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The two heads of Microsoft are finding themselves on opposite sides of a battle in Washington State over the imposition of a state income tax that would apply to only upper-income earners.

IMGCAP(1)] One of the only reasons I am writing for you today is because the accounting world finally awoke to the importance of physical well being and health and how it translates into workplace productivity.

Marcum LLP expanded to California and Hong Kong this month after merging in Stonefield Josephson, and the next target for the New York-based firm is likely to be Chicago.

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?