Resources from the ORCPA Website en-us Copyright 2007, ORCPA http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2565 Headlines - May 8, 2008 Five Security Tips to Protect Your Small Biz Investment Gain Control of Your Email Taking Full Advantage of CRM Software New Dell Servers: Big-Business Performance at Small-Business Price Don't Let Your Networked ... Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2563 Legislatures in 23 States Approve Law Washington, DC (May 7, 2008) – Twenty-three states have approved laws to make it less burdensome for certified public accountants to represent clients across state lines.The American Institute of Certified ... Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2557 NEW YORK (May 5, 2008) – More than 64,000 students graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting in the 2006-07 school year, according to a new report by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. This is the largest ... Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2562 Debt is not always a bad thing. Taking out a loan can make it possible to buy a home, purchase a new car or send your child to college. However, building up too much debt—and failing to manage your outstanding balances wisely—can be costly mistakes, ... Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2561 Is someone using your child’s Social Security number or other personal information to commit fraud? Unfortunately, the number of cases of identity theft committed against children is on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And ... Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2560 The average American household spends $1,900 a year on energy bills, according to the government’s ENERGY STAR program. Whether you’re preparing for the heat of summer or for winter’s frigid temperatures—or looking to lower your gasoline expenses—there ... Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2559 Many people are familiar with identity theft, in which con artists use another person’s personal information to commit fraud. Identity theft encompasses a range of crimes, from using a stolen credit card to make an illegal purchase to employing ... Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2558 Headlines - May 5, 2008 Stimulus Payments Update Phish Tales Tax Talk Today: The Electronic IRS...more than just e-file Tax Forums – Sign Up Now and Save IRS Seeks New Members of Advisory Council Technical Guidance 1. Stimulus Payments ... Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2556 Headlines - May 1, 2008 VoIP: When Cheaper Could Mean Costlier Preventing Theft by Understanding Firewalls Working Together, Long Distance The Case for Online Backup Podcasting Is Fun and Cheap, but - Who's Out There? Securing the ... Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2553 By Mimi Henninger, SPHR, Senior Human Resources Consultant As most employers are aware, effective 1/01/08, both the Federal Family Leave and the Oregon Family Leave laws were amended. Changes to these laws have a ripple effect and can have an ... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2554 By Tom Kelley, SPHR, Senior Vice President In 2007 alone, gift cards purchased by Americans were estimated at $26.3 billion according to the fifth Annual National Retail Federation Gift Card Survey. The current economy has had consumers holding ... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2551 Headlines - April 28, 2008 Stimulus Payments Update Where’s My Refund? IRS Launches Campaign to Help New Small Businesses Tax Hints Recent Disaster Relief IRS Partner Headliner Department of Justice (DOJ) Tax Cases 1. Stimulus ... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2548 Headlines - April 21, 2008 Stimulus Payments Update Political Activities Compliance Initiative (PACI) IRS Issues Draft Instructions for 2008 Form 990 Submit Recommendations for Guidance Priority List Recent Disaster Relief Nonresident ... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2512 Headlines - March 10, 2008 Stimulus Payments Update Filing Season Statistics IRS Automates Installment Agreement User Fees Like-Kind Exchanges Under IRC Code Section 1031 Proposed Regulations Issued for Capitalization of Tangible Assets ... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2354 Headlines - October 25, 2007 Quad-Core Processors: Do Small Businesses Need Them? What Does Unified Communications Mean for Business? Siemens Brings Unified Communications to the SMB Embracing Technology Will Help Small Companies Thrive Free ... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.orcpa.org/showresource.asp?Show=2338 Could you become a victim of identity theft? It’s more likely than you might expect. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your identification-—such as your Social Security number or credit card number—-without authorization to commit a crime. ... Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST