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IASB and FASB Continue Work on Converged Standards for Business Combinations and Noncontrolling Interests

The latest word from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board is that they do not expect to have their converged standards for Business Combinations and Noncontrolling Interests before late September. Read more...

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Hoosier pays huge tax bill in coins and $1 bills

If you're not from Indiana, you might not have heard of the large property tax increases that were assessed this year in some of the counties. Cary Malchow, a homeowner in Muncie, Indiana is one taxpayer who was affected by the increase, and he decided to make a statement with his tax payment. Read more..



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7 deadly sins of remodeling

These 'improvements' are likely to cost you when it comes time to sell
Homeowners can find plenty of information on which improvements will help boost the value of their houses. But significantly less attention is paid to what to avoid when remodeling your home. "Knowing the positive as well as the negative will make you a more educated home seller and will give you an advantage and a leg up over other home sellers in your neighborhood," said Holly Slaughter, brand manager and consumer experience expert for RealEstate.com. 
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Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century

The Department of Commerce (DOC) is announcing the second meeting of the Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy Advisory Committee. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on September 12, 2007.

Earlier this year, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez assembled a group of 15 leaders, comprised of corporate and academic minds, to help solve a puzzling question: How can the government develop a measurement for innovation in order to encourage investment and competitiveness in the U.S. economy? Read more...



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Solicitor General Says Scheme Liability Counter to Congressional Intent
The U.S. Solicitor General has urged the Supreme Court to reject scheme liability for non-speaking secondary actors in private securities fraud actions since such an expansion of liability would upset the delicate balance Congress has crafted. In its brief, the government argued that scheme liability runs counter to the congressional balance between exposure to private actions for aiding and abetting and empowering the SEC alone to pursue secondary claims against non-speaking actors, such as lawyers and accountants. Read more...


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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has just made several changes to strengthen enforcement of immigration laws. They include new rules that employers must follow, beginning next month, when they receive letters from the government informing them that an employee's Social Security number doesn't match federal records. Here is a rundown of eight changes affecting employers, as well as the steps that must be taken to avoid severe penalties.
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Workers Compensation costs are spiraling up for many construction companies. Here are some ways your business can help cut the amount you pay in the event an injury occurs.
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Stand out from the competition by capitalizing on your company's strengths. If you learn to identify and emphasize the unique selling proposition of your business, you can draw more customers and improve employee morale. Click "Full Article" for the questions you need to ask to uncover your company's USP.
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The "automatic stay" provision of the bankruptcy code gives companies a chance to get back on the right track. It provides relief from collection actions by creditors and even affects the IRS. Moreover, it can make it easier to obtain credit. Click "Full Article" to learn why.
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U.S. Ready To Talk About Temporary Visas At WTO
javno.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:36:51 GMT

 Why the Housing Bust is Good for the Homeless
newsweek.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:31:06 GMT

 Housing rescue bill heads to Bush
detnews.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:51:10 GMT

 Ford To Focus On Small Fuel Efficient Cars, Slows Down On Trucks, SUVs
AllHeadlineNews.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:49:20 GMT

 FCC OKs satellite radio merger
msnbc.com - Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:30:03 GMT
 

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