If vanilla and fresh linen was still feeling too feminine to scent the man cave, fear not, manly men, Yankee Candle has heard your barbaric yawp and is now offering Man Candles. Offered in macho scents such as 2x4, Riding Mower, First Down and Man Town, you need never hang your head again after being dragged into the candle store. They even offer a sports-themed candle holder so you don’t ruin the tabletop. Just in time for Father’s Day. Full story at Yankee Candle via Buzzfeed. You know you want a Man Candle. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Job No. 1: Prepare for tomorrow's changes today
CPA Success14 May 2012 | 9:26 amThere's no bigger scam going than the predict-the-future racket. Given the rate of change today, tomorrow is nothing more than a crapshoot. Predict the future? I can't predict 30 minutes from now, let alone next week, next month, or next year. Still, there are glaring trends that point to logical steps we might have to take to survive. Smarter people than me are seeing clear opportunities down certain paths -- and clear roadblocks down others. A couple dozen of those people were on hand for the MACPA's 2012 Leadership Academy. Their job was to pinpoint some high-leverage opportunities on… -
What’s Working, What’s Not in Accounting Marketing Today
CPA Trendlines15 May 2012 | 5:38 pmAccountants pinpoint winning strategies and bottom-line results. Join the survey; get the topline results. by Rick Telberg New CPA Trendlines research conducted for The Seven Keys to Successful CPA Firm Management program isolates at least three defining characteristics of peak performing accounting firms. The research results, to be unveiled Thursday, May 17, in a two-hour [...] -
House passes Mobile Workforce bill
CPA Letter Daily16 May 2012 | 6:30 amThe House passed the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011 on a voice vote. -More- -
Software tools give client reports a much-needed makeover
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Holy Kaw!
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The scent of man, now available at Yankee Candle
16 May 2012 | 1:31 pmIf vanilla and fresh linen was still feeling too feminine to scent the man cave, fear not, manly men, Yankee Candle has heard your barbaric yawp and is now offering Man Candles. Offered in macho scents such as 2x4, Riding Mower, First Down and Man Town, you need never hang your head again after being dragged into the candle store. They even offer a sports-themed candle holder so you don’t ruin the tabletop. Just in time for Father’s Day. Full story at Yankee Candle via Buzzfeed. You know you want a Man Candle. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Dirty Disney cartoons? [video]
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pmIt’s hard to imagine Disney cartoons have ever been the subject of censorship, but like many beloved cartoons, there’s a seamier side that’s bound to offend if you get the references. Such was the case with “The Shindig” where Clarabelle Cow’s exposed udders were deemed too risqué for Ohio audiences as was her reading material; Three Weeks was an early example of “women’s mass market erotic fiction.” As the old saying goes, "What happens in the barn, stays in the barn." Full story at Neatorama. The evil underbelly of Disney. -
Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWhen considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. "In evaluating health risk," the University of Washington researchers conclude, "season-specific targets for Vitamin D blood concentration may be more appropriate than a static target when evaluating patients health risk." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The (not so correct) anatomy of sea life
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amMarine biology, scharine schiology. Pleated Jeans skips scientific facts for its series of sea life diagrams. Via Pleated Jeans. (H/T @laughingsquid) Laughing is good for you. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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CPA Success
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Job No. 1: Prepare for tomorrow's changes today
