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A conversation with...

A conversation with Bruce Pounder: Accountants cannot ignore convergence
Convergence is both a process and a goal. And as the process continues to bring us closer to the goal, the implications of Convergence for U.S. accountants are growing in significance.

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Publisher’s Note

It's got to be summer if we're running stories about how not to burn down your office building when making microwave popcorn! But before you head into the dog days of summer, take a few minutes to read our lead story, "Ten reasons to call your clients this summer: a win-win proposition," or better yet, relax with some iced tea and listen to the audio version of the story, now appearing on AccountingWEB.com. You'll receive some excellent tips for generating more business from existing clients, and making them glad you did. Just be careful if you plan on making popcorn before you listen to the broadcast.

Rob Nance
Publisher
publisher@accountingweb.com

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Technology News

Online shoppers will pay extra to protect privacy
People are willing to pay extra to buy items from online retailers when they can easily ascertain how retailers' policies will protect their privacy, a new Carnegie Mellon University study shows.

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Lite News

Microwave popcorn ban: Could your firm be next?
Employees at Seattle City Hall have been issued a warning: Follow the directions on the microwave popcorn bag or it could be your last.

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Firm/State News

Nonprofits benefit from Deloitte's 8th annual IMPACT Day
Tens of thousands of employees of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP set aside their regular work and made their communities their client on Friday, June 8, for the organization's 8th annual IMPACT Day, a one-day example of its year-round commitment to volunteer service.

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