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One-Man Businesses Can Look Big; New Easy-to-Use Check Printing Software for Small Business

Looking for a way for small business to stand out? With the new ezCheckPrinting from www.halfpricesoft.com, companies can easily design and print customized bank checks to get the brand out in the market place. - August 24, 2011 - Halfpricesoft

Tax Relief Hints from StopIRSDebt to Minimize the Burden of a Job Loss

StopIRSDebt.com offers tips and reminders to American taxpayers who find themselves out of a job in this tough economic environment. These basic reminders can reduce tax liability and prevent the burden of a tax bill too large to pay come April 15. - August 24, 2011 - StopIRSDebt.com

William F. Becker, Jr., Tax Partner, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P to Speak at KC's 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William F. Becker, Jr, CPA, MBA, Tax Partner, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “1099- MISC Issues for 2011:... - August 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Jayasinghe & Co. Named as Sri Lankan Correspondent of Russell Bedford Audit Network

Russell Bedford International appoints its first correspondent firm in Colombo, Sri Lanka. - August 21, 2011 - Russell Bedford International

Patriot PAY Offers Montana Employers Affordable Choice in Payroll Software

Montana small business owners can save on payroll software with Patriot PAY, offered by Patriot Software, Inc. - August 21, 2011 - Patriot Software, Inc.

JumarMarketing, LLC Tapped to Expand Reach of Martin, DeCruze & Company LLP

Norwalk, CT marketing agency to lead re-branding efforts for Stamford, CT CPA firm - August 17, 2011 - JumarMarketing

Leverage G&A Resources Starts Off with a Bang

Leverage G&A Resources announces its brand new company already has two clients in their first month of opening. Backed by a prestigious company located in Irving, TX, Leverage G&A was able to start off with a bang in the billing outsourcing industry. Working hand and hand with its clients,... - August 14, 2011 - Leverage G&A Resources

New Migration Package for MYOB Users to Sage Software Includes the Data

UK businesses still using MYOB software need to start planning a migration path to an alternative software vendor. Windows users of MYOB will have to switch to another product. - August 13, 2011 - About Accounting

Moving Up at McQuadeBrennan, LLP

McQuadeBrennan, LLP is proud to announce Adnan Bokhari as a Partner in the nonprofit and association industry services division. Adnan Bokhari, a rising leader in the profession, was recognized as one of the top CPAs in Washington, DC by SmartCEO Magazine in 2010. He recently served on the CPA... - August 13, 2011 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled IRS Compliance & Governmental Retirement Plans Explored Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: IRS Compliance & Governmental Retirement Plans Explored. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 9,... - August 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from... - August 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Intercomp Global Services Appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Financial Officer

Intercomp Global Services, a leading international BPO provider, announced that Kevin Brown has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer. Luc Bossaert, CEO of Intercomp Global Services, welcomed Kevin Brown on his team: “Kevin’s experience in the field of finance management will... - August 12, 2011 - Intercomp Global Services

CMS Professional 2012 Released

Cougar Mountain Software announces the release of CMS Professional 2012, which includes features requested by existing customers. - August 07, 2011 - Cougar Mountain Accounting Software

Accountants for Social Good Loans 10K in One Day Through Kiva

Accountants for Social Good, a small but well-funded group of accountants, CPAs, and friends (the group is open to anyone) is committed to eliminating poverty through microfinance and self-sustenance throughout the developing world. With under 50 members currently, a single-day loan of over ten thousand dollars is astounding. - August 06, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good

Haskell & White Strengthens Tax and Audit Departments with Five Promotions

Irvine-based Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms, has promoted five individuals within the organization, further strengthening the firm’s tax and audit and business advisory teams. “We are... - August 06, 2011 - Haskell & White

Cougar Mountain Software Collaborates with DonorExpress

DonorExpress teams with Cougar Mountain Software, bringing donor-tracking to DENALI FUND+Accounting. - August 05, 2011 - Cougar Mountain Accounting Software

