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Salesforce gets behind accounting startup
Shaun Nichols in San Francisco, V3.co.uk , Thursday 1 October 2009 at 03:20:00 CODA 2go rebranded as FinancialForce.com Salesforce.com has taken a stake in a new accounting service set to launch on its Force.com platform. The enterprise services vendor has taken a minority stake in FinancialForce.com , a financial software startup which creates tools exclusively for the Force.com platform ... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:22:25 GMT)

Salesforce gets behind accounting startup
Salesforce.com has taken a stake in a new accounting service set to launch on its Force.com platform. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:52 GMT)

Concerns over FTSE 250 company's accounting policy
Accountancy's watchdog has accused a FTSE 250 company of failing to adequately declare its intangible assets. The Financial Reporting Review Panel has released a statement where it expressed “concern” about the accounting policy of investment company Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:11:02 GMT)

Dallas, San Antonio accounting firms merging
Dallas accounting firm Travis Wolff Co. is merging with San Antonio-based Burnside Rishebarger PLLC. The combined organization will operate as TravisWolff Independent Advisors Accountants, with revenue of about $25 million. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:20:51 GMT)

Universal Accounting: Tax Preparer Registration Coming, Offers Recommendations
SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - 10/01/09) - Universal Accounting , the nation's largest training center for accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation with its Profit Expert(TM) Programs , announced today its recommendations regarding imminent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax preparer regulations. Universal Accounting representatives participated in three IRS panel discussions of tax ... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:48:00 GMT)

Local accounting firm named one of best to work for
A Columbus accounting firm has made an annual list of the best accounting firms to work for. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:25:13 GMT)

National Accounting, Tax and Business Consulting Firm RSM McGladrey Expands Reach with New Atlanta Office
Atlanta — In a move designed to provide companies in the southeastern United States with greater access to its national resources and industry talent, RSM McGladrey – one of the nation and Florida ’s leading accounting, tax and business consulting firms – has entered the Atlanta market by opening an office in midtown. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:12:54 GMT)

SCORE Accounting Seminar Oct. 10
The Sandhills Chapter of SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business) will continue its free "Business Basics" series of seminars Saturday, Oct. 10, with the popular "Accounting for You and Me." The seminar begins at 9 a.m. in room 103 of Van Dusen Hall on the Sandhills Community College campus. Registration is required and may be done by calling 695-3938 or sending an e-mail to [[[SHIFTOUT ... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:28:42 GMT)

Salesforce.com Invests in a Provider of Software-as-a-Service Accounting
Coda 2go, an application built natively on Salesforce.com's Force.com platform, becomes FinancialForce.com, a new company backed by Salesforce.com and Unit 4 Agresso, parent company of accounting software vendor Coda. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:03:26 GMT)

Salesforce.com and Unit 4 Agresso Form Accounting JV
Enterprise cloud computing company Salesforce.com has forayed into the accounting software market through a joint venture with Dutch company Unit 4 Agresso. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:43:10 GMT)

Arxis Technology Principal Selected as One of the "Top 100 Most Influential People" in Accounting
Arxis Technology Principal Selected as One of the "Top 100 Most Influential People" in Accounting - David Cieslak Honored for the Fourth Consecutive Year Los Angeles, CA, October 5, 2009 - David Cieslak, CPA, CITP, Principal of Arxis Technology, Inc., was recently chosen by Accounting Today as a member of their "Top 100 Most Influential People" in the accounting profession. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Big changes expected in the accounting profession
By Patrick Rupinski Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA | Most of the laws and regulations governing accounting practices were written during the Great Depression, but that's changing, and the accounting profession is about to see its biggest changes in almost 75 years. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:53:48 GMT)

Insured Municipal Income Fund Inc. Engages Independent Public Accounting Firm
NEW YORK----Insured Municipal Income Fund, Inc. today announced that the Fund’s Board of Directors has approved the engagement of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm to provide audit and tax services for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:01:00 GMT)

Accounting Services from Analytix Solutions Help you Save 40% Costs While Managing your Books Efficiently
If you are not a whiz at making calculations and your business’ books of accounts seem like a jigsaw puzzle to you, you can stop worrying; with Analytix Solutions’ accounting services, you can efficiently manage your books as well as save costs. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:59:28 GMT)

Former KPMG partner sues accounting firm for $30 million
David Greenberg, who was acquitted of charges of defrauding the government in one of the biggest tax fraud cases in U.S. history, alleges that KPMG owes him for attorney fees and other losses. A former KPMG partner who was acquitted of charges of defrauding the government in one of the biggest tax fraud cases in U.S. history has filed a lawsuit against the accounting giant alleging that KPMG ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:01:24 GMT)

Accounting Error Boosts State Budget Deficit
Gov. Linda Lingle says an accounting error has added $44 million to the stage budget shortfall. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:43:56 GMT)

Accounting peer review released
CHAMBERSBURG -- Rotz & Stonesifer PC was recently notified by the Peer Review Committee of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants that it has successfully completed an independent quality review of its accounting and auditing practices. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:09:32 GMT)

