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India defies the doubters to set deadline for accounting changes
The Indian government has pledged to align India's corporate accounting practices with international financial reporting standards within 18 months, defying doubts about the readiness of the country's accounting industry. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:20:18 GMT)

Microsoft Dropped Office Accounting: Why the Surprise?
Sure, Microsoft's decision to discontinue its Office Accounting software leaves small businesses in the lurch. Our bad: We should have seen it coming (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:16:34 GMT)

Salisbury University takes first place in Goodman Accounting Challenge
RICHMOND - One of two teams registered from Salisbury University took top honors for the second consecutive year in the final competition of the 2009 Goodman Accounting Challenge, held Nov. 6-7, in Richmond. This year marks the eighth year of the Goodma (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:32:53 GMT)

Accounting firm notes better record keeping in Comstock Park
The district showed "significant improvements" in record keeping and documentation in fiscal 2008-09 over the previous year, according to an accounting firm. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:35:26 GMT)

New Accounting Management Solutions Product, AMS Rapid Diagnostic, Provides Rapid Assessment of Financial Operations
WALTHAM, Mass.----Accounting Management Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of outsourced accounting, financial management, and consulting services for private, public, and nonprofit organizations, today announced the availability of the AMS Rapid Diagnostic™, a comprehensive service used to assess the financial health of organizations and provide a roadmap for moving forward. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT)

Suddenlink Names Chief Accounting Officer
ST. LOUIS----Suddenlink Communications today announced that it has hired James B. Fox as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, reporting to Mary Meduski, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Computer Services, Inc. Partners with BankTEL to Offer Best-of-Breed Accounting Solutions
Computer Services, Inc. , recently announced a strategic partnership with BankTEL®, that allows CSI to provide its customers with the next generation of comprehensive financial accounting solutions. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

INDIA DEFIES THE DOUBTERS TO SET DEADLINE FOR ACCOUNTING CHANGES
Alexandra Stevenson for the Financial Times is reporting that "the Indian government has pledged to align India's corporate accounting practices with international financial reporting standards within 18 months, defying doubts about the readiness of the country's accounting industry." (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:36:48 GMT)

Windes & McClaughry Tax and Accounting Partner Appointed Chairman of IRS Subcommittee
Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation, a leading Southern California accounting and consulting firm with 83 years in business, today announced that Brian Yacker will serve as the Chair for the Office of Professional Responsibility Subgroup for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council . (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT)

CCH Launches CCH Portal, an Application that Facilitates Safe, Secure Document Exchange Between Accounting Firms and ...
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2009) - CCH , Canada's leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services, today announced the launch of CCH Portal , a web-based application that allows accounting firms to exchange client documents of any size, confidentially and securely. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:32:51 GMT)

EU regulator calls for accounting overhaul
One of the world's top accounting standards setters must be completely overhauled to make it more attuned to stakeholders, a top European Union regulator said on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:37:00 GMT)

Suddenlink Names Fox Chief Accounting Officer
Suddenlink Communications has hired James B. Fox as senior vice president and chief accounting officer, reporting to chief financial officer Mary Meduski. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:03:29 GMT)

Miss.-based firm opening accounting office in BR
Published: Dec 1, 2009 - UPDATED: 1:11 p.m. Horne LLP, one of the nation’s 50 largest accounting and advisory firms, announced it’s opening a new office in Baton Rouge. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:29:34 GMT)

Little Shell Tribe and State Leaders Argue Over Accounting Procedures
HELENA, Mont. - A planned look into state concerns over accounting methods at Montana's Little Shell tribe on Tuesday turned into a tribal dispute over the legitimacy of its government. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:42:23 GMT)

San Jose Accounting Firm Changes Name
Ireland San Filippo, a San Jose-based accounting firm, is being renamed Sensiba San Fillipo. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:40:08 GMT)

Vail Valley accounting firm welcomes new tax adviser
Vail Tax & Accounting, a local firm doing business in the valley for 34 years, has added Mark McManis, CPA, to its staff. McManis has more than 30 years' experience in the fields of tax and accounting including holding l positions as a controller, CFO and corporate financial adviser on the Front Range and northwest United States. Additionally, he has owned several successful businesses that ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:19:24 GMT)

EU regulator steps up row on accounting rules
A senior European Union regulator on Tuesday stepped up the row over the introduction of new global accounting standards in response to the crisis, warning of a split between the US and Europe and calling for an independent review of the global standard-setter. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:48:30 GMT)