Common IRS Extension Misconceptions Leave Many Americans Seeking Tax Relief

StopIRSDebt.com, experienced tax debt relief firm, shares a simple reminder to Americans about IRS extensions. Extensions, like the automatic extension provided to taxpayers abroad who missed the June 15 deadline to file their 2010 federal income tax returns, does not mean you have an extension to... - August 04, 2011 - StopIRSDebt.com

ezW2: New Improved Fast 1099 And W2 Printing Software from Halfpricesoft.com

Users of the popular W2s and 1099 filing software ezW2 2010 can now upload employee, contractor and tax data from outside programs and spreadsheets. New Data Upload Feature for ezW2 Speeds up Filing Time for W2's and 1099's. - August 03, 2011 - Halfpricesoft

CPA Firm in Tampa Forms Partnership with Leading Advertising Company to Reach More Local Customers

The CPA Firm, Internal Tax Resolution of Tampa, FL has hired the online advertising company, Prospect Genius. - August 03, 2011 - Internal Tax Resolution of Tampa

Hudson Relocates to Fairfield Plaza

Hudson Business Services LLC has announced the relocation of its office from downtown Coldwater to 488 Marshall Street in the Fairfield Plaza. "We are very excited," stated owner Charlene F. Hudson, M.B.A. “Our new location expands our client training center as well as provides a... - July 28, 2011 - Hudson Business Services LLC

Professional Associations Super Reappoints J.P. Morgan as Custodian for the Fund

Following a recent review, Professional Associations Super has reappointed J.P. Morgan as its master custodian for a further three-year term. The company was reappointed on the basis of their strong performance in the past three years, with Paul Kessell, Chief Investment Officer of Professional... - July 27, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd

Accountancy Firm in Hoboken Collaborates with Online Advertising Company to Increase Web Presence

Internal Tax Resolution, serving the residents of Hoboken, New Jersey, has hired Prospect Genius, an online advertising company. - July 24, 2011 - Internal Tax Resolution of Hoboken

Tax Attorney in Nashville Hires SEO Pro to Help Residents with Back Tax Issues

Internal Tax Resolution of Nashville, has hired an online advertising company to better serve local residents. - July 22, 2011 - Internal Tax Resolution of Nashville TN

CFA Institute Collaborates with IASeminars to Offer IFRS Training

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that it is collaborating with IASeminars, an independent global provider of training on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to jointly offer a comprehensive range of IFRS-related programs. “With the... - July 21, 2011 - IASeminars Ltd

New ezPaycheck Payroll Software Allows Users to Backup and Restore Data Safely and Quickly

ezPaycheck payroll software adds new data-backup feature to secure data in a password-protected file on an external drive, CD/DVD disc, or remote server. Learn more at http://www.halfpricesoft.com. - July 20, 2011 - Halfpricesoft

Company Winding-Up Petitions on the Rise in the UK

The Business Sale Report, which provides information on distressed businesses, has released figures showing a 22 per cent increase in the number of winding up petitions lodged through the courts in the second quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. These figures continue the... - July 14, 2011 - Business Sale Report

President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government

Offshore Hide and Seek with the IRS is Coming to an End

StopIRSDebt.com helps taxpayers hiding assets offshore come clean by stressing the importance of meeting the August 31, 2011 filing deadline for the 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI). - July 14, 2011 - StopIRSDebt.com

John R. Formica, Jr., Partner, PwC to Speak at KC’s 2011 FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John R. Formica, Jr., Partner, PwC, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency... - July 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Hermes Capital Partners Delivers Capital Through Structured Project Finance

Hermes Capital Partners, LLC. of Los Angeles, is an independent private banking firm focused on a method of finance based on the merits and economics of a given project, rather than the rating and credit profile of the project's sponsor. This new program engineered and developed by Hermes is... - July 13, 2011 - Hermes Capital Group

Introducing Accountants for Social Good: A Microfinance Institution for Accounting and CPA Firms Throughout the USA

A new phenomenon called microlending, or Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending is sweeping the world. It is a way for people to lend (not give away) money to the entrepreneurial poor in developing countries. Accountants for Social Good (ASG) is the leading institution in this area for CPAs and Accountants nationwide. Currently, they manage over $40,000 of revolving debt for the poor, as funded by independent CPA firms throughout the country. - July 13, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good

Payroll Tax Management, Inc. Launches FlexTax® Direct Bank Product

PTM Announces New FlexTax® Direct Bank Product Allowing Service Bureaus Even More Control Over Their Tax Funds. - July 11, 2011 - Payroll Tax Management, Inc.