Climate change hits poor countries hardest: WB
The developing world will suffer about 80 percent of the damage from climate change despite accounting for only around a third of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the World Bank said on Sunday. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:01:54 GMT)

Awards
The Finance Management Association honored Ramesh Garg, professor of finance and international business, department of accounting and finance, Eastern Michigan University, with the FMA International Superior Faculty Adviser Award. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:19:13 GMT)

Accounting Dept.
There are five legitimate candidates for Red Sox MVP, but in the final analysis, the player who set the tone, battled every step of the way, and showed the most selfless behavior was Kevin Youkilis. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:04:52 GMT)

CYMA Accounting Software Discounts Prepare Nonprofits for Growth in 2010
CYMA Systems is offering deep discounts through 2009 on its award winning nonprofit accounting software, CYMAIV Not-For-Profit Edition. By most accounts, the recession is easing, and CYMA hopes that aggressive discounts will help nonprofits prepare their accounting and payroll systems for growth in 2010. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

CYMA Systems Discounts Accounting Software for Independent Care Marketplace
CYMA Systems is offering deep discounts through 2009 on its award winning nonprofit and for profit accounting software. The healthcare industry is poised for major growth starting in 2010 and CYMA's CDS friendly software is designed to help in independent care providers manage growth in 2010. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Sage Intros Simply Accounting 2010
Sage Software has introduced Simply Accounting by Sage 2010, the latest version of its accounting software for small businesses. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:27:40 GMT)

Grand opening today for new accounting office
Kimberly Santana is launching an accounting business in Jefferson with a grand opening today. Santana & Associates is at 115 S Second St. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:25:32 GMT)

NKorea got $2.2B under failed disarmament deals
North Korea has received the equivalent of about $2.2 billion under deals aimed at persuading the isolated nation to dismantle its nuclear facilities, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, in what his office says is the first accounting of the cost of the failed strategy. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:09:39 GMT)

FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM Now Provides Users with Information about Related XBRL Elements
NORWALK, Conn.----Users of the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM will now find it easier to access certain information about eXtensible Business Reporting Language elements of the U.S. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT)

The Hindu Business Line : Single authority for auditing, accounting standards soon
The Government is planning to strengthen the National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards (NACAS), a move that will make the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) report to NACAS. For this, it will hand over the supervisory role of both accounting and auditing standards to NACAS. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:17:51 GMT)

Dell Settlement Has Tougher Accounting Oversight
September 28, 2009 (Associated Press) SEATTLE - Dell Inc. said Monday it will beef up accounting and corporate governance rules as part of a settlement tied to an investigation into its past financial practices. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:43:50 GMT)

State Halts Tobacco Money to Little Shell Tribe Due to Accounting Problems
BILLINGS, Mont. - State officials have stopped distributions of tobacco grant money to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians after an audit revealed problems with the tribe's accounting practices. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:59:50 GMT)

Little Shell audit reveals accounting problems
The Little Shell tribe is no longer receiving tobacco grant money after an audit revealed problems with the tribe's accounting practices. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:32:26 GMT)

Accounting standards boardsticking to January 1 deadline (Business Times
THE Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) said it will not extend the January 1 2010 deadline for local public-listed companies (PLCs) to mandatorily adopt the Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) 139. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:40:57 GMT)

Community service project adds up for accounting majors
VALPARAISO -- Purdue University Calumet junior accounting major Elizabeth Holesapple didn't mind painting and sprucing up an apartment on McCord Road, home of some Housing Opportunities clients. Holesapple, of Dyer, attended Christian schools while growing up. She performed a lot of community service and also did projects through her church, but she hasn't had as many opportunities since going ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:42:15 GMT)

Economic versus Accounting Profit
By William J. DeRosa, Jr., CFA. "Frequently, the maximization of economic profits is in direct conflict with the maximization of immediate accounting profits." This line is from Martin Whitman's classic The Aggressive Conservative Investor. When we consider company press releases regarding earnings, it is the always earnings or earnings per share that is most often cited. This measure is ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:57:56 GMT)

American Accounting Association Selects Dissertation by Capella University PhD Graduate for its KPMG Outstanding ...
MINNEAPOLIS----The Gender Issues & Worklife Balance section of the American Accounting Association has selected the dissertation written by Capella University PhD graduate Dr. Charles M. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:27:00 GMT)

Accounting Firm AuldridgeGriffin Honors Founding Partner, Celebrates Growth
FORT WORTH, Texas----Fort Worth-based accounting firm AuldridgeGriffin PC today recognizes founding partner Mike Griffin for his 25th year of leadership and the role he plays in the firm’s continued success. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:43:00 GMT)

Volt Information Sciences Updates Status of Accounting Review and Announces Amendment of Securitization Program
NEW YORK----Volt Information Sciences, Inc. today updated the information provided in its press release of September 9, 2009 concerning its reexamination of accounting in prior periods for revenues under certain customer contracts. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT)

