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Marketing to women takes center stage
Marti Barletta has been studying women as consumers since 1999, when she started the Trendsight Group, a consulting firm specializing in gender and marketing. She's a leader in articulating the importance of women as customers. She argues that 50-plus women will be America's most important and valuable consumer group for the foreseeable future.


FASB calls for delay in non-GAAP reporting
The Financial Accounting Standards Board and its oversight foundation, the Financial Accounting Foundation, have sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission asking for a delay in the agreement to allow foreign firms using International Financial Reporting Standards to no longer reconcile their accounts to U.S. GAAP rules.


Small Business Survival Index released
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has released its twelfth annual rankings of the states according to their public policy climates for small business and entrepreneurship in the "Small Business Survival Index 2007."



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In-Depth News

Control self-assessment: Everybody pitching in with internal controls
The fifth anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has passed, and many continue to argue whether or not the benefits of the legislation outweigh the related costs. Although there is no clear answer to this yet, does it even matter? Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure is critical for the success of any organization: public, private, and nonprofit alike.



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Firm/State News

CPA firm helps hoops player rebound
With the opening of the 2008 NBA season, Samuel Dalembert of the Philadelphia 76ers is on top of his game. The 6'11" starting Center reached career highs last season, averaging 10.7 points and 8.9 rebounds in 82 games. Dalembert also is rebounding from an unsatisfactory financial situation two years ago to this year, having a net worth in the millions thanks to his teamwork with a trusted network of financial advisors.



Tech News

Microsoft releases new security guide for Office 2007
In an effort to help Microsoft Office users remain productive and keep data secure, Microsoft has released a new document, "2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide," designed to help defeat attacks that target e-mail and desktop documents. The guide offers detailed documentation for securing Office 2007 applications to protect against specially written document files with malicious code hidden within them.





Editor's Note

Your clients are probably sifting through their health care open enrollment packets, even as you read this. Now is a great time to contact individuals and help them determine how much to save in health flex plans, pointing out the tax benefits of such saving. They probably have lots of questions about how to choose the right health plan for their budget and their health needs, and would appreciate the advice that you can bring to the table. Our recent article, "Making the right health care choices during open enrollment," offers some helpful advice, CLICK HERE.

Gail Perry
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