Greece Fails to Form Government and Plans June Election
| May. 17, 2012: |
Greece was unable to form a coalition government, prompting an election in June. There is a strong...
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Execs-for-Hire Bring Freelancing to the C-suite
| May. 15, 2012: |
A growing number of executives are opting to work for companies on a temporary basis. The arrangem...
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States Exit Federal Extended Unemployment Benefits Program
| May. 14, 2012: |
Eight states -- California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania...
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U.S. Job Creation Hurt by Falling Foreign Investment, Group Says
| May. 10, 2012: |
Foreign investment in the U.S. is drying up, undercutting efforts to create jobs, the Organization...
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Foreign-Bribery Crackdown Focuses on More Than 100 Companies
| May. 9, 2012: |
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/with-top-companies-facing-investigation-wrangling-...
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Companies Dispute Executive Pay Benchmarks
| May. 8, 2012: |
More than 50 public companies have contested Institutional Shareholder Services recommendations on...
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Startup Rates Fall to Lowest Recorded Level Courtney Rubin
| May. 7, 2012: |
The rate at which new businesses were born fell in 2010 to the lowest level on record, according to...
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Finances Are Leading Cause of Couples' Spats, Survey Shows
| May. 4, 2012: |
Financial matters cause more arguments between couples than any other topic, a Harris Interactive...
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Investors Are Interested in Supply-Chain Risks, Report Says
| May. 3, 2012: |
More investors are scrutinizing companies' supply-chain sustainability practices in making investm...
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Economy Expanded 2.2% in Q1, Government Says
| Apr. 30, 2012: |
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.2% annual rate in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said...
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Analysis: U.S. Remains a Hurdle to Aligning Accounting Rules
| Apr. 27, 2012: |
Big multinational corporations headquartered in the U.S. are creating jobs faster than other emplo...
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Bernanke to Obama, Congress: Don't Send U.S. Off "Fiscal Cliff"
| Apr. 26, 2012: |
If Congress and President Barack Obama can't agree on extending some of the tax breaks set to expi...
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Big Manufacturers Demonstrate New Strength and Higher Earnings
| Apr. 25, 2012: |
Some of the country's biggest industrial companies, led by 3M, posted higher-than-expected earning...
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Report: Social Security is Running Out of Money Faster Than Forecast
| Apr. 24, 2012: |
The U.S. Social Security program's trustees said in a report that the combined old-age benefit and...
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Emerging Nations Approve Billions for IMF Crisis Fund
| Apr. 23, 2012: |
Major emerging nations agreed to give billions of dollars to the International Monetary Fund to r...
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Couple Whose Returns Listed All Zeros Can't Get Refunds, Federal Court Holds
| Apr. 23, 2012: |
Tax forms that listed all items of income and tax as "zero" are not valid returns, the Court of Ap...
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Technology a Drain on Americans' Wallets, Survey Shows
| Apr. 19, 2012: |
Fifty-six percent of U.S. adults say technology has made it easier to spend money, while just 3%...
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Financial-Advisory M&A Climbed in Q1
| Apr. 19, 2012: |
Mergers and acquisitions of financial advisories increased in the first quarter, and deals enlar...
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Analysts Place a Premium on Effective Leadership -- 15.7% to be Exact
| Apr. 16, 2012: |
Market analysts and investment professionals consider the effectiveness of a senior leadership t...
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Why Private Companies May Want to Switch to IFRS Soon
| Apr. 13, 2012: |
This is the year that many private companies may decide to adopt International Financial Reporti...
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More Venture Capital Firms Look to Invest Beyond Their Borders
| Apr. 12, 2012: |
Venture capital firms in established markets are increasingly looking for investments in emergin...
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Inventory Levels Give Analysts Insight Into Business Performance
| Apr. 11, 2012: |
Analysts are taking a close look at inventory levels as reported in companies' first-quarter fin...
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Large U.S. Companies Exit the Recession at Full Speed
| Apr. 10, 2012: |
U.S. companies that make up the S&P 500 Index are in a stronger financial position than they wer...
