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[5/8/2008] South Africa: Move to Simplify New Accounting Rules Welcomed
[5/8/2008] Fair Value Rule Triggers $800 Million Loss
[5/8/2008] Exposure Draft: Proposed Content and Skill Specifications for the Uniform CPA Examination
[5/8/2008] CPA mobility legislation gains national momentum
[5/8/2008] Canadian companies not ready for conversion to IFRS
[5/6/2008] Accounting Degrees Up 19 Percent: AICPA Report
[5/5/2008] AICPA Issues Revised Peer Review Standards
[5/5/2008] Scammers posing as the IRS exploit tax rebate concerns
[5/5/2008] Florida legislative session ends with little to show
[4/30/2008] Two Fatal Flaws in Fair Value
[4/30/2008] Legislation would eliminate fees for e-filing
[4/30/2008] IFRS Fueled Much of Chrysler's Huge Loss
[4/30/2008] Did Subprime Woes Cause a Change of Heart at the IRS?
[4/29/2008] The Financial Accounting Standards Board and the China Accounting Standards Committee Sign Memorandum of Understanding
[4/29/2008] PCAOB adopts new audit committee communication rule and amends tax services rule
[4/29/2008] IRS Collects More in 2007
[4/29/2008] IASB's Jones: Insurance accounting is broken
[4/29/2008] Growth of CPA financial planning practices is subject of new AICPA study
[4/29/2008] Fed poised to cut rates; may take a break after that
[4/28/2008] Updated: Florida House, Senate set to vote on budget compromise Friday
[4/28/2008] Judge sentences Snipes to 3 years for tax convictions
[4/26/2008] Bush says rebates going out Monday will boost economy
[4/26/2008] As refunds, rebates come be on guard for tax fraud
[4/26/2008] Approved tax, budget ballot proposals
[4/25/2008] Fair value guidance may be needed: SEC official
[4/25/2008] Balance sheets to get a new look
[4/25/2008] U.S. accounting profession renews mutual recognition agreement
[4/25/2008] Many states appear to be in recession as deficits grow
[4/24/2008] More transparency and accountability needed in bodies setting international accounting standards
[4/24/2008] KPMG establishes IFRS institute to foster smooth adoption in the united states of international financial reporting standards
[4/24/2008] EU allows US, Japan firms to keep accounting standards
[4/24/2008] About half of Fla. Road Ranger money restored
[4/24/2008] 2 state health programs kept alive by cash infusion
[4/22/2008] Back-to-school sales tax holiday passes
[4/21/2008] Senate Bill Blocks AMT Spread
[4/21/2008] Economic woes spur calls for more regulation
[4/21/2008] Property insurance legislation still might result in rate relief
[4/21/2008] Housing-credit woes spur calls for more federal regulation
[4/19/2008] Boaters Rocked By Ethanol Effect
[4/18/2008] IRS to Crack Down on Politicking by Charities
[4/18/2008] IRS Asks for Guidance Priorities
[4/18/2008] Florida scraps hurricane-season sales-tax holiday
[4/18/2008] Accountants Do Letterman Top 10 on Tax Day
[4/17/2008] Becker Professional Review announces national scholarship winners
[4/17/2008] Accountant celebrates end of 50th tax season
[4/16/2008] Retail sales post slight gain
[4/16/2008] Debt Collectors Hook IRS
[4/16/2008] Convention seeks to combat billions in U.S. cargo thefts
[4/15/2008] SEC foils Craig's List identity theft scammers
[4/15/2008] Commission rejects limiting Florida tax revenues
[4/15/2008] Tax credit for buying foreclosed properties debated in Senate
[4/15/2008] County upset over Legislature undoing bed tax
[4/11/2008] Home foreclosure bill passes Senate
[4/11/2008] Divided Florida House passes shrunken budget
