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Fraud and Embezzlement in the Small Business Environment (Part 1)

By Glenn Carniello, CPA
We have all heard much about fraud in recent years as it relates to business. In the early 2000s the news was filled with scandals involving fraud of various types. The mere mention of Enron and Worldcom, for example, are now virtually synonymous with the word fraud. Although these scandals involved very large, publicly traded companies, the fact remains that fraud occurs most often in smaller businesses. Read more...


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CPA mobility legislation gains national momentum

Twenty-one states have approved laws to make it less burdensome for certified public accountants to represent clients across state lines. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is seeking enactment of similar laws in every state so that a national uniform mobility system will become a reality for CPAs, CPA firms, and the state boards of accountancy that regulate them. Read more...



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The Death of the Business Phone Call

Supposedly, email is killing the art of letter writing. I fear intelligent phone dialogue is on life support, too. We think we're saving time by shooting off a quick email to someone. Or if we receive an email, we just assume we should answer in kind. Here's the problem... Read more...

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Selling Your Services without Jargon

If you want to sell professional services, here's a conceptual breakthrough: You have to be clear, be yourself, and speak in plain language about how you can improve the client's condition. Then you have to be able to explain it so that the client understands it. Read more...



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The current low
interest rate environment may lead to various estate and gift tax planning opportunities for affluent individuals. If you are interested in transferring wealth to your children, grandchildren or other beneficiaries, check out these six techniques that may help you and your beneficiaries profit from historically low interest rates and depressed stock values. We'll also tell you about a surprising new IRS ruling tha
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When discussing estate plans with your loved ones, don't forget to tell them about any wishes you have to donate your organs. Simply signing an organ donor card is not enough. Here is what you need to do to ensure your intentions are carried out.
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Your organization should have a handle on alternative ways a job can be performed or you might find disabled applicants filing complaints. And don't assume an employee or applicant is disabled or you could become subject to liability where none existed. Here are some considerations involving the mentally or physically challenged in your workplace.
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Does your company keep a bundle of cash in a no-interest bank account "just in case" an emergency or great opportunity comes along? There's a better way. Take a look at some short-term bank investment options that can add to your bottom line.
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Essay: No Rest for the Wealthy
nytimes.com - Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:45:10 GMT

Third train fatality reported in Oakland area
sfgate.com - Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:39:43 GMT

Economy unites generations; Parents, grandparents live together to make ends meet
deseretnews.com - Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:50:46 GMT

China reassures on dollar debate before G8
news.yahoo.com - Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:50:04 GMT

Walt Disney Monorail Crash kills 21-year-old pilot
ibtimes.com - Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:46:29 GMT


 
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