Volt expands accounting review back to 2002
Temporary employee service Volt Information Sciences Inc. said Tuesday it has expanded its review of revenue accounting. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:04:12 GMT)

Volt expands accounting review back to 2002
(AP:NEW YORK) Temporary employee service Volt Information Sciences Inc. said Tuesday it has expanded its review of revenue accounting. Volt said it is now reviewing about $20 million in revenue, along with associated expenses, from fiscal 2002 to 2008 and the first three quarters of 2009. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:15:54 GMT)

Accounting Coordinator
JOB OF THE DAY - Infusion Nurses Society, a Not-for-Profit specialty nursing membership organization, currently has an opportunity for an Accounting Coordinator to perform administrative responsibilities and assist the Accounting Manager in the efficient operations within the Finance Department. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:32:26 GMT)

Quantum Receives ComputED EDDIE Award for AI-Based Tutoring Software for Accounting
Quantum Simulations, Inc. recognized by ComputED Gazette's 14th Annual Education Software Review Awards for the research and development of the Quantum Tutors for the Accounting Cycle (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

CBI announces agenda for upcoming Biotech/Pharma Finance and Accounting Forum in San Francisco
The Center for Business Intelligence (CBI), a division of Advanstar Communications, is pleased to announce the full agenda for the upcoming Biotech/Pharma Finance and Accounting Forum in San Francisco on November 19, 2009. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:28:15 GMT)

New accounting rules could help Apple, Palm
SEATTLE — Regulators are changing accounting rules so technology companies can report sales for certain gadgets all at once. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:41:27 GMT)

Forensic Accounting Firm Streamlines Operations Capabilities with Maconomy
BOSTON----A major US forensic accounting firm has joined a growing number of accounting firms to select Maconomy for its new practice management system. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:08:00 GMT)

Tom Sponsel, CPA, Forms One of Indianapolis Newest Full Service Accounting Firms
INDIANAPOLIS – [October 7 , 2009] – Thomas Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFF, has announced the formation of Sponsel CPA Group, LLC, soon to become one of Indianapolis’ top full service accounting firms. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:59:38 GMT)

Accounting firms announce merger
Staff Report North and Co., a nine-person Sarasota-based accounting firm, is merging with an Ohio-based firm that is one of the largest nationwide. The 60-year-old Hill, Barth & King already has Florida offices in Fort Myers, Naples and Stuart. The company, with 280 employees, also operates three offices in Ohio and four in Pennsylvania. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:09:39 GMT)

Motors Liquidation Picks Accounting Firm for Remnants of Old GM
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Motors Liquidation Corp. , the company that represents the remnants of predecessor General Motors Corp. that were left in bankruptcy, chose an accounting firm as the former automaker’s remaining assets are unwound. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:40:59 GMT)

Fesnak & Associates, LLP Named a Leading Provider of Accounting Services in U.S.
BLUE BELL, PA--(Marketwire - 10/08/09) - Fesnak & Associates, LLP ( www.fesnak.com ), which provides middle-market clients in the mid-Atlantic states with sophisticated accounting, tax and financial services, announced today that it has been chosen by Goldline Research as one of the "Leading Providers in the United States: Accounting Professionals" for 2009. The list ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:45:00 GMT)

AmerInst Insurance Group Enters Into New Agreement to Provide Professional Liability Insurance to Accounting Firms
HAMILTON, BERMUDA--(Marketwire - 10/08/09) - AmerInst Insurance Group, Ltd. ("AmerInst") today announced an agreement with certain insurance companies of Crum & Forster Holdings Corp. ("C&F") to provide professional liability insurance to accounting firms. C&F insurance companies are rated A (Excellent) by A. M. Best Company. AmerInst's recently formed subsidiary, AmerInst Professional Services ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Fesnak & Associates, LLP Named a Leading Provider of Accounting Services in U.S.
BLUE BELL, PA--(Marketwire - October 8, 2009) - Fesnak & Associates, LLP ( www.fesnak.com ), which provides middle-market clients in the mid-Atlantic states with sophisticated accounting, tax and financial services, announced today that it has been chosen by Goldline Research as one of the "Leading Providers in the United States: Accounting Professionals" for 2009. The ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:02:52 GMT)

AmerInst Insurance Group Enters Into New Agreement to Provide Professional Liability Insurance to Accounting Firms
HAMILTON, BERMUDA--(Marketwire - October 8, 2009) - AmerInst Insurance Group, Ltd. ("AmerInst") today announced an agreement with certain insurance companies of Crum & Forster Holdings Corp. ("C&F") to provide professional liability insurance to accounting firms. C&F insurance companies are rated A (Excellent) by A. M. Best Company. AmerInst's recently formed subsidiary, AmerInst Professional ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:06:02 GMT)

Accounting firms complete merger
SYRACUSE - Beard Miller Co., LLP (BMC) and Parente Randolph, LLC of Philadelphia closed their merger earlier this month to form an accounting firm with 170 partners, 1,200 employees, and $175 million in annual revenue. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:16:59 GMT)

