assessment gave guidance on corrections that needed to be done. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Madoff accountant pleads guilty, says he's sorry Nov 4, 2009
Friehling was the sole practitioner of Friehling & Horowitz, an accounting firm in New City, N.Y., roughly 30 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. His firm purportedly audited the books of Madoff's business from 1991 through 2008. (USA Today -- Money)
Passing the buck 9 million times Nov 4, 2009
This was discovered by an external audit by the county s accounting firm, Pattison, Koskey, Howe and Bucci, CPAs, P.C. ... But yet, the accounting firm has been summarily dismissed ... Our reporter has tried many, many times to get in touch with the accounting firm to no avail. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
New general services tax needs groundwork Nov 4, 2009
It will create the capacity for the Government to receive more, said a tax expert at one of the Big Four accounting firms. Government revenue is projected to fall to RM148. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Business digest: Karen Mosteller Speaker of Year Nov 3, 2009
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright ny P.A. is a business consulting and certified public accounting firm which also has an office in Naples. Its services include business consulting, technology consulting, tax preparation and planning, litigation, mediation, forensic accounting and elder care services. (The News-Press -- Business)
Weaver and Tidwell to go by Weaver Nov 3, 2009
Accounting firm Weaver and Tidwell LLP is dropping the Tidwell from its name as part of a new branding campaign. The Fort Worth-based firm will now brand itself as Weaver. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Who's watching the money? (1059) Nov 3, 2009
The accounting firm also noted that out of a sample of 212 disbursements tested, 80 items were missing check requests, posting instructions and/or authorizing signatures, creating the risk that improper disbursements might not be detected by management. The following year, the city switched auditing firms. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Life Sciences Announces Change of Business and Close of TSX Venture Exchange Compliance Review Nov 3, 2009
She has worked with several accounting firms in Calgary and eventually started her own oil and gas consulting company in 1999. Her clients range in the small to mid size oil and gas companies and vary from well head distribution to well production. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kids 'absolutely' feel parents' stress, 30% worry about finances Nov 3, 2009
"I've got a lot of things on my plate. I work for a couple of accounting firms. I'm involved in PTA and the state society of CPAs. My general day-to-day life stress definitely has increased.". In addition to feeling their parents' stress, children have their own worries, including doing well in school (44%). (USA Today -- News)
FEMA needs better IT systems to cut risk of double-dipping, auditors say Nov 3, 2009
The IG of FEMA's parent department, the Homeland Security Department, hired the KPMG LLP accounting firm to review $22. 7 billion worth of disaster aid distributed by FEMA under the National Flood Insurance Program and in the Individuals and Households Program from August 2005 to August 2006, according to the report published Oct. 30. (FCW.com)
Weaver and Tidwell changes name Nov 3, 2009
The identity will be adopted by the accounting firm s five Texas offices, and its financial advisory firm, Weaver Tidwell Wealth Management. Weaver hired brand strategy firm Greenfield Belser to work on the rebranding effort. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
"A dodgy basement is not worth $3000 a week in rent. It's absurd.'' Nov 2, 2009
But you talk to the landlords and they try to charge you like youre an accounting firm. " "A dodgy basement is not worth $2,000 or $3,000 a week in rent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The spirited feud that not even the psychics saw coming Nov 2, 2009
Together with the secretary, Symn Waters, and with the approval of Cleary, the church commissioned an independent review with accounting firm CBC Partners. Among other things, the review found no receipts for expenditures of $45,000 between 2006 and last year, when Cleary was treasurer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
MNCs face greater transfer pricing scrutiny Nov 2, 2009
The survey by international accounting firm Ernst found a dramatic increase in the scope of TP documentation required by governments with penalties imposed more frequently and at higher levels when multinationals get it wrong. Locally, Malaysia has introduced the new Sections 140A and 138C of the Income Tax Act 1967 relating to TP, which referred to the price charged by one part of an organisation for products and services it provides to another. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
No comments posted. Nov 1, 2009
In a report paid for by the insurance industry, the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said the legislation would add 1,700 a year to the cost of family coverage in 2013 when most of the major provisions of the Senate Finance Committee bill would be in effect. The White House, Democrats in Congress and other supporters of the legislation attacked the study as flawed and deceptive. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Demand for foreign-tax experts rising Nov 1, 2009
International tax expertise is in high demand at accounting firms, and that demand is expected to keep rising after identical bills aimed at combating offshore tax abuses were introduced in the U.S. House and Senate ... Accounting firms and consultancies have been taking heed of the government s increasing scrutiny on international tax and gearing up for the demand, Barber said ... With the government turning a keen eye to tax loopholes and overseas tax havens, it s become imperative for... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Dems eye insurance industry's antitrust protection Nov 1, 2009
In a report paid for by the insurance industry, the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said the legislation would add 1,700 a year to the cost of family coverage in 2013 when most of the major provisions of the Senate Finance Committee bill would be in effect. The White House, Democrats in Congress and other supporters of the legislation attacked the study as flawed and deceptive. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Deloitte moving across Broad St. Nov 1, 2009
The region s largest accounting firm plans to skip across East Broad Street in downtown Columbus for new offices. Deloitte LLP s 283-member staff will move into nearly 35,000 square feet on the 13th and 14th floors of the Continental Plaza at 180 E. Broad St. under a 10-year lease starting in May. (Columbus Business First, OH)
