Bloomberg  has completed its acquisition of The Bureau of National Affairs in a cash tender deal worth about $1 billion. BNA is now a stand-alone, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bloomberg and is part of the Bloomberg Industry Verticals Group. Read more...

RedGear Technologies, which markets the TaxWorks and 1040Works tax packages, is starting a program to provide cash advance loans to customers who expect federal income tax refunds. The Tax Season Cash Advance is being provided by the Schear Lending Group and Atlas Financial Services.

Sage North America has allied with CPE Link to provide product training and training on other topics to accountants, including members of the Sage Accountants Network. Presentations will feature live and recorded webinars that will be presented by Sage and its partners.