CPA-Accounting, Hyatt on a roll
Hyatt Regency Saipan and CPA-Accounting extended their winning streak in the 2009 IT&E Inter-Government/Business Basketball League after routing separate foes on Wednesday night at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:08:03 GMT)

Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters Named as Top Women-Owned Businesses in the Triangle
RALEIGH , NC – Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters, a responsive staffing firm focusing on Administrative and Accounting placements in the Triangle, announces the firm has been recognized as one of the Triangle’s Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses by Triangle Business Journal. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:01:34 GMT)

NexCen Brands Appoints Chief Accounting Officer
NEW YORK----NexCen Brands, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Brian D. Lane as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. He will report to Mark Stanko, Chief Financial Officer. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:05:00 GMT)

Citizens Republic Announces Departure of Grunst, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer
Citizens Republic Bancorp announced today that Martin E. Grunst, senior vice president, treasurer and principal accounting officer, will be leaving effective October 16, 2009 to accept a similar position with a regional financial services company based in the Southwestern United States. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:05:00 GMT)

Jackson High School athletic department's accounting procedures get closer look
An auditing firm in June 2008 recommended that Jackson Public Schools look at its accounting in the Jackson High School athletic department after auditors discovered procedures meant to act as controls were not always followed.The school board, which also made... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:47:02 GMT)

Seymour Pierce fined for failing to spot accounting fraud
Investment bank Seymour Pierce has been fined £154,000 by the Financial Services Authority after failing to spot accounting theft by a former employee. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:19:08 GMT)

Financial fraud -- accounting for criminals
When Sam Antar was cooking the books for his company, he used a number of complicated accounting tricks to dupe auditors. But some tactics were simple. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:02:04 GMT)

SEC Strategic Plan Backs Global Accounting Standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released a draft of a five-year strategic plan that calls for a single set of high-quality global accounting standards. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:27:40 GMT)

Fesnak & Associates, LLP Named Leading Provider of Accounting Services in U.S.
PROVIDER OF ACCOUNTING SERVICES IN U.S. BLUE BELL, PA, October 8, 2009—Fesnak & Associates, LLP ( www.fesnak.com ) , which provides middle-market clients in the mid-Atlantic states with sophisticated accounting, tax and financial services, announced today that it has been chosen by Goldline Research as one of the “Leading Providers in the United States: Accounting ... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:59:45 GMT)

Finance and Accounting Salaries Expected to Fall in 2010
The national average salary for finance and accounting professionals is expected to decline slightly next year by 0.85 percent, with CFOs and treasurers taking an even bigger hit of 7.7 percent, according to a survey by staffing company Ajilon Professional Staffing. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:27:40 GMT)

ACC figures 'accounting trickery'
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says ACC Minister Nick Smith and his handpicked board chair, John Judge, are being deliberately misleading in their assessment of ACC’s financial situation in order to undermine the scheme. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:04:00 GMT)

College funding program on empty
Without legislators' help, many students wonder how they'll pay This month, DePaul University senior Elena Suarez will register for some of the final classes she needs to graduate -- courses in accounting, religion and public speaking. But Suarez doesn't know how she'll pay for them. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:27:50 GMT)

SEC probe of possible accounting issues at KB Home
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating "possible accounting and disclosure issues" at KB Home, one of the country's largest builders, the company has disclosed. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:10:30 GMT)

Learning to count: Accounting 101
If you're like most people, the word "accounting" does not exactly send chills up your spine. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:04:01 GMT)

Child care, accounting among stable industries
As job losses remain at record levels, many Americans are trying to figure out what jobs might be secure in the future. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Businesses making news
New business/location The Accounting Aid Society, a provider of free income tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income households, has moved its headquarters to Detroit's New Center area. The address is 7700 Second Ave., Suite 314, Detroit. The previous headquarters was on Detroit's far east side. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:34:56 GMT)

SEC investigates KB Home accounting
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating homebuilder KB Home for possible accounting and disclosure violations, according to a regulatory filing. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:10:37 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-10-12 00:06 KB Home says SEC probes accounting issues
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - KB Home said it is being investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over possible accounting and disclosure issues, adding to the home builder's legal woes as it continues to face a tough market. The SEC staff notified the company on Oct. 2 that a formal order of investigation had been issued, KB Home said in an SEC filing on Friday. "The staff has ... (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:27:41 GMT)

Accounting Today Names Nashville CEO Among Top 100 Most Influential in Accounting
NASHVILLE -- David A. Costello, CPA, President of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has been named as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting" by Accounting Today Magazine. This year marks Costello's twelfth year being nominated for the honor. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:12:43 GMT)

CCH MALAYSIA TO IMPROVE TAX & ACCOUNTING SALES BY 10-15 PCT NEXT YEAR
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 -- CCH Malaysia, an information services and event provider, aims to increase the sales target by 10-15 per cent for its tax and accounting portfolio next year, through its upcoming e-learning initiative. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:17:01 GMT)