[4/10/2008] House Committee on Small Business recommends targeted changes to the Internal Revenue Code
[4/9/2008] Government takes on anti-tax scheme promoters
[4/9/2008] GAO: Millions wasted on gov't cards
[4/8/2008] Senate Allows Early Use of AMT and R&D Credits
[4/8/2008] IRS computers seen as target for hackers
[4/7/2008] Veterans officials' credit charges reviewed
[4/7/2008] IRS Issues Final Rules for Territory Business Income
[4/7/2008] Hurricane price tags soar on crowded coasts
[4/7/2008] Court Shuts Down 'Warehouse Bank' Tax Defier
[4/5/2008] Learning the ins, outs of IRAs can pay off
[4/3/2008] CPA Tech Advisor requests Innovation Award Nominations
[4/3/2008] Austere budget brings threats of prisoner releases, bank failures
[4/2/2008] Crist says he can back tax swap headed for November ballot
[4/2/2008] Center for Audit Quality comments on Treasury regulatory blueprint
[4/2/2008] Bernanke sees recession risk
[4/2/2008] ALL BUSINESS: Risks of dismantling SEC
[3/31/2008] Poor records hurt businesses at tax time
[3/31/2008] Paulson offers sweeping rule changes
[3/31/2008] Congress Readies Activist Housing Agenda
[3/29/2008] Spring water free for Nestle
[3/28/2008] Tax Freedom Day arrives early in 2008
[3/28/2008] IRS Goes on YouTube to Talk Tax Rebates
[3/28/2008] Choosing Standard Deduction Might Cut Tax Bill, AICPA Says
[3/27/2008] KPMG Blamed in New Century Collapse
[3/27/2008] How to deal with the advance recovery (stimulus) rebate process
[3/27/2008] First of 2 voucher amendments OK’d for November ballot
[3/26/2008] PwC Chairman urges adoption of international standards
[3/26/2008] Government benefit programs in trouble
[3/25/2008] Audit dreams
[3/25/2008] Know the tax rules on documenting charitable contributions
[3/24/2008] The States' ID War with Washington
[3/24/2008] Credit Default Swaps: The Next Crisis?
[3/24/2008] Legislature offers support, but no solutions to space industry
[3/21/2008] Stimulus schedule listed
[3/21/2008] Index suggests economy weakening
[3/21/2008] Hot tips: Avoid the IRS hot seat
[3/21/2008] Bill to close corporate tax loophole fails
[3/20/2008] Florida Insurance Council in support of solvency for the cat fund
[3/20/2008] Brokers who lie, and more subprime nightmares
[3/19/2008] U.S. to ease capital limits on Fannie, Freddie
[3/19/2008] Top 125 In-House Training Companies
[3/19/2008] Property tax cut may give idea of taxing services new life
[3/19/2008] Florida tax-trade proposal: If property taxes are cut, raise sales tax by 2 pennies
[3/18/2008] Newlyweds have a new filing status to consider when preparing taxes
[3/18/2008] Florida residents to get say on property taxes
[3/17/2008] No credit? No problem
[3/17/2008] Internet tax balloon still tethered in Florida
[3/17/2008] Fed drops lending rate a quarter-point
[3/17/2008] Avoid overcorrecting economy, Bush warns
[3/14/2008] Certain credits, deductions cover college costs
[3/13/2008] Legislative Preview 2008: Once Again, a Budget Crunch
[3/13/2008] Governor Crist Appoints Two to the Board of Accountancy
[3/12/2008] State economist: Florida in recession and getting worse
[3/12/2008] Crist pushes for suing investment firms
[3/12/2008] County commissioners to vote on service cuts today
[3/11/2008] Fed, central banks try again to ease credit crisis
[3/11/2008] Certain home fix-ups qualify for energy tax credits
[3/10/2008] Fed to lend banks more cash
[3/10/2008] FBI reportedly investigating Countrywide
[3/10/2008] More corporate tax credits sought for scholarships
[3/10/2008] Dangerous Cracks Appearing in Job Market
[3/7/2008] Internet Tax Bill Would Close a Loophole