14 May 2012 | 9:26 amThere's no bigger scam going than the predict-the-future racket. Given the rate of change today, tomorrow is nothing more than a crapshoot. Predict the future? I can't predict 30 minutes from now, let alone next week, next month, or next year. Still, there are glaring trends that point to logical steps we might have to take to survive. Smarter people than me are seeing clear opportunities down certain paths -- and clear roadblocks down others. A couple dozen of those people were on hand for the MACPA's 2012 Leadership Academy. Their job was to pinpoint some high-leverage opportunities on… -
Three steps to better employee benefit plan audits
10 May 2012 | 9:12 pmWe've talked about the quality of employee benefit plan audits (or, more accurately, the lack thereof) for years now. The situation isn't good, and the powers that be are paying attention. No less an authority than Department of Labor Chief Accountant Ian Dingwall has chimed in time and again, pointing to a lack of documentation as the culprit in most deficient audits. Marcus Aron has some thoughts of his own. A senior auditor in the DOL's Office of the Chief Accountant, Aron keynoted the MACPA's 2012 Employee Benefit Plan Conference with a message: Effective audits are more than checklists. -
Your problems are nothing but opportunities
7 May 2012 | 9:29 pmWe're back in Timonium, Md., with members of the MACPA Leadership Academy's Class of 2012. They've got some mighty big shoes to fill. Remember the Class of 2011? All they did was write a white paper that outlines their vision for the future of the CPA profession. That's what the new class has to live up to. So far, it looks like they're up to the challenge. The new group of future leaders says leadership is being changed drastically by things like technology, globalization, the generation gap, the Information Age, the rate of change, the "power of we," the idea of "work" as a verb (as opposed… -
Curation -- not content -- is king in the information age
2 May 2012 | 7:36 amI nuked my Outlook inbox the other day. I didn't mean to. It was 7:45 a.m. and I was barely awake. I permanently delete e-mails all the time, so I didn't think twice when the "Are you sure that you want to permanently delete the selected item(s)?" message popped up on my screen. As my right index finger clicked "Yes," I noticed that all of the items in my inbox were selected. "Oh, shoot," I said. Only I didn't say "shoot," if you know what I mean. In retrospect, it was a pretty radical way of dealing with information overload. There's too much stuff flying at us these days, isn't there? -
Want to 'live the dream?' Here's how.
30 Apr 2012 | 10:25 pmRemember Curtis Zimmerman? He's the mime, juggler and deep thinker extraordinaire who gave a presentation a couple of years ago that still ranks as one of the most inspiring talks I've ever seen. I've been livin' the dream ever since. Curtis is back, this time with a new book titled "Life At Performance Level." If you're looking for a book that offers something different than his live presentation, you'll be disappointed. The book is packed with a lot of the same stories, the same metaphors, the same life lessons that Zimmerman delivers in his keynotes. And thank God for that. We can all use…
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CPA Trendlines
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What’s Working, What’s Not in Accounting Marketing Today
15 May 2012 | 5:38 pmAccountants pinpoint winning strategies and bottom-line results. Join the survey; get the topline results. by Rick Telberg New CPA Trendlines research conducted for The Seven Keys to Successful CPA Firm Management program isolates at least three defining characteristics of peak performing accounting firms. The research results, to be unveiled Thursday, May 17, in a two-hour [...] -
The Accounting Profession Promise that Could Change Everything
15 May 2012 | 2:09 pm“30 minutes or it’s free;” “Absolutely, Positively Overnight;” “No Surprise Billing. Ever!” by Edi Osborne Mentor Plus What do these three tag lines have in common? Predictability. Dominoes and Fed Ex built their entire business model on making (and keeping) an uncomplicated predictability promise to the customer. Dominoes and Fed Ex looked at their marketplace [...] -
How Firms Unleash the Power of Diamonds, Cash Cows and Fat Cats
10 May 2012 | 8:32 amDozens of accounting firms are turning a business cliche into new growth. by Gale Crosley Crosley & Co. An Internet search for the term “predictable growth” yields millions of links to websites, videos, books, and consultants. There seems to be no doubt about the idea that growth can be planned and charted. But for accounting [...]