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U.S. Corporations Make a Big Comeback, Financial Data Show
| Apr. 9, 2012: |
Profit, sales and hiring last year by companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 index exceeded data f...
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Unfilled Jobs Await Skilled Workers
| Apr. 6, 2012: |
Despite the high unemployment rate, many companies are struggling to find enough skilled workers t...
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AICPA Suggests Changes to Internal Control Framework Proposal
| Apr. 5, 2012: |
The AICPA has recommended changes to a proposal to update the internal control framework. In a le...
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Apartment Vacancies in U.S. Drop to Lowest Rate Since 2001
| Apr. 4, 2012: |
The first-quarter apartment vacancy rate in the U.S. fell to its lowest figure in more than 10 year...
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Recession Might Have Changed U.S. Economic-Growth Patterns
| Apr. 3, 2012: |
The recession might have brought about a long-term shift in the parts of the U.S. that enjoy econom...
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Household Income Grew 1.7% in Q4, Report Says
| Apr. 3, 2012: |
Real disposable income rose in the fourth quarter at a faster rate than previously estimated, the C...
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Millions of Bank Cards May Have Been Compromised in Data Breach
| Apr. 2, 2012: |
Visa and MasterCard said the financial information on millions of credit card and debit card accoun...
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Justices Seek Answers on Health Care Law Without Insurance Mandate
| Mar. 29, 2012: |
U.S. Supreme Court justices pressed lawyers on Wednesday on whether they would be forced to throw o...
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JOBS Act Passes House Despite Warnings of Lax Corporate Governance
| Mar. 28, 2012: |
The House of Representatives has passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act with bipartisan sup...
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Housing Agency Moves Closer to Needing Bailout, Moody's Says
| Mar. 27, 2012: |
Because the Federal Housing Administration relies on unrealistic revenue projections, its risk of n...
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Cloud Computing Considerations For CPAs
| Mar. 26, 2012: |
What are realistic outcomes for CPA firms to expect from transitioning to cloud computing? CPAs sh...
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$13 Billion of 10-Year TIPS Sell at Record-Low Negative Yield
| Mar. 23, 2012: |
With inflation expectations rising, $13 billion of 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities...
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Risk From Europe's Debt Crisis is Fading, U.S. Officials Say
| Mar. 22, 2012: |
The danger presented by Europe's sovereign-debt crisis to global economic growth has greatly dimini...
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How to Take a Strategic Approach to IT Budgeting
| Mar. 21, 2012: |
Many organizations -- whether CPA firms or corporations, not-for-profits or government entities --...
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U.S. Economic Recovery is Uninspiring Bt Ral
| Mar. 19, 2012: |
Many parts of the U.S. economy are showing signs of life, while others have stopped worsening. A fe...
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IRS Introduces Online Lookup Tool For Exempt Organizations
| Mar. 16, 2012: |
The Internal Revenue Service announced the launch of a new online lookup tool, Exempt Organizations...
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10 Filing Errors That Taxpayers Often Make
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How Small Businesses Can Embrace Sustainability
| Mar. 14, 2012: |
A lack of time and money makes pursuing sustainability initiatives difficult for small businesses, K...
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Decision on Private Company Reporting Could Come in May
| Mar. 13, 2012: |
Financial Accounting Standards Board Chairman Leslie Seidman said Monday that the trustees of FASB's...
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Next "Debt Bomb" for U.S. Could be Student Loans
| Mar. 12, 2012: |
U.S. families increasingly are talking to lawyers about filing for bankruptcy because they are under...
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U.S. House Passes Bill That Would Expand SOX 404(b) Exemptions
| Mar. 9, 2012: |
The U.S. House approved the JOBS Act Thursday by a vote of 390-23. The JOBS Act contains a number of...
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Private Hiring and Wage Data Signal Rebounding Job Market
| Mar. 8, 2012: |
Hiring and wage data suggest that the recovery of the labor market is gaining traction. Private empl...