Accountants Want to Identify Prospects, Not Worry About What to Offer as Services

The struggling economy is affecting the operations and management of local accounting practitioners, according to results of a new poll conducted by the Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services website. - July 11, 2011 - kirk-ward.com

Free Webinar for Accountants Interested in Marketing Accounting Services to Auto Body Shops

How to market accounting services to local auto body shops is the topic of a free webinar presented by Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services on Thursday, July 14, 2011, that features accounting marketing experts Kirk Ward. - July 10, 2011 - kirk-ward.com

Halfpricesoft.com Introduced New Improved Check Writing Software for Small Businesses

Known for affordability and ease-of-use, ezCheckPrinting software is backed by top-notch customer service from developer Halfpricesoft.com that has earned the trust of thousands of small businesses. Learn more from www.halfpricesoft.com - July 09, 2011 - Halfpricesoft

CPAmerica Produces Technology Initiatives

Exciting initiatives were unveiled at the recent Technology Roundtable, presented by CPAmerica International in Las Vegas in June. During the roundtable, CPAmerica revealed the “Community Cloud” initiative. This community would allow member firms to be better equipped for disaster... - July 08, 2011 - CPAmerica International

Shield Your Tax Breaks with Income Protection Insurance - Rate Detective Gives Insider Tips

Income protection insurance is one of the few types of insurance that is deductible for ordinary wage earners. The ATO ruled in 2001 that because the premiums were designed to be "used in the production of assessable income," taxpayers were entitled to claim them as a deduction on their... - July 07, 2011 - Rate Detective

Annette Nellen, Director of the Masters of Science in Taxation Program Institution, San Jose State University to Speak at KC’s 2010 Tax Relief Act: 2011 Update Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Annette Nellen, Professor, Director of the Masters of Science in Taxation program Institution, San Jose State University will speak at the Knowledge... - July 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Carol P. Tello, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress' 2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carol P. Tello, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Foreign Account Tax... - July 06, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

Account Ability Offers W2 & 1099 Reporting Capability to Software Developers

Software developers can now offer Information Return and Annual Wage Reporting compliance to their end users without the worries or expense of software development. - July 05, 2011 - IDMS Account Ability

Mauriello Enterprises, Inc. Introduces New Services in Corporate Tax Services

Anthony R. Mauriello, EA. - located in Staten Island, New York, an IRS licensed “Enrolled Agent” introduces a wide range of corporate tax services through his website www.mytaxfella.com to his clients. Mauriello Enterprises, Inc. unveils corporate tax services to his clients such as... - June 30, 2011 - Mauriello Enterprises, Inc.

New Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program to Help Businesses of All Sizes and Industries

Barter Media Solutions (BMS) introduces an innovative Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program designed to help businesses of all industries recover full value for troubled inventory, holdings and assets. - June 29, 2011 - Barter Media Solutions

Saul CA Joins the Top 30 List of SMSF Auditors in Australia

David Saul, Director of Saul CA, has been recognised as one of the top 30 SMSF auditors in Australia. With Australian regulations for independent SMSF auditing tightening, the need for independent and highly skilled SMSF auditing is increasing. However, not all accountants can provide the service and expertise required. - June 29, 2011 - Saul Chartered Accountants

Erika Litvak, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ 2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Erika Litvak, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act LIVE... - June 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group

ChooseWhat.com Releases New QuickBooks Category

Leading business resource review company, ChooseWhat.com, announces the release of the QuickBooks online reviews category, featuring comparisons of the Online, Desktop, and Desktop Plus versions of Quickbooks. - June 25, 2011 - ChooseWhat.com

Professional Associations Super Hits $1.7 Billion After Two Year Growth Spurt

Efficiencies that minimise investment fees combined with strong investment returns have enabled Professional Associations Super to grow by 36 percent in the last two years, reaching $1.7 billion in February 2011. Not only is Professional Associations Super one of the top ten industry funds in... - June 24, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd

Cougar Mountain Software Launches Corporate Rebranding

Cougar Mountain Software, a leading developer of nonprofit, retail, and business accounting software since 1982, underwent a company rebranding effort with the launch of a new corporate website (www.cougarmtn.com), a new corporate logo, and a renewed dedication to “personal service by accounting and business experts.” - June 24, 2011 - Cougar Mountain Accounting Software