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June 12, 2019 

Employers who are considering offering an unpaid internship program should take a look at case law and federal and state rules before doing so.

Lisa Fagan

June 12, 2019 

Financial management is steering away from the old days of paper-based, manual processes and into an increasingly digital world – and for good reason. We live in a digital economy where nearly every facet of life – including financial management ...

June 12, 2019 

CCH Axcess Tax from Wolters Kluwer is well-suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms as well as corporate tax departments that prepare complex tax returns. CCH Axcess Tax is completely cloud-based and offers mobile apps for both iOS and Android ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

June 12, 2019 

Accounting firms today have unprecedented levels of opportunities. Tax reform is driving demand for tax planning services, and advisory fees are outpacing traditional compliance work in larger firms. Many firms recognize that implementing the latest ...

Arianna Campbell

June 12, 2019 

Taxpayers are afforded certain rights when dealing with the IRS, and these are listed in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. One states that a taxpayer has the right to retain representation. Additionally, the Internal Revenue Code stipulates that a ...

Dave DuVal

June 12, 2019 

Because of the benefits of direct deposit, you may wonder: Can employers require direct deposit? To answer this question, you need to look at federal and state direct deposit laws.

Rachel Blakely-Gray

June 12, 2019 

Did you ever have to move and change schools when you were a child? I only had to do it once, but I just met a new friend who went to 13 different grade schools. I can’t begin to wrap my head around that. This person understands change like nobody else I know. At the...…

Gail Perry

June 12, 2019 

The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor are pleased to partner for the 2019 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards. Join us at AICPA Engage 2019 to celebrate women who made their mark on the accounting profession as well as those who are emerging as ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

June 12, 2019 

Michelle L. Thompson, CPA 2019 Most Powerful Women in Accounting CEO and Firm Managing PartnerCherry Bekaert LLP Raleigh, North Carolina Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and a Master of Accountancy, University of South Carolina ==== What advice would you give to female college students about the opportunities...…

June 12, 2019 

Jacquelyn H. Tracy, CPA, CGMA, MST 2019 Most Powerful Women in AccountingPartner, Mandel & Tracy, LLC Providence, Rhode IslandStonehill College, BSBA; Bryant University, MST ========= What advice would you give to female college students about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? As our profession changes, there are more varied opportunities to use your...…

June 12, 2019 

Cathy Engelbert, CPA 2019 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Former CEO, Deloitte www.deloitte.com Incoming Commissioner, WNBAAccounting, Lehigh University ====== What advice would you give to female college students about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? Life doesn’t go in a straight line, and you can’t predict where it will take you, so you’ll...…

June 12, 2019 

Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA 2019 Most Powerful Women in AccountingVice President – Finance & Tax, 1st Financial Bank USAwww.1fbusa.comB.A. Accounting, Gonzaga University ========== What advice would you give to female college students about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? The great thing about the accounting profession is that possibilities are limitless to anyone...…