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Ernst and Young Offers New Tax Offsets on Benefits to LGBT Employees

01/20/2012 - 17:11 - 1135 reads

Ernst & Young LLP has joined an increasing number of employers to reimburse lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees for additional federal and state taxes they incur for their same-sex domestic partners' medical benefits. The mandated taxes average $1,500 annually.

Deloitte Buys Boutique Mobile App Firm

01/13/2012 - 11:46 - 1335 reads

Big 4 accounting firm Deloitte started the new year by purchasing Seattle-based Ubermind. The 200-person firm develops mobile apps, e-commerce, and content management solutions for such companies as Apple, Target, Alaska Airlines, TruTV, Amtrak, and REI.

Finding His Voice – New York CPA Auditions for 'The Glee Project'

10/20/2011 - 13:49 - 2655 reads

Move over Clark Kent. You're no longer the only seemingly button-down urban professional who's decided to shed his conservative suit and tie to pursue his true identity.

Technology and Environment Were Top Themes at KPMG Iberoamerica Tax Summit

10/07/2011 - 09:53 - 1433 reads

At the latest KPMG Iberoamerica Tax Summit, where the environment and technology were key themes, over 50 percent of the audience said that the green agenda is a top strategic priority for their organizations, and 35 percent felt the cloud will be the greatest transformation from a technological point of view.

KPMG Service in Remembrance commemorated tenth anniversary of September 11

09/26/2011 - 10:26 - 949 reads

KPMG's Service in Remembrance nationwide employee volunteer campaign – commemorating the tenth anniversary of 9/11 – included thousands of KPMG firm members participating at 227 nonprofit organizations.

Call to service: State CPA societies spearhead day of volunteerism

09/14/2011 - 10:27 - 1813 reads

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CPA Societies in Illinois, Virginia and Indiana are providing the impetus for firms and individuals nationwide to take part in the CPA Day of Service Friday, September 23, 2011. Individual CPAs and firms can choose their own service opportunity for an organization of their choice, and state CPA societies are promoting the event.

Ernst & Young LLP launches academic case study on sustainability reporting

09/07/2011 - 18:54 - 1868 reads

As a professor of business administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, a college widely regarded for its ability to prepare students to meet the social, ethical, and environmental stewardship issues of tomorrow, Dr. Richard Brownlee II is well versed in teaching sustainability topics to future business professionals.

Company announcements: Week of August 8, 2011

08/09/2011 - 15:14 - 2228 reads

Following is the latest roundup of accounting community news for the week of August 8, 2011.

Ernst & Young mentoring program helps unlikely students navigate the road to college

08/02/2011 - 18:03 - 1843 reads

College MAP (Mentoring for Access and Persistence), co-sponsored by College for Every Student and Ernst & Young, encourages and helps students who might not otherwise attend college.

Company announcements: Week of June 27, 2011

06/28/2011 - 11:18 - 1950 reads

Following is the latest roundup of accounting community news for the week of June 27, 2011.