KB Home Says SEC Investigating Accounting
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating homebuilder KB Home for possible accounting and disclosure violations, the company said in a regulatory filing. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:10:34 GMT)

Washington, First in Accounting
Forensic accountants dig through collection of George Washington financial papers, giving new view of first president. » Joel Achenbach (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:11:44 GMT)

Freelance accounting site Crunch gets funding boost
Skype Chairman Michael van Swaaij and co-Founder of Bebo Paul Birch and have backed online accounting start-up Crunch.co.uk by investing hundreds of thousands of pounds into the venture. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:10:46 GMT)

Pacific Asia Petroleum Earns Top Ranking in Latest Accounting & Governance Risk (AGR) Report
HARTSDALE, N.Y.----Pacific Asia Petroleum, Inc. achieved a score of 99 out of 100 from Audit Integrity, the pre-eminent evaluator of risk, transparency and reliability in corporate accounting and governance. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

MegaStar Financial Corp. Selects Advantage Systems' Accounting for Mortgage Bankers
SAN DIEGO----Advantage Systems, a provider of accounting and contract management tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced at MBA’s 96th Annual Convention and Expo that Denver-based MegaStar Financial Corp. selected Advantage Systems’ Accounting for Mortgage Bankers to streamline its accounting practices. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:01:00 GMT)

KB Home Shares Tumble On SEC Accounting Investigation
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- KB Home's (KBH) shares tumbled more than 7% in early trading Monday as investors digested Friday's disclosure that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating its accounting, the latest regulatory scrape for the Los Angeles-based home builder. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:33:05 GMT)

UPDATE: KB Home Shares Tumble On SEC Accounting Investigation
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- KB Home's (KBH) shares tumbled more than 7% in early trading Monday as investors digested Friday's disclosure that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating its accounting, the latest regulatory scrape for the Los Angeles-based home builder. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:32:25 GMT)

VentureCount Launches New Cloud Accounting Solution for Government Contractors
ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - 10/13/09) - VentureCount LLC, an accounting outsourcing firm in the Washington DC Metro area, today announced the launch of GovCount, a new cloud computing based, FAR compliant accounting platform that can satisfy audit requirements of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). GovCount addresses the specialized needs of small and medium size enterprise (SME ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

VentureCount Launches New Cloud Accounting Solution for Government Contractors
GovCount Accounting Platform, Powered by Intacct, Provides a Scalable, Cloud-Based and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Compliant Financial Platform for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:11:08 GMT)

OneWest Bank, FSB selects Princeton Financial Systems accounting system
OneWest Bank, FSB has selected ePAM, Princeton Financial Systems' (PFS) hosted investment accounting solution, to provide accounting across all asset ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:37:43 GMT)

In Montpelier, big disclosure of accounting error
Associated Press - October 13, 2009 10:35 AM ET MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The city of Montpelier's disclosure of a $462,000 accounting error that dates to 2004 has officials in Vermont's capital... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:47:35 GMT)

In Montpelier, big disclosure of accounting error
The city of Montpelier's disclosure of a $462,000 accounting error that dates to 2004 has officials in Vermont's capital city scrambling -- and residents demanding to know why it wasn't made public sooner. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:12:08 GMT)

Montpelier, Vt., comes clean about accounting slip
Vermont's capital city is coming clean about a 5-year-old accounting mistake that cost it hundreds of thousands of dollars. After being questioned by the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, Montpelier officials apologized and revealed the extent of the blunder in... Sponsored Topics: Vermont - United States - Barre Montpelier Times Argus - Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Montpelier Vermont (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:57 GMT)

Montpelier, Vt., comes clean about accounting slip
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Vermont's capital city is coming clean about a 5-year-old accounting mistake that cost it hundreds of thousands of dollars.After being questioned by the Barre-Montpelier Times Argu... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:05:14 GMT)

Town to upgrade workday accounting to digital
COXSACKIE — The Town of Coxsackie is looking to upgrade its manhour and workday accounting system from paper to computer. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:22:15 GMT)

Montpelier discloses big 2004 accounting error
MONTPELIER — The city of Montpelier has disclosed a $462,000 accounting error that dates to 2004, sending officials in Vermont's capital city scrambling and residents demanding to know why it wasn't made public sooner. ... - By JOHN CURRAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:11:13 GMT)

Thomson Reuters upgrades Portia investment accounting system
Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of its latest release of Portia, an enterprise-wide investment accounting system. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:48:51 GMT)

Residents Speak Out on Montpelier's Major Accounting Error
Montpelier residents will get the chance to speak out about an accounting error that cost the city nearly $400,000. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:31:25 GMT)

Accounting Management Solutions Adds Zerrenner to Lead Healthcare Team
Accounting Management Solutions, Inc. (AMS), a leading provider of outsourced accounting, financial management, and consulting services for private, public, and nonprofit organizations, today announced the appointment of Kevin Zerrenner as director of healthcare business development. Most recently, Zerrenner was a vice president with Bank of America, Global Wealth and Investment Management, and ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

