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A new book by generational guru Bruce Tulgan ofRainmakerThinking explores the phenomenon of “managing up” and howundermanagement hurts the bottom line of any organization.

Audit automation software developer Approva thinks it’s a good thing to be a control freak, especially when it comes to making sure that companies have the right financial controls in place.

IMGCAP(1)] Jeff Thomson, CMA, Institute of Management Accountants president and chief executive, recently tested for (and earned) the organization’s credential the Certified Management Accountant (CMA). The CMA attests a professional’s mastery of the skills most needed by accountants and financial professionals in business today – decision support, financial planning, performance, and control. Learn more about Jeff’s first hand experience in preparing for, taking and earning the CMA.

Recently released IRS data indicates that 2,840 households making at least $1 million collected $18.6 million in unemployment insurance in 2008.

Thirty CPAs under the age of 36 are meeting in Durham, N.C. today, kicking off a three day intensive retreat for the American Institute of CPAs second annual Leadership Academy.

Jay Nisberg, who consulted on Marcum LLP’s merger with Stonefield Josephson, sees it as part of a strategy by Marcum to create a national footprint.

Asfirms struggle to increase their profitability in a time of reduced revenue,having an effective marketing and business development function is moreimportant than ever. But how do you know whether your firm’s marketing programis doing everything it could — and should — to support your businessdevelopment efforts?

Leslie Seidman took over as acting chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board on Friday, as the board embarks on a series of roundtable meetings designed to show that it’s listening more to the public.

Upstate New York-based The Bonadio Group has rolled out a new communications strategy across a range of mediums to center its messaging around connections between the company, its staff, clients and prospects.

A new study finds that only drastic spending cuts or tax hikes would be able to put much of a dent in the federal debt.