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GAO SEES TRADEOFFS IN PENSION PLAN ALTERNATIVES

Textron ruling may put limits on practitioner privilege

IRS TO ASSIGN CORPORATE AUDITORS TO SWISS BANK CASES

The Securities and Exchange Commission "never took the necessary and basic steps" that would have led to the agency uncovering Bernard L. Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme, according to a scathing report issued by the agency's inspector general.

Small-business owners face many tough problems in a troubled economy. One of the most difficult challenges can be managing a staff through uncertain times. Whether it's a matter of keeping anxious employees focused on their work or making hard decisions about layoffs, company owners often find themselves wondering what the best steps may be.

Where does CPA Ed Hattenbach come up with his imaginary facts? ("Time to license tax preparers," Accounting Today, Sept. 1-20, 2009, page 8.)

Three rocky business areas your clients should focus on

Civil and criminal penalties for FBAR reporting

IRS TO FOCUS ON FILLING VACANCIES

Academics, AICPA suggest reliability's more important