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Does your energy wane in the late afternoon? Do you make a mad dash for coffee just to get an instant energy fix so you don’t nap at your desk? You’re not alone. According to a new Accountemps survey, the time period between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. is the least productive time of day for employees.

California, Nevada and Utah homeowners were apparently the biggest beneficiaries of the First-Time Homebuyer Credit, though the rankings differed depending on the three flavors of the tax credit enacted by Congress in the past few years. Let’s see how they stack up.

Livingston, N.J.-based Wiss & Company is gearing up for their first Wiss Women’s Leadership Golf Classic to raise money for the firm’s Wiss Philanthropic Foundation, which funds accounting scholarships as well as provides donations for various charitable organizations.

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission has been digging into some of the root causes behind the near collapse of the economy in the fall of 2008, and one largely forgotten episode came into focus in Wednesday’s hearings.

WorkforceChicago recognizes Chicago-area companies for their contributions and commitment to their employees’ learning and development – and yesterday, Stephen Chipman, chief executive of Grant Thornton, accepted an award on his firm’s behalf.

Residential home values dropped nearly 16 percent around the country from 2007 to 2008, but property owners in most states paid more in fiscal year 2008 than they did a year earlier, according to a new report.

IMGCAP(1)] If your firm is at all marketing-oriented, you've undoubtedly heard about the importance of building your network to help get the firm's name out there, as well as for your own professional growth. When it comes to social networking, you're probably already a pro. With a bit of guidance from the firm to keep a professional focus, expanding your social media network will undoubtedly serve you well.

Despite the dismal sales of new U.S. homes last month, the Obama administration is not yet sure about extending the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, but it is eyeing other moves to revive the housing market.

IMGCAP(1)] Before I partnered with my father in our current firm, I was introduced to the concept of “return price minimum”(RPM). In other words, potential client work was assessed to ensure a decent return on investment—an agreeable “minimum.” While I agree that this is smart business practice, RPM isn’t always applicable, especially where there is a grander vision. That vision? Capturing a profitable, long-term client niche. Consider one of my personal experiences…

The President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board has released a lengthy report describing how to achieve three lofty goals: simplify the tax system (yay!), improve taxpayer compliance with existing laws, and reform the corporate tax system.