[3/7/2008] Confidence sinks to lowest point in records going back to 2002
[3/7/2008] Budget reform commission moves ahead on tax cap
[3/6/2008] Filing for an extension of tax filing deadline can be good planning, not an act of desperation
[3/5/2008] New airport could mean big changes for Florida's Forgotten Coast
[3/5/2008] Legislators place their bets on gambling
[3/5/2008] IRS says 38 million returns have been filed electronically
[3/5/2008] Crist appeals for support of budget in state address
[3/5/2008] Bill would shift governance of state universities
[3/4/2008] With increased scrutiny on preparers comes more questions for taxpayers
[3/4/2008] Microsoft announces worldwide availability of Office Live Workspace
[3/4/2008] Companies Are Piling Up Cash
[3/3/2008] States and Cities Start Rebelling on Bond Ratings
[3/3/2008] State is gambling on hurricane insurance
[3/3/2008] Legislative session begins with cuts
[3/3/2008] Few small businesses need to fear IRS audit
[3/3/2008] 2008-09 BOARD OF GOVERNORS SLATE OF OFFICERS NOMINATED
[2/29/2008] Financial Restatements Declined in 2007
[2/28/2008] Bernanke signals further rate cuts
[2/27/2008] Tax programs boost Florida consumers' confidence
[2/27/2008] Commission vetoes service tax proposal
[2/27/2008] Area Companies See Opportunities In Cuba
[2/26/2008] Proposal puts state sales-tax increase on November ballot
[2/26/2008] New deductions help homeowners in distress
[2/26/2008] Investment plan could help educators
[2/26/2008] Form 4136 revision means new deadline for farmers, fishermen
[2/25/2008] Worker Snooping on Customer Data Common
[2/25/2008] House takes on state investment fund probe
[2/25/2008] Financial security is most important issue to Gen Y
[2/25/2008] Crist's healthcare plan would cover more kids
[2/25/2008] Congress mulls help with bankruptcies, foreclosures
[2/25/2008] Companies curtailing travel budgets
[2/25/2008] State retiree loophole costs Florida $300M a year
[2/25/2008] Recession more likely this year - survey
[2/25/2008] Heat is on tax board to take action
[2/25/2008] Big returns: Only filers net stimulus checks
[2/25/2008] Beef recall affects trade negotiations
[2/22/2008] National campaign aims to get patrons to save more
[2/22/2008] Hybrid vehicle tax credit comes with stipulations
[2/22/2008] First signs of insurance recovery?
[2/21/2008] SEC on verge of modernizing oil-reserve accounting rules
[2/21/2008] Outlook Dims for Finance, Real Estate, Retail Businesses
[2/21/2008] Crist's session priorities a lot like his first year's
[2/21/2008] Consumer prices post another big gain
[2/20/2008] Tax Stimulus Will Benefit Companies
[2/20/2008] Tax execs announce most challenging international tax issues for 2008
[2/20/2008] More People Tap 401(k) Accounts for Cash
[2/20/2008] IRS Requires Tax Filings for Rebates
[2/20/2008] Court shuts website that posted Gitmo manual
[2/19/2008] TopRank Florida™ — Florida's Top 200 Private Companies
[2/19/2008] Forging ahead, with caution Tallahassee moves ahead in 2008 with dose of caution
[2/19/2008] Changes await tax return filers in 2008
[2/18/2008] Tax Scandal in Germany Fans Complaints of Inequity
[2/18/2008] A New Vision for Accounting
[2/18/2008] Crist, lawmakers make clean energy a priority for session
[2/16/2008] David M. Walker, U.S. Comptroller General, Announces Early Departure To Head New Public Interest Foundation
[2/15/2008] Municipalities Feel Pinch as Another Debt Market Falters
[2/15/2008] Lawmaker trying to revive percentage-based exemption
[2/15/2008] How to get your tax-rebate cash from Uncle Sam
[2/15/2008] Another Fed rate cut on the way?
