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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.

IMGCAP(1)] Social media is all the rage. From Twitter to Facebook to LinkedIn, everyone absolutely adores the potential social media promises. However, can social media actually produce tangible results for your company?

The Internet was supposed to provide everybody with their own platform for free speech, and that’s fine with the city of Philadelphia, as long as local bloggers are willing to pay $300 for a “business privilege license” in case they hope to earn any money.