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Effort to stop workplace bias against gays, lesbians spurs mixed reactions The House last week passed legislation that would add sexual orientation to a list of federally protected classes in the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007. The measure would prohibit an employer from using an individual's sexual orientation as the basis for hiring, firing, promotion, or compensation. 
Retirement fitness subject of Hollywood personality Ben Stein's 8-point plan Most retirement-minded Americans might not see the connection between physical fitness and retirement planning - except for the fact that both can make them sweat! Ben Stein, spokesperson for National Retirement Planning Week 2007, November 12-17, believes that an approach similar to physical fitness can also be applied to financial fitness. 
Nonpublic companies get FIN 48 reprieve from FASB At a recent board meeting, the Financial Accounting Standards Board voted to defer the effective date of FIN 48 for all non- public entities to periods beginning after December 15, 2007.  Submit Your Accounting Video Step into the AccountingWEB spotlight! First 5 Submissions will win! This is a perfect project for accounting student fraternities, accounting class projects, bored accountants and anyone just wanting to have a little fun or imitate Fellini. Get creative! The first five submissions will win!
Student NewsNew student-focused web site provides info on becoming a CPA Using the latest in graphics and flash technology, the Texas Society of CPAs has unveiled its new website for high school and college students and educators: Destination CPA. Not just for Texans, anyone interested in becoming a CPA can learn about what it takes to get the credential and the types of jobs available to CPAs. State/Firm NewsTexas CPA firms announce mergerSprouse & Anderson LLP in Austin, TX has combined with San Antonio-based Padgett Stratemann & Co. LLP with plans to target midsized business customers in Central and South Texas. The firm will operate under the name PS&Co. Latest NewsSubscriptionsUpdate your subscriptions by visiting your profile page and selecting the "My Newswires" link. |
Tech NewsMicrosoft releases Office Accounting 2008Microsoft Office Accounting 2008, an enhanced version of the well-received 2007 financial management software for small businesses, is now available. In addition to new features and tools, Office Accounting 2008 has expanded its market distribution to include a bilingual Spanish-English version for the U.S.-based Hispanic market as well as a new product for the United Kingdom. Publisher's Note
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