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SmartPros Accounting News & Insights |
November 9, 2009 |
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 Obama to Sign Homebuyer, Jobless Assistance Bill
President Barack Obama is set to sign a $24 billion economic stimulus bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and extending unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless who have been left behind as the economy veers toward recovery.
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 Nov. 8-15, 2009: National Fraud Awareness Week
More than 200 organizations worldwide have partnered with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to support International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 8-15, 2009 and host anti-fraud training events, distribute information and help cast a spotlight on the threat of occupational fraud and white collar crime.
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| CPE WEBCAST |
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Gearing Up for Tax Season (Part 2): Estate and Gift Planning; Retirement Benefits"
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 pm EST
CPE Credit: 2 hours
Price: Only $49
Your clients are aware of the "bad news" associated with declining asset and portfolio values. But tax advisers are in a unique position to provide the "good news" associated with the economic recovery: there are wealth creation opportunities associated with income tax planning, retirement savings, and estate planning. For example, this program recommends actions that could be taken in 2009 by individuals who anticipate converting their traditional IRAs to Roth IRA accounts in 2010. Reserve your spot today.
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| YOUR CAREER |
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Finding a New Way to Meet: Ten Pitfalls of Pitiful Meetings...and How to Fix Them
If your team members (or you!) hear "Meeting at 3:00" and think, Here comes another waste of my time, then it's time for a meetings overhaul at your organization. Author Kimberly Douglas stresses that meetings can be important team-building and idea-generating opportunities for your employees. The key, she says, is knowing how to do them the right way.
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 Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, 2nd Edition
By Zabihollah Rezaee, Richard Riley
Practical examples, sample reports, best practices and recommendations to help you deter, detect, and prevent financial statement fraud.
Financial statement fraud (FSF) continues to be a major challenge for organizations worldwide. Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, Second Edition is a superior reference providing you with an up-to-date understanding of financial statement fraud, including its deterrence, prevention, and early detection. Buy this book
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