About 54 percent of employed Americans plan to look for a new job once the economy rebounds, according to a new survey.

The Ohio Society of CPAs has launched a free online job-listing service to connect businesses with contract CPAs during the recession.

As a flood of rising technologies such as social networking sites, instant messaging and Second Life begin to get a stronger foothold in the CPA profession, firms should begin deploying them in business-centric areas of the firms such as marketing and recruiting.

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Employment in the private sector fell by 532,000 jobs in May, according to payroll figures from ADP.

The majority of companies don’t plan to add more accounting and finance employees in the third quarter, according to a new survey.

Intuit has signed a deal to acquire online payroll service PayCycle for approximately $170 million in cash, boosting the accounting and tax software vendor’s presence in the payroll business.

More firms are allowing tailored career programs

Payroll data released Tuesday showed that private sector employers slashed 491,000 jobs in April.

1. Between 2002 and mid 2008, CPA firms enjoyed one of the biggest booms in the profession’s history. Business was so good that most firms stopped proactive marketing because they couldn’t handle any more business.

Paychex has named Jennifer R. Vossler as the payroll company’s new vice president and controller.

A survey of financial executives revealed that a growing number of them did not receive a salary increase last year, but the overwhelming majority did get a bonus despite the gloomy economy.

The economic meltdown has many companies evaluating methods for preparing payroll.

Deloitte will be able to proceed with a lawsuit against a former vice chairman the firm accuses of insider trading, a judge ruled.

"Going green" has evolved beyond a trendy catchphrase -- it has paid financial dividends and has often helped bridge the generational gap at CPA firms.

Tax evaders beware. Pittsburg State University students are coming to get you.

The Center for Audit Quality plans to award $200,000 in research grant funds to academics working on topics related to auditing and accounting.

Private sector employment declined by 742,000 jobs last month, according to the latest monthly report by payroll giant ADP.

In the current recession, an extended period of unemployment for top managers no longer carries the stigma it previously did, as a recent survey of executives said that on average, a senior manager could be jobless for as long as nine months before their careers became adversely affected.

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, which listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues and makes recommendations for improving IRS service.