Accounting Newsletter (11/2/2009)
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Welcome to the Accounting Newsletter (11/2/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: AccountingHelper.org.
Accounting News
Ernst & Young buys Capital City Technologies
Ernst & Young LLP bought Capital City Technologies, a management and technology consulting firm that serves the government. Terms of the transaction, which closed Oct. 30, were undisclosed. All employ… (More)
Leader fires back at auditor general
> Leader of Government Business McKeeva Bush strongly criticised Auditor General Dan Duguay for announcing Friday that his office would conduct an audit of the tendering process for the proposed new c… (More)
3 recent OpenOffice.org extensions
Although I do most of my professional writing in Bluefish, I usually use OpenOffice.org at least once a day. (More)
RSM McGladrey Ranks High on National Financial Survey
According to Financial Advisor Magazine’s fourth annual Registered Investment Advisor Survey, RSM McGladrey was recently honored as one of the fastest growing independent investment advisory firms in the country. (More)
Intuit Cuts CEO’s Compensation by About Half
Intuit Inc. gave CEO Brad Smith compensation valued at $3.6 million, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing made Friday. (More)
CCH: Hi Tech Essential to ‘High Performing’ Firms
CCH rolls out white paper on role of technology. … Which shouldn’t be surprising, considering CCH is in the tax and accounting technology business. But CCH’s research adds some perspective to the importance of progressive thinking in creating a competitive firm. Here’s the full release: Creating a long-term sustainable business advantage is the key to success for accounting [...] (More)
Accounting Articles
Activity Based Costing - A Competitive Costing Method
Activity Based Costing is a cost method which helps a company establish competitive a advantage. This competitive advantage is obtained by the decisions and actions taken by management after interpreting the data which is created by ABC. The data is used by organizations primarily to achieve accurate price setting, explore outsourcing options, and assess or plan strategic decisions on process improvements. (More)
The Benefits and Basic Information About Activity Based Costing
Activity based costing (abc) has become the new standard for nearly all companies. Sustaining a competitive advantage over both national and international businesses has become increasingly more important, as a result of more competition and to a large degree an increase in the global economy. (More)
How to Use Invoice Factoring to Improve Your Cash Flow
Managing a company’s cash flow is one of the most important functions of a business owner during tough economic times. If done correctly, it will ensure that the business is there to thrive another day. If done incorrectly, it will jeopardize the business. (More)
What’s New in QuickBooks for Accountants 2010
For the second year in a row, Intuit has given accountants a compelling reason to upgrade to QuickBooks for Accountants 2010. In addition to all the wonderful new features found in Quic… (More)
Future of Accounting Systems
If corporations want to stay successful, they need to find new ways of expanding their market. Lots of big corporations have already globalized, and many more will follow. If these companies are globalizing, it would make sense to have globalized accounting systems. (More)
Danbro Backs House Of Commons Reception
Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has supported another prestigious recruitment industry event by sponsoring a drinks reception hosted by the As… (More)
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