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July 14, 2020 

A general guideline based on IRS information and data from previous years, to help taxpayers estimate when they might receive their refund. We've updated our calendar this year to show estimated refund dates for those who filed later than ...

July 14, 2020 

The post-pandemic workplace in many cases will be rife with obstacles that could overwhelm some employers. Knowing what may be around the corner and taking steps to avoid it may help employers successfully acclimate to the new environment.

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

July 14, 2020 

As part of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) annual awards program, aimed at honoring CPA members who have impacted the profession through their expertise or volunteerism in their careers and/or community...

July 14, 2020 

We’ve been hearing two things from firms in recent months at CPA.com. First, many graduates of our client advisory services workshops have told us their investment in building a CAS practice has paid off and they haven’t missed a beat, even with the ...

July 14, 2020 

When searching for jobs, read through the job descriptions and be honest with yourself — do you meet all the necessary criteria or is there room for improvement? This will help you determine where you should start when it comes time to negotiate your ...

Jodi Chavez

July 14, 2020 

Since the pandemic prevents us from going out anywhere, this month we decided to take a deep dive into augmented reality (AR) apps – bring the reality home to us on our phones and tablets. Video game players are comfortable in this 3-D realm, but for ...

Gail Perry

July 14, 2020 

Point of sale applications vary tremendously, with some best suited for smaller retail businesses such as gift shops, while others are designed for larger stores with numerous locations.

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 14, 2020 

Keystroke Advanced POS Specialized Business Solutions www.keystrokepos.com From the 2020 reviews of point of sale systems. Keystroke Advanced from Specialized Business Solutions is one of three point of sale applications offered with Keystroke Express best suited for smaller retailers, Keystroke Point of Sale is best suited for growing retail business, and Keystroke Advanced is best...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 14, 2020 

Cougar Mountain Denali Point of Sale Cougar Mountain Denali www.cougarmtn.com From the 2020 reviews of point of sale systems. Denali, from Cougar Mountain Software (CMS), offers a point of sale module that is designed to be used exclusively with other Denali applications. Best suited for small to mid-sized businesses that are looking for front/back office...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 14, 2020 

Vend Point of Sale www.vendhq.com From the 2020 reviews of point of sale systems. Vend is an online point of sale application designed to work on iPad, Mac, and PC platforms. Along with complete point of sale capability, Vend includes e-commerce management, flexible payment acceptance, inventory management capability, and flexible reporting options. Though designed to...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 14, 2020 

QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale Intuit www.quickbooks.com From the 2020 reviews of point of sale systems. QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale is best suited for small to mid-sized retailers that are using QuickBooks Desktop financial applications. Designed to be installed online, QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale is available in three editions, Basic, Pro, and Multi-Store....…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 14, 2020 

Celerant Stratus Enterprise Celerant Technology www.celerant.com From the 2020 reviews of point of sale systems. Celerant Stratus Enterprise from Celerant Technology combines in-store point of sale capability, mobile sales processing, inventory management, and back office accounting into a single platform. Designed for enterprise level retailers, with both brick and mortar and online stores, Celerant Stratus...…

Mary Girsch-Bock