Sage Recognizes Financial Accounting and CRM Software Reseller from Austin, Texas
Financial accounting and CRM software reseller, Mindover Software, from Austin, Texas, is cited for outstanding customer satisfaction by Sage, developer of Peachtree and other popular business software. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Kofax Provides U.S. National Security and Military Government Accounting Agency with a Document Capture Solution
IRVINE, Calif.----Kofax plc , the leading provider of document driven business process automation solutions, today announced that it will provide a U.S. national security and military government accounting agency with a document capture solution. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT)

PRO7 surpasses firearm accounting target
CEBU CITY – In line with the gun amnesty program that was aimed to account for loose firearms circulating in the country by virtue of the Executive Order 817 or the National Firearms Control Program, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 has announced that it has not only hit the three percent monthly reduction target but also exceeded the requirement by at least 30 percent. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:58:42 GMT)

Executives expect U.S. to mull consumption tax
Corporate executives expect a value-added tax to be considered by the U.S. Congress in the next five years, according to a survey by tax and accounting firm KPMG released on Thursday. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:35:59 GMT)

Delaney Consulting, LLC Launches "Excellence in Accounting and Finance" Awards
ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - 12/03/09) - Delaney Consulting, LLC (Delaney(TM)), global financial and executive services specialists, today announced the launch of the "Excellence in Accounting and Finance" award, which will recognize two accounting and finance professionals from the Metro Atlanta area who exemplify ethics and excellence in their profession and who demonstrate exceptional skill ... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:40:00 GMT)

Delaney Consulting, LLC Launches "Excellence in Accounting and Finance" Awards
Annual Awards Recognize Accounting and Finance Leaders of Tomorrow (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:48:18 GMT)

I.B.I.S., Inc. Named 2009 Technology Pacesetter by Accounting Technology
NORCROSS, Ga.----The editors of Accounting Technology are pleased to announce that I.B.I.S., Inc. has been chosen as a Technology Pacesetter for 2009 for the ninth consecutive year. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:34:00 GMT)

IASB ISSUES MINOR AMENDMENT TO PENSIONS ACCOUNTING
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued a minor amendment to its requirements on accounting for pension plans, and separately published for public comment a proposal to amend IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards.... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:53:20 GMT)

Crunch.co.uk takes a bite of accounting world for UK freelancers and contractors
Aimed specifically at freelancers and contractors, Crunch.co.uk is the UK’s first combined online accounting system and accounting practice. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:13:19 GMT)

Accounting graduate students score highest on exam
For the second year in a row, Master of Accounting graduates at the university have achieved one of the highest pass rates in Texas on the Certified Public Accountant exam. In the July-August 2009 test window, university MAc graduates passed the uniform accounting exam at a rate of 71. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:19:29 GMT)

Kofax Provides U.S. National Security And Military Government Accounting Agency With A Document Capture Solution
Kofax plc, the leading provider of document driven business process automation solutions, recently announced that it will provide a U.S. national security and military government accounting agency with a document capture solution. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:52:23 GMT)

Cash Flow Accounting Anomaly And Operating Expense Ratios Create Valuation Uncertainty For Starwood Hotels According ...
67 WALL STREET, New York - December 4, 2009 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Travel and Leisure--Airlines, Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Lines, and Restaurants Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 137 page feature contains expert industry commentary through 25 in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:31:00 GMT)

‘We’re the CSI of Accounting”
College students get to do the coolest things and yes, that includes those studying accounting. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:10:07 GMT)

League of Women Voters Implements Serenic Navigator, a Microsoft Dynamics Nonprofit Accounting Solution, to Streamline ...
Baltimore, Maryland – December 3, 2009 – The League of Women Voters of the United States selected AVF Consulting, a Microsoft Gold Certified partner, to implement Serenic Navigator , a nonprofit accounting solution built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV . The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization founded in 1920 that encourages informed and active participation in government. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:28:05 GMT)

US Supreme Court To Hear Challenge to Accounting Board
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in a case challenging the constitutionality of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley accounting law because of how the statute handles appointments to the independent Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:19:34 GMT)

Insurance group disputes liability accounting proposal
NEW YORK—A group representing insurers and reinsurers voiced objections Friday to a paper on measuring insurance company liabilities that the group feels might influence accounting discussions under way between the International Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:36:52 GMT)

Clark Nuber Promotes New Leader for Accounting Services Group
BELLEVUE, Wash.----Winn Richardson was recently promoted to Senior Manager in charge of Clark Nuber’s Accounting Services Group , a division of the firm that provides accounting and consulting solutions to small and medium size businesses in the form of temporary and permanent accounting services, internal control reviews, compliance testing, agreed upon procedures, and general business ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:33:00 GMT)

