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WORKING MOTHER NAMES SIX FIRMS AS BEST TO WORK FOR

Well, that's a big mistake.

The economic downturn may have disrupted the flow of business and crippled the financial apparatus we have come to rely on, but it uncovered the corruption and greed that permeated our financial institutions.

ARKANSAS

In colonial times, men were men.

TIGTA: IRS MOSTLY ACCURATE ON RECOVERY REBATE

In recent months, the IRS has taken a more serious look at the long-talked-about idea of professional tax preparer registration.

During the downturn, many practitioners have found it necessary to brush up on the loss-deduction rules. When the economy is humming, an overabundance of income is usually available to offset any loss that might surface. When times get tough, however, a variety of loss-limiting rules under the Tax Code suddenly demand some attention. The "basket" approach to figuring out what loss can offset what income can be useful under these circumstances, especially as year-to-year tax planning may be available to offset the offsets.

IRS DROPS ACORN

AICPA SETS LAUNCH DATE FOR REVAMPED CPA EXAM