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Initial Unemployment Claims in U.S. Hold Near 4-Year Low
| Mar. 5, 2012: |
First-time jobless claims edged down after fluctuating near a four-year low for several weeks. The L...
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Good Risk Management Translates Into Higher Earnings
| Mar. 5, 2012: |
Smart risk management goes beyond keeping companies out of trouble, a new study on risk investment l...
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Study: Many Small-Business Owners Don't Seek Retirement Advice
| Mar. 2, 2012: |
Half of small-business owners aren't getting retirement advice from a financial adviser, according t...
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SEC Member Wants Companies to Disclose Political Spending
| Mar. 1, 2012: |
An increasing number of investors are urging companies to disclose information about their political...
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House Prices Reached 9-Year Low in December, Index Shows
| Feb. 29, 2012: |
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price index sank in December to its lowest since 2002, sugge...
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Economists Release Rosier Economic Forecasts
| Feb. 28, 2012: |
Economists are becoming more optimistic in their forecasts for employment. They estimated that an av...
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IRS Wins Big at the Oscars As Well
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SEC Official Prepares Proposal for Switching to IASB Rules
| Feb. 21, 2012: |
James Kroeker, chief accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission, said he is optimistic abo...
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Automatic 2013 Tax Hikes Could Trigger Recession, Some Experts Warn
| Feb. 20, 2012: |
Economists and congressional staffers are warning about what could happen in the U.S. in 2013 when a...
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Elite Pro Athletes Can Make 10 Times What Their Teammates Earn
| Feb. 17, 2012: |
Professional athletes are paid far more today than in earlier decades. Even when taking inflation in...
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Homebuilder Confidence Index Reaches a 4-year High
| Feb. 16, 2012: |
Homebuilder confidence rose to 29 from 25 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo H...
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Government and banks announce $25 billion settlement
| Feb. 10, 2012: |
State and federal government officials reached a $25 billion settlement with major banks over forecl...
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U.S. Companies Plan to Invest Domestically as Economy Warms Up
| Feb. 9, 2012: |
Companies are planning to increase domestic spending as the U.S. economy shows signs of improving. C...
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Study Predicts Better Earnings if IFRS is Mandated in U.S.
| Feb. 6, 2012: |
U.S. public companies could get an earnings boost if the Securities and Exchange Commission mandates...
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Federal Initiatives Attempt to Broaden Retirement Plan Options, Transparency
| Feb. 3, 2012: |
Initiatives announced Thursday by the U.S. Treasury and Labor departments are crafted to increase op...
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Study: More CEOs Seeking Value in Human Dimension of Business
| Jan. 31, 2012: |
CEOs are placing more emphasis on nonfinancial aspects of their businesses as they chart their futur...
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Consumer Confidence Index Hits Highest Level in Nearly a Year
| Jan. 30, 2012: |
Consumer confidence was at its highest in nearly a year last month, according to the Thomson Reuters...
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"Risk Appetite" Monitoring Essential, Paper Says
| Jan. 23, 2012: |
To balance risks and opportunities, organizations should develop, communicate and monitor "risk appe...
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30-Year U.S. Mortgage Rate Falls to Record Low
| Jan. 20, 2012: |
The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the U.S. fell to 3.88% this week, a hi...
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Prosecutors Intensify Investigation of S&P
| Jan. 17, 2012: |
Federal prosecutors are moving faster in their investigation into possible misconduct by credit rati...
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Quiz: How Well Do You Understand the Country's Fiscal Issues?
| Jan. 12, 2012: |
While you may read, watch or listen to the latest government financial news, how well do you underst...
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Fed Gives Treasury $76.9 Billion in Securities Profit
| Jan. 11, 2012: |
The Federal Reserve's portfolio of securities yielded a strong profit in 2011. The Fed transferred $...
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Low-paying Jobs Dominated December Employment Growth
| Jan. 9, 2012: |
The U.S. economy added 200,000 jobs in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, but 44% of the...
