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FICPA: Top StoriesHiring Outlook Good for Accounting Pros
At a time of high unemployment and low hopes, jobs in the accounting and auditing fields are expected to grow.
U.S. Senate's Medicaid Funding Vote Will Help Florida Balance Budget
TALLAHASSEE - The U.S. Senate approved emergency funding on Wednesday for state Medicaid programs, but Florida lawmakers may use much of the state's share to boost spending on other budget areas.
Senate Passes Tax Extenders And Unemployment Bill
The Senate has passed a bill to extend unemployment benefits through the end of the year as well as a number of tax cuts that expired at the end of last year.
Florida Matched Highest Unemployment Rate In January
Florida matched its highest-ever unemployment rate in January at 11.9 percent with 1.1 million Floridians out of work.
AICPA Extends Contract With CPA Exam Partners
The AICPA, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and Prometric have extended until 2024 their contract to jointly offer the CPA Examination in the U.S. The agreement represents a 10-year extension of the exam contract.
So Where’s Consumer Protection?
If six of the biggest banking industry lobbying groups are in perfect lockstep on an issue, do they most likely have the best interests of consumers at heart?
To Walk or Not to Walk: Underwater Homeowners Face Dilemma
Michael Keigans is "underwater" on his mortgage, owing $80,000 more than his Deerfield Beach house is worth.
Tax Changes Would Affect Individuals, Businesses
Last month the Obama administration released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2011. Included are many income-tax proposals that, if enacted by Congress this year, will greatly affect both individual and business taxpayers.
Legislature Approves Delay On Tax Increase
Making the most of an election-year opportunity, the Legislature agreed Tuesday to grant nearly a half-million businesses a two-year delay in a massive unemployment-compensation tax increase.
Two-Week Statewide Seat Belt Crackdown Begins Today
Hundreds of law enforcement agencies across Florida are kicking off a "Click it or Ticket'' campaign Monday targeting motorists who drive without wearing seat belts.
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AICPA Extends Contract With CPA Exam Partners
The AICPA, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and Prometric have extended until 2024 their contract to jointly offer the CPA Examination in the U.S. The agreement represents a 10-year extension of the exam contract.
Private Company Financial Reporting Panelists Named
The AICPA, the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) on Friday announced the members of the new blue-ribbon panel on U.S. accounting standards for private companies.
Washington, D.C. (February 24, 2010) -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants President and CEO Barry Melancon issued the following statement on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s endorsement today of a plan to work toward incorporation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the U.S. financial reporting system:
Agriculture News - Agriculture News Headlines | Bizjournals.com
Cantwell wants ag trade with Cuba opened
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell said she wants agricultural trade with Cuba opened.
U.S. wine exports fell 9.5% in value last year, 14.9% by volume
Wine exports by U.S. producers, 90 percent of them from California, fell nearly 10 percent in value last year, to an estimated $912 million, due to the global recession, the San Francisco-based Wine Institute said Friday.
Portland Farmers Market expands
Portland Farmers Market is expanding its Portland State University market, which opens March 20.
Morgan Keegan to market Farmer Mac product
Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. has signed a deal with the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., or Farmer Mac, to market fixed-income products that help commercial banks reduce risks associated with agricultural real estate loans. (AGM) (RF)
Monsanto is focus of agriculture competition meeting
Monsanto Co. and its role in the seed technology market take center stage Friday at an unprecedented public meeting on agriculture and competition the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Agriculture are holding in Ankeny, Iowa.
Nantucket's real estate dip hits land bank
A report from the Nantucket Islands Land Bank, which preserves open space on the historic island of Nantucket, says operating income in fiscal 2009 fell 48 percent to $6.98 million as revenue from real estate-transfer fees declined.
Wichita water rates may rise again
The city of Wichita?s water department is strapped for cash, and its customers may have to float the bill.
Capital For Business buys Custom Marketing
Capital For Business Inc. in St. Louis said it recently completed the acquisition of Custom Marketing Co. Inc. in West Fargo, N.D.
Downtown St. Louis adds farmer market, more music
The Downtown Community Improvement District announced several expanded St. Louis entertainment offerings Thursday, including a new weekly farmers market at the Old Post Office Plaza in St. Louis.
Maryland BPW approves $119M in stimulus funds for water projects
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $119.2 million in federal stimulus funds for water infrastructure projects across the state, with a healthy chunk of the grants and low-interest loans coming to the Baltimore area.
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FedEx Soars, but Will Its Wings Get Clipped?
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Bullish on China's Stimulus Package
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The Next Millionaire-Maker Megatrend
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