Ernst & Young: Increased investment in new facilities and jobs
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
According to the 2012 US Investment Monitor (USIM) prepared by the Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) practice of Ernst & Young LLP, companies continue to invest in the US economy and businesses show strong levels of investment in new and upgraded facilities. Continue reading
KPMG: Moderate growth phase expected for tech
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
According to the results of the annual Technology Industry Business Outlook survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm, the technology sector appears to be moving to a moderate growth phase for employment, revenue and spending in the next year. As well, the U.S. continues to be the leading geographic market for employment, revenue and R&D growth over the next two years, ahead of China and India. Continue reading
Deloitte: Evolution in cyber attacks requires focus of CEOs
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
According to the report, Risk and Responsibility in a Hyperconnected World – Pathways to Global Cyber Resilience, hyperconnectivity is drastically changing the way businesses and governments interact, demanding a renewed examination of roles and responsibilities. As well, evolution in cyber attacks require CEOs to take ownership of cyber risk management. Continue reading
PwC: Canadian industrial manufacturers surveyed are optimistic
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
In a PwC barometer report for first quarter 2012, 25% who market abroad are also more optimistic about the prospects for the world economy over the next 12 months, four points higher than the prior quarter. Continue reading
KPMG Comments on Overpayments for Nigerian Oil Imports
By Michael Foster, Big4.com Blogger
KPMG Partner Dimeji Salaudeen told the Nigerian Senate Joint Committee that he felt the overpayments were a result of poor oversight and weak administration. “We found out that there was net over … Continue reading
Accenture: Citywide call center in Rio de Janeiro Celebrates first year
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
Using advanced public management tools like Lean Six Sigma and data analytics, Accenture worked with the Chief of Staff Office and other city departments to help make it easier for citizens to access government services and resolve problems in Rio de Janeiro. Continue reading
Deloitte: Tax Equalization Benefits for Domestic Partners
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
With a new domestic partner benefit, Deloitte will pay for the tax impact by grossing up salaries for the value of the premium provided to a domestic partner. Continue reading
PwC: Manufacturing in May gets Worse
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
According to the latest Australian Industry Group – PwC Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®), manufacturing activity deteriorated further in May recording its lowest level in nine months Continue reading
Capgemini: Business process management is increasingly viewed as a C-level concern
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
A Capgemini study of over 1,000 Senior Business and IT decision makers including CEOs and CIOs worldwide reveals that in the current economic climate, business process management is increasingly viewed as a C-level concern Continue reading
KPMG May Withhold MF Global Clients Funds for Years
By Michael Foster, Big4.com Blogger
KPMG will remain unable to payout former creditors of now-defunct brokerage firm MF Global until the resolution of serveral legal cases that have not yet begun.
The Big4 firm announced on Thursday that it would … Continue reading
Deloitte: Alliance with BlackLine Systems finalized
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
Deloitte, one of the largest professional services organizations in the United States, and BlackLine Systems, one of the world’s leading financial technology solutions companies, have formalized a strategic business alliance
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KPMG: More Moderate Growth In Tech Expected
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
The results of the annual Technology Industry Business Outlook survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm sees the technology sector appears to be moving to a moderate growth phase for employment, revenue and spending in the next year. Continue reading
Ernst & Young: US working capital improves
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
According to All tied up 2012 , Ernst & Young’s latest Annual Working Capital Management Survey, working capital performance improved at U.S. companies, but leveled off at European companies in 2011 relative to 2010, with the key measure of cash-to-cash (C2C) dropping by 3% in the U.S. and remaining unchanged in Europe. Continue reading
PwC: Health Research Institute Projects Historically Low Numbers
By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com
According to the annual Behind the Numbers report on medical cost trend, Healthcare spending in the United States is expected to grow at a historically low rate of 7.5 percent next year.
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Staying Relevant
Service innovation in an evolving world
by Maureen Broderick, Big4.com Guest Blogger
“There’s no question that an important part of the equation for leading a professional service firm is the ability to ignite and then sustain innovation. It’s a key fundamental business process – easy to talk about and really hard to do.” Jim Quigley, former CEO, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited Continue reading

