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IRS updates college questionnaire requirements

The IRS has posted changes to its website entry concerning the 33-page questionnaire sent to about 400 colleges and universities. The IRS sets a deadline of Feb. 6, 2009, to submit the questionnaire and answers six questions on information required. (Select News, 19 Nov 2008) More

SEC proposes IFRS roadmap

The SEC has issued its roadmap proposing mandatory international financial reporting standards for US public companies starting in 2014, with voluntary adoption allowed for some companies starting in 2010. Public comments are due Feb. 19, 2009. (GRIST, 19 Nov 2008, 1 page) More | Article

Pay and turnover trends for CFOs

The passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 transformed the CFO role into a highly strategic and visible post. This Perspective discusses factors contributing to increased CFO turnover and implications for business success. (Perspective, 19 Nov 2008, 6 pages) More | Article

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Health plan survey: $1k deductible the norm in 2008

The median deductible required by employers for individual coverage in PPO health plans jumped to $1,000 in 2008, up from $500 last year, according to the National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans , conducted annually by Mercer and released today. (Select News, 19 Nov 2008) More

Terminating pension plans face new disclosures

Pension plans undergoing distress or involuntary termination have new disclosure obligations under PBGC final rules that take effect Dec. 18, 2008. (GRIST, 18 Nov 2008, 1 page) More | Article

E-Verify required for federal contractors

Federal acquisition councils have issued a final rule requiring that certain contractors use the controversial E-Verify system to confirm worker identity and eligibility. (GRIST, 18 Nov 2008, 1 page) More | Article

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UK's Generation Y values cash above all else

Contrary to popular belief, cash is the one reward Generation Y values above all others, reports a Personnel Today magazine study of 265 British workers aged 28 and younger. (Personnel Today, 17 Nov 2008, 3 pages) More | Article

2008 International health policy survey

Adults with chronic conditions in Canada, Germany and the US were more likely to experience longer waits to see a doctor than chronically ill adults in other countries, this study found. Researchers compare access and health costs in eight countries. (The Commonwealth Fund, 19 Nov 2008, 36 pages) More | Article

A guide to implementing GASB 45

In a survey of GASB 45 implementation among Phase I local governments in North Carolina, the author found 18 governments decided to keep pay-as-you-go funding, four are funding the actuarially required contribution and three haven't made a decision. (Center for State and Local Government Excellence, 19 Nov 2008, 20 pages) More | Article

Canada: Benefits of investing in global REITs

Global real estate investment trusts (REITs) can add diversification benefits to traditional equity and bond portfolios, this article argues. (Benefits Canada, 12 Nov 2008, 4 pages) More | Article

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