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CPA Letter Daily
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House passes Mobile Workforce bill
16 May 2012 | 6:30 amThe House passed the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2011 on a voice vote. -More- -
FBI reportedly looks into JPMorgan's trading loss
16 May 2012 | 6:30 amThe FBI added to the pressure on JPMorgan Chase by opening an inquiry into the bank's trading loss, a source said. -More- -
Connect with the AICPA on social media
16 May 2012 | 6:30 amFind opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing with peers, career advancement and seeing what's going on in the profess -More- -
Consumer Price Index was unchanged in April
16 May 2012 | 6:30 amThe Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price Index was flat in April, after a 0.3% increase the previous month. -More- -
Some states use foreclosure settlement cash for other needs
16 May 2012 | 6:30 amFifteen states are making plans to use the money they'll receive from a $25 billion national foreclosure-abuse settlement for -More-
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Financial Planning Digest
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Software tools give client reports a much-needed makeover
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Why advisers should focus on health care costs in retirement
15 May 2012 | 8:09 amFinancial advisers should help clients plan for health care costs in retirement, writes Mary Beth Franklin. -More- -
How couples can maximize their Social Security benefits
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FINRA lowballed estimate of SRO costs, group says
15 May 2012 | 8:09 amThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has underestimated the cost of becoming a self-regulatory organization for invest -More- -
Free webinar: The 1040 Diagnostician: Moving from Tax Compliance to Tax Planning for Individuals
15 May 2012 | 8:09 amThe 1040, when properly analyzed, reflects a wealth of information and planning opportunities that you can use to ensure you -More-
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Friends of the Theater: Group asks Rex Allen Museum Board for cooperation in ... - Willcox Range News
16 May 2012 | 12:22 pmFriends of the Theater: Group asks Rex Allen Museum Board for cooperation in Willcox Range NewsTo best accomplish this, we have formed a small group of community members with long-term expertise in business, accounting, and public relations,” said the group's April 3 letter to the Board. “This group – Friends of the Theater -- will work together -
Wave Accounting Obtains $12 Million in Funding - CPA Practice Advisor
16 May 2012 | 10:03 amWave Accounting Obtains $12 Million in FundingCPA Practice AdvisorWave Accounting Inc., developer of small business accounting software, recently announced that it will receive $12 million in Series B funding to use for new software development. The funding comes from The Social+Capital Partnership, who is joining and more » -
Playing Politics with Protectionism - National Review Online
16 May 2012 | 1:32 amPlaying Politics with ProtectionismNational Review OnlineFurthermore, it is a widely accepted tenet of business accounting that a company should be able to deduct its expenses before paying tax on its earnings. Obama's proposal would strip away such utterly ordinary protections, putting American companies at and more » -
UMW Athletic Director Mark Durham Headed To Bozeman - NBC Montana
15 May 2012 | 2:39 pmUMW Athletic Director Mark Durham Headed To BozemanNBC MontanaKalli Durham is finishing her freshman year as a business/accounting major at Montana State University and is a guard for the MSU Bobcats. Kelsey Durham will graduate from Custer County High School on May 17, 2012 and will be attending MSU-Bozeman in and more » -
Unemployment Rate Improves for College Grads - KSTP.com
14 May 2012 | 5:35 amKSTP.comUnemployment Rate Improves for College GradsKSTP.comAn expert from Rasmussen College said graduates should try to find opportunities to gain experience, even if the job isn't their dream. According to the Wall Street Journal, the best majors for getting a job are engineering, business, accounting, and more »
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Look east for accounting's next big thing
16 May 2012 | 10:45 amThe emergence of Chinese banks is well documented but soon it will be the country's accounting firms that rise to global prominence. -
Annual General Meeting in Bong Ab
16 May 2012 | 9:40 amBoard of Directors and Auditors Re-election of Mikael Ekdahl, the company's President and CEO Anders Davidsson, Christian W. Jansson, Ulrika Eriksson, Stphane Hamelin and Eric Joan as ordinary board members. -
"Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. - SWOT Analysis" Published
16 May 2012 | 5:35 amBrookdale Senior Living, Inc. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. -
JCGL buyer negotiating rights to Juciful
16 May 2012 | 1:21 amJamaica Beverages Limited took possession of the assets of Jamaica Citrus Growers Limited on May 4, but the parties have three months to close the sale, says agent Wilfred Baghaloo. -
Probe exposes graft at City's bus services
16 May 2012 | 12:21 amOLD audit report by PricewaterhouseCoopers into the refurbishing of the City of Windhoek's bus fleet unearthed a cocktail of irregularities, but no action has been taken against the culprits.
