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The BKD Foundation will join the Joplin, Mo., and Tulsa, Okla., Habitat for Humanity (THFH) teams to participate in the Ten for Joplin project, aiming to erect 10 new homes for residents displaced by the devastating tornado last May.

Big Four firm KPMG LLP has agreed to acquire Optimum Solutions, an Oracle Platinum Partner that provides management consulting and implementation services for organizations using Oracle Corp.’s enterprise software.

The usage of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) solutions is expected to increase up to 77 percent over the next two years, according to an independent study of 1,000 senior financial professionals by Merrill Research.

IMGCAP(1)]In the current business and economic climate, the value of being a pro-active tax and financial advisor for your business owner clients cannot be understated.

American business owners continue to be optimistic about the prospects for their businesses, but are concerned about the overall economy.

A total of 33 state CPA societies representing over 275,000 CPAs have written letters so far to the Financial Accounting Foundation or passed resolutions urging the FAF to create a new accounting standard-setting board for privately held companies, according to the American Institute of CPAs.

The airline industry’s trade organization, the Air Transport Association of America, is asking Congress to reject President Obama’s plan to levy $3.5 billion a year in new taxes and fees for airlines and passengers, saying it would increase fares or reduce service, resulting in job losses.

A pair of executives in a California-based adult entertainment business have pleaded guilty to federal tax charges.

Small and midsized enterprises are placing greater emphasis on sustainability strategy in tandem with their accounting, according to a new report.

Jacob Renick, former chair of the New York State Society of CPAs Litigation Services Committee, emphasizes that attorneys are looking for someone to be honest with them, and to share their expertise and knowledge.