February 26, 2013
Changing jobs? Tax experts say what NOT to do with a 401(k)
Perhaps you are one of the thousands who lost their jobs during this economic downturn, or you’re thinking that you might be laid off and are wondering how to plan for it.
February 25, 2013
U.S. Income Tax turns 100, Comparing 1913 to 2013 income tax rates
Taxes used to be a lot simpler: The ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, which established the modern federal tax law, was proclaimed 100 years ago on February 25, 1913.
February 25, 2013
Bank CEOs give advice on how to improve small business loan chances
While the economy is showing some signs of returning to something closer to normal, it continues to be incredibly challenging for small businesses to get lending from financial institutions.
February 24, 2013
Senate may consider online sales tax in 2013
Not a new tax. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators hope to accomplish is the passing of a bill that would better enable states to collect taxes on transactions.
February 23, 2013
2013 Mileage Rate for Business Travel Deduction – IRS
The standard mileage rates for business travel expenses for 2013. Also, medical mileage rates, moving driving rates, and charitable driving rates for deduction purposes.
February 19, 2013
Office Tools Pro CEO talks about upcoming SaaS version of Practice Management system for small and mid-sized accounting firms
The CEO of Office Tools Professional, a developer of workflow technologies for small and mid-sized accounting and other professional services firms, Giardina spoke on Monday during a round table panel discussion with the accounting profession’s most influential thought leaders.
February 19, 2013
Leadership change at CCH SFS, maker of ATX tax software
ATX has long been a popular professional tax preparation system for small and mid-sized tax preparers, but this year many of these professionals have been less than pleased with the new version of the program.
February 18, 2013
‘Future Ready’ firms are goal of CCH: Execs share vision on trends and challenges faced by CPAs and tax professionals
Firms need to manage valuation of services, increased regulation and staff-client collaboration and connectivity
February 18, 2013
Thomson Reuters sees globalization, commoditization and generational shifts as key issues facing CPAs and small business clients
At Thought Leader Symposium, Thomson Reuters seeks insight and perspective on future of accounting firm needs
February 18, 2013
Gary Boomer, CPA.CITP, Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
From managing client accounts at a large regional firm, to helping other professional accountants build stronger practices, L. Gary Boomer, CPA, CITP, has seen all aspects of the profession. On Sunday, the president of Boomer Consulting became the latest professional to be inducted into CPA Practice Advisor’s Accounting Hall of Fame.
February 18, 2013
Facebook and Twitter hacked: Is user data safe? Java bug and online security back in spotlight
Facebook reported late on Friday that its servers had been attacked in a "sophisticated attack" in January, but that it does not believe that users data was compromised. The company did not address why it took several weeks to alert the public.
February 17, 2013
At Thought Leader Symposium, Sage emphasizes helping accounting firms work better with small business clients
During a presentation to the top thought leaders in the accounting profession, Sage North America executives focused on its strategy of helping professional accountants and their clients work more productively together.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
