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for the rock star accountant [youtube]_rggim5dzvq[/youtube] just in time for tax day: syd barrett’s accountant, alan kaufman, offers his services to all “unintelligible rock stars.” when they aren’t being chased by groupies, these music icons are getting chased by the … continued

new weight-loss secret! the tax season diet

accountants are working around the clock at kruggel, lawton & co. in downtown south bend, ind. — and not just on taxes.

this year, employees are working together in their quest to get healthy. the employees have lost 139 pounds and logged 402 hours of physical activity.

kevin-kruggel.jpg“i think it’s just been a greater emphasis on trying to maintain fitness level, trying to get a little more activity this time of year and also just eating a little better than probably we’ve done in the past,” partner kevin kruggel (left) told wsbt tv.

“i’m now 10 pounds down” said tax manager ben silver.

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tax season gets off to smooth start

calculator-and-pen-web-sized.jpgcpas report fewer glitches, improved business results.

benchmark your business; join the busy season survey.

by rick telberg

despite last-minute changes to the tax code and an emergency economic stimulus package… despite critical staffing shortages and late or unprepared clients… despite all that, busy season 2008 appears to be going better and smoother for most accountants. so far, anyway.

in my soundings of the profession, cpas are generally telling me that they are less harried and that business is generally as good or better so far this busy season as compared to the same period in 2007.

in all key gauges — revenues, profits, volume and stress-accountants are reporting a smoother, better and healthier busy season. read more →