SSAE 16 Requirements White Paper discussing 7 Important Points Released by NDB – YAHOO!
There are number of important SSAE 16 requirements that service organizations, practitioners, and all other interested parties need to be aware of regarding the new AICPA attest standard that has effectively replaced SAS 70. From understanding the

US threatens Gaza aid cutoff after Hamas crackdown – Salon
The U.S. will cut $100 million in American aid money to Palestinians in Gaza if the territory’s Hamas rulers continue with “unwarranted audits” of local American nonprofit organizations, a state department official said Friday. The American threat came in

Al fresco dancing at GALApalooza, and a Day on the Terrace – Chicago Tribune
This fashion show and luncheon was hosted by the Service Club of Chicago. Founded in 1890, it is one of the city’s oldest charitable organizations. The event was another sellout this year, with guests enjoying a fashion extravaganza. Members of the Service

US Launches New Fellowship Program for Community Leaders – Newsblaze.com
During the four-month long program, the fellows will be placed in the offices of community organizations across the U.S. to enhance their practical expertise, leadership skills, and professional contacts which will enable these leaders to better address

Business news networks rush in with S&P downgrade coverage – YAHOO!
When earth-shattering financial news breaks, the cable business news networks get their chance to shine. So one would have expected to see all three of them spring into action three days ago, when Standard & Poor’s lowered the United States credit rating …

Openet Product Honored in International Business Awards for Fifth Year Running – Newswiretoday.com
Openet, the most innovative provider of Service Optimization Software (SOS) to tier one communications and media service providers, today announces that that its Profile Manager product was named a Distinguished Honoree in the 2011 International Business Awards.

Bharti Airtel Announces Two New CEOs for Consumer Business Group – Newswiretoday.com
Both these verticals are part of the Consumer Business Group that will lead the overall strategy for the Business-to-Consumer segment (B2C), with a clear focus on customer experience, product and service innovation and building an ecosystem around the B2C services.

Economic concern dampens Canada business confidence – YAHOO!
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The confidence of Canadian business leaders dropped in June due to concerns about the outlook for the Canadian economy, the Conference Board of Canada said on Wednesday. The Index of Business Confidence (2002=100) fell to 103.7 from 106 …

Business confidence has “deteriorated sharply”: Conference Board – The Vancouver Sun
OTTAWA Financial markets aren’t the only ones casting a weary eye on prospects for growth ahead, according to the Conference Board of Canada, which reported Wednesday that business leaders’ faith in the future of the economy has “deteriorated sharply.”

Italy business chiefs offer to buy bonds in crisis – msnbc.com
Italian business leaders have signed a newspaper petition offering to buy domestic government bonds to help the country avoid financial disaster as the euro zone debt crisis spreads. “If Italy needs our help, we’re here,” said the appeal, signed by the …

West Tenn. reported lagging in business investment – Jackson Sun
UNION CITY, Tenn. (AP) A new Delta Regional Authority study shows many communities in West Tennessee continue to struggle with accessing basic resources to invest in their businesses and create jobs. According to the study, West Tennessee lags behind …

Economic concern dampens Canada business confidence – YAHOO!
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The confidence of Canadian business leaders dropped in June due to concerns about the outlook for the Canadian economy, the Conference Board of Canada said on Wednesday. The Index of Business Confidence (2002=100) fell to 103.7 from 106

Auto Supplier News: Harman, Lear – Forbes
Automotive audio and infotainment systems provider Harman (HAR) said today it is reorganizing its business to accelerate earnings growth opportunities, and better align with consumer lifestyle preferences. The companys professional division will remain

SBA loans show increase for New Jersey small business – msnbc.com
With the stock market reeling from the recent downgrade of American debt, a tiny bit of good news for small-business owners has been released by the federal Small Business Administration. The agency s New Jersey district office reported that

Research on Teradata Corporation and International Business Machines Corp. – Both Opportunity and Competition for Diversified Computer Systems Sector – Yahoo Finance
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