Accounting
Worker Confidence Rebounded in December
In tandem with broader economic indicators, the Randstad US Employee Confidence Index, which tracks U.S. workers' perspectives around jobs and the economy each month, rose 0.7 points to 55.2 in December 2013. The Randstad Employment Tracker was conducted online by Harris Interactive between December 3 and 5 on behalf of Randstad and included 1,104 employed U.S. adults ages 18 and older.
EY Global Life Sciences Center Announces New Leadership Team
The EY Global Life Sciences Center today announced several new appointments, including global leaders for each of the four EY service lines, Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services.
NSA Scholarship Foundation Accepting Applications for 2014 Scholarships
The National Society of Accountants (NSA) Scholarship Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from promising accounting students across the country.
Survey: Economy Is Primary Concern For Business Owners
54% of Independent Business Owners Say Weak Economic Environment is #1 Concern in 2014
Mayor of North Las Vegas Claims Improper Financial Management
Financially beleaguered North Las Vegas is in even greater trouble than previously acknowledged, the result of "games" being played in how the city balances it books, according to Mayor John Lee.
E-Signatures – The New Normal
Business as usual, well, just is not usual anymore. With mobility at our fingertips, we are no longer tethered to a hardwired environment and the now-standard workplace stretches beyond an office or cubical. Let us not forget that you can forget working 9 to 5.
PayPal Increases Its Small Business Lending Program
E-retailers in need of quick cash can add PayPal to a growing list of non-traditional sources for financing, as mainstream lending to small businesses continues to lag.
How to Find Waste, Identify Unnecessary Patterns and Cut Spending
For accounting professionals looking to make a positive impact on their company’s bottom line, keeping a close eye on cash flow can mean the difference between profit and loss. As keepers of the books, finance managers are in prime position to evaluate expenditures, find ways to save the business money, and stand out as a valuable asset to the organization. If done carefully and judiciously, cost cutting can help maximize efficiency without causing any negative repercussions. Wouldn't it be nice to squeeze more profit from the existing revenue base just by managing expenses more closely and wisely?