The Arab Financial and Accounting Forum to be held in Beirut to discuss the 'G20 Resolutions'
Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, H.E. Mr. Fadi Abboud, Minister of Tourism and Mr. Rafik Zantout, Chairman of 'Confex International' at the press conference. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:16:45 GMT)

State: County record keeping falls short
Porter County government could do a better job maintaining the county's financial records starting with a few basic bookkeeping duties, a state agency reported earlier this week. The State Board of Accounts pointed out accounting deficiencies after poring over documents from 2008, including ledgers, receipts and bank statements. On Monday, the State Board of Accounts filed the results of last ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:37:09 GMT)

The Arab Financial and Accounting Forum discusses the G20 Resolutions and their implications
This important Forum, which is to be organized by the CONFEX International s.a.l, will be concurrently held with the annual meetings of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Legal and the Arab Society of Certified Public Accountants. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:31:45 GMT)

Honor Roll / Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
The Alzheimer's Association of Western New York announced award recipients at the organization's 28th annual meeting Nov. 19 in Hearthstone Manor, Depew. The Helen R. Wright Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Kay Newell. For the past five years Newell has been a member of the Memory Walk committee and volunteered both for Blue Moon Galas and in the chapter office as an accounting ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:11:23 GMT)

Another tenant for precinct
Another tenant was welcomed into the Post Office Precinct on the corner of Camp and Ballarat Sts on Saturday when Deputy Prime Minister Bill English offically opened the new offices of accounting firm WHK Cook Adam Ward Wilson. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:05:39 GMT)

After closures, new state bank for Venezuela: Chavez
Venezuela's government will create a new state-run financial institution out of four private banks that were shut down this week for alleged accounting irregularities, President Hugo Chavez said Sunday. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:38:11 GMT)

9. Firms must ensure staff understand new accounting standards
KUALA LUMPUR: Companies must ensure their accounting and finance division staff understand the requirements of the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 139 which will be implemented effective Jan 1, 2010. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:20:04 GMT)

Accounting for Supply Risk Programs
The strategic question companies need to concern themselves with is how to budget and fund supply risk programs. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:25:19 GMT)

Firms must ensure staff understand new accounting standrads
KUALA LUMPUR: Companies must ensure their accounting and finance division staff understand the requirements of the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 139 which will be implemented effective Jan 1, 201... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:04:02 GMT)

Bridgewater audit shows deficiencies in accounting functions
While the report said the town has “clean audit” for 2008 — a marked improvement over the previous five years — the accounting firm of Roselli, Clark & Associates found the town’s funding for fire, public works, and education last compared to 12 other towns in the state with a similar populations and average annual income. The town came in second to last for funding to police. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:26:00 GMT)

Accounting major adds it up: Anthony's Cookies
In a city that takes all things culinary to the next level, Anthony Lucas, 32, is going back to the most basic of basics - perfecting a classic "milk and cookie" experience. Lucas began shilling his cookies and cream, cinnamon sugar, banana walnut and other... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:28:23 GMT)

SFO set for Aero Inventory accounting probe
Kevin Reed, Accountancy Age , Monday 7 December 2009 at 10:23:00 Aero Inventory's accounting problems set to be delved into by the SFO The black hole in the accounts of collapsed airline parts business Aero Inventory could be the focus of an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. Its board wants the SFO to look into whether there is a case to answer after the company entered administration ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:30:06 GMT)

Nigeria: Senate and Politics of Accounting Bodies
There is a growing disquiet within the Accounting profession in Nigeria over the delay in the passage of the Bill on the Institute of Chartered Public Accountants (CPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management and Cost Accountants (CICMA) by the Senate after these Bills scaled through the House of Representatives early this year. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:03:20 GMT)

International accounting standards: Why they might not be for us
Given up for dead just eight months ago, adoption of international accounting standards still has a pulse. And while that may seem like something for someone else to worry about, adopting the standards would add expense and complexity to U.S. companies' financial reporting. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:35:29 GMT)

SunGard hawks tax lot accounting system
SunGard is offering a Cost Basis Reporting Engine, a tax lot accounting solution to help financial services institutions using any back-office system ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:39:31 GMT)

Board to Propose More Flexible Accounting Rules for Banks
Facing political pressure to abandon “fair value” accounting for banks, the chairman of the board that sets American accounting standards will call for new rules. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:35:31 GMT)

