Bicycle.net notes:
Employers of people who bicycle to work stand to gain a $20 per month tax credit per cycling employee, according to the Senate’s version of the Wall Street bailout bill, H.R. 1424.
The bill passed yesterday by a vote of 74 for and 25 against the bill and now goes to the House for a [...]

The accounting scandals of the past decade put a spotlight on the critical role that accountants play in protecting employees and the general public against corporate fraud and malfeasance. Congressional legislation to prevent future WorldCom and Enron-type meltdowns, particularly the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, forced the government and private industry to expand their employment of [...]

Contrary to popular belief, accountancy expands far beyond taxes. As an individual or business owner, you should engage the services of a CPA based upon your specific needs as matched with the expertise of the CPA. With the proper match, a CPA can serve as a valuable resource. The following items can serve [...]

Bicycle.net notes:
Employers of people who bicycle to work stand to gain a $20 per month tax credit per cycling employee, according to the Senate’s version of the Wall Street bailout bill, H.R. 1424.
The bill passed yesterday by a vote of 74 for and 25 against the bill and now goes to the House for a [...]

Monty Python… at their peak.

About 1.3 million accountants and auditors work throughout private industry and government, with over 20 percent of them employed by accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services firms. Nearly one in ten are self-employed, and some teach part time in addition to their primary job.
The increasing popularity of tax preparation firms and computer software will [...]

Training and Advancement
In the aftermath of the accounting scandals, professional certification is even more important to ensure that accountants’ credentials and knowledge of ethics are sound. Applicants with a master’s degree in accounting or an MBA with a concentration in accounting have an advantage in the job market along with those having expertise in specialized [...]