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In a report to the Spring Meeting of its Governing Council, the American Institute of CPAs gave a review of its 2013 forecast and its proposed 2014 budget that indicated that the institute was in healthy financial condition.

The Stickyboard 2 app essentially converts iPads to shareable, editable whiteboards with “sticky notes,” most commonly used in meeting and boardroom situations.

Marketing and sales are time-consuming but necessary to getting more business. For most CPAs with whom I work, time is always a challenge. Most think doing more is the answer, but not always.

In a wide-ranging keynote address at the Spring Meeting of the Governing Council of the American Institute of CPAs, president and CEO Barry Melancon described an accounting profession in the midst of a variety of transformations.

Tom Hastings returns to BCG & Co. as chief operating officer. He will oversee the strategic financial planning for the firm and will also focus on developing, finding and retaining talent.

In a vote at its Spring Meeting, the Governing Council of the American Institute of CPAs authorized the board to offer the institute’s credentials overseas.

Abdo, Eick & Meyers LLP has merged with Francis & Associates PA. The merger will take effect on Nov. 1. 2013.

In a panel featuring members from industry at the Spring Meeting of Council of the American Institute of CPAs, institute vice president of xx Arleen Thomas shared some of the details of the upcoming exam for the Certified Global Management Accountant credential.

Wolters Kluwer has acquired Prosoft Tecnologia, a provider of tax and accounting software based in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

The American Institute of CPAs voted to allow changes in the definition of “attest” during its Spring Meeting of Council on Sunday in an effort to fend off competition from non-CPA firms and unlicensed CPAs who offer attest services using AICPA standards.