Supreme Court Likely to Leave Accounting Oversight Board as Is
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared inclined to leave well enough alone Monday and not tinker with the structure of an accounting oversight board created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Congress created the Public Accounting Oversight Board in the aftermath of the Enron and WorldCom accounting scandals, giving the board broad and independent power to regulate accounting firms, which had been self ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:42:29 GMT)

Supreme Court hears case involving accounting board
THE ACCOUNTING scandals of the early part of this decade, including the debacle at Enron, gave rise to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Created under the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, the board watches the accounting firms that certify the books of public companies. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Supreme Court weighs Public Company Accounting Oversight Board constitutionality
Supreme Court justices tangled Monday over whether an accounting oversight board established by Congress to make sure there were "no more Enrons" violates the president's executive power. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

More Flexible Accounting Rules for Banks…
Facing political pressure to abandon “fair value” accounting for banks, the chairman of the board that sets American accounting standards will call Tuesday for the “decoupling” of bank capital rules from normal accounting standards, Floyd Norris writes in The New York Times. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:11:08 GMT)

Join the conversation on adopting international accounting standards
In my last article, I explained some of the differences between US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the desire by top regulators to move to an international standard. Here's why U.S. companies should be concerned and join the conversation on proposal. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:20:29 GMT)

ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP WINS EXCELLENCE AWARD IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
Certificates of Merit were handed to 12 companies for commendable practices in management accounting. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:31:54 GMT)

Alliance Financial Group Wins Excellence Award In Management Accounting
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Alliance Financial Group Bhd has been adjudged the Excellence Award winner of the National Award for Management Accounting (NAfMA) 2009, beating six other companies. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:00:17 GMT)

Forecast 2010: Accounting
The accounting industry was painted as recession-proof at the start of the economy’s troubles, but local accountants say a few of their practice areas have been hit hard by the downturn. Sure, businesses can’t live without many of the industry’s services, like tax preparation and audits, but many of the specialty areas that firms have branched [...] (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:07:01 GMT)

Accounting board chair recommends changes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- The chairman of the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board recommended splitting bank asset valuations from "fair value" accounting standards. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:54:29 GMT)

Peter Gampel Joins Fiske & Company as a Director in the Business Valuation, Forensic Accounting and Litigation ...
PLANTATION, FL (December 8, 2009) – Fiske & Company, one of South Florida’s leading CPA firms, announced that Peter Gampel, ABV/CFF, ASA, CA, CBV, has joined the firm as a Director in the Business Valuation, Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Practice Group. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:29:55 GMT)

FASB chief urges clearer distinction for bank, accounting rules
Financial Accounting Standards Board Chairman Robert Herz said U.S. regulations on capital levels for banks should become more distinct from accounting rules to end confusion when financial markets (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:36:49 GMT)

South Africa : Prior Accounting Experience Credited
Johannesburg — ACCOUNTING technicians in the finance sector can look forward to receiving professional recognition for their experience in a new accreditation process provided by the industry's professional body. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:25:37 GMT)

ASBJ AND IASB REAFFIRM THEIR ONGOING COOPERATION IN ACHIEVING CONVERGENCE IN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) have held their tenth meeting to accelerate convergence of Japanese generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:51:46 GMT)

CO-AUTHORSHIP IN ACCOUNTING HISTORY: ADVANTAGES AND PITFALLS
Relatively little has been written about co-authorship in accounting and even less specific to accounting history. This paper endeavours to track co-authorship patterns in the discipline, both quantitatively and qualitatively. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:21:37 GMT)

U.S. watchdog says TARP accounting in order, but..
A congressional watchdog agency on Wednesday gave a clean bill of health to the government's accounting for the $700 billion (430 billion pounds) financial bailout program, but still noted serious bookkeeping deficiencies. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:33:00 GMT)

AICPA and World Accounting Bodies Call for Single Standard for Climate Change Reporting
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants joined with 12 major accounting institutes around the world and The Prince of Wales Accounting for Sustainability Project in an open letter to political leaders attending the Copenhagen Convention on Climate Change. The letter calls for the development of universally accepted accounting standards ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:33:00 GMT)

Genpact Wins Contract from AstraZeneca to Provide Global Finance & Accounting Services
NEW YORK & GURGAON, India----Genpact , a leader in managing business processes, today announced it has signed a five-year contract to provide global Finance & Accounting services to AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:36:00 GMT)

