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The Institute of Management Accountants has created a social network that has attracted over 2,300 members since it launched about a month ago.

In a deal that bolsters its reach inthe GRC arena, Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting, parent to the CCH brand, hasacquired governance and risk applications provider Axentis Inc. Terms were not disclosed.

How many seniors does it take tochange a light bulb? It only takes one, but it can be a lot more rewarding ifit takes two – a senior and a youth, a grandparent and a grandchild, an “acorn”and an “oak.”

Ever since social media began invading the business landscape, there’s been a conundrum over how to balance personal privacy and firm policy. How far is too far to protect the firm, its staff and clients’ interests?

Many businesses may soon find they cannot obtain or renew a license unless they are current with both their state and federal taxes.

CCH has upgraded its CCH Sword enterprise risk management system with improvements to the risk and control assessment module.

The American Institute of CPAs has opened a PFP Practice Portal for CPAs who are interested in becoming personal financial planners and earning the AICPA’s Personal Financial Specialist credential.

PDI Global has introduced an online version of its 2009-2010 Tax Planning Guide that accounting firms can put on their Web sites and market to clients.

Small-business owners and industry representatives told a House committee that the tax breaks in the stimulus package passed by Congress in February have helped some companies.

Accounting Today presents the 2008 edition of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the accounting and tax professions.