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May 27, 2008
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Highlights of the 2008 Public Accounting Report's Survey of National FirmsThe Public Accounting Report's National Survey of Firms shows, overall, business was good, and not just for the Big Four but also for the next tier of firms. For the third consecutive year, the PAR Survey revealed double digit composite growth - 10.6 percent - for 2008, though it's also the second year in a row that the rate has dipped. In terms of dollars, revenue increased by increased $3.39 billion to $35.38 billion. 
AICPA applauds House passage of tax provision essential to CPAsThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that includes a provision the accounting profession and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants have supported that would equalize the tax return reporting standards for tax preparers and taxpayers. 
12 Tips to help small retailers thrive in a recessionIn a tight economy, consumers will be less apt to make impulse purchases and more likely to spend time researching purchases in order to find the best value. So, how do you, the small retailer, make sure your customers continue shopping at your store during tough economic times? Here are 12 ideas to consider.  Small Business NewsHow to stay motivated day in and day outIt's 8am on Monday morning. You had a great weekend and wish it didn't have to end. Last week was finished with a bang but today you just don't feel the same motivation to win. Firm/State NewsAICPA names recipients of 2007 Public Service AwardMichael D. Shmerling, CPA (inactive), of Nashville, TN, and Schenck Business Solutions of Appleton, WI, each received the 2007 Public Service Award from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Shmerling received the individual award. Schenck Business Solutions earned the firm recognition award. Student NewsBusiness students accept the SIFE challengeThe University of Arizona Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team was named United States National Champion in the four-year division at the SIFE USA National Exposition competition held in Chicago May 13- 15. Arizona SIFE team members will represent the USA at the SIFE World Cup in Singapore this October. Blue Ridge Community College was victorious in the two-year division. Over 3,200 business students from more than 140 SIFE teams participated in the national competition. Latest News Blogs!What have you got to say today?Michelle Golden: Golden Practices It's one thing to say we specialize and it's another thing to do it. Here are 10 ways to prove you have a specialty and to maximize it.... Allan Boress, CPA: Truth Be Told About Business Development Blog One of the best and fastest ways to build the quality practice - or industry niche - is by recruiting marquee clients. However, many of the CPA firms I have consulted with over the years felt marquee clients weren't worth it. Who are your marquee clients? How do you parlay them into more successful marketing and better quality opportunities? SubscriptionsUpdate your subscriptions by visiting your profile page and selecting the "My E-Newsletters" link. |
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