Fresh funds for online accounting firm
Dublin-based technology firm AccountsIQ has raised €3.5m in new funding. The company is involved in providing online accounting products. Data Electronics Investments (DEI), the investment arm of data centre and IT firm Data Electronic Services (DES), led the funding. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:01:18 GMT)

Forested Nations Seek Favorable Accounting Rules in Copenhagen
At this week's global climate talks, some rich nations are prepared to urge more lenient accounting practices to hide a porti... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:57:18 GMT)

CFA Institute Backs Decoupling of Accounting Standards
The CFA Institute expressed its support for Financial Accounting Standards Board Chairman Robert Herz s statements on the need to decouple accounting standard-setting from bank regulation. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:23:44 GMT)

Financial Accounting Foundation Appoints New Members to the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council
NORWALK, Conn.----The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation have announced the appointment of ten new members to the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council effective January 1, 2010. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:44:00 GMT)

Sage MIP Fund Accounting Wins Fourth Consecutive Campbell Award
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - 12/10/09) - Sage North America today announced that its Sage MIP Fund Accounting product has received a 2010 Campbell Award from independent market research firm Campbell Rinker, based on the product being one of the most recommended by U.S. customers. Campbell Rinker surveyed approximately 3,000 customers of accounting software for nonprofits in order to determine the ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:51:00 GMT)

Sage MIP Fund Accounting Enhances Customer Experience Through New Feedback Portal, Reporting Options, E-mail and ...
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - December 10, 2009) - Sage North America today announced version 10.2 of its Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit and government financial management software, featuring a new customer feedback portal allowing customers to quickly submit ideas and feedback to Sage MIP Fund Accounting product executives. Other version 10.2 enhancements include additional reporting options ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:57:12 GMT)

Sage MIP Fund Accounting Wins Fourth Consecutive Campbell Award
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - December 10, 2009) - Sage North America today announced that its Sage MIP Fund Accounting product has received a 2010 Campbell Award from independent market research firm Campbell Rinker, based on the product being one of the most recommended by U.S. customers. Campbell Rinker surveyed approximately 3,000 customers of accounting software for nonprofits in order to ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:58:12 GMT)

SunPower's Accounting Troubles Shed Light on Falling Solar Prices
SunPower's accounting troubles are shedding light on the bigger problem: falling solar prices. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:24:34 GMT)

Accounting Groups Call for Climate Change Standards
The American Institute of CPAs joined with over a dozen other accounting organizations around the world to call for a single standard for climate change reporting. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:40:08 GMT)

Report questions accounting at Lawrence Lab
A leaked federal report raises concerns about accounting practices at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, saying they allow a new facility built to study nuclear fusion to shirk $80 million in payments to the lab. The October report by an office of the National... Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - National Ignition Facility - Nuclear fusion - United States - Government (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:10:40 GMT)

Report questions accounting at Lawrence Lab
Associated Press - December 10, 2009 8:44 PM ET LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) - A federal report raises concerns about accounting practices at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory that it says allows a new... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:53:17 GMT)

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Sage MIP Fund Accounting version 10.2 now available with built-in feedback mechanism
Sage North America today announced version 10.2 of its Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit and government financial management software, featuring a new customer feedback portal allowing customers to quickly submit ideas and feedback to Sage MIP Fund Accounting product executives. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:15:49 GMT)

AstraZeneca inks pact with Genpact to handle its global finance, accounting services
AstraZeneca has inked a five-year contract pact with Genpact, a leader in managing business processes to handle its global Finance & Accounting (F&A) services. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:21:25 GMT)

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Accounting Staff Cutbacks Expected to Slow
The employment outlook in accounting and finance is expected to stabilize in the first quarter, according to a new survey of CFOs, although the hiring environment remains challenging for now. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:10:26 GMT)

US House Retains Accounting Exemption In Financial Bill
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. House of Representatives Friday retained language in a broad financial regulatory bill that exempts small and mid-sized companies from audits required under the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley accounting law. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:02:25 GMT)

Regional accounting firms to merge
Regional accounting firms Blue & Co. LLC and Potter & Co. LLP are merging. The combined co (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:09:38 GMT)

Montpelier to be repaid for city accounting error
Two months after revelations about a $462,000 overpayment to a contractor thrust Vermont's tiny capital into a round of finger-pointing and soul-searching over accounting and accountability, the mayor and city manager said Friday there's nothing to worry about -- insurance will cover it. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:27:09 GMT)

Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Accounting firm selected for Minnesota Discovery ...
Iron Range Resources today announced it has selected an accounting firm to complete an examination of Minnesota Discovery Center financial records. The firm is expected to be under contract next week and to complete its review in 30 days. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:20:22 GMT)

Accounting errors strain Chowchilla
The city of Chowchilla faces unprecedented financial turmoil after determining that its former finance director made critical accounting errors that wiped more than $1 million off its books. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:01:47 GMT)

Accounting firm to pass on leadership
Effective Jan. 1, Michael Briley will be the new managing partner of Hayashi and Wayland Accounting & Consulting, replacing co-founder Warren Wayland, who has led the firm for the past 33 years. Briley brings more than 25 years of experience to his role, 21 years with the firm and 10 years as partner. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:16:15 GMT)

Changing accounting standards
THE chairman of Singapore's Accounting Standards Council has said that the upcoming standards centering on charities will simplify their financial reporting process and be more relevant. Ms Euleen Goh said the proposed standards will be put up for public consultation soon and could take effect next year. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:31:07 GMT)

Supreme Court considers accounting oversight panel
As part of its efforts to tighten oversight of internal controls and outside auditors following accounting scandals at Enron Corp., WorldCom and Tyco International, Congress created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:31:37 GMT)

Ombudsman 'accounting' begins today
Many alien workers are expected to start trooping today to the Office of the Federal Ombudsman in Puerto Rico, Saipan, for the first day of the Ombudsman's “accounting process.” (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:14:45 GMT)

Sage MIP Fund Accounting Wins Fourth Consecutive Campbell Award
AUSTIN - Sage North America today announced that its Sage MIP Fund Accounting product has received a 2010 Campbell Award from independent market research firm Campbell Rinker, based on the product being one of the most recommended by U.S. customers. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:44:35 GMT)

Cost Accounting Standards meet needs of managers
Issue of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a pioneering initiative by the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:41:13 GMT)

BIDaWIZ Connects Online Customers With Licensed Accounting & Finance Pros, Saving Them an Average of 70% on Fees ...
Since its summer launch, consumers and business owners nationwide have found helpful, personalized financial and accounting advice at BIDaWIZ, the online marketplace designed to help users confidentially obtain reliable, affordable, and easy-to-understand answers about any financial concern. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT)

DreamWorks Animation Announces Departure of Chief Accounting Officer
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that Phil Cross, the Company's Chief Accounting Officer, will be stepping down from his current position. Cross has served as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer since September 2007 and will remain in this role through February 2010 to assist with the transition and the annual financial close. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:45:00 GMT)

First day of 'accounting' process fast and easy
The Office of the Federal Ombudsman's first day of the “accounting” process on Saipan yesterday turned out to be fast and easy for alien workers. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:15:05 GMT)

BIDaWIZ Connects Online Customers With Licensed Accounting & Finance Pros, Saving Them an Average of 70% on Fees ...
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Financial Accounting Foundation Appoints New Members to the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council
NORWALK, Conn.----The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation has announced the appointment of five new members to the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council effective January 1, 2010. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT)

ACCOUNTING BOARD PUBLISHES EXPOSURE DRAFT ON INT'L FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Accounting Standards Board has published an exposure draft to serve as a guide on the transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:00:01 GMT)

Accounting For A Difference Of Opinion
Political will imperils agreement on a single set of globally accepted accounting standards. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:06:10 GMT)

CBI Announces the Agenda for Their 6th Annual Pharmaceutical/Biotech Accounting and Reporting Congress
The Center for Business Intelligence , a division of Advanstar Communications, is pleased to announce the full agenda for the 6th Annual Pharmaceutical/Biotech Accounting and Reporting Congress. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:40:00 GMT)

Accounting Management Solutions Offers Rule 17 Compliance Assessment
WALTHAM, Mass.----Accounting Management Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of outsourced accounting, financial management, and consulting services for private, public, and nonprofit organizations, today announced the availability of a new service for Massachusetts organizations who maintain personal information. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT)

NetSuite and Protiviti Host Online Event to Demystify New Accounting Rules for Revenue Recognition
NetSuite Inc. , a leading vendor of cloud computing business management software suites, today announced the details of a special online event designed to assist companies facing the daunting challenge of adopting major new Financial Accounting Standards Board revenue recognition rules, known as EITF 08-1 and EITF 09-3. Â The event, "EITF 08-01 is Here â What It Means for Your Revenue ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Montpelier Officials Happy Insurance Covers City's 2004 Accounting Error
Two months after revelations about a $462,000 overpayment to a contractor thrust Vermont's tiny capital into a round of finger-pointing and soul-searching over accounting and accountability, the ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:21:40 GMT)

