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Students and young CPAs interested in learning more about what the accounting profession has in store for a future career can now read all about it in a new book published by the American Institute of CPAs.

CCH vice president of sales Ray Barlow wrapped up the company’s sixth user conference in Orlando on Wednesday with a description of some of CCH’s plans for further development of its Web-based and on-premise products.

IMGCAP(1)] It’s a game with real life lessons – today (Nov. 10) marks the day when fifth and sixth graders in 350 Ohio classrooms will get to make big spending, saving and budgeting decisions with help from CPAs and volunteers from The Ohio Society of CPAs.

CCH president and CEO Mike Sabbatis discussed the company’s recent survey of accounting firm clients during a keynote address Tuesday at the CCH User Conference, and noted the effects of recent headcount reductions at many of the nation’s top firms.

The Supreme Court heard a case challenging an IRS rule requiring medical residents to pay Social Security taxes.

Five teams of senior accounting majors from five Long Island colleges are rolling up their sleeves to compete for bragging rights in Margolin, Winer & Evens’ third College Accounting Challenge on Wednesday.

CCH is making a major push to move its tax and accounting research products to smart phones and e-readers.

Lou Holtz, who coached Notre Dame and other championship football teams over a long career before becoming a best-selling author and ESPN analyst, delivered some sage advice at the CCH User Conference in Orlando.

Younger clients expect less of a personal relationship with their accountants, according to a new study by CCH.

IMGCAP(1)] I’ve personally never been to an event at my local Chamber of Commerce or Rotary Club. I’ve not even been to a BNI (Business Networking International) meeting. And, honestly, I have no desire to attend any of them. My life is already crazy busy, so I choose not to add more to my calendar. Besides, how many chicken dinners can one person consume?!