[2/14/2008] WTO Rules Against China for First Time
[2/14/2008] North Port drops from state pool; Charlotte, Venice in
[2/14/2008] Florida losing millions in federal Medicaid money
[2/13/2008] Panel kills service tax review proposal, tax swaps stall
[2/13/2008] GM posts biggest annual US auto loss
[2/13/2008] Florida Lottery makes bonuses available for existing jackpots
[2/13/2008] Buffett Offers to Back Municipal Bonds
[2/13/2008] Labor Department publishes proposed FMLA rule changes
[2/12/2008] Benson switches to Health Care Administration
[2/12/2008] Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
[2/12/2008] Committee approves proposed state, local spending cap amendment
[2/11/2008] U.S. housing woes buzz saw Canadian lumber towns
[2/11/2008] Property Tax Break Proposal Could Save Natural Florida
[2/11/2008] Panel member to propose super property tax exemption
[2/11/2008] Officials assess tornado warning systems
[2/11/2008] New Tax Rebate Scam Warning Issued
[2/11/2008] Bush to give fresh assessment of economy
[2/11/2008] Rebates could stave off long recession
[2/11/2008] No Specifics Yet, But G-7 Nations Pledge Action On Economy
[2/9/2008] A wave of matchups on deck for airlines?
[2/8/2008] Congress approves economic-stimulus rebates, and seniors and vets will be eligible
[2/8/2008] Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decline
[2/7/2008] IRS Likely to Get More Resources to Catch Tax Cheaters
[2/7/2008] IRS Board: 80% E-File Goal Possible By 2012
[2/7/2008] IASC Foundations Sets Four Principles for Funding
[2/7/2008] High-tech tax breaks
[2/7/2008] Florida may rein in charter schools
[2/7/2008] Aerospace industry pushes for R&D tax credit extension
[2/5/2008] Tech CFOs Weigh In On IFRS
[2/5/2008] Dot-com bust victims get temporary relief
[2/5/2008] Demand For Accountants On The Rise
[2/5/2008] Can more jobless benefits cure an ailing economy?
[2/5/2008] Bush Budget Makes Tax Assumptions
[2/5/2008] Bill adds seniors to stimulus plan
[2/4/2008] Tax Season Essentials: Changes to 2007 Form 1040 Instructions
[2/4/2008] Independent Contractor or Employee?
[2/4/2008] Expanding the Rank of African-American CPAs
[2/4/2008] What Are The Tasks of The Tax Force?
[2/4/2008] SEC to Delay 404(b) for Small Companies
[2/4/2008] First Job Losses in 4 Years Raise Recession Fears
[2/4/2008] Court Challenge Could Cost Floridians Who Change Homes
[2/4/2008] Bush Unveils $3.1 Trillion Spending Plan
[2/4/2008] Benjamin Bankes -- He's One Smart Pig
[2/4/2008] Top Five Trends in Offshoring
[2/1/2008] What's in the Budget
[2/1/2008] Taxation Panel Divided Over Next Step on Property Taxes
[2/1/2008] Puerto Rico School Crisis Could Hit Central Florida
[2/1/2008] H&R Block to Cut 500 Headquarter Jobs
[2/1/2008] Economist: 80% Chance Florida is Already in Recession
[2/1/2008] IRS explains myths and facts about economic stimulus rebate payments
[2/1/2008] IASB Reviews Fair Value Measurements
[2/1/2008] Bush, Fed chief see no recession ahead
[2/1/2008] Accounting Standards-Setters to Be Overhauled
[1/30/2008] PCAOB Approves Auditing Standard for Financial Statements
[1/28/2008] Law Makes Debt Relief Harder for Homeowners
[1/28/2008] FBI Warns Of Tax-Rebate Scam
[1/25/2008] Social Security Errs on Tax
[1/25/2008] IRS Reports Increase in Audits and Taxpayer Services for Fiscal 2007
[1/24/2008] Agreement Closer for Economy Rescue Pact
[1/23/2008] Court Declines Enron Investors' Appeal
[1/23/2008] New Pension Accounting: Volatility City?
