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February 5, 2020 

College students pursuing accounting degrees are invited to apply to the Illinois CPA Society’s Accounting Scholarship Program for the 2020-21 academic year. More than 40 scholarships of up to $4,000 each will be awarded.

February 5, 2020 

As the first compliant data service of its kind, the Trusted Node service is maintained under a robust compliance program and subject to SOC 1 audit. Hedera Hashgraph, a public distributed ledger for building decentralized applications (dApps), is the fi

February 5, 2020 

Nearly 38.1 million Americans live in poverty, where being able to afford basic necessities can be a struggle. Even those who earn more average wages struggle to make ends meet. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, almost 80% of workers in the U.S. live paycheck to paycheck (including 10% of those earning six figures). [This...…

February 5, 2020 

President Donald Trump failed to mention small businesses in his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday — perhaps not surprising give ... the wealthy that explode

February 4, 2020 

The most important issue among respondents varies depending on age. Business owners ages 39-54 and 55+ both ranked the economy as their top “very important” issue at 77 percent and 63 percent, respectfully. However, business owners ages 18-38 ...

February 4, 2020 

OCR collaborates with a number of outside firms that new ventures may need to call upon for legal, accounting, marketing, or other services. FML is excited to support rising OCR innovators in a myriad of ways including: tax and accounting matters ...

February 4, 2020 

Despite the stereotype of people hating doing their taxes, for millions of taxpayers, tax season means getting a refund. But there's no reason to get a refund loan or similar services, which often include steep fees, since most taxpayers can ...

February 4, 2020 

The blog will cover a variety of topics, including industry updates, how-tos and frequently asked questions. In the interest of tax professionals, NATP will use this new online communication to share association news, including membership benefits and ...

February 4, 2020 

The Sage Accountants Network provides you with the benefits and resources to partner even closer with your clients. Rely on Sage to help you save time, grow your practice, and better serve your clients.

February 4, 2020 

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 required the IRS to create a tax form for seniors. Taxpayers age 65 or older now have the option to use Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors. Form 1040-SR, when printed, features larger font and better readability.

February 4, 2020 

Should companies open their books to employees? New research from global staffing firm Robert Half Management Resources shows a majority of workers (82 CFOs were asked, “Does your company provide employees with regular updates on its quarterly and annual financial performance?” Their responses: “Staff feel more invested and engaged when leadership provides updates on company...…

February 4, 2020 

As one of the nation’s leading professional services firms, CLA has retained the agility to serve clients of all sizes and in all locations, while at the same time bringing an uncommon depth of capabilities, all in one place.