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Cathy Iconis, CPA Donates 5% of Revenue to Help End Cancer

Cathy Iconis, CPA will be giving back, starting this May 2010, and will be donating 5% of all revenue to help end cancer in honor of all of her family members that have been affected by cancer. Iconis’s family, like millions others, has been affected by cancer. Her parents, a grandmother,... - May 06, 2010 - Cathy Iconis, CPA

Lurie Besikof Lapidus Private Investment Banking, LLC Announces the Sale of ELO Engineering, Inc. to Demmer Investments II, Inc.

ELO Engineering, Inc. (“ELO”), a complete precision metal fabricator serving the transportation/aviation, medical device, industrial equipment and electronics industries, announced today that it has been acquired by Demmer Investments II, Inc., an entity formed by the shareholders of Demmer Corporation (“Demmer”). Terms of the sale were not disclosed. - May 05, 2010 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP

AmeriGen Implements Tax Planning Solutions to Cut Tax Liability of Business Owners and Self-Employed Individuals by 2/3

Mr. Genitrini can help business owners and self-employed individuals purchase financial assets for their retirement with money normally used to pay taxes. Mr. Genitrini’s clients can save at least $6,500 per year by implementing a very basic tax structure and $3,500 more by choosing a better legal structure. Mr. Genitrini’s knowledge of tax planning techniques and layered corporate structuring often allows his clients to save up to 2/3 of their annual tax liability. - May 04, 2010 - AmeriGen

Wealth Management Firm Launches Newly Designed Web-Site to Provide Better Client Service

The newly re-designed web-site of VisionQuest Wealth Management, a Raleigh-based financial services firm, goes live this week. VisionQuest serves as a personal CFO for individuals, families, and business owners. VisionQuest aims to extend the reach of their client services by enhancing their... - May 04, 2010 - VisionQuest Wealth Management

LehmanBrown International Accountants Furthers Its Charity Work with the St. George’s Day Charity Dinner 2010

LehmanBrown International Accountants demonstrated that its charitable spirit remains strong by supporting the St. George’s Day Charity Dinner of Beijing 2010. Held on Saturday, 24th April 2010 at the Capital Club, Beijing the charity evening celebrated the patron saint of England, St. - May 02, 2010 - LehmanBrown International Accountants

Annual Results from ACCA Show Rise in Demand for Accountants

Increased global network during economic downturn shows finance profession is still an attractive global career. - April 29, 2010 - ACCA

ROC Advisory Group Opens Office in SouthPark; Offers Free Financial Planning Workshops

A full-service financial planning firm specializing in helping individuals and businesses build and protect their financial security, has opened an office in the Rotunda Building in SouthPark. - April 28, 2010 - ROC Advisory Group

Abalos & Associates, PLLC Named a Top Woman-Owned Business

Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that the firm has been named to Phoenix Business Journal’s Top Women-Owned Businesses List. Companies were ranked based on their 2009 local gross revenue. Phoenix Business Journal is a weekly... - April 25, 2010 - Abalos & Associates

Brits in Dark Over Party Tax Policies Ahead of UK Election

ACCA survey reveals tax is central issue for voters but 83 per cent have little or no understanding of the main parties’ taxation policies. - April 25, 2010 - ACCA

“Establishing Corporate Governance Mechanisms is Essential,” Says Russell Brown, Managing Director at LehmanBrown.

Russell Brown, Managing Partner of LehmanBrown International Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants spoke on Sunday, 11th April 2010 on Corporate Governance in China at a workshop co-hosted by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the... - April 25, 2010 - LehmanBrown International Accountants

LehmanBrown International Accountants Launches the LehmanBrown Graduate Recruitment Program 2010

LehmanBrown International Accountants candidates undergo an interview process and a range of assessments from analysis of best practices to accountancy misconduct case studies. LehmanBrown holds the following accreditations: ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA. - April 23, 2010 - LehmanBrown International Accountants

Russell Bedford Prague Partner Appointed to Czech Audit Committee

Czech Republic's council for Public Audit Oversight appoints Jiří Nekovář to its Committee for the Coordination and Cooperation in the Field of Auditing - April 23, 2010 - Russell Bedford International

ACCA Re-Asserts Its Commitment to the Accountancy Profession in Singapore by Backing Official Report

Publication of CDAS consultation supported by global accountancy body. - April 21, 2010 - ACCA

Further Expansion for Russell Bedford in Mexico

National accounting and audit network continues its expansion with the addition of three new locations in central and northern Mexico. - April 21, 2010 - Russell Bedford International

BMA Small Business Payroll Processing Leads the Way in Payroll Tax Fraud Prevention

