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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.

IMGCAP(1)] Those slouching shoulders and forward head lean actually have a name. The popular look now crowding offices everywhere is commonly referred to as Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS).

A reclusive centenarian heiress whose three lavish mansions sit empty while she has resided in a New York City hospital for over two decades is now the subject of an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office into what has been happening with her finances.

IMGCAP(1)] Dear Rebecca,

Raleigh, N.C-based Hughes Pittman & Gupton has earned the Green Plus certification from the Institute for Sustainable Development for their sustainability practices. HPG is the first accounting firm to receive this recognition.

CCH president Mike Sabbatis expects the next version of the company's online tax and accounting research service, IntelliConnect 3.0, to launch in December.

The Seneca Nation of Indians is none too happy with a plan by New York State to start taxing cigarettes sold by the tribe, and a recent remark by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg did not help matters.