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The “off-the-job” behavior of corporate executives, including legal infractions and ownership of luxury goods, could point to the likelihood of future financial misstatements and outright fraud.

Central Florida CPA firm Averett Warmus Durkee kicked off its annual slate of summer philanthropic projects with a pair of charitable activities.

The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 38 members of the 2013 class of its 5th annual Leadership Academy.

Travel and expense management software provider Certify has released the latest report on the top expenses of corporate travelers and where they prefer to do business.

We hear and talk a lot about mandatory retirement age. While I think there are valid points on both sides of this argument, I think CPA firms are missing a bigger issue.

Volunteers from KPMG’s San Francisco office will be hosting 40 middle school students July 15 to work together in solving real internal and external business issues facing the Big Four’s audit, tax and consulting businesses.

It isn’t often that accountants are advised to put aside their copies of the Master Tax Guide and U.S. GAAP manual and turn to “Hamlet” and “Great Expectations” for guidance. But when it comes to unmasking potential fraudsters and embezzlers, the classics can offer some pointers.

The Ohio Society of CPAs has launched a new initiative to engage women CPAs and provide them with the resources to achieve greater success.

Accounting association BKR International announced an increase in the size of its international scholarships for accounting students in 2013, from individual awards of $2,000 to $3,000.

Northeast accounting and consulting firm Citrin Cooperman announced the 10 students recently awarded scholarships totaling $40,000 as part of the firm’s 9th Annual High School Accounting/Business Student Grant Program.