Accounting News

“We look forward to his leadership as we take Intuit into our next phase of growth.”

Intuit appointed R. Neil Williams as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Kiran Patel, who in June became general manager and senior vice president of the company's consumer tax business. via WebCPA

According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, there were a total of 34 new hotel brand launches in the U.S. in the 34 months between 2005 and year-to-date October 2007, which is the largest number of brand introductions ... via Hotels

“In Canada, institution-dominated markets appear to be avoiding 'transaction mania', but real estate values have reached record highs and a strong economy has accelerated tenant demand for space.”

Canadian real estate experts are upbeat about the outlook for 2008, despite the slowdown in the U.S. residential housing market, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land ... via Investment Executive

“There is clearly some risk of house prices falling over the next three years, but the growing population and rising employment should sustain demand while supply will continue to be constrained.”

A slowdown in Northern Ireland's housing market was predicted today by leading business advisors PricewaterhouseCoopers . via Eircom.net News

“I believe businesses must act responsibly as global citizens and play a lead role in building of a more sustainable world. The WBCSD is the best organisation to help business achieve this.”

Friday, 9 November 2007, 3:10 pm Press Release: PricewaterhouseCoopers PricewaterhouseCoopers International CEO Appointed Chair of World Business Council for Sustainable Development PricewaterhouseCoopers ... via Scoop

Grant Thornton LLP , a national accounting firm, will open its first St. Louis location, and 51st in the country, on Nov. via St. Louis Business Journal

“The key to our relationship with PwC is the integration of proven processes, methodologies and experience with world class technology”

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP today announced that they are teaming with Oracle to leverage PwC's business advisory services and Oracle's technology to help organizations realize large scale, enterprise-wide ... via PrimeNewswire

“Without faith in the integrity of financial information, our capital markets would not function the way they do today”

TORONTO, Nov. 7 /CNW/ - One hundred years ago this month PricewaterhouseCoopers opened its first Canadian office with two people on staff. via Canada NewsWire

“The strength of the first half of the year was no surprise given the momentum carried through from 2006”

Total chemical deal value for the first three quarters of 2007 exceeded total deal value for all of 2006 , according to Chemical Compounds, PricewaterhouseCoopers' quarterly report on the state of transactions ... via PrimeNewswire

“On behalf of our entire firm, I'm honored to accept the 'Being A Difference' Award”

Tammy A. Morreale of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP today received the NASBA Center for Public Trust 'Being A Difference' Award for championing the firm's major community service initiatives. via Market Wire

Amistar Corporation , today announced that the Company's audit committee, as affirmed by the board of directors, dismissed BDO Seidman, LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the year ending December 31, ... via Earth Times

“We strive to offer innovative programs and benefits that meet the needs of our people”

Personal support programs, networks cited in selection TORONTO, Nov. 6 /CNW/ - For the 5th time, KPMG LLP has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2008 in Mediacorp's survey of 1,800 organizations, ... via Canada NewsWire

A J.H. Rose student was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night. A city police report shows that the 17-year-old victim was walking near the intersection of Williams Road and Greenville Boulevard at 10:40 p.m. when he ... via Daily Reflector

Online brokerage firm TradeStation Group, Inc. reported this morning that its daily average revenue trades increased 38% for the month of October. via All Stories

“I want to personally thank Bill for the way in which he has guided H&R Block's finances for the past three years”

H&R Block Inc. CFO William Trubeck resigned, effective Monday. Trubeck joined the Kansas City-based company as CFO in October 2004, spokesman Ron Iori said Monday. via Kansas City Business Journal

“Developing a more effective program management mindset and the necessary supporting tools is no longer an option”

In its new report, 'Creating Competitive Advantage,' PricewaterhouseCoopers today proposed a new balanced framework to help aerospace and defense companies transform program management. via PrimeNewswire

MONTREAL, Oct. 29 /CNW Telbec/ - On November 1st, the audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP will announce a financial contribution for the construction of the new John Molson School of Business building. via Canada NewsWire

“We are extremely proud of our growth momentum over the past year”

The company was recognized at the Fast 50 Awards ceremony on Nov. 1, 2007 in Cary, NC. via PR-inside.com

“Quicken connects all their online accounts and, combined with other important data, delivers a complete, clear picture of their financial situation that online banking just can't provide.”

"My Savings Plan" Instantly Shows Where Money is Going; Makes Online Banking Tools Better EDMONTON, Oct. via Canada NewsWire

Today I updated the OpenOffice.org Wiki page, in which the integration of shared extensions into an OpenOffice.org installation set is described. via Sun Bloggers