Marketing and Business Development in 2010: Strategic Tips for Finance and Accounting Firms
The accounting industry may have weathered the recession better than other professional service markets with continued marketing spending as a telltale indicator. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-10-14 18:44 UPDATE 1-France's Lagarde dissatisfied with accounting rule plan
PARIS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - France will persist voicing dissatisfaction with proposed changes to accounting rules at a gathering of ministers in Luxembourg next week, Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday. France has taken issue with plans put forward by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), which draws up rules that are mandatory in France and the rest of the ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:14:43 GMT)

Outsource Partners International Reaches Milestone with Hiring of 3,000th Finance & Accounting Professional
LOS ANGELES----Outsource Partners International, Inc. , a leading provider of Finance & Accounting Outsourcing and Analytics Services, today announced that it has welcomed its 3,000th professional to the company. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:22:00 GMT)

SEC Opens New Probe into KB Home Accounting Practices
The Securities and Exchange Commission is once again investigating KB Home and its executives for possible accounting and stock option irregularities, according to filings by the homebuilder and several media outlets. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:40:16 GMT)

Accounting firm hired without Berlin Council's approval
BERLIN -- With two-thirds of its finance department out of commission, the town has hired accounting firm Jefferson, Urian, Doane and Sterner to monitor the town's accounts in the meantime. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:46:31 GMT)

New Kaplan Student Guide Explains Revised Standards for Group Accounting - IFRS and IAS
LONDON----A student's guide to group accounts by Tom Clendon has been published as new regulations governing group accounting have come into force from July this year. Dealing with both practicalities and theory, the book was written to help students pass their accountancy exams and enable practitioners to understand and apply the most complex group accounting issues. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:34:00 GMT)

Accounting system still broken at Constellation
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, the parent of Australia's second-largest wine company, with labels such as Hardys, Banrock Station and Leasingham, has admitted that a defective accounting system at its Australian operation, first identified in February, has still not been fixed. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:22:08 GMT)

Accounting dregs trouble wine giant
Constellation Brands has admitted that a defective accounting system at its Australian operation, first identified in February, has still not been fixed. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:36:20 GMT)

Accounting Shades Solar Industry's Future
Solar companies are likely to report their brightest earnings in a year as the industry emerges from a brutal downturn, but analysts warn aggressive accounting may cast a shadow on the sector's outlook. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:08:02 GMT)

County seeks new accounting firm
The implications of $9 million in uncollectable funds at the Department of Social Services, budgeted as accounts receivable over the course of at least 10 years may be great, but it is not expected to drain the county’s general fund, and the county is still expected to finish ahead of budget for 2009, said Board of Supervisors Chairman Art Baer, R-Hillsdale, Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:26:13 GMT)

What White House Jobs Report Really Means
More than 30,000 jobs have been created as a result of the Obama administration's stimulus bill. The figure comes from the first accounting of this data released by the White House on Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:02:47 GMT)

CORRECT:BofA CFO Price:$125 Billion Is From Accounting-Rule Changes
(Bank of America CFO Price said in a conference call that $125 billion of assets going onto the bank's balance sheet next year are being moved due to an accounting-rule change. A headline at 10:29 AM eastern time said the amount due to the rule change would be $195 billion.) (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:17:13 GMT)

Solar companies defend accounting practices
* First Solar says follows standard accounting practices (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:48:52 GMT)

Accounting defects trouble wine giant
CONSTELLATION Brands, parent of Australia's second-largest wine company, has admitted that a defective accounting system at its Australian operation, first identified in February, has still not been fixed. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:00:21 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-10-16 19:03 Solar companies defend accounting practices
By Laura Isensee (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:26:36 GMT)

Solar Companies Defend Accounting
Leading solar company First Solar (FSLR) this week defended its accounting practices, denying accusations that the company was using aggressive accounting practices to support its earnings growth. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:50:40 GMT)

Jefferson Parish school system property accounting turns up some surprises
In addition to 87 school facilities and a handful of administrative offices, the Jefferson Parish public school district could own a handful other small parcels of land that had not been formally accounted for, located mainly in subdivisions scattered throughout the parish, according to a report unveiled last week. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:57:14 GMT)

Names and Faces: Nicolas Cage, Lohan, Fred Durst, Leona Lewis, Judy Tenuta
A cautionary accounting tale: Nicolas Cage is suing his former business manager, Samuel Levin, alleging "gross misconduct," speculative investing -- and failure to file Cage's tax returns. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

DAVE RAMSEY: Pound the pavement to catch up accounting
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Dear Dave: My dad died this year, and as a result my mom and I inherited his auto parts business. He had a lot of accounts receivable piled up, and we need to collect these to keep the business going. We live in a small town, where everyone knows each other. What’s the best way to handle this? — Susan Dear Susan: I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s never easy when a parent or ... (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:35:37 GMT)

Network to make the connections
Kelly Goodnight knows the ropes of accounting. Selling her skills to get a new job in that area is another thing. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:02:25 GMT)

