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Landmark Study Reveals SOX Compliance Issues

Landmark Study Reveals SOX Compliance Issues
“IMA’s study is the first comprehensive study of its kind that goes beyond estimating the cost of compliance. This study helps to identify the real drivers of cost and provides actionable insights for policy makers, regulators and professionals associations,” Paul Sharman, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the IMA, said, announcing the results.
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President Bush Signs Bill Exempting CPAs for GLB Requirement

President Bush Signs Bill Exempting CPAs for GLB Requirement

“This is wonderful news and a win for both CPA practitioners and their clients. The disclosure statements are often confusing to clients and they are expensive and time-consuming for CPAs to prepare,” Barry C. Melancon, President and chief executive officer (CEO) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), said in a statement responding to news that President Bush had signed Senate Bill 2856. “Since the exemption is effective upon the President’s signature, all those CPAs who are now preparing this year’s privacy notices can stop. They won’t have to send Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act privacy notices out this year. They can instead put that time into serving their clients.” Read more...



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Making the Fourth Quarter Push

Making the Fourth Quarter Push

 

For many small businesses, the fourth quarter of the year presents their greatest opportunity to meet budget and sales expectations for the entire year. How you prepare your business now can mean a big difference in your bottom line for the New Year. Here are eight suggestions that can help improve the fiscal fortunes of your small business:
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The Hewlett-Packard pretexting scandal has sparked a national debate on boardroom governance and protecting company trade secrets. In today’s knowledge-based economy, it has never been more important to protect intellectual property and evolving technology provides more opportunities than ever before to engage in corporate spying. How can companies balance boardroom confidentiality with the privacy rights of individuals? Click "Full Article" for some considerations, as well as how to protect yourself from pretexting.
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The old-fashioned concept of bartering is still popular with businesses. But be aware of the tax implications if your company trades goods or services. Here's a rundown of the rules.
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A five percent gain in customer retention can triple sales volume over time, so it's critical that you know how many of your customers are coming back. Click "Full Article" for tips on how to turbocharge your bottom line, along with a questionnaire that will help employees improve customer service.
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Spend as much time developing trust and integrity in your business as you spend honing your knowledge and skills. Trust and integrity are just as important to older customers and clients.
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Market rises as data eases economic fears
news.yahoo.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:44:28 GMT

 Wall Street Closes Higher Following Upbeat Economic Data
rttnews.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:42:07 GMT

 U.S. Stocks Rise As Data Lifts Gloom A Bit
javno.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:42:02 GMT

 UAE tops in providing luxury to expatriates
gulfnews.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:41:31 GMT

 What's the Point, Rediff?
fool.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:36:02 GMT
 

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