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U.S. Gained 200,000 Jobs in December
| Jan. 6, 2012: |
The U.S. economy added 200,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department announced. Unemployment fell t...
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2011 Tax Filings Will be Due April 17
| Jan. 5, 2012: |
The Internal Revenue Service extended the filing deadline for 2011 taxes to Tuesday, April 17. This...
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Deal Makers are Increasingly Optimistic About 2012
| Jan. 3, 2012: |
Steadier credit and stock markets add to confidence that this year will be better for mergers and ac...
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Government's Role in Mortgage Finance is Expanding, Not Contracting
| Dec. 30, 2011: |
Congress began 2011 with plans to reduce the government's role in mortgage finance. Instead, the gov...
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U.S. Has Advantages That Will Help Solve its Fiscal Problems
| Dec. 29, 2011: |
The financial situations of the U.S. and Europe can seem frighteningly similar, with both having hig...
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Government Pay Increases Slightly More Than in Private Sector
| Dec. 28, 2011: |
Federal employees' pay rose at a slightly higher pace than their private-sector counterparts over th...
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Expect More Corporate Spinoffs in 2012, Experts Say
| Dec. 21, 2011: |
Some experts expect more corporate spinoffs in 2012. One motivating factor will be many companies' b...
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Clarity, Agility are Goals of Revamped COSO Internal Control Framework
| Dec. 20, 2011: |
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission released an exposure draft Mond...
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Top 1% is a Shifting Category, Data Show
| Dec. 19, 2011: |
The top 1% of U.S. income earners has become an unstable category. The Internal Revenue Service foun...
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Natural Disasters Cost a Record $350 Billion This Year, Swiss Re Says
| Dec. 16, 2011: |
This year set a record for the cost of natural disasters worldwide. Japan's tsunami, earthquakes in...
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Senate Deadlock Revives Risk of U.S. Government Shutdown
| Dec. 15, 2011: |
Cabinet secretaries began warning federal employees about an impending federal government shutdown,...
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Small-Business Hiring is Up, November Survey Shows
| Dec. 14, 2011: |
Small businesses plan to hire more, according to a November survey by the National Federation of Ind...
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Transaction Tax Would Hurt Financial Sector and Cut Jobs, Report Says
| Dec. 13, 2011: |
A financial-transaction tax backed by Democratic lawmakers would weaken the U.S. as a global financi...
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U.S. Unemployment Falls to 8.6%, a 32-Month Low
| Dec. 2, 2011: |
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 8.6% in November, the lowest since March 2009. Nonfarm jobs rose...
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Central Banks Try to Ease Funding Woes as Crisis Continues
| Dec. 1, 2011: |
The Federal Reserve led several central banks in cutting dollar-borrowing costs for banks as officia...
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Pension Gap Leads Companies to Rethink Investment Strategy
| Nov. 30, 2011: |
The third quarter of 2011 was the second-worst ever for corporate pension liabilities, topped only b...
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European banks trigger global credit squeeze
| Nov. 29, 2011: |
As European banks reduce lending to hold onto cash, businesses worldwide are seeing credit sources d...
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Record Number of Shoppers Seen on Long Holiday Weekend
| Nov. 28, 2011: |
Earlier openings and aggressive promotions paid off for U.S. retailers during Thanksgiving weekend,...
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12 States Show Significant Drop in Unemployment
| Nov. 23, 2011: |
Alabama, Michigan, Minnesota, South Carolina and Utah posted the most significant drops in unemploym...
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Deficit-Reduction Panel's Failure Ensures Spending Cuts
| Nov. 22, 2011: |
One consequence of failure by the congressional deficit-cutting committee is that with no further ac...
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Study: Workers' Health Care Premiums Rose 63% in 7 Years
| Nov. 18, 2011: |
A study by the Commonwealth Fund shows that employee health insurance premiums increased 63% from 20...
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Household Formation Falls as Young Adults Move Back Home
| Nov. 17, 2011: |
More recent college graduates are moving in with their parents to save money, and the trend is slowi...
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