Global meet to discuss means to reduce fatal accidents
With India accounting for 10 percent of the global road accident deaths annually, experts from across the world will meet in the national capital to discuss means to reduce fatalities on the road. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:41:35 GMT)

CPA-Accounting extends streak to five
The streaking CPA-Accounting cruised to its fifth win in a row after routing Commonwealth Health Center, 89-57, in the IT&E Inter-Government/Business Basketball League on Friday night at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:08:22 GMT)

Anaconda united way 2010 campaign
Percentage of $25,000 goal as of Oct. 16: donors: AB Computer, Inc AFFCO Anaconda Disposal Service Anaconda High School Employees Anaconda PCA Family Resource Center, Inc Anaconda Physical Therapy Center Anaconda Principals Association Anaconda Professional Taxes & Accounting, LLC Anaconda School District 10 Anaconda Veterinary Clinic, Inc Andrew Cromwell, D.D.S. PC. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:12:42 GMT)

ULC accounting officer shown exit
Work at the Uganda Land Commission might be interrupted after MPs on Friday ordered the accounting officer, Mr Kintu Mubala, to vacate office immediately. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:33:19 GMT)

Board members to get accounting lesson
Cleburne school trustees go back to school Monday night with a class on accrual accounting taught by Cleburne ISD chief financial officer David Johnson. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:20 GMT)

VUW launches Master of Professional Accounting
Victoria University is the first university in New Zealand to offer a Master of Professional Accounting degree (MPA)—which is being officially launched this evening. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:04:49 GMT)

The Kyoto Protocol accounting rules
This paper summarises the key accounting provisions of the Kyoto Protocol and presents Australia's decisions with respect to the electives, and its ensuing obligations under the Kyoto Protocol treaty. Environment & Planning (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:29:58 GMT)

MONDAY / NEW ACCOUNTING RULES COULD MAKE FOR JUICY APPLE RETURNS
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MONDAY / NEW ACCOUNTING RULES COULD MAKE FOR JUICY APPLE RETURNS
The big news for market-watchers in Apple Inc.'s fourth-quarter earnings report may not be the profit level for that period, but the company's intentions for the quarters ahead. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:14:50 GMT)

Intacct Delivers First Ever Cloud Accounting System Connected to CCH ProSystem fx Tax
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - 10/19/09) - Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management and accounting applications, today announced it has delivered free integration between Intacct's award-winning cloud accounting and financial management applications and CCH ProSystem fx Tax, the award-winning tax compliance and preparation solution from CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business. This represents the ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Intacct Delivers First Ever Cloud Accounting System Connected to CCH ProSystem fx Tax
Integration Enables Firms to Easily Exchange Client Financial Data Between Intacct and CCH (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:14:51 GMT)

Synergy Business Solutions Announces a New Client for Project Accounting: Aqueos Corporation
Synergy to Help a Leading Subsea Offshore Service Provider to Integrate their Project Accounting with Company-wide Software (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:55:00 GMT)

Accounting Tomorrow
A broad review of both proposed and existing measures emanating from the nation s capital that would profoundly impact the accounting profession, accompanied by a continued focus on the inevitable meshing of U.S. and international reporting standards, headlined the opening sessions at the AICPA s Fall Meeting of Council, here. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:12:40 GMT)

Former accounting supervisor pleads guilty
A former accounting supervisor for a Houston area chemicals company has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $3.6 million from her employer, U.S. Attorney Tim Johnson said. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:55:47 GMT)

Nolapro Free Accounting Suite Expands To Zambia
Noguska LLC , developer of NolaPro.com, the web’s largest free accounting software, announced that it had recently procured a partnership with Gondoliers Enterprises Limited to bring the NolaPro suite to Zambia. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:41:09 GMT)

ECOFIN: IASB Tweedie: To Publish New IAS39 Accounting Norm In Nov
LUXEMBOURG -(Dow Jones)- The International Accounting Standards Board is still determined to publish new guidelines for its IAS39 rule next month, Chairman David Tweedie told a meeting of European Union finance ministers Tuesday. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:47:11 GMT)

Global SME survey shows cautious optimism but government has a role, say accounting bodies
Governments everywhere must make the interests of small and medium-sized businesses a key priority or put sustained economic recovery at risk, three of the world's leading accounting bodies have warned following a global survey which they commissioned. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

CPA-Accounting, Docomo rout foes
Victory came in handy for CPA-Accounting and NTT Docomo as they routed separate foes in the IT&E Inter-Government/Business Basketball League Monday night at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:07:42 GMT)

Accounting Students, Check this Scholarship Out
These days, when it comes to saving or paying for college, every little bit of help counts. That’s why if you’re an undergrad or graduate student passionate about a career in accounting, you should check out a scholarship opportunity being offered by the National Society of Accountants (NSA). (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:41:42 GMT)