Control Yuan censures accounting arm over Chen
The Control Yuan yesterday censured the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) for negligence in handling former president Chen Shui-bian’s (陳水扁) alleged misuse of the “state affairs” fund. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:59:19 GMT)

MARKET TALK: SunPower Accounting Statement Positive--Analyst
2040 GMT [Dow Jones] A statement by solar-panel maker SunPower Corp. (SPWRA) that it is making progress in an investigation into unsubstantiated accounting entries regarding its Philippine manufacturing operations is a positive for the company, says Barclays Capital analyst Vishal Shah. "We expect additional clarity over the next few weeks to potentially remove any accounting-related overhang on ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:17:55 GMT)

Tiny Superior Uses TARP To Book Accounting Gain
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A small bank has shown that it's easy to boost its equity capital through a simple accounting maneuver - all you need is a little government bailout money. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:02:50 GMT)

RailAmerica names accounting officer
RailAmerica Inc., a North American railroad company purchased by private equity firm Fortress Investment Group LLC in 2007, said Tuesday it has made several executive appointments. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:22:58 GMT)

Helene N. Sawicki, accounting clerk
Helene N. Sawicki, a retired accounting clerk and longtime resident of the city's Lakeside neighborhood, died Dec. 5 of congestive heart failure at Maryland Shock Trauma Center. She was 86. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:42:07 GMT)

Financial Management Software facilitates SOP 03-3 accounting.
Used by financial institutions that purchase distressed debt, LDC Suite(TM) assists with accounting for loans and debt securities that fall within scope of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 03-3 (SOP 03-3), Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer. It supports asset- and pool-level cost basis tracking, expected cash flow ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:52:51 GMT)

BDO Seidman, LLP Named One of Nation's Best Accounting Firms to Work for by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group
CHICAGO----BDO Seidman, LLP today announced that it has been named one of the 2009 Best Accounting Firms to Work for by Accounting Today magazine and Best Companies Group. The “Best Accounting Firms” program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the accounting industry, benefiting the nation's economy, its workforce and businesses. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:52:00 GMT)

RailAmerica, Inc. Announces Appointment of Principal Accounting Officer and Other Executive Appointments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RailAmerica, Inc. (NYSE: RA) today announced that Randy Pianin has joined the Company as Vice President & Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, effective December 14, 2009. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:04:06 GMT)

PwC: Accounting details need to be reached for success at Copenhagen
PricewaterhouseCoopers global leader of climate change said accounting details need to feature in a deal to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) which took place yesterday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:57:27 GMT)

Honeywell 2010 Net To Decline On Pension Accounting
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) said earnings per share will fall sharply next year on non-cash pension accounting, although the company expects modest gains in sales and operating earnings per s... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:28:03 GMT)

Ramirez Elected Accounting Board President
The California Board of Accountancy unanimously elected Ramirez International president and CEO, Manuel J. Ramirez as its new president. As president, Ramirez will be responsible for developing, enforcing and maintaining statewide accounting standards. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:26:09 GMT)

Seiler LLP Named Best of the Best Accounting Firm for 6th Consecutive Year
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.----Seiler LLP has been named to Inside Public Accounting's "Best of the Best" list for the 6th consecutive year, longer than any company in the western U.S. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:12:00 GMT)

Richard A. Beauchemin, CPA / Carolina Accounting & Tax Service, PLLC Launches Environmental Waste Reduction Program
Richard A. Beauchemin, CPA / Carolina Accounting Tax Service, PLLC launched an initiative this month to reduce environmental waste at the firm. The program will reduce paper consumption and ink toner usage by more than fifty percent. The firm is achieving this reduction by setting each client up with their own secure Business Management Portal. Clients, in addition to helping reduce waste ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:16:22 GMT)

Dolphin Digital Media Hires Gilman & Negrini, P.A. as Accounting Firm
MIAMI -- Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. , a creator of secure social networking websites for children utilizing state-of the-art fingerprint identification technology, is pleased to announce that the company has retained Mirta Negrini of Gilman & Negrini, P.A. to provide accounting services for Dolphin Digital Media and the company's signature product, Dolphin Secure. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Porter Keadle Moore Among Best Accounting Firms to Work For - Atlanta Firm Highly-Ranked Two Years in a Row
Atlanta - Atlanta, GA – Porter Keadle Moore, LLP (PKM), a full service accounting and consulting firm, is among the nation’s best accounting firms to work for—for the second consecutive year. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:00:35 GMT)

