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Investors need greater disclosure of derivatives used for hedging activities at the companies in which they invest if they are to understand the corporations’ risk exposure, according to a new study.

Last November, marketing professionals at BKR International demonstrated the challenge that surrounds creating a culture.

While still predicting contraction in both the short- and the mid-term, the January edition of Accounting Today’s monthly Accountants Confidence Index rose somewhat from the previous month’s reading.

Accounting and enterprise resource planning product maker Deltek Inc. today released its new Deltek Maconomy Public Accounting Solution, an ERP system purpose-built for CPA firms.

David Heilich has been promoted to serve as partner at Brown Smith Wallace LLC.

Approximately 60 percent of taxpayers who claim large-dollar noncash charitable contributions on their returns may not be complying with federal reporting requirements, according to a new report, with potentially erroneous contributions estimated at $3.8 billion in 2010.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued for public comment a proposal to improve financial reporting about repurchase agreements such as the type used by Lehman Brothers.

Deloitte has set up its own firm in China to replace the joint venture it formerly operated there.

Fujitsu has introduced a new model of its ScanSnap scanner line that allows accountants to use a tablet or other mobile device to do a quick scan without powering on a PC or Mac.

CCH has enhanced its Global Integrator software for multinational corporations with improved currency conversion and audit trail features.