August 13, 2015
Most CPAs Surveyed Had Tax Clients Affected by ID Theft
Resolving issue for clients with IRS often proved difficult, according to AICPA.
August 7, 2015
Accounting and Tax Professionals Urge Congress to Pass Tax Practitioner Bill of Rights
The National Society of Accountants (NSA) has sent a letter to all Members of Congress urging them to enact legislation to support the “Tax Practitioners Bill of Rights,” which NSA issued on June 16, 2015.
July 22, 2015
New Guide Helps Americans Handle the Financial Consequences of Natural Disasters
Safeguarding one’s finances in case of a catastrophic event is an often overlooked aspect of disaster preparedness. To help people mitigate potential damages and lessen the financial blow of a disaster, The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), American ...
July 22, 2015
New API Helps Integrate Accounting System with Nonprofit Church and Charity Software
Specifically, the API is designed to connect with software providers that offer donor management software, church management software, online donation platforms, or payroll software.
July 22, 2015
Thomson Reuters Issues Special Report for Financial Audits of School Districts
Thomson Reuters has released a special report on school district auditing to address the unique characteristics of planning and performing audits for public school districts and provides tips to help professionals perform effective and efficient school...
July 22, 2015
IRS Has Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Unpaid Tax Assessments
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently planning activities to address a recurring financial material weakness in its internal control over unpaid tax assessments. However, planning for the Customer Account Data Engine 2 (CADE 2) Transition State 2 (TS2) has not included specific actions and activities necessary to guide new system development efforts and to...…
July 22, 2015
4 Ways Tax Professionals Can Improve Their Tax Season
By utilizing technology for proactive engagement throughout the year, and especially early on the tax season, CPAs can improve client preparation and retention and minimize that last minute scramble in April.
July 13, 2015
KPMG Launches Publication Focused on Private Company Tax Issues
KPMG has started a new quarterly, market-facing publication designed to provide chief tax officers, other C-Suite executives, and board members with a unique window into how their peers are wrestling with important tax topics.
July 10, 2015
Ultimate Accounting vCon Begins 2015 Summer Intensive CPE Programs
The next day-long summer intensive, How to Implement Value Pricing and Give Yourself a Raise, is July 28, 2015. Six hours CPE will be granted to qualified participants who listen live.
July 9, 2015
U.S. Business Optimism Rises as Greek Outlook Nosedives
In second quarter 2015, optimism for the economic outlook among U.S. business leaders rose 11 percentage points to net 54 percent. Eurozone confidence spiked to net 54 percent, a significant increase from net 34 percent last quarter.
July 9, 2015
Bill.com Launches New App for Simple Mobile Business Payments
Cloud-based invoice and payment automation company Bill.com has launched its new Bill.com iOS mobile app to provide small business owners with a seamless mobile solution for managing and paying bills on the go. This launch drives forward the Bill.com ...
July 9, 2015
Xero Expands Its Payroll Solutions, Adds New Inventory Features
Cloud accounting maker Xero is expanding its payroll support for U.S.-based businesses, and adding more powerful inventory management tools. These new payroll features and enhanced inventory tracking make it easier than ever for entrepreneurs to ...
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