Ernst & Young paying $8.5M to settle SEC charges related to alleged Bally accounting fraud
WASHINGTON - Big accounting firm Ernst & Young has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle federal regulators' charges in connection with an alleged accounting fraud at Bally Total Fitness in 2001-2003. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:50:25 GMT)

E&Y paying $8.5M to settle SEC charges related to alleged Bally accounting fraud
WASHINGTON - Big accounting firm Ernst&Young has agreed to pay US$8.5 million to settle federal regulators' charges in connection with an (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:32:34 GMT)

Anthem College Online to Offer New Associate of Science Degree Programs in Paralegal and Accounting Technology
PHOENIX, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthem College Online will begin offering two new degree programs, with a class start set for Feb. 1, 2010 for both programs. Anthem College Online will launch new Associate of Science degree programs in Paralegal and Accounting Technology. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:13:10 GMT)

SEC CHARGES ERNST & YOUNG AND SIX PARTNERS FOR ROLES IN ACCOUNTING VIOLATIONS AT BALLY TOTAL FITNESS
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Ernst & Young LLP and six of its current and former partners, including three who are members of the firm's national office, for their roles relating to an accounting fraud at Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:51:37 GMT)

Five Factors Driving New Opportunities for Accounting Firms in 2010
The year 2009 may forever be remembered as a time when the global economy began a painful economic restructuring, but some smart and able accounting firms stand to benefit if they can catch the right trends, according to a new research study by Bay Street Group LLC. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Amberdms gives open source accounting green light
Techworld: "New Zealand software company Amberdms has released a Web-based open source accounting and billing application aimed at simplifying business and customer management." (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:16:15 GMT)

Accounting For A Difference Of Opinion
Political will imperils agreement on a single set of globally accepted accounting standards. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:32:37 GMT)

Crime › 2,245 Chiba officials reprimanded over accounting irregularities
The Chiba prefectural government on Friday reprimanded 2,245 employees over massive accounting irregularities, and said it will make them repay about 900 million yen of… (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:51:26 GMT)

Accounting firm passes another peer review
FAYETTEVILLE -- Ocker & Associates PC recently received notification that the firm successfully completed an independent quality review of accounting practices by the Peer Review Committee of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:22:29 GMT)

Effort dropped to change expense accounting
An effort pushed by some Hamilton County commissioners last year to disconnect their pay from the county mayor's has all but disappeared, according to former commission Chairman Bill Hullander. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:03:53 GMT)

Get involved
Accounting Aid Society is recruiting volunteers now who can deduct a little of their own time from January through mid-April to help low-income people file their taxes. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:15:47 GMT)

Accounting software giant, MYOB, caught spamming
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3-D effects-fest 'Avatar' earns half of weekend ticket sales
Long-awaited science-fiction adventure "Avatar" dominated the weekend boxoffice, with projected sales of 73 million dollars -- accounting for more than half of North American movie ticket sales, according to industry estimates Sunday. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:29:34 GMT)

Local tax accounting falling out of step
The Federation of Accounting Professions (FAP) has expressed concern about the growing gap between Thai accounting standards and tax accounting under the Revenue Code in Thailand. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:31:55 GMT)

Despite crisis, Cuba says GDP rose 1.4 pct in '09
Cuba used its unique brand of state accounting Sunday to claim 1.4 percent economic growth for the year, avoiding an official recession but failing to meet original forecasts by more than two-thirds. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:24:28 GMT)

Hong Kong IPOs May Raise Record $48 Billion in 2010, E&Y Says
Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong initial public offerings may raise a record HK$370 billion ($47.7 billion) next year, international accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP projected. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:26:04 GMT)

Google accused of dodging huge tax bill
Don't do evil. And don't pay tax either. Google's UK arm has been accused of employing clever accounting to virtually wipe out its 2008 UK tax bill despite huge earnings. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:47:20 GMT)

Ernst & Young and Six Partners Charged by SEC for Roles in Accounting Violations at Bally Total Fitness
Ernst & Young to Pay $8.5 Million to Settle Charges; Former Bally CFO and Controller Also Charged (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:07:22 GMT)

Pactiv Announces Inventory Accounting Change from LIFO to FIFO
LAKE FOREST, Ill.----Pactiv Corporation today announced a change in accounting for inventories from a combination of the use of the last in, first out method and first in, first out method to the FIFO method. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMT)