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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.

IMGCAP(1)] By Sarah Johnson

The Internal Revenue Service has released more information on the new continuing education requirements and online application system it has been readying for tax preparers in time for next tax season.

IMGCAP(1)] Bala Cynwyd, Penn. firm Isdaner & Company held its annual marketing banquet in an effort to foster marketing and team building and recognize it’s employees that have exhibited extraordinary skills in the area.

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement unit has been getting tougher lately, and this week it decided to crack down on an entire state.