STR Holdings Shares Rise in IPO Debut Nov 7, 2009
makes solar module encapsulants and provides consumer product quality assurance services. Encapsulants are specialty sheets and film that hold a solar module together and protect the semiconductor circuit. (ABC News -- Wire)
Don't punish stockholders Nov 5, 2009
The maker of solar module encapsulants and consumer product quality assurance services is looking to raise net proceeds of about $25. 4 million. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Apptis wins $28M IT contract Oct 20, 2009
Apptis s work will include network engineering and information assurance services for teleconference and help desk services offered by DAU.. The contract worth $28. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Identity preserved grains offer economic diversity for many (2) Oct 18, 2009
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA) has several programs designed to work with IP. These include Japanese Compliance Verification, Quality Assurance Services, Identity Preserved Grain Certification, Non-GMO Seed Services, Traceability Services and Organic Certification Services. The programs germinated out of MCIA s original purpose - to ensure the genetic purity and identity of field crop seeds through certification. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Memphis tax firm makes way to Houston Sep 15, 2009
The tax consulting and assurance services firm has located an office at 888 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. S. in the Westchase area. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Movers and Shakers Sep 13, 2009
Eichstaedt eaux LLP has hired David Christy, CPA, as director of assurance services, to be based in the San Francisco office. Martin Skea has been appointed to the newly created role of affluent strategy leader for community banking for Wells Fargo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
* Handling Lehman arm boosts PwC turnover Sep 8, 2009
Assurance was down 1 percent to G861 million, as it also benefited from core audit work being stable and an increase in demand for risk assurance services. PwCs advisory business offset these declines with 5 percent growth in revenues to G737 million thanks largely to a 10 percent jump in consulting demand. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Security upgrades highlight DISA buying surge Aug 13, 2009
Balko explained that DISA's forthcoming acquisition for mission assurance services will allow its clients to choose capabilities tailored to the needs of their existing IT security capabilities. Balko's organization intends to offer enhanced situational awareness services to its communications and computing services users in other agencies and in the services, she said. (FCW.com)
From CLC to CPA Aug 6, 2009
She will start her full-time job at Ernst & Young on Sept. 8 as a member of the assurance services practice staff. She has completed all testing to become a Certified Public Accountant. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Local CEO nominated for national SBA award Aug 1, 2009
The company provides homeland security services, information technology and information assurance services, program management services and management consulting services. Trevino is the firm s owner and CEO.. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
MHI's New Turbocharger Plant in Thailand to Begin Mass Production Jul 20, 2009
The Thai plant also has capacity to produce 500,000 turbochargers p.a. as finished products, and undertakes sales and handle local marketing activities as well as technical and quality assurance services. The new plant, construction of which began in April 2008, has a 60,000 square meter (m2) floor area on 147,000 m2 property. (JCN Network, Japan)
Testronic Labs Founding Member of MESA Jun 30, 2009
As a leader in quality assurance services to the media and entertainment sectors, Testronic Labs is ideally placed to occupy a central role within the development of MESA, comments Guy Finley, MESAs Director of Community Development. As MESA evolves, the involvement of Testronic Labs as a founding member and Seth Hallen as a key contributor to the MESA advisory boards will be integral to MESAs mission of providing an outlet for collaboration and innovation in the media and entertainment... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grading Scale again debated at South Barber Board meeting Jun 16, 2009
Those include: Retaining Jim Forsyth of Newton and Forsyth Law Firm as school attorney for 2009-10 for $1000; KASB membership ($3,584) and Legal Assistance ($1100) retainer for 2009-10; ESSDACK fees: Crisis Intervention ($450), Staff Development ($2900), Capital/Staff FTE Assessment ($1050); Student Assurance Services for student insurances purposes for 2009-10 (Premium is $11,299); business and bookkeeping support through parent company HARRIS for DataTeam maintenance ($2,404. 29). (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Clifton Gunderson restructures management Jun 5, 2009
Partner Yassir Karam has been promoted to managing partner of the valuation and forensic services practice, and partner Cathy Schweigel has been named firmwide director of assurance responsible for maintaining and promoting the highest standards of excellence for the firm s assurance services. Clifton Gunderson also announced the approval of 16 new partners for admission to the firm. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Agenda for Catoosa Board of Commissioners May 19 meeting May 19, 2009
Approval of Construction Quality Assurance Services for Landfill Site 2 Gas Extraction System (C.Young). Proposed Change Order to SCS Services Contract Landfill Gas Extraction System Construction for Additional Piping (C.Young). (Catoosa County News, GA)
McCollum named head of UGA safety division May 17, 2009
Smith joined Trinity Accounting Group in 2005 and currently serves as an active shareholder and as the director of financial reporting and assurance services. He earned his bachelor s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia in 1998 and is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs, the AICPA, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts and the Institute of Internal Auditors. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Life-sciences industry hit by cutbacks May 17, 2009
Quality Assurance Service Corp.. Services. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The changing face of company audits May 8, 2009
Michelle Fisher of Sobell Rhodes explains how a new assurance service can help audit exempt companies save money whilst ensuring that their accounts are reliable and accurate. The assurance service is a new reporting option pioneered in the UK for audit exempt companies that can only be offered by chartered accountants ... DetailThe assurance service is appropriate for directors and shareholders who want to make use of the audit exemption but would like some independent work to be done on the... (Accounting Web, UK)
Parente Randolph merges with Lazar Levine & Felix, Lazar Lipton (2) Apr 2, 2009
Over the years, Parente Randolph has gained a reputation for excellence in providing a wide array of services businesses require to compete in today s fast paced environment including assurance services, tax services, corporate finance & valuations, corporate governance and risk management, employee benefit plan audits, forensic accounting and litigation services, benefits administration and HR consulting services, business systems consulting, and healthcare consulting. In joining with, Lazar... (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Manulife boosting IT and development services Apr 1, 2009
MTS currently has 70 IT personnel with a wide range of skills and experience in software development, quality assurance services and project management ... Manulife Financial executive vice-president and global chief information officer Joseph Cooper said the IT shared service centre would provide software development and quality assurance services to the groups operations in Asia and North America. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results Mar 10, 2009
1 million in contracts from the Defense Logistics and Defense Contract Management Agencies for information technology and assurance services and solutions. $8. (Primezone Releases)
'Frauds are common feature of economic downturns' Mar 6, 2009
"Our profession regularly becomes an object of criticism for lack of due diligence and unethical behaviour. Indeed, the rising economy required more assurance services and we have seen rapid growth in auditors' revenues over the last few years...some firms that had not enough resources to cope with growing demand for their services might have failed to manage the quality of the assurance engagements they performed. All firms have recruited heavily to serve a growing client portfolio, but have... (India Times)
Economy Driving Demand, Adding Glamour to Accountant's Role Feb 22, 2009
"With additional regulation usually comes an increased demand for assurance services. Those accountants willing to provide auditing services can benefit from this trend. It's important to note than only a certified public accountant can issue an audit opinion letter. This will result in additional demand for qualified CPA preparation course instructors.". It's possible to with an associate degree, so anyone looking to seize on the emerging opportunities in the accounting industry needn't... (Pekin Times, IL)
SecureInfo wins major Air Force contract Feb 18, 2009
SecureInfo specializes in information assurance services for the U.S. government. Its customers include the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, the Department of Homeland Security and NASA. The company was founded in San Antonio but is now based in McLean, Va. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
