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Lessons from Lehman: It's All about Confidence

02/03/2012 - 14:44 - 257 reads

The entire financial crisis of 2008 was about credit and confidence, and the same holds true today. That was the message delivered by the former general counsel of Lehman Brothers, Kevin Genirs, during his keynote address February 1, 2012, at the LegalTech® conference in New York City.

The Economy – Americans Feeling Better, CEOs Feeling Gloomy

01/30/2012 - 18:20 - 530 reads

Is the economy getting better or worse? It depends on who you ask. Two recent polls show that Americans are beginning to feel a bit better about the economy, but CEOs are feeling gloomy. For the first time in almost a year, more Americans say the economy is getting better than those who say it’s getting worse.

Talk of Taxes and Economic Growth Rose above Fray at Florida Debate

01/30/2012 - 17:23 - 672 reads

On January 23, the remaining contenders for the GOP presidential nomination hit the ground running in Tampa. Romney and Gingrich dominated the debate and traded barbs over character and electability. But, despite the fireworks, core issues – tax reform, deregulation, and economic growth – were discussed.

AICPA Panelists Examine Economic Outlook Survey Findings: CPA Leaders Remain Somewhat Pessimistic about US Economy

12/16/2011 - 13:02 - 1127 reads

AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey measured nine components All nine components showed modest improvement in the fourth quarter Survey revealed increased optimism that the US economy will improve in 2012 AICPA Webcast, "Looking Ahead to 2012: Progress of Paralysis?" covering the survey to be made available

Resilience Planning is Step One for Migration to Cloud

11/18/2011 - 12:09 - 1983 reads

There remains a lingering lack confidence in the resilience of many Cloud solutions. The CIO must look at moving the Cloud computing discussion past technology and economics and onto the major benefits such as business agility, time to market, and competitive positioning

CFOs Expect to Increase Hiring for Accounting and Finance Employees in Fourth Quarter

11/02/2011 - 12:19 - 1665 reads

Chief financial officers surveyed recently forecast an increase in hiring during the fourth quarter of 2011.

Insurance Standard Proposals Are Fatally Flawed and Unworkable, Says GNAIE

11/02/2011 - 11:29 - 1164 reads

Speaking at the AICPA/IFRS Foundation Conference on International Financial Reporting Standards in Boston recently, Jerry de St. Paer, executive chair, Group of North American Insurance Enterprises (GNAIE), said the current proposals and timelines advanced by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) contain fatal flaws.

CFPB Works to Correct Technical Glitches

11/02/2011 - 11:18 - 758 reads

The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) is experiencing some "technical problems" in its infancy.

AICPA panel addresses economic data and what it means for CPAs

09/16/2011 - 18:15 - 1695 reads

Panelists in a recent AICPA Webcast were invited to take a close look at the pessimistic conclusions of the CPA Outlook Index for the third quarter, and consider what it could mean for CPAs and their clients.

Latest CPA Outlook Index provides grim view of the economy

09/13/2011 - 11:47 - 1767 reads

The outlook for the U.S. economy turned negative in the third quarter for the first time since 2009 as prospects for recovery waned and concerns about a second recession rose.