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Owners of small businesses are finding their stress levels going down as the economy improves and their money troubles lessen.

Penn State announced last Thursday that the University is launching two new online degrees in accounting. The online bachelor of science in accounting is aimed at adult learners who want to complete their degree or start a new career, while the online master of professional accounting can prepare professionals to take the CPA Exam

CBIZ Inc., one of the largest national accounting and professional services providers, will host representatives from more than 60 private equity firms at its second annual Private Equity Golf Championship on July 14 at the prestigious Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY.

Pepcom’s Digital Experience tech event always showcases some eye-popping new products, and the latest on Thursday evening was no exception.

The AICPA wrote top tax lawmakers in Congress on Wednesday to urge legislation that exempts certain types of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) from the group health insurance requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), so that employers can offer health insurance coverage to more employees.

The National Cannabis Industry Association, the only national trade association representing the businesses of the legal marijuana industry, announced on Thursday the second annual national Cannabis Business Summit and Expo, from June 29 through July 1 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

The owner of a brothel in Salzburg, Austria has found an innovative way to protest what he sees as punitive taxation and regulation of his industry: offering free sex and drinks to patrons all summer.

CohnReznick, one of the largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., announced on Wednesday that through its CohnReznick Foundation and CohnReznick CARES initiative, donated a total of $150,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) and the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation at its 24th Annual Charity Golf Invitational held on June 15. Over the past nine years, CohnReznick’s golf outing has raised a combined total of more than $1.45 million for these two organizations.

Companies that plan to sell or spin off part of their business should be aware of some recent changes in accounting standards for “discontinued operations” that are taking effect this year.

On Wednesday, the AICPA announced the agenda for the 2015 E.D.G.E. Conference. Now in its fifth year, the conference serves as the official conference for young CPAs. This year’s conference will be held in San Antonio from August 5 – 7.