New York- Shareholders shouldn’t rely on the new “total” compensation disclosures in this year’s proxy reports to tell everything about CEO pay. The numbers presented are hardly the real deal.

Briggs & Veselka acquires local CPA firm 
Houston independent accounting firm Briggs & Veselka Co. has acquired Pirsch & Mills LLP.

Town gives a good accounting of itself: Abingtons financial practices recognized 
ABINGTON - The town has come a long way since experiencing financial turmoil early in the decade - far enough to win an award. Abington is one of 20 Massachusetts cities and towns that have been awarded certificates by the Government Finance Officers Association.

Laptops with teachers’ information stolen 
Police were searching Friday for a man they believe took two laptop computers from the Chicago Public Schools’ central office that contained the names and Social Security numbers of about 40,000 teachers and other district officials.

Newpark Resources Names New Controller and Chief Accounting Officer 
Newpark Resources, Inc. announced today that Gregg Piontek, age 36, has been named Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective April 2, 2007.

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