Look for Significant New Fair-Value Accounting Standards
You will see more transparency as the result of new fair-value accounting standards by FASB. But transparency means substantially more work.
[Read more...]Banks Have Credibility Issue with Affluent Women, Study
More than half of wealthy women are frustrated with their banks, according to a study.
[Read more...]How to Alleviate Business Uncertainty in Washington State
Washington state is comparatively healthy. But don’t tell that to most employers. Here’s a summary of what’s needed to brighten their outlook.
[Read more...]Tax Increases Will Cost Washington Businesses, Consumers $6.7 Billion Next 10 Years
The well-documented lack of transparency and suspension of voters’ rights by Washington state lawmakers in the 2010 legislative session will soak taxpayers an additional $6.7 billion over the next 10 years, according to a new study by the Washington Policy Center (WPC).
[Read more...]Are Accounts Receivables a Problem?
Increasingly, receivables are continuing to haunt businesses as their customers struggle in the much-awaited recovery. Here are some solutions.
[Read more...]Why Startups Get a Reprieve from Financial ‘Reform’
Analysis: The angel investment ecosystem for entrepreneurs and job creation return to business as usual.
[Read more...]Tech Trends: CFO’s the Boss, IT Departments Are Disappearing
Two developments are clearly underway in information technology. Increasingly, the chief financial officer is in charge and IT departments are shrinking in size. Here’s why.
[Read more...]Small Business Tax Tips for Your 2009 Federal Return
Unless you have too many write-offs or your small business lost money last year, filing your 2009 federal return might be more pleasant this year.
[Read more...]How Sen. Dodd’s Financial Reform Would Hurt Financing of Startups
Biz Coach Terry Corbell interviews an attorney helping to lead the fight against job-killing provisions in Sen. Dodd’s financial regulatory bill.
[Read more...]Why 3 Washington Banks See Red, Not Green on St. Patrick’s Day
Three Washington state banks have lost more ground, and why at least one of them is failing.
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