Accounting
Report: 281,000 Jobs Added in June
U.S. private sector businesses added 281,000 jobs from in June according to the June National Employment Report, which is produced monthly by payroll and business services company ADP in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics.
CohnReznick Named Among Best Firms for Women Professionals
The New York-based accounting and consulting firm CohnReznick was recently named one of the best firms for female professionals. The recognition was made by the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance and the American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants.
How to Spot a Biased Valuation
When lawsuits involving business valuation arise, both sides usually hire a valuation expert. Not surprisingly, the two opposing experts offer very disparate opinions as to the value of the subject company.
Nonprofit Charities See Increase in Donations
Americans gave more to charities over the past three months than they did during the same period last year, according to the Blackbaud Index, which tracks charitable giving.
Small Business Job Growth Near Record High
Good news first: The Paychex / IHS national small business jobs growth index remains near record highs, as Washington state leads and Arizona shows strong improvement. Dallas ranked as June’s top performing metro area, surpassing San Francisco, Seattle, and Houston.
Business Optimism Highest Since 2004
Business optimism for the nation’s economic outlook among has continued to rise from the first quarter and is now at its highest level since 2004, according to the latest data from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), a survey of more than 3,300 business leaders in 45 countries.
Barbacci Becomes Chairman of Florida Institute of CPAs
The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announces that Jeffrey E. Barbacci, CPA, of Tallahassee will serve as the FICPA’s 2014-2015 Chair of the Board. Barbacci’s term began July 1, 2014.
New Report Looks at Changing Broker-Dealer Audit Landscape
Thomson Reuters has released a special report, Cause and Effect of the Changing Broker-Dealer Audit Landscape, which provides an overview of the PCAOB's new standards affecting broker-dealer audits.