Accounting
City mayor pledges to work for free after critical state audit
An Oklahoma mayor accused of pilfering hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds outside the scope of his elected office said he will work for free beginning immediately.
New Hampshire retail industry now in recovery
New Hampshire's retail industry is finally recovering from the great recession, as is obvious from both sales and employment, thanks partly to America's slow economic recovery and partly to our northern neighbors.
Wisconsin Institute of CPAs accepting applications for scholarships
Applications for college accounting scholarships are being accepted by the WICPA Educational Foundation, Inc. now through February 28, 2013. Students may apply for up to $5,000 at www.wicpa.or/efscholarships.
Bookkeeper pleads no contest to third embezzlement charge in four years
A bookkeeper accused of stealing $3,200 from an East Palo Alto dental office while on probation for ripping off two Redwood City dental offices pleaded no contest Tuesday to a felony embezzlement charge.
New “Study Your Way” CPA Exam Prep system announced
Roger CPA Review has released a new "Study Your Way" solution to their course, allowing students optimum flexibility to study anytime, anywhere and customize their options.
How Small Businesses Can Guard Against Fraud
http://dsef.org Are you a small business owner? Here are some scams to watch out for that specifically target small businesses. Brought to you by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF).
Bloomberg BNA appoints Darren McKewen as President
Bloomberg BNA announced that Darren McKewen has been named President of Bloomberg BNA, succeeding Greg McCaffery, who was named the Chief Executive Officer of Bloomberg Law in September.
Pennsylvania bookkeeper gets year in jail for theft, forgery
A Mt. Pleasant, PA, bookkeeper will spend nearly one year in jail after she was sentenced Tuesday for embezzling more than $400,000 from a Greensburg accounting firm to buy scratch-off lottery tickets.