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CPA2Biz is developing a version of the AICPA Online Store that will be smartphone friendly. And it also will roll out eBook versions of the most popular titles of the American Institute of CPAs. That's part of the plan outlined this week by Erik Asgeirsson, CEO of CPA2Biz, the for-profit arm of the AICPA.

The smartphone-enabled store would be available "in coming months", according to Asgeirsson's description. Members could use devices to order publications, conferences, webinars and continuing professional education courses. The eBook role out is scheduled for this year.

Members of the American Institute of CPAs would be able to use CPA-branded email accounts this year. Under the plan detailed this week by CPA2Biz, the AICPA's for-proft arm, the email addresses would have a cpa.com domain name.

The SEC has dismissed the request of a Utah CPA to review action by the Public Accounting Oversight Board. The SEC decision means a $75,000 civil money penalty have been lifted against Edwin "Ted" Reese Davis Jr.

Sage North America has introduced a program for accountants who specialize in the construction and real estate industry. Operating under the Sage Accountants Network, the program gives members access to construction accounting software and support.