[1/23/2008] Ever-Popular Florida Finds Itself Becoming Less Popular
[1/22/2008] Stocks Around the World Plummet
[1/21/2008] Q & A on Property Tax Amendment
[1/18/2008] Panel Backs Proposal to Slash Home Taxes
[1/18/2008] Crist Proposes $1 Billion More for State Education Spending
[1/18/2008] Bush to Offer Ideas for More Cash in Your Pocket
[1/17/2008] Court Limits Trusts' Tax Deductions
[1/16/2008] Officials Agree to New Oversight of State's Investment Risks
[1/15/2008] Comptroller Warns of Budget Peril
[1/15/2008] New Merger Rules May Spark Cash Deals
[1/15/2008] IRS Gives Taxpayers Greater Control Over Records Held by Tax Preparers
[1/15/2008] 2008 Top 10 Technology Initiatives
[1/14/2008] Understanding Amendment One
[1/14/2008] The Tasks of the Tax Force
[1/14/2008] Property Tax-Cut Fate Hard to Call, with Only Two Full Weeks Before Vote
[1/14/2008] E-Filing for Taxes Begins
[1/11/2008] State Aims To Boost Economy
[1/11/2008] Mixed Messages on State Economy
[1/11/2008] Rate Increases Could Erase Savings From Proposed Property Tax Cut
[1/11/2008] Fed Ready to Cut Interest Rates Again
[1/10/2008] State Tax Revenue Shortfall Expected to Keep Growing
[1/4/2008] IRS Announces Delay of Tax Return Processing
[1/3/2008] Tax Packages Arrive in Mail; IRS Reminds Taxpayers to e-file and Watch for Tax Law Changes
[1/2/2008] Only Five Laws Take Effect on New Year's
[12/27/2007] Accounting Jobs in Demand for New Year
[12/26/2007] Outside Lawyers to Help in State Fund Audit
[12/26/2007] IRS Gets Busy with AMT Patch
[12/26/2007] Congressional Session a Mixed Bag for Florida
[12/19/2007] Senate Won't Yield on AMT Legislation - Bill Goes Back to the House
[12/19/2007] Borrowers Sue New Owner of Coast
[12/18/2007] New Lawsuit Alleges Florida's Property Tax Laws Hurt Recent Buyers
[12/18/2007] $43 Million Deposited Into State-Run Investment Pool
[12/13/2007] SEC Delays SOX 404 for Small Companies
[12/13/2007] House Tries Again on AMT Fix
[12/12/2007] Milligan Tapped to Oversee State Investments
[12/11/2007] State's CFO Asks Auditors to Scrutinize Investment-Fund Decisions
[12/11/2007] PCAOB Issues Staff Audit Practice Alert on Fair Value
[12/11/2007] Lawmakers Vow to Pass AMT Fix Before Year-End
[12/10/2007] Tax Savings Predictions Lowered
[12/10/2007] State's Investment Fund Closer to Stability
[12/10/2007] Senate Passes AMT Patch Without Offsets
[12/7/2007] Subprime Mess Could Be Bigger Than Enron
[12/7/2007] Economic Forecasters Weigh Price Tag of Property Tax Cut
[12/5/2007] State Reopens Local Investment Pool, Investment Agency Head Quits
[12/4/2007] Options Presented for Frozen $14 Billion Fund
[12/2/2007] Managers Work on Solutions For $14 Billion Frozen in Fund
[12/2/2007] Constitutional Panel Wants to Explore Services Tax
[11/30/2007] Voters May Get More Choices on Property Tax Reform
[11/27/2007] IRS Oversight Board Voices Grave Concerns Over AMT Delay
[11/26/2007] Panel Says Lawmakers Should Look at Taxing Billions in Internet Transactions
[11/19/2007] Senators Baucus and Grassley Introduce Bill Banning Tax Strategy Patents; AICPA Urges Passage of S. 2369 before Coming Tax Season
[11/17/2007] Florida to Reexamine Internet Sales Tax
[11/17/2007] Budget Panel's Sales-Tax Reform Would Touch Every Exemption
[11/16/2007] Subprime Woes and Credit Market Turmoil Bring Down Financial Executives’ Confidence in the U.S. Economy
[11/15/2007] Florida’s Tax Collections Down Again
[11/13/2007] Tax Plan Support in Doubt
[11/8/2007] FASB Delays FIN 48 for Private Companies
[8/29/2007] Florida Property Tax Cuts a Disappointment to Many Residents
[3/19/2007] 'Silver Bullet' Eludes Tax Proposals
[3/19/2007] Property Tax Aid, Affordable Housing on Tap This Week in State Legislature
[12/7/2005] Governor Bush Announces Sue M. Cobb as Secretary of State
[11/3/2005] Final Financial Statements for FICPA and Subsidiary
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