Aluminum surged to a six-year high as the impact of U.S. sanctions against United Co. Rusal continued to reverberate through the global market more than a week after they were announced, with buyers rushing to secure supplies amid forecasts that the price may hit $3,000 a metric ton. The metal, used
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When Identity Thieves Hack Your Accountant [Krebs on Security] Brian Krebs reports on one CPA who shall remain nameless, and the “malware gang” that targeted him for his clients' info. The scam used a “keylogger” that records every keystroke from its victim's machine and uploads screenshots.
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Danetha Doe is taking her “Future of Accounting” podcast on tour. The tour, which will hit six U.S. cities, will cover branding for accountants, which Doe thinks is the number-one skill accountants will need to stay ahead of the curve. Broadly, she will also discuss how technology is impacting the profession
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BEIJING (Reuters) – China's economy grew at a slightly faster-than-expected pace of 6.8 percent in the first quarter, buoyed by strong consumer demand and robust property investment.
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A secret plan costing hundreds of thousands of dollars by Chartered Accountants ANZ to recruit 5000 senior CPA members only managed to entice 1000 across. The plan was conceived at the height of the drama around the way accounting body CPA was run under former CEO Alex Malley last June
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