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The Treasury Department has released a new state-by-state report on the number of newly hired workers whose employers are eligible to claim tax credits under the HIRE Act, increasing the estimate from 4.5 million to 5.6 million workers.

CCH has introduced CCH TaxPlan, a new product on its IntelliConnect online research service that combines tax planning guidance with interactive practice tools to help practitioners with tax planning engagements.

Regulatory risk ranks as the top threat to business performance, according to a new report by Ernst & Young.

Three of the Big Four global accounting and consulting firms are among 12 organizations set to receive certification to implement financial software provider BlackLine’s Financial Close Software Suite.

SAP AG continues to target the small to midsized business market with the introduction of three new starter versions of its SAP Business ByDesign system, as well as the release of Feature Pack 2.5 for the system.

Small-business employment grew slightly in July, but at a slower rate than in the past, according to a report by Intuit, while wages and hours worked by employees increased at a much faster pace.

The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project has teamed up with the Global Reporting Initiative to form the International Integrated Reporting Committee, with the goal of creating a globally accepted framework for sustainability accounting.

Kentucky CPA firms Dean Dorton Ford and Cotton + Allen plan to merge by the end of the year.

Averett Warmus Durkee has merged its practice with Osburn, Henning and Co.

IMGCAP(1)] My summer school tax students just finished their midterm exam. During the semester, students are graded on core course components, including homework, a research paper, and exams. Every now and then I will also offer additional bonus points. And it never ceases to amaze me what students will do for two extra points.