From Farm to Fork

CARRBORO ? The rising popularity of what?s being called the farm-to-fork movement has created a growing business niche for the state?s small scale meat producers, who specialize in raising livestock and selling the meat directly to consumers or restaurants.

Food-safety concerns shine Beacon on Denver company

Headlines generated by the egg recall and salmonella outbreak in the United States this summer are the latest demonstration of the rising demand Bill Locatis and Steve Stroud see for their startup?s product.

Local farmers, foodies thrive as comsumers become educated

Food entrepreneurs in the Valley are seeing a growing trend for locally produced and locally grown products ? and in light of the recent egg recall, those in the industry expect that to continue.

AICPA Named Green Plus Mover by Institute for Sustainable Development

DURHAM, N.C. (August 7, 2009) – The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants was named a Green Plus Mover by the Institute for Sustainable Development for its efforts to become a “green” small business. The AICPA is one of nine Movers recognized by the Chapel Hill-based partnership of public and private interests.

New York CPAs Prepare for Accountancy Reform Law

New York’s new accountancy reform law, which goes into effect July 26, 2009, broadens the definition of the scope of practice of public accountancy to include all professional services provided by a CPA. “Any CPAs who use the letters ‘CPA’ after their name will now be required to register,” said David Moynihan, president of the New York State Society of CPAs. “Even if someone is retired and serves on a board on a voluntary basis, he or she will be required to be registered with the state. The most sweeping changes will be for those in industry or government. They used to be able to declare their status inactive, because registration only applied to CPAs performing the attest function. And all of them are now subject to the continuing professional education requirement.”

AICPA SurveyCPA Financial Planning PractitionersEconomic Survey (PDF)

AICPA SurveyCPA Financial Planning PractitionersEconomic Survey Detailed Survey Results 2Q 2009 • Conducted between April 22, 2009 and June 4, 2009 • CPA financial planners (primarily PFS credential holders) • AICPA Personal Financial Planning Section members only • 529 qualified responses