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North Korea: Nuclear Deadline Missed
North Korea remained silent as the last hours of 2007 passed and it missed a year-end deadline to give a full accounting of its nuclear weapons. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:04:11 GMT)

Decreasing Textile, Garment Exports Drive Down Macao's Exports
Macao's total export value during the first 11 months of 2007 dropped by 1.4 per cent year-on-year, as its textile and garment export value, accounting for 65.4 per cent of the total, decreased by 11 per cent, according to official statistics released on Monday. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:21:34 GMT)

DECREASING TEXTILE, GARMENT EXPORTS DRIVE DOWN MACAO'S EXPORTS
Textiles / clothing Macao's total export value during the first 11 months of 2007 dropped by 1.4 per cent year-on-year, as its textile and garment export value, accounting for 65.4 per cent of the total, decreased by 11 per cent, according to official statistics released on Monday. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:21:34 GMT)

Decreasing textile, garment exports drive down Macao's export value
Macao's total export value during the first 11 months of 2007 dropped by 1.4 percent year-on-year, as its textile and garment export value, accounting for 65.4 percent of the total, decreased by 11 percent, according to official statistics ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:09:50 GMT)

NZ study shows link between sleep and obesity
A study of New Zealand seven-year-olds has found that sleeping fewer than nine hours a night is associated with being overweight or obese, even after accounting for time spent watching television, and physical exercise. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:20:22 GMT)

Torrington prepares for forensic audit
Torrington officials have started searching for an accounting firm to conduct a forensic audit of Tax Collector R. Thomas Crovo's office. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:42:40 GMT)

What jobs can someone get with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration- Accounting?
What jobs can someone get with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration- Accounting? (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:13:12 GMT)

Probe slams Vivendi's aggressive accounting: newspaper
Prosecutors have been given a report by financial investigators which sharply criticises Vivendi Universal's accounting practices under former CEO Jean-Marie Messiere, La Tribune reported on Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:15:55 GMT)

Probe slams Vivendi's aggressive accounting: newspaper
File picture shows Vivendi shareholders leaving an annual general meeting. Prosecutors have been given a report by financial investigators which sharply criticises Vivendi Universal's accounting practices under former CEO Jean-Marie Messiere, La Tribune reported on Wednesday (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:20:59 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-02 06:19 GMT: Vivendi Universal accounting practices criticised in financial probe - report
PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Prosecutors have been given a report by financial investigators which sharply criticises Vivendi Universal's accounting practices under former CEO Jean-Marie Messiere, La Tribune reported. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:51:23 GMT)

Report slams Vivendi's accounting practices
AccountancyAge.com, Accountancy Age , Wednesday 2 January 2008 at 00:00:00 French media group Vivendi has come under sharp criticism from French financial investigators for its accounting practices French prosecutors have received a report from financial investigators which sharply criticise the French media and communications giant Vivendi Universal's accounting practices under ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:00:38 GMT)

Report slams Vivendi's accounting practices
AccountancyAge.com, Accountancy Age , Wednesday 2 January 2008 at 00:00:00 French media group Vivendi has come under sharp criticism from Frenchfinancial investigators for its accounting practices French prosecutors have received a report from financial investigators which sharply criticise the French media and communications giant Vivendi Universal's accounting practices under former CEO ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:13:26 GMT)

Crowe Group is ranked a big accounting firm
Crowe Group, parent company of Crowe Chizek and Co., has been ranked one of the biggest accounting firms by Public Accounting Report. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:33:14 GMT)

Daewoo founder pardoned for accounting fraud
The founder of Daewoo has been pardoned for his role in the failure of the motor manufacturer in 2006. Kim Woo-choong was convicted and sentenced to ten years in jail for accounting fraud in 2006. Daewoo, once South Korea's second-largest conglomerate, collapsed under a $80bn (£40.3bn) debt. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:43:50 GMT)

Netgear Promotes Officer to CFO Post
Networking products maker Netgear Inc. said Wednesday it promoted Chief Accounting Officer Christine M. Gorjanc to chief financial officer, effective immediately. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:32:35 GMT)

Netgear promotes Gorjanc to CFO
Netgear Inc. on Wednesday promoted Christine M. Gorjanc from chief accounting officer to chief financial officer, succeeding Jonathan Mather, who left the company in late 2006. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:07:16 GMT)