BMA, a Small Business Payroll Processing (www.bookkeepingadmin.com/psm.html) company providing payroll processing and tax filing services to companies with 1 – 150 employees per FEIN has developed a 100 percent secure payroll processing platform, eliminating the possibility of payroll tax fraud. - April 20, 2010 - BMA Small Business Payroll Processing

BMA Small Business Payroll Processing Forms Alliance with AFLAC

BMA, a Small Business Payroll Processing company providing payroll processing services to companies with 1 – 150 employees per FEIN has formed alliances with AFLAC, the world’s largest provider of guaranteed renewable supplemental insurance. - April 20, 2010 - BMA Small Business Payroll Processing

Padgett Welcomes New Employee, Lisa Fines

Lisa Fines has joined Padgett Business Services, a company specializing in financial reporting and tax consulting services for independent businesses with less than 20 employees. As the Senior Accountant & Client Service Advisor, Lisa will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the... - April 20, 2010 - Padgett Business Services

Tax Relief Expert Mike Habib States That Over Six Million Americans Have Unfiled Tax Returns as Per the IRS' Data

Have you missed the filing deadline of April 15th? Everything you need to know about settling off IRS tax debts. - April 18, 2010 - Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief Services

New Stewardship Code: It’s Not Just About Compliance But About Good Governance

Stakeholders should be encouraged to use whatever rights and powers they may have to protect their own interests, says ACCA. - April 18, 2010 - ACCA

Linda M. O'Rourke a Local CPA Earns Exclusive “Accredited in Business Valuation” (ABV) Credential as Valuation Expert

Linda M. O’Rourke, a CPA valuation expert and principal of O’Rourke and Associates located in Clearwater, FL has recently been awarded the ABV Credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The ABV Credential, established in 1998 by the AICPA, is granted... - April 16, 2010 - O'Rourke and Associates

MyCorporation Goes Free and is Offering Free Incorporations and LLCs

“There is no such thing as a good tax,” Winston Churchill once said. However, there are ways to reduce tax liability for small businesses. As tax date comes to a close, the question of whether someone can save money next year by incorporating is weighing on many business owners minds. - April 16, 2010 - MyCorporation

Carbon Reduction Commitment – Deadline Has Passed, But Don’t Get Caught Out, Warns ACCA

Firms of all sizes need to get to grips with their carbon accounts and include the Government’s CRC in their future planning. - April 14, 2010 - ACCA

"Understanding Your China VAT Obligations is a Must," Says Russell Brown, Managing Director at Lehmanbrown

Sharon Su, Manager at LehmanBrown International Accountants spoke on China Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations in a webinar hosted by the China Resource Network. - April 13, 2010 - LehmanBrown International Accountants

ACCA Pakistan Organises Financial English Teacher Training

Training to be held for teachers of Cambridge ICFE (International Certificate in Financial English) in Karachi and Lahore. - April 11, 2010 - ACCA

ACCA and Intellectual Property Office Produce IP Guide

Report offers advice to business clients to help protect tangible assets. - April 10, 2010 - ACCA

Accounting, Taxation and Business Challenges in China - LehmanBrown and the PanAmerican University MBA Program

Dickson Leung, Senior Partner of LehmanBrown International Accountants provided a China-focused business education session for thirty Masters of Business Administration students from the PanAmerican Institute for High Business Direction (IPADE). The in-depth discussion session on the Accounting,... - April 08, 2010 - LehmanBrown International Accountants

Growing Transfer Pricing Scrutiny by World's Tax Authorities Creates New Risks for Multinationals

Multinationals are facing new tax risks due to a growing number of authorities adopting divergent transfer pricing (TP) requirements, according to a new Ernst & Young survey examining the approaches and attitudes of tax authorities in 49 countries. The 2009 Global Transfer Pricing Survey... - April 08, 2010 - Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.

India: the Emerging Profitable Business Destination for French Companies

Ernst & Young launched a report titled Capitalizing the India opportunity: Helping French companies achieve business in India. The report provides an overview of the Indian economy with a comprehensive analysis on the relevant investment sectors for French companies. With France being one of... - April 07, 2010 - Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.

Professional Auditing Services of America Launches New Data Matrix Solution

Professional Auditing Services of America (PAS) a leading Michigan based A/P recovery firm, which was established in 1993, announced today that for its 17th year anniversary they will be launching a new data matrix solution as a free service provided to their clients. This includes various... - April 06, 2010 - Professional Auditing Services of America

India and Other BRIC Nations to Lead Recovery of Global IPO Markets

The Ernst & Young Institutional Investor IPO survey 2009, highlights the likely markets and sectors that will lead listing activity in 2010. The survey is based on responses from more than 300 institutional investors across the world. - April 04, 2010 - Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.

Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews Honors Tony Argiz with Silver Medallion

The Silver Medallion Award is given annually to community leaders who have made outstanding contributions to Greater Miami through their volunteerism, advocacy for diversity and philanthropy. - April 03, 2010 - MBAF LLC

Malta as the Ideal Retirement Destination Promoted by John Huber and Associates

John A. Huber has worked in the field of tax, retirement and residency in Malta for more than 20 years. Prior to setting up his own practice, John Huber held the role of Associate Director at KPMG Malta. More information about Malta as a retirement destination can be found on the website www.johnhubermalta.com, www.personaltaxmalta.com. - April 02, 2010 - John Huber and associates Tax Consultants

Creative Alliances with Nontraditional Players Increasingly Essential for Survival in Pharmaceutical Industry, Says Ernst & Young

Information technology (IT) companies, large retailers, and telecommunication firms are strategically poised to capitalize on rapid changes taking place in health care, and pharmaceutical companies are increasingly looking for innovative ways to collaborate with these new players to reach and... - April 01, 2010 - Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.

ACCA and Chartered Management Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Accountants and Managers collaborate. - March 31, 2010 - ACCA

Michelle Thompson Of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Named Treasurer Of National Funding Association Board

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) has announced that Michelle Thompson, audit partner and consulting partner at the firm, has been appointed treasurer for the Research Triangle chapter of The National Funding Association (www.nationalfunding.org). The NFA is a... - March 28, 2010 - Cherry Bekaert LLP

ACCA Pakistan Expands Its Approved Employer Network

ACCA’s Approved Employer Scheme plays a pivotal role in the recruitment - March 28, 2010 - ACCA

Russell Bedford Adds Tajikistan Firm to Central Asian Network

Asian Business Group, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, joins Russell Bedford global audit and consulting network. - March 26, 2010 - Russell Bedford International

Titan Tax Relief Offers IRS Debt Relief

Find out how to receive IRS debt relief and end your tax problems. The IRS has come up with several tax debt relief options especially for small business owners. If you want to refrain yourself from being sunk in the economic crisis, you can make use of these tax debt relief programs. - March 24, 2010 - Titan Tax Relief

Doeren Mayhew Announces New Affiliate Company: Doeren Mayhew Financial Advisors, LLC

Doeren Mayhew (http://doerenmayhewfa.com), Troy-based public accounting and management consulting firm, announces the formation of a new venture, Doeren Mayhew Financial Advisors LLC (DMFA). DMFA combines the resources and experience of Doeren Mayhew’s accounting and consulting professionals... - March 24, 2010 - Doeren Mayhew

Doeren Mayhew Director Elected to The Joe Niekro Foundation Board of Directors

Doeren Mayhew, Troy-based certified public accounting and management consulting firm, announced today that Lawrence A. Simon, Director, was elected to The Joe Niekro Foundation Board of Directors. - March 24, 2010 - Doeren Mayhew

Russell Bedford Malaysia Appoints Audit Partner

Teoh Wuey Sze has been welcomed as a partner in the Russell Bedford member firm in Malaysia. - March 22, 2010 - Russell Bedford International

Ronald E. Harbison Appointed to The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics

With more than 30 years of experience in public accounting and corporate administration, Harbison currently focuses in the areas of estate and gift valuation, commercial litigation and family law. - March 21, 2010 - MBAF LLC

Wright Joins RPC Property Tax Advisors

RPC Property Tax Advisors announced the appointment of Thomas K. Wright as its President and CEO. - March 20, 2010 - RPC Property Tax Advisors, LLC

Andre N. Chammas Joins the Southern Florida Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Board of Trustees

An active member in his community, Chammas forms part of Florida International University’s President’s Council and the United Way’s Young Leaders. - March 20, 2010 - MBAF LLC

Russell Bedford Selects Correspondent Firm in Ghana

Kwame Asante & Associates has been appointed as the correspondent firm of the Russell Bedford International accounting network in Ghana - March 20, 2010 - Russell Bedford International

Managing Partner of Minneapolis CPA Firm Recipient of WBDC Advocacy Award

Certified public accounting and consulting firm Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP (LBLCO) is proud to announce that Beth Kieffer Leonard has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Advocacy Award by the Women’s Business Development Center of Minnesota (WBDC-MN). - March 19, 2010 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP

Paul Fedorkowicz of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Appointed to International Affairs Council Board

Paul Fedorkowicz, partner-in-charge at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com), has been appointed to the International Affairs Council’s (IAC) 2010 board of directors. Alongside 19 other community leaders, Fedorkowicz will help IAC continue its initiative for educating... - March 19, 2010 - Cherry Bekaert LLP

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