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ILUMEN INTEGRATES WITH QB

While there are ever-increasing threats to a firm's IT security, technology consultant Dave Cieslak, principal and co-founder of Simi Valley, Calif.-based Arxis Technology, advises that firms pay attention to these five common pitfalls and offers tips to abate the risks:

The much-hyped market for cloud services has been building exponentially since "cloud computing" became a buzzword. According to research firm Forrester, investment in the cloud topped $18.6 billion last year, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch estimates that corporate spending on cloud services will reach $117 billion per year over the next three-to-five years.

As data theft and similar online security breaches grow in both frequency and sophistication, more CPA firms have vowed to make it security a priority for 2012 and beyond.

TRIBRIDGE ACQUIRES DYNAMICS VAR EPARTNERS

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released its latest review of interactive data financial statement submissions and found that filers are making progress.

Hayashi & Wayland Accounting & Consulting announced the acquisition of full-service CPA firm Snyder Accountancy, headquartered in Monterey, Calif., with a satellite office in Salinas, Calif., effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Fort Worth, Texas-based accounting firm Sanford, Baumeister & Frazier was recently awarded the inaugural Best Workplaces for Women award in the small business category by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s Women Influencing Business group.

McPherson, Kan.-based accounting firm Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd announced the acquisition of Hutchinson, Kan., firm BSE, effective Jan 1, 2012.

More than 60 families attended the recent Children’s Holiday Party for members of ARC of Greater Plymouth, sponsored by CPA and business development advisory firm Damon, Topham & Company.