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WSJ.com: Today's Most Popular
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Apple Moves to Larger iPhone Screens
16 May 2012 | 1:15 pmApple is likely to increase the screen size on its coming iPhone. The company is asking Asian suppliers to make screens measuring at least 4 inches diagonally. The current iPhone has a 3.5-inch display. -
Deadly Meetings in the Workplace
16 May 2012 | 12:43 pmWhen it comes to meetings, co-workers can be deadly. Among the biggest offenders are naysayers and co-workers who wander off-topic. To boost productivity, some managers take extreme measures. -
Student-Testing Backlash Grows
16 May 2012 | 11:12 amThe increasing role of standardized testing is triggering rebellion from school officials, teachers and parents who say the system is stifling teaching and learning. -
GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off
16 May 2012 | 5:43 amGM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying. -
Tom Frost: The Big Danger With Big Banks
15 May 2012 | 4:27 pmTaxpayer safety nets such as the FDIC should be available only to banks that are in the loan business, not those in the investment business.
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WSJ.com: Today's Most Popular
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Facebook IPO: Insiders Cashing Out
16 May 2012 | 1:40 pmFacebook insiders are cashing out, setting plans to sell an extra $3 billion in stock. Goldman Sachs and Tiger Global will now sell 50% of their stakes. -
Apple Moves to Larger iPhone Screens
16 May 2012 | 1:15 pmApple is likely to increase the screen size on its coming iPhone. The company is asking Asian suppliers to make screens measuring at least 4 inches diagonally. The current iPhone has a 3.5-inch display. -
Microsoft Gives Windows a Clean Sweep
16 May 2012 | 11:48 amIn a program unknown to most computer users, Microsoft is selling customized versions of popular PC models that have been streamlined for a cleaner look and better performance, writes Walt Mossberg. -
Google Shifts Tack on Android
16 May 2012 | 10:58 amGoogle is shifting its strategy for its Android mobile operating system in a bid to create a united front with smartphone and tablet makers and to prevent wireless carriers from controlling the devices. -
GM Says Facebook Ads Don't Pay Off
16 May 2012 | 5:43 amGM plans to stop advertising on Facebook after the auto maker decided that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car buying.
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Moscow police raid new protest site
16 May 2012 | 12:47 pmMOSCOW — Police swept into a new gathering of political protesters Wednesday evening, pushing into a plaza where the demonstrators had established a base hours before and carting away the leaders. An angry crowd of about 1,000 jeered at the police and tried to block their buses before being shoved aside. Read full article >> -
Former D.C. teacher makes FBI ‘Most Wanted’ list after 2008 child porn discovery
16 May 2012 | 12:29 pmThe discovery in June 2008 was as shocking as it was horrific: a camera with explicit photos of a child who attended Washington National Cathedral’s exclusive Beauvoir elementary school, which caters to some of the area’s most powerful families. Read full article >> -
Senate panel approves benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees
16 May 2012 | 12:22 pmA Senate committee approved legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex partners of federal employees to receive employment benefits. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act with a bipartisan voice vote. It must be approved by the full Senate and the House before enactment. Read full article >> -
Obama warns Republicans over debt ceiling fight
16 May 2012 | 11:37 amPresident Obama warned congressional leaders on Wednesday that he would not tolerate a replay of the bitter debt ceiling fight of last summer that nearly put the United States in default and led to the nation’s first ever credit-rating downgrade. Read full article >> -
Herman Cain formally endorses Mitt Romney
16 May 2012 | 11:19 amBusinessman Herman Cain formally endorsed Mitt Romney’s presidential bid in an event on Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon. The move marks Cain’s third endorsement since suspending his own White House run last December amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment and a 13-year affair. Read full article >>
