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August 21, 2019 

The likelihood of increasing retirement contributions was consistent among those between the ages of 23-64, with older Millennials (ages 30-38) the most likely to say so. Among workers ages 65+, the tendency to have decreased retirement contributions ...c

August 21, 2019 

The AICPA is seeking feedback on the issues discussed in this paper and would like to hear from those with practical experience in such attestation engagements, including preparers of subject matter presentations, practitioners performing ...

August 21, 2019 

Section 199A can be a gold mine for owners of pass-through entities and sole proprietors. Thanks to this provision authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a qualified taxpayer can annually deduct up to 20% of its qualified business income (QBI), effective for 2018 through 2025. But the TCJA deduction is fraught with...…

Ken Berry, JD

August 20, 2019 

Now U.S.-based farms and ranches that use Xero will have access to payroll, HR and benefits that meet all their needs, including automated filing of Form 943 and payroll processing for H-2A visa workers.

August 20, 2019 

Business email compromise (BEC) is a top tactic for external attacks, impacting over half of the survey respondents, up from 46% in 2017. Wire transfers are still the most common target for BEC scams, probably because they’re usually one-off requests...

August 20, 2019 

The course deep dives into topics such as expense management best practices, client onboarding and setup, and corporate card reconciliation in Expensify. Alongside CPE credits for U.S. accountants, graduates worldwide receive a free Expensify account ...

August 20, 2019 

Small business accounting maker Xero has appointed Ben Richmond to US country manager and Will Buckley to Canada country manager as part of its strategy to develop full service teams in each country.

August 20, 2019 

If you have a large repository of returning customers and referrals, you may not feel like you need to focus on lead generation. But, even regular clients can stop coming back. So, rather than resting on your laurels and letting the competition gain ...

Becky Livingston

August 20, 2019 

The Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award honors full-time college accounting educators who excel in teaching and have achieved national prominence in the accounting profession.

August 19, 2019 

FoxPointe Solutions serves as an extension of The Bonadio Group’s already expansive efforts to help businesses evaluate and address threats and gaps in their existing processes and systems. The firm will continue to offer IRM solutions to current ...

August 19, 2019 

The guide provides nonauthoritative guidance and examples for preparers of financial statements, independent auditors, and valuation specialists regarding the accounting for and valuation of portfolio company investments held by investment companies ...

August 19, 2019 

Happy reading! , by John Carreyrou , by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope , by Mike Walsh , by Brian Solis (https://blionline.org/2019/06/podcast-scaling-our-lives-by-seeing-things-differently/, by Devora Zack One of the greatest leaders in business history was a foul-mouthed former football coach who hugged the BS out of the people he coached. If Bill Campbell was coaching you,...…