Universal Accounting Announces Final Presentation Schedule for Universal Accounting Conference 2009
Salt Lake City Universal Accounting , the nations largest training center for accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation with its Profit Expert Programs , announced today the official schedule for the Universal... (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:55:44 GMT)

Madoff Investors Add KPMG and Banks to Suit
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 told Reuters. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:56:06 GMT)

Public Meeting on Montpelier Accounting Error
Montpelier residents will get another chance to share their opinions tonight on an accounting error that cost the city more than $300,000. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:55 GMT)

Free Web Accounting Suite Expands To Colombia
Noguska LLC , developer of NolaPro.com , the web’s largest free accounting software, announced that it had recently procured a partnership with Coltecom Enterprises to bring the NolaPro suite to Colombia. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:41:26 GMT)

Augusta special meeting reveals accounting problems
A special meeting of the Augusta Village Board on Oct. 1 that was originally planned to review a water rate study’s results became a revelation of an accounting problem that effectively negated any study results obtained by the village. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:46:18 GMT)

Accounting Firms Succeed Despite Economic Slump
Accounting firms are managing overall to maintain their rates, client services and staff even as the economy continues to challenge them and their clients, according to a new survey. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:55:24 GMT)

Ones to watch in accounting
James Aspromonti Assurance Partner Marcum An accountant with nearly 20 years experience, Aspromonti joined this Melville-based firm in 1992. He is responsible for directing the accounting and auditing activities for a number of staff professionals. Aspromonti provides services to publicly traded and closely held companies in a broad range of industries including casino and gaming, manufacturing ... (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:06:49 GMT)

LECTURESHIP IN ACCOUNTING
This post is available from 1 February 2010 or as soon after as possible. Benefiting from its position within the research-oriented culture of a Russell Group University, the School of Management is seeking to consolidate its strength in Accounting. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:36:35 GMT)

CCH Nationwide Survey: Accounting Firms Doing Well Through Economic Slump, but Some Challenges May Still be Ahead
Accounting firms are doing well weathering the effects of the current economic slump, but unfortunately there may still be challenges ahead, even as the economy picks up, according to the findings of an independent nationwide survey of 100 U.S. accounting firms. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:29:00 GMT)

Gulf Shores accuses former accounting clerk of theft
FOLEY, Ala. -- A former Gulf Shores accounting clerk has been charged with illegally using a city credit card and stealing more than $2,200, court records show. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:02:39 GMT)

Metiscan Engages Certified Public Accounting Firm M&K CPAS, PLLC
DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - 10/22/09) - Metiscan , Inc. (Pinksheets: MTIZ - News ), a holding company focused on growing its organization by making key acquisitions and developing companies and emerging technologies, announced today that it has engaged the certified public accounting firm M&K CPAS, PLLC to audit the Company's financial statements for year end 2007 and 2008 and to provide a review ... (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT)

Charlotte's Largest Locally-Owned Accounting Firm Marks Its 25th Anniversary
Founded by Certified Public Accountants Charlie Greer and Kevin Walker in 1984 with three employees and $300,000 in billings, Greer & Walker, LLP today marks its 25th anniversary as Charlotte's largest locally owned accounting firm with more than 80 employees and $14 million in billings -- all made possible by the company's commitment to earning client trust while benefiting from Charlotte's ... (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:35:00 GMT)

Accounting error in climate treaties could lead to more deforestation
( University of California - Berkeley ) A team of 13 prominent scientists and land-use experts has identified an important but fixable error in legal accounting rules for bioenergy that could, if uncorrected, undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by encouraging deforestation. In a Science paper by Tim Searchinger of Princeton, Dan Kammen of UC Berkeley, and others, they propose a fix that ... (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:17:45 GMT)

Climate scientists uncover major accounting flaw in Kyoto Protocol, other climate legislation
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of 13 prominent scientists and land-use experts has identified an important but fixable error in legal accounting rules for bioenergy that could, if uncorrected, undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by encouraging deforestation. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:21:24 GMT)

Accounting Standards Board of Japan Meets with Financial Accounting Standards Board to Discuss Global Convergence
NORWALK, Conn.----Representatives of the Accounting Standards Board of Japan and the Financial Accounting Standards Board gathered this week in Norwalk, CT. Led by Ikuo Nishikawa, chairman of the ASBJ, and Robert H. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:30:00 GMT)

No news is good news: Accounting, finance salaries projected to stay same
For professionals in the accounting and finance industries, the good news is that there’s no bad news — at least when it comes to starting salaries. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:52:11 GMT)

Scientists Warn of Climate Accounting Glitch
An accounting glitch in the way some greenhouse gas emissions are calculated could critically hobble efforts to reduce them, scientists warn in a new report. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:57:00 GMT)

Accounting Error In Climate Treaties Could Lead To More Deforestation
Quick fix could prevent cut forests from being treated like other biomassA team of 13 prominent scientists and land-use experts has identified an important but fixable error in legal accounting rules for bioenergy that could, if uncorrected, undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by encouraging deforestation.The error, reported in the Oct. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:19:34 GMT)