Accounting
Faster Financial Period Closes Are Extremely Valuable, Say CFOs
Saving even one or two days can make a big difference for business chief financial officers who may be struggling with their company’s quarterly or monthly financial close process.
IFRS Taxonomy 2014 Now Available
The IFRS Foundation has published the IFRS Taxonomy 2014. The IFRS Taxonomy is a translation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) into eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
Cashier Admits Embezzling $1 Million to Hide Online Affair
A tale of sexting, blackmail and embezzlement involving two couples in Ohio and West Virginia reached a head last week when one of the parties, a former Bethany College cashier, admitted to stealing $1 million from the school to keep an online affair secret from her husband.
Many Unemployed Still Determined to Find Work
Dean Ash lost his six-figure income as a retail team leader at Kellogg Co.'s Tampa regional office in one of the food industry giant's nationwide layoffs last year.
Retailers Urged to Follow CVS Lead, Stop Cigarette Sales
More than two dozen public health and medical organizations nationwide want all retailers with pharmacies to stop selling tobacco products.
Cold Weather Has Chilling Effect on Small Business Hiring
A new report shows that the unusually cold winter across the United States may have had an effect on hiring at small businesses, as sales revenue in many parts of the country were down due to weather conditions.
Small Businesses Missing Out on Time-Saving Tech
The results show that more than half of small businesses surveyed still use manual processes, such as a spreadsheet or pen and paper, to track finances. In addition, almost 40 percent of these businesses are spending multiple days on tax preparation.
Report Shows Top Business Travel Expenses for 2013, Plus Most Used Restaurants, Hotels
Business expense trends show top restaurants and traveler favorites, and the results of its latest business spending report, covering the fourth quarter of 2013.