<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.congoo.com/css/rss.css" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Accounting News - Congoo</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/feed/newschannelsfeed.aspx?chid=23&amp;catid=130</link><description>News Feed for - Accounting</description><item><title>Overstock CEO Comments On Grant Thornton's Letter To SEC</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96451056&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T08:30:00</pubDate><description>TOP MARKET NEWS (RTTNews) - Overstock.com Inc (OSTK: News ), Tuesday, said it was surprised by the 'inaccurate statements' made by its now dismissed auditing firm Grant Thornton, while refuting certain </description><source>RTTNews.com</source></item><item><title>Reporting Accountant-SAP-Hyperion Reporting-Sytems-Â£30-40K +Bens</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96437762&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T02:13:00</pubDate><description>Computer Futures seeks to appoint a Reporting Accountant to join a Global Media Group based in London. Our client is a multinational blue-chip company with a presence in over 23 countries and has a revenue </description><source>ZDNet UK</source></item><item><title>Research and Markets: Watson Gandy on Accountants: Law, Precedents, Practice and </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96464112&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T11:56:00</pubDate><description>This major work provides legal practitioners advising accountants and accountants themselves with clear and practical guidance on UK law - from non-contentious but vital practice governance issues to </description><source>Yahoo! Canada</source></item><item><title>Small Banks, Accountants Score Wins in Systemic Risk Bill</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96437335&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T02:09:00</pubDate><description>Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES. The Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, accountants, community banks and credit unions emerged as some of the winners from a lengthy House committee </description><source>Advisen FPN</source></item><item><title>BLADE Network Technologies and Emulex Deliver Essential</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96398787&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T08:22:00</pubDate><description>Emulex Corporation ELX and BLADE Network Technologies, Inc. (BLADE), the trusted leader in data center networking, announced that the two companies are delivering the essential networking components for </description><source>Business Wire via MSN Money</source></item><item><title>Accountancy company streamlines through the web</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96466056&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T12:21:00</pubDate><description>Rachael Singh, Accountancy Age , Wednesday 25 November 2009 at 09:15:00  Accountancy services company partners up with BTCSoftware to streamline its internet offering for tax filing  Online accountancy </description><source>Computing.co.uk</source></item><item><title>PwC buys Paragon to boost consulting arm</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96466052&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T12:21:00</pubDate><description>Kevin Reed, Accountancy Age , Wednesday 25 November 2009 at 09:42:00  Corporate performance management capabilities boosted at PwC with Paragon purchase  PwC has acquired corporate performance management </description><source>Computing.co.uk</source></item><item><title>KPMG: Comments On The Scottish Government's Efficiency Savings Targets</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96464595&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T12:08:00</pubDate><description>Jenny Stewart, head of public sector at KPMG in Scotland, commented on today?s announcement that the Scottish Government has beaten efficiency savings targets: 'It is very encouraging that the Scottish </description><source>Egov Monitor</source></item><item><title>World Bank, PricewaterhouseCoopers Release Report on Paying Taxes Worldwide</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96459674&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T11:15:00</pubDate><description>Tax Reform Remains on the Agenda of Governments Despite Economic Downturn Rome, Italy, November 20, 2009 -- Despite the economic downturn, government focus around the world has remained on tax reform, </description><source>Worldwide Tax Daily</source></item><item><title>Auditing Commission Bill rejected</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96457960&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T10:53:00</pubDate><description>(NNT) - The Auditing Commission bill, an organic law of the 2007 Constitution failed to gain enough votes to pass the final reading during the Senate session. The bill was endorsed in the final reading </description><source>National News Bureau Public Relations Department</source></item><item><title>Auditors Criticise Commission's Outsourcing Policy</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96388547&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T09:23:00</pubDate><description>News Publications Â· In-depth geopolitical and industry specific news coverage aggregated from 35,000 online outlets. Updated every 15 minutes. News Alerts Â· Receive a free selection of the day's top </description><source>Ein News</source></item><item><title>NLP: The accountantsâ?? secret weapon</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96449791&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T08:19:00</pubDate><description>NLP involves being more aware of your communications style Mirroring clients' speech patterns can help get them on your side It pays to match your sales strategy to the prospects' buying strategy Christine </description><source>AccountingWEB UK</source></item><item><title>Bob Cotton OBE Honoured by BAHA (British Association of Hospitality Accountants) </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96416397&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T08:22:00</pubDate><description>Bob Cotton OBE  Chief Executive of the UK hospitality industrys trade body, the British Hospitality Association (BHA)  was presented with a special award last week by BAHA (British Association of Hospitality </description><source>Hospitality Net</source></item><item><title>Unmasking the top earners ...and their accountants</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96441693&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T03:17:00</pubDate><description>The Financial Services Bill aims, in some clauses, at making banks publish more details about the pay of their best paid staff. This, of course, is one of the measures government is taking in a bid to </description><source>Accountancy Age</source></item><item><title>Accountancy Changes Could Reduce ABS Issuance: DBRS</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96435794&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T01:50:00</pubDate><description>Accountancy rule changes under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) could lead to reduced securitization issuance volume in certain asset classes, according to independent rating agency DBRS. </description><source>HousingWire.com</source></item><item><title>ICMA Announces Reorganization of Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96430565&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T01:12:00</pubDate><description>The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA(R)), the certification division of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA(R)), today announced a significant reorganization of its renowned </description><source>Individual.com</source></item><item><title>GRANT THORNTON PROMOTES WANDA DENTON TO SENIOR TAX MANAGER</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96430302&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T01:11:00</pubDate><description>Phoenix - The Phoenix office of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, is pleased to announce it has promoted Wanda Denton to senior tax manager. In her new role, Denton's </description><source>DBusinessNews.com</source></item><item><title>Private Capital Buys H&amp;R Block Inc., WalMart Stores Inc., DHT Maritime, Inc., Sells </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96428408&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T00:47:00</pubDate><description>Private Capital was once run by Bruce Sherman. He had a tough time in 2008, and retired. Now the firm is run is by Shermanâ??s long term partner Greg Powers. Private Capital focuses on free cash flow </description><source>Guru Focus</source></item><item><title>Signature Genomic Laboratories CEO Lisa G. Shaffer, Ph.D., Named Ernst &amp; Young LLP </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96344226&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T00:41:00</pubDate><description>Signature Genomic Laboratories, LLC, announced that President and CEO Lisa G. Shaffer, Ph.D., was named a national finalist for the Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Award in Health Sciences. </description><source>Individual.com</source></item><item><title>Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Corrects Misstatements in Grant Thornton Letter to </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96439100&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T09:36:00</pubDate><description>SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 24 /PRwire-FirstCall/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) yesterday filed a Form 8-K/A which included a letter from the company's former auditor to the SEC. 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The position will be filled by Daud Vicary Abdullah who takes on responsibility for the overall strategy </description><source>CIMA Insight</source></item><item><title>Deferral Of FASB Rule Expected</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96408158&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T15:53:00</pubDate><description>The U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board is expected to defer for up to a year the implementation of a rule involving consolidation of securitized assets. The FASB had finalized the rule, FAS167, </description><source>Institutional Investor</source></item><item><title>Bahrain dept signs key accord with E&amp;Y</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96351142&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T08:19:00</pubDate><description>The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has signed an agreement with Ernst &amp;amp; Young to advise on the establishment and implementation of an information security management system. Director-general </description><source>Trade Arabia</source></item><item><title>Role of Auditor General</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96361512&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=130</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T02:22:00</pubDate><description>Posted in Main category Posted in Main category Posted in Main category Posted in Main category</description><source>Holyrood</source></item></channel></rss>