A CPA's Softer Side: An Accountant's Guide to Success Whether in public practice, education, government, industry or somewhere in between, a key indicator a CPA's success will be his or her ability to work with a wide variety of people. As a result, more and more CPA firms are investing in the "soft skills" that allow their team members to be better communicators, negotiators, supervisors and overall contributors to the firm. Mastering these human relations skills is critical to success in many industries.

Pharmed Scam Began in 1980s, According to Documents

Pharmed, once one of the largest Hispanic-owned businesses in America, was cheating a local hospital since the 1980s, according to documents filed in federal court. A filing in court late last week, along with guilty pleas from three former hospital employees, indicated that the fraudulent behavior started long before 2001. That had been the earliest date mentioned in the federal information filed last week in which Pharmed owners Carlos and Jorge de Cespedes were charged with healthcare fraud and tax evasion.

Obama Says McCain Flip-Flops by Opposing Affirmative Action

Presidential challengers John McCain and Barack Obama sparred over affirmative action Sunday, with McCain backing an effort to end state and locally run minority preferences and Obama saying policies that consider race need to continue.

Saving Strategies in a Bear Market

It's difficult to make sense out of today's financial markets -- or dollars, for that matter. Seasoned investors who've experienced the Wall Street roller coaster ride for years and less experienced investors are equally perplexed. When is it best to buy, sell or hold? How best to save?