Security, Anti-Spam and Paperless Office Top Tech List: Information security technologies such as firewalls, anti-virus software and password protectors once again topped the American Institute of CPAs’ list of technologies that will have the most influence on business in 2004.

by L. Gary Boomer

by Ted Needleman

New York -- Tax amnesty programs around the country appear to be doing better than expected, with many states reaping millions from taxpayers who opt to settle old debts and save on interest and penalties under the programs.

by Seth Fineberg

by Seth Fineberg

‘TECH RESURRECTION’ TO MEET A CHANGED TECH INDUSTRY: International Data Corp. predicts that a “tech resurrection” will occur in 2004, as worldwide information technology spending returns to solidly positive growth. But it warns, “The IT industry emerging from the market downturn of the past three years will not resemble the industry of the past 30 years.”

by L. Gary Boomer

by Seth Fineberg

by Gale Crosley

by John M. Covaleski

IT SECURITY SERVICES COULD BE A TOUGH SMB SELL: Despite a track record of vulnerability to information technology security breakdowns, fast-growth small and midsized businesses are not increasing their IT security spending, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.Despite a track record of vulnerability to information technology security breakdowns, fast-growth small and midsized businesses are not increasing their IT security spending, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.

by L. Gary Boomer

by Wayne Schulz

by John M. Covaleski

by Seth Fineberg

Washington -- The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules that would improve disclosure to investors regarding the nominating committee processes at public issuers, and also the ways by which stockholders may communicate with directors.

Washington -- President George W. Bush has signed bipartisan legislation offering tax relief for military men and women, including reservists.

New York -- Urging financial executives to become “role models for good corporate behavior” in the era of Sarbanes-Oxley, Securities and Exchange Commission chair William Donaldson reminded attendees at the Financial Executives International confab that they are an integral line of defense against corporate malfeasance.

by Seth Fineberg