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FASB Mulls Changes in Fair Value of Debt

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is likely to change how companies can account for the fair value of the debt they hold.

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New York CPA Dumpster Dives to Save Money

Kate Hashimoto, CPA, knows how to save money, even if it means getting food from the dumpster outside the local supermarket.

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DNC Site Pokes Fun at Romney Tax Plan

A new Web site set up by the Democratic National Committee called RomneyTaxPlan.com highlights the lack of detailed information about the plan.

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U.K. Taxes Subway Sandwiches if They’re Toasted

The controversy over the United Kingdom’s quickly shelved proposal for a “pasty tax” on freshly baked take-out foods is threatening to be reignited now that a judge has ruled there should be a value-added tax imposed on toasted subs and meatball marinara sandwiches from the fast food chain Subway.

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IMA Awards Academic Research Scholars

The Institute of Management Accountants has announced the winners of its two academic awards, the 2012 Emerging Scholar and IECJ Case Competition.

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Estate Tax Returns Fell to All-Time Low

The number of estate tax returns filed has steadily declined since 2001, according to newly released statistics from the Internal Revenue Service, and hit an all-time low in 2010.

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Lenovo Spotlights Windows 8 Tablets and Laptops

Lenovo showed off its upcoming Windows 8 hardware at a splashy event highlighting how creative professionals are already using its mobile technology.

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Microsoft Co-founder Give Windows 8 a So-So Review

Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates back in 1975, recently posted a review of Windows 8 on his blog that detailed the good, the bad and the ugly about the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system.

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Beer’s Biggest Cost is Taxes?

Hops, malted barley, yeast and water aren’t the only ingredients inside beer. Don’t forget taxes, which could account for up to 45 percent of the cost.

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Gadget Preview for the Holidays

Pepcom’s annual Holiday Spectacular is usually a great way to get a look at some of the upcoming devices, computers, gadgets, consumer electronics and software for the holidays.

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