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SmartPros Narrows Loss on Rev Decline

smart pros logoEducational vendor SmartPros narrowed its loss for the third quarter ended September 30, despite a 10.5-percent decline in revenue for the period. The company lost $108,902 for the most recently ended quarter, compared to $181,131 in red ink a year earlier.

The decrease in the loss stemmed from the company's holding the line on SG&A expenses despite the fact that revenue at $3.89 million, compared to $4.35 million in last year's correspoding quarter. The bottom line also benefited from a $70,000 income tax benefit.

Revenue from the Accounting/Financial division represented 75 percent of total revenue. However, the biggest element in revenue decline was a $237,000 drop in the company's Skye Multimedia subsidiary, which produces customized training for businesses that include phramceutical companies and professional services firms. Most segments showed revenue decreases which included a $55,000 drop in the Accounting/Financial division, $74,000 in the Financial Services division and $54,000 at the SmartPros Legal and Ethics division.

The SG&A cut reflected the drop in the number of general and administrative personnel to 69 for the most recently ended quarter, down from 75 a year earlier.

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