Accounting Newsletter (10/21/2009)
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Welcome to the Accounting Newsletter (10/21/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: AccountingHelper.org.
Accounting News
Auditor-General finds improved preparation of financial statements
PUTRAJAYA: There was an improvement in the preparation of financial statements by the federal and state governments as well as federal statutory bodies last year, according to a statement by the Natio… (More)
Scene is set for wave of M&A in European financial services, says PwC
The first half of 2009 saw extremely low levels of European financial services M&A activity, but an increase in deal activity is on the cards as we move into 2010, according to Nick Page, partner at P… (More)
Pixily’s Document Management Service Now Available in the Intuit App Center
The Intuit App Center provides QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2010 users with access to scalable, Software-as-a-Service business applications that makes it easy for small and mid-sized businesses to find the right application to solve their business problems. (More)
Madoff Investors Sue KPMG and Major Banks
Some investors defrauded by epic swindler Bernard Madoff on Tuesday added accounting firm KPMG , JPMorgan Chase and Bank of New York Mellon to a civil lawsuit in a New York court, lawyer Joseph Cotchett said. (More)
Venture capital investing increases in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
It looks like investments in young companies are beginning to flow again, but venture capitalists remain cautious. (More)
AAM issues “call for speakers” for 2010 conference
The Association for Accounting Marketing, which will will be celebrating 21 years of service at the 2010 Annual Summit: Building Strong Foundations for Firm Success, is inviting CPAs and CPA firm marketing directors and advisers to submit applications to speak at the annual connference. “By presenting at the Summit,” AAM says, “you’ll have the opportunity to [...] (More)
Accounting Articles
Accounting CRM Software - Why You Must Prefer Open Source
Implementing Accounting CRM Software in the company is a challenging task. You need to consider many factors including price, feasibility and cost involved in hiring and training the staff for new software. You also need be very smart while selecting the type of CRM. (More)
Discover How Factoring Invoices Can Improve Your Net Profit
Is your business ready to think outside the bank? Discover alternatives ways to raise working capital, improve cash flow and grow your business out of the recession. (More)
The Purpose of Accounting
Accounting is a way of recording, analyzing, and summarizing transactions of a business. The transactions are recorded in “books of prime entry”. The transactions are than analyzed and posted to the ledger. Finally the transactions are summarized in the financial statements (More)
Forensic Accounting: So Much More than the Numbers
Forensic accountants are one part CPA and two parts Sherlock Holmes with a splash of Perry Mason. Many wonder why a forensic accounting firm needs to be retained. While most forensic accountants are C… (More)
Take the Headache Out of Accounting and Book Keeping With the Right Software
Accounting and book keeping are an important part of any business. When it comes to keeping track of finances, there are many people who use less than average personal finance tools or manual book … (More)
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