Blue Cross Names New Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota today announced the appointments of Michael Morrow as chief financial officer and Mark Hudson as chief accounting officer . Morrow, whose career at Blue Cross spans more than two decades, will be responsible for developing and leading the financial strategies of the largest health plan in Minnesota, with more than $8 billion in annual revenues. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:12:00 GMT)

Blue Cross Names New Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced the appointments of Michael Morrow as chief financial officer (CFO) and Mark Hudson as chief accounting officer (CAO). Morrow, whose career at Blue Cross spans more than two decades, will be responsible for developing and leading the financial strategies of the largest health plan in Minnesota, with more than $8 billion in ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:32:28 GMT)

Du Quoin Accounting Firm on Just-Passed Tax Law Changes
DU QUOIN - Just before departing for the holidays, Congress passed three new laws that include significant tax changes. According to Harold Emling of the accounting firm Emling & Hoffman of Du Quoin, here are the changes. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:16:32 GMT)

Polymer Group, Inc. Appoints Chief Accounting Officer
Polymer Group, Inc. announced today that the company appointed Robert Kocourek as vice president and chief accounting officer. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:34:00 GMT)

Polymer Group, Inc. Appoints Chief Accounting Officer
Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB) announced today that the company appointed Robert (Bob) Kocourek as vice president and chief accounting officer. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:47:38 GMT)

Funding for the UK's 200 largest pension funds improved in 2007 as accounting deficits fell 95% last year despite ...
Funding for the UK's 200 largest pension funds improved in 2007 as accounting deficits fell 95% last year despite extreme volatility in global equity markets, according to research from Aon Consulting. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:10:14 GMT)

Cash vs. accrual basis accounting
Self-employment tax method depends on the type of business, says CPA George Saenz. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Outsource Partners International Announces Investment in Accounting Proficiency of Employees with Chartered Institute ...
Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading provider of finance, accounting and tax outsourcing services, today announced the launch of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' (CIMA) finance and accounting professional qualification program. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Owings Mills accounting firms merge
Wealth management and CPA firm Glass Jacobson has acquired another Owings Mills accounting firm, Finkelstein & Geser LLC. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:28:22 GMT)

II-VI Incorporated Announces Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
II-VI Incorporated announced today that it has engaged Ernst & Young LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm to perform the Company's annual audit for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 including the review of the Company's fiscal second and third quarter financial statements that will be filed during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:22:00 GMT)

OPI announces training programme for finance, accounting professionals
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (ANI/Business Wire India): Outsource Partners International (OPI), a leading provider of finance, accounting and tax outsourcing services, announced the launch of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' (CIMA) finance and accounting professional qualification programme. The programme will offer OPI employee candidates throughout India the opportunity to ... (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:49:27 GMT)

ATA's Accounting, Finance Council Hosts Forum March 24-26
1/4/2008 The National Accounting and Finance Council of the American Trucking Associations will address issues ranging from the greening of America's supply chain to fiduciary responsibility in managing 401K plans at its Annual Meeting & Exhibit Forum, March 24-26, 2008, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Ariz. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:01:57 GMT)

Accounting interpretation could reverse trend of narrowing pension deficits
Penny Sukhraj, Accountancy Age , Friday 4 January 2008 at 00:00:00 A company could be forced to widen its stated deficit if the trustees of its pension have strong powers and demand a higher level of funding A new interpretation of an accounting rule which comes into effect this year may widen reported pension deficits - if a company's scheme is structured such that the company does... ... (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:45:02 GMT)

Analyse Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services in the US
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services in the US" to their offering. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT)

OPI announces training programme for finance, accounting professionals
Los Angeles, Jan 4: Outsource Partners International (OPI), a leading provider of finance, accounting and tax outsourcing services, announced the launch of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' (CIMA) finance and accounting professional qualification programme. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:06:14 GMT)

Catapult Communications Changes Accounting Firms to Reduce Expenses
Catapult Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: CATT) today announced that, in order to significantly reduce its accounting expenses, it has dismissed its previous independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and has engaged the firm of Stonefield Josephson, Inc. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:42:00 GMT)

Legislator seeking accounting of kids' meds
More children are on psychiatric medications than ever, according to state and national data, and Arizona taxpayers last year paid more than $26 million for these drugs to treat kids in publicly funded health programs. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:11:06 GMT)

Cities' services might be cut further to cover retirees' insurance
Services may be cut further to cover retirees' insurance As cities warn that state-ordered tax cuts could lead to padlocked parks and unrepaired roads, a new and seemingly innocuous set of accounting rules could make things even worse. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:31:19 GMT)

Cities' services might be cut further to cover retirees' insurance
As cities warn that state-ordered tax cuts could lead to padlocked parks and unrepaired roads, a new and seemingly innocuous set of accounting rules could make things even worse. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:07:50 GMT)

Accounting firm moves to Atwater
TREDYFFRIN — Mid-Atlantic certified public accounting firm Beard Miller Co. said Monday it has moved to the Atwater business park. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:25:41 GMT)

Accounting firms have much to offer
Pitches and signing bonuses no longer are the exclusive nomenclature of baseball, as Jason Conant discovered. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:31:17 GMT)

Rebranding efforts under way at Frazee Ivy Davis as accounting firm eyes future growth
In the year since accounting firm Frazee Ivy Davis PLC was formed through the merging of three firms, significant capital investment has been made in equipment and people. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:14:58 GMT)

OUTSOURCE PARTNERS INT'L LAUNCHES QUALIFICATION PROGRAM
Accountancy Jan. 03, 2008-- Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading provider of finance, accounting and tax outsourcing services, today announced the launch of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' (CIMA) finance and accounting professional qualification program. The program will offer OPI employee candidates throughout India the opportunity to complete the ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:01:10 GMT)

Vantis among Europe's fastest growing firms
Shares in accounting, business and tax advisory group Vantis were wanted Monday after the group blew its own trumpet, drawing attention to its ranking as Europe's 153rd fastest growing company in 2007. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:57:00 GMT)

Accounting and Consultancy
Stevens & Lee United States: Bankruptcy Client Alert: Will the Increased Prevalence of Prepackaged Bankruptcies Lead to More Chapter 22s? (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:32:15 GMT)

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING
Contemporary Issues in Accounting is a new textbook, which offers a more applied introduction to a range of contemporary issues facing the accounting profession. The text presents a basic overview of the conceptual framework that governs the profession, before examining a series of contemporary accounting issues.... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:47:20 GMT)

NewEnergy Associates Completes Successful Project to Streamline Energy Trading and Accounting Processes for Allegheny ...
ATLANTA----NewEnergy Associates, A Ventyx Company, announced today the company has completed a complex integration project for Allegheny Energy Inc. . The primary goal of the project was to streamline daily practices associated with energy transacting and related accounting processes by reducing the number of "handoffs" between operational groups. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:20:00 GMT)

Job Description:
Entry-level accounting position with the responsibility of applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:22:43 GMT)

Noticias Infobolsa / Titulares
07/01/2008 13:45:00 Business Wire US4663671091 Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Our "non-GAAP EPS" financial measure is defined as reported, or GAAP, EPS excluding, for the reasons discussed below, (1) purchase accounting and merger-related adjustments, (2) stock option expense and (3) other items. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:36:20 GMT)

Accounting firm shortens name
Accounting and consulting firm Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP said it has changed its name to Rachlin LLP, effective immediately. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:42:00 GMT)

US envoy urges full declaration from NKorea
Chief US nuclear envoy Christopher Hill called Tuesday on North Korea to provide a complete account of its weapons programmes, saying its partners in six-nation talks were expecting a full accounting. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:36:45 GMT)

APPOINTMENTS
Sentel of Alexandria named Albert Graves , former senior director of financial planning for the General Dynamics information technology, director of accounting; and Don Bromell contracts manager. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:46:37 GMT)

Survey discovers auto execs more optimistic
Auto executives worldwide are more optimistic about their business than in past years because their mission has become clear -- produce quality, fuel-efficient vehicles -- according to an annual poll conducted by the accounting and advisory firm KPMG LLP. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:39:02 GMT)

UPDATE: KB Home 4Q Loss Widens On Tax-Accounting Charge
KB Home's (KBH) fiscal fourth-quarter net loss ballooned as the company took a big tax charge, hinting it doesn't expect to be profitable any time soon. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:12:33 GMT)

Streamline Health Solutions Selects BDO Seidman as New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated document management and workflow solutions, announced today that it has engaged BDO Seidman, LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, effective immediately, for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:06:00 GMT)

ACCOUNTING GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT DESTINATIONS AND COMMITMENT TO CPD: A STUDY FROM TWO AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES
Abstract This study examined the main fields of employment as well as attitudes toward continuing professional development (CPD) and preferred employment of recent Australian accounting graduates. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:32:18 GMT)

New accounting rules could change schools
The Park Rapids Schools and almost every other school district in the state will be paying consultants to tell them how much money they have to spend to comply with new accounting rules. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:27:12 GMT)

EU adopts rules to determine equivalence of accounting standards
The European Commission said Tuesday it had adopted rules to determine equivalence of foreign accounting standards. The new regulation, approved by the commission on Dec. 21, 2007,sets out an assessment mechanism on whether Generall ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:39:57 GMT)

Woman on the Beach (2006)
From left, Kim Seung-woo, Ko Hyun-joung and Kim Tae-woo. About 10 minutes into “Woman on the Beach,” a bittersweet accounting of the geography of desire from the South Korean director Hong Sang-soo, two men and a woman stand staring into the sea. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:15:06 GMT)

SunGard Receives Top Honors for Fund Administration and Accounting in Financial-i's 'Leaders in Innovation' Awards for ...
SunGard today announced that its Asset Arena Investment Accounting solution has been named the most innovative fund administration and accounting solution by Financial-i in the magazine's second annual "Leaders in Innovation" awards. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:27:00 GMT)

SunGard Receives Top Honors for Fund Administration and Accounting in Financial-i's 'Leaders in Innovation' Awards for ...
LOMBARD, Ill., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- SunGard ( http://www.sungard.com ) today announced that its Asset Arena Investment Accounting solution has been named the most innovative fund administration and accounting solution by Financial-i in the magazine's second annual "Leaders in Innovation" awards. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:08:57 GMT)

Accounting Principals Releases 2008 Salary Guide
Accounting Principals, the accounting and finance solutions unit of MPS Group Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced the release and availability of the 2008 Salary Guide for Accounting and Finance Professionals. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:16:58 GMT)

Accounting rules will hit profits
Companies will have to change the way acquisition costs are handled under new accounting rules - a move that will hit profits and could damp the urge for mergers. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:25:08 GMT)

St. Petersburg accounting firms merge
Two public accounting firms have pooled their resources. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:04:52 GMT)

Banks look to US accounting
European banks are considering adopting detailed US-style disclosures of how they value financial instruments, going above and beyond the actual accounting requirements in a bid to help calm jittery investors. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:15:27 GMT)

New accounting rule will highlight merger expenses
Costs associated with company mergers will have to be set against profits under a new accounting standard published on Thursday as part of a landmark move to make transatlantic capital markets more efficient. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:39:00 GMT)

Banks eye US accounting standards
AccountancyAge.com, Accountancy Age , Thursday 10 January 2008 at 00:00:00 European banks are considering adopting detailed US-style accounting disclosures European banks are considering adopting detailed US-style disclosures in an effort to calm jittery investors who have driven down the value of bank shares in the last months because of... > Read the full article ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:02 GMT)

Accounting rule makes cost of merger fees
Costs associated with company mergers will have to be set against profits under changes to accounting standard published today as part of a landmark initiative to make transatlantic capital markets more efficient. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:28:38 GMT)

Accounting rule makes cost of merger fees
AccountancyAge.com, Accountancy Age , Thursday 10 January 2008 at 00:00:00 Costs associated with company mergers will have to be set against profits under changes in accounting standards Costs associated with company mergers will have to be set against profits under changes to accounting standard published today as part of a landmark initiative to make transatlantic capital markets... ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:30:06 GMT)

Peer pressure 'won't achieve Prince's green accounting aims'
Companies may have to be forced to adopt green accounting, a charity has said, even given the enthusiastic reception to Prince Charles’ report into environmental reporting. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:30:14 GMT)

SEC Chairman Sees Push Toward International Accounting, XBRL
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- U.S. regulators are pushing for accounting and regulatory changes that would lower barriers to global investment, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox said Thursday in remarks to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:24:29 GMT)

SEC Seeks Global Accounting Standard
U.S. regulators are pushing for accounting and regulatory changes that would lower barriers to global investment, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox said Thursday. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:20:28 GMT)

US Accounting Standard Setter Favors Pulling Plug On GAAP
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The top standard setter for U.S. accounting rules thinks the nation's public companies should shift to international accounting rules in the next five to seven years, effectively pulling the plug on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:22:55 GMT)

Accounting firms merge
Accounting firm Goldstein Schechter Price Lucas Horwitz & Co. said it has merged with Koch Reiss & Co. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:02:43 GMT)

Audit notes progress in Dallas Housing Authority's accounting
An audit of the Dallas Housing Authority released Thursday found that the agency has corrected several accounting problems identified in a previous audit. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:52:14 GMT)

Local firm wins accounting honor
Local firm wins accounting honor (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:44:34 GMT)

Beauty shops, accounting firm latest victims in burglaries
Beauty shops, accounting firm latest victims in burglaries (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:15:20 GMT)

Bridging the Global Accounting Standards Gap
On Nov. 15, the Securities and Exchange Commission took a first step to drawing a road map towards use of globally accepted accounting standards by voting unanimously to allow foreign companies to file financial results using international financial reporting standards without reconciling the figures to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:03:20 GMT)

U.S. again urges North Korea to complete its nuclear accounting
The North's position has created uncertainty about the Bush administration's efforts to get it to abandon all its nuclear assets. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:28:08 GMT)

Get Peachtree Pro Accounting 2008 free after rebate
Staples is offering the latest version of Peachtree Pro, a small-business accounting suite, for free after a $140 mail-in rebate. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:43:59 GMT)

Outlook 2008 (The watch list): Accounting
There’s no doubt implementing Sarbanes-Oxley was a headache, but accountants are bracing for a migraine as Canada moves to replace its current accounting rules and adopt new international financial reporting standards (IFRS). The transition away from Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) should take place in 2011, and it may force most public companies to recalculate nearly ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:02:16 GMT)

No fraud in $152 million accounting shortfall, Ace reports
An independent investigation into a $152 million accounting shortfall at Ace Hardware Corp. concluded that the hardware retailer's problems with its books stemmed from a lack of controls and human error over a period of years, Ace CEO Ray Griffith said Friday in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:01:25 GMT)

Syntura Finds Accounting Errors
Syntura International Inc. has concluded its financial statements since 2003 are unreliable because of accounting errors, the dairy products maker said Friday. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:02:27 GMT)

SEC Panel Urges Major Accounting Changes
A Securities and Exchange Commission advisory group voted Friday to approve recommendations for wholesale changes in U.S. accounting and financial reporting. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:30:46 GMT)

Ace employee makes $152 million accounting error
Ace Hardware discovered that a mid-level employee made innocent but enormously expensive and incorrect entries in ledger books that eventually led to a $152 million accounting error, Ace Hardware CEO Ray Griffith said today. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:51:24 GMT)

Vita engages new independent public accounting firm
Vita Food Products has engaged Frank L Sassetti & Company as the companys independent public accounting firm, effective immediately, to audit Vitas financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:23:26 GMT)

Ace employee's error leads to multimillion-dollar accounting error
Ace Hardware discovered that a mid-level employee made innocent but enormously expensive and incorrect entries in ledger books that eventually led to a $152 million accounting error, CEO Ray Griffith said Friday. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:18:34 GMT)

Ace Hardware suffered $152 million accounting mistake
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) - Officials of Ace Hardware say they have discovered that a mid-level employee at the chain's Oak Brook headquarters made innocent but enormously expensive and incorrect entries in ledger books that eventually led to a $152 million accounting error. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:45:44 GMT)

Accounting gaffe to cost Ace Hardware millions
OAK BROOK -- Officials of Ace Hardware say they have discovered that a mid-level employee at the chain's Oak Brook headquarters made innocent but enormously expensive and incorrect entries in ledger books that eventually led to a $152 million accounting error. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:28:18 GMT)

Advisory group to push for wholesale changes in U.S. accounting and financial reporting
WASHINGTON - A Securities and Exchange Commission advisory group has decided to push for wholesale changes in U.S. accounting and financial reporting. Among the changes unanimously backed by the panel: base U. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:31:32 GMT)

Arxis Technology Principal Selected as One of the "Top 100 Most Influential People" in Accounting David Cieslak ...
David Cieslak, CPA, CITP, Principal of Arxis Technology, Inc., was recently chosen by Accounting Today as a member of their "Top 100 Most Influential People" in the accounting profession. As a part of the fourteenth annual Top 100 list, Cieslak joins leading CPAs, attorneys, regulators, politicians, educators, and vendor representatives from around the United States. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2008) (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:01:43 GMT)

No Fraud in $152M Accounting Shortfall, Ace Reports
Jan. 14, 2008 (Chicago Tribune) An independent investigation into a $152 million accounting shortfall at Ace Hardware Corp. concluded that the hardware retailer's problems with its books stemmed from a lack of controls and human error over a period of years, Ace CEO Ray Griffith said Friday in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:00:14 GMT)

Google Sees Surge in iPhone Traffic
Google and Yahoo say iPhones are accounting for a disproportionate amount of Web traffic to their sites from mobile devices. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:06:49 GMT)

Cleveland accounting firm snags Schneider Downs partner
A former shareholder in the Columbus office of Schneider Downs & Company Inc. has left the accounting firm to open an office for a Cleveland-based firm. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:11:49 GMT)

SEC advisory panel recommends wholesale changes in US accounting
A Securities and Exchange Commission advisory group voted Friday to approve recommendations for wholesale changes in U.S. accounting and financial reporting. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:28:15 GMT)

CHINA: Accounting errors at dairy firm Synutra
Chinese dairy firm Synutra International has warned that its financial results since 2003 are unreliable due to accounting errors. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:40:11 GMT)

Downey Reclassifies $99 Million in Loans
Mortgage lender Downey Financial Corp. said Monday it reclassified $99 million of loans as non-performing as of Sept. 30 because of a change in accounting procedures. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:52:39 GMT)

Downey Financial reclassifies $99M in loans
After review, mortgage lender reclassifies loans as 'non-performing' to meet accounting standards. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:38:42 GMT)

Local accounting form announces new managing partner
Ginsberg Gluzman Fage & Levitz, LLP chartered accountants, one of the largest locally controlled accounting firms in Ottawa with more than 100 full-time employees, announced the appointment of its first female managing partner effective Jan. 1, 2008. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:07:13 GMT)

From CIA Jails, Inmates Fade Into Obscurity
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- On Sept. 6, 2006, President Bush announced that the CIA's overseas secret prisons had been temporarily emptied and 14 al-Qaeda leaders taken to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. But since then, there has been no official accounting of what happened to about 30 other "ghost prisoners" who... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:19:15 GMT)

PEOPLE: Accounting firm appoints director
Cate Scaglione has joined WithumSmith+Brown, an accounting and consulting firm with offices in Cherry Hill, as director of marketing and practice growth. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:11:39 GMT)

Accounting changes likely for Jeff parks
An accountant hired by Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan told the city Board of Parks and Recreation yesterday that he would have suggestions soon for new accounting systems and internal controls for the parks department. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:08:23 GMT)

Wager calls for full committee vote on endorsement; Politician has little-known skill in accounting and ping pong
* Republican congressional candidate Richard Wager has written Saratoga County Republican Chairman John "Jasper" Nolan requesting the full county committee vote on which candidate in the race to endorse, rather then the county executive committee making the decision. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:48:34 GMT)

Canadian Small Businesses Are Making the Switch to Simply Accounting by Sage
Sage Software announced today its Simple Switch campaign for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to assist them with making the switch from QuickBooks® or MYOB® to Simply Accounting by Sage 2008. With the Simple Switch program, Sage Software will provide a free copy of Simply Accounting software to small businesses switching from QuickBooks and MYOB along with a free, one-year ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:01:00 GMT)

Institute to be set up to train Omanis for accounting jobs
MUSCAT — Oman has taken a major step in its bid to localise jobs in the accounting profession, which, it feels, holds considerable scope to absorb nationals, with a decision to set up an institute to train them. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:31:14 GMT)

Changes to accounting rules may affect mergers
AccountancyAge.com, Accountancy Age , Wednesday 16 January 2008 at 00:00:00 The latest changes to the accounting rules may affect the structure and timing of mergers The latest changes to the accounting rules may affect the structure and timing of mergers, forcing companies to rethink how much equity to contribute to a deal, what kinds of... > Read the full article ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:31:13 GMT)

Changes to accounting rules may affect mergers
The latest changes to the accounting rules may affect the structure and timing of mergers, forcing companies to rethink how much equity to contribute to a deal, what kinds of share-price restrictions to apply, and the best time for closing a transaction, CFO.com reports. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:32:18 GMT)

Changes to accounting rules may affect mergers
AccountancyAge.com, Accountancy Age , Wednesday 16 January 2008 at 00:00:00 The latest changes to the accounting rules may affect the structure andtiming of mergers The latest changes to the accounting rules may affect the structure and timing of mergers, forcing companies to rethink how much equity to contribute to a deal, what kinds of... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:20:09 GMT)

Consolidated Graphics Names Jon C. Biro Executive Vice President - Chief Financial and Accounting Officer
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. announced today that Jon C. Biro, age 41, has joined the Company as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial and Accounting Officer. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Accounting Software offers complete SMB management solution.
MYOB Premier Accounting 2008 helps small businesses manage growth of their business with customer relations-based features that enable flow of information between business owners and customers, vendors, and employees. It features itemized customer statement, help system, receive items journal, inventory locations on forms, and import and export functionality. Accounting software offers email and ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:15:44 GMT)

Former Exec. Pleads Guilty to Largest Corporate Accounting Scandal in S.D
A former software company executive has plead guilty to lying to the FBI for more than two years in the largest corporate accounting scandal in San Diego history. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:45:32 GMT)

BDO Kendalls leading accounting firm for Australian IPOs
A recent Connect 4 report labels business and corporate advisory firm BDO Kendalls as the leading accounting adviser for new listings in 2007. The firm worked on the highest number of IPOs during the year with a total of 31. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:59:55 GMT)

Groups Announce New Management Accounting Awards
Jan. 17, 2008 (SmartPros) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the United Kingdom and the Society of Management Accountants (CMA Canada) are co-sponsoring two new awards for research in management accounting for the American Accounting Associationâ€™s Management Accounting Section. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:00:14 GMT)

South Africa: Merger Accounting Set to Change
A NEW accounting standard on business combinations is expected to change accounting for mergers and acquisitions. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:05:37 GMT)

C-NS to offer 2nd college accounting course
Cicero-North Syracuse High School is one of just two high schools in the state to help pilot a new college accounting course. About a dozen C-NS students are working their way toward four college credits for the course, administered through the Syracuse University Project Advance program. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:08:28 GMT)

Thomson Tax & Accounting and Thomson West Announce Sponsorship of American Bar Association Section of Taxation
Thomson Tax & Accounting and Thomson West announced they are joining forces as a new, primary corporate sponsor of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation, which is the largest professional organization of tax lawyers. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Accounting Software includes production analysis tool.
CenterPoint v3.5 offers abilities to compare profitability between profit centers, production centers, and production years. Cost of production information can be measured by pre-defined quantities such as per acre, per bushel, per box, per cwt, per head, or any unit tracked. Profit analysis tool uses accounting information already entered, while built-in wizards take users step-by-step through ... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:06:03 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-18 05:49 GMT: China accounting institute to tie up with Scotland's chartered accountants
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants will sign an agreement on Jan 21 on the implementation of international accounting standards, auditing, education and ethics, officials said. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:53:35 GMT)

Accounting partnership ends
One of El Paso's largest accounting firms has disbanded, and its five partners went in different directions. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:20:35 GMT)

Review: Microsoft Office Accounting 2008 accounts software
Although late to the UK market there are lots of reasons Microsoft’s new Office Accounting 2008 could carve out a substantial niche among small-business customers. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:45:50 GMT)

Beazer Homes Names Robert L. Salomon as Chief Accounting Officer
ATLANTA----Beazer Homes USA, Inc. today announced the appointment of Robert L. Salomon as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, effective February 11, 2008. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:30:00 GMT)

Outsource Partners International and Trinity Industries Named 'Relationship of the Year' for Finance & Accounting ...
LOS ANGELES----Outsource Partners International, Inc. , a leading professional services firm dedicated to finance, accounting, and tax business process outsourcing, research and analytics, and business consulting announced today that its relationship with Trinity Industries has been named the "Relationship of the Year" and that both OPI and Trinity have been honored as recipients of FAO Today ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Pentair Names Mark C. Borin as New Chief Accounting Officer
MINNEAPOLIS----Pentair, Inc. today announced that Mark C. Borin, 40, will join the company as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Borin most recently served as an Audit Partner at KPMG LLP. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:18:00 GMT)

Outsource Partners International and Trinity Industries Named 'Relationship of the Year' for Finance & Accounting ...
Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading professional services firm dedicated to finance, accounting, and tax business process outsourcing, research and analytics, and business consulting announced today that its relationship with Trinity Industries has been named the "Relationship of the Year" and that both OPI and Trinity have been honored as recipients of FAO Today Magazine's ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:22:59 GMT)

JANUARY DECISION SUMMARY, CANADIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) met on January 3, 2008 and discussed a number of issues including international activities, publicly accountable enterprises, non profit organizations and more.... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:28:45 GMT)

Pentair Names Mark C. Borin as New Chief Accounting Officer
Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR) today announced that Mark C. Borin, 40, will join the company as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Borin most recently served as an Audit Partner at KPMG LLP. His appointment will be effective in March. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:37:04 GMT)

Pentair hires new chief of accounting
Pentair Inc. said it named Mark Borin as its new chief accounting officer. (PNR) (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:20:57 GMT)

Pentair Names Chief Accounting Officer
Diversified industrial manufacturer Pentair Inc. on Friday said it named Mark C. Borin as its vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:34:00 GMT)

Pentair hires new chief of accounting
Pentair Inc. said it named Mark Borin as its new chief accounting officer. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:43:10 GMT)

Salomon named Beazer chief accounting officer
Atlanta-based homebuilder Beazer Homes has hired Robert L. Salomon as its new chief accounting officer and controller, the company said Friday. Salomon is the former chief financial officer for Atlanta-based private homebuilder Ashton Woods. He will officially join Beazer on Feb. 11. The new chief accounting officer at Beazer replaces former chief accounting officer Michael T. Rand, who was ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:20:45 GMT)

Business Notes
Two local printers to be honored for service, a public accounting firm moves, and "green" building for developers (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:47:31 GMT)

Local recruiter launches accounting subsidiary
LONGWOOD -- Primary Group Inc. is launching a new subsidiary dedicated to recruiting finance and accounting professionals. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:10:49 GMT)

More American firms moving to international accounting standards
U.S.-based companies have followed uniquely American reporting standards when compiling their balance sheets and financial statements. But that could soon change. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:11:57 GMT)

Notable changes come for top accounting firm rankings
Although Deloitte & Touche USA LLP remained at the No. 1 spot followed by Pricewaterhouse-Coopers LLP at No. 2, in 2007 the list of Atlanta's Top 25 Accounting Firms shows some notable changes. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:12:16 GMT)

Salvati leading a top, fastest-growing accounting firm
Beth Salvati doesn't know what it is like to job-hop. In 1983, she moved to Atlanta and landed a job at a top-flight accounting firm. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:12:17 GMT)

Leaner times may be ahead for accounting firms
Only a few weeks into 2008 some accounting firms with smaller publicly traded clients may be wondering whether they should redo their own books. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:12:27 GMT)

Consero to Save Trilogy $3 Million from Expansion of Finance and Accounting Relationship
Consero assumes Trilogy's worldwide accounting responsibilities in addition to existing financial planning and analysis (FP&A) work which will save Trilogy $3 million over the next 3 years. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

LECTURER IN ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE
Do you want to join a truly global business school? Are you committed to making e-learning work for students? As part of its commitment to curriculum development and innovation, the University is offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to new and existing teaching projects in accounting or finance.... (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:58:43 GMT)

Bill4Time Now Fully Integrates with QuickBooks for Efficient Time Billing and Accounting
Bill4Time , the time billing and case management system, is helping busy professionals get an extra-productive start to their fiscal year with an add-on utility that integrates with Intuit's QuickBooks accounting software. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:45:00 GMT)