Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
February 12, 2019
Is It Time for Finance to Break Up With Spreadsheets?
For scaling and high-growth companies, it is no secret that January naturally becomes a month for deliberation and realignment with tools and processes. As processes, touchpoints and administrative tasks are evaluated under a microscope of ...
February 11, 2019
IRS Offers Tips to Avoid February Tax Rush
With a new tax law in effect and a surge of tax returns expected during the Presidents Day weekend, the Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers several tips and various time-saving resources to get them the help they need quickly and easily.
February 11, 2019
Where’s Your Income Tax Refund 2019? Chart Shows When to Expect IRS Refund
Early February is one of the busiest times for people doing their taxes. If you're one of the millions of Americans who can't wait to get your hands on your refund, we can tell you how soon you will probably get that refund. See the simple chart.
February 11, 2019
Retail Sales Predicted to Grow Up to 4.4% in 2019
The National Retail Federation is forecasting that retail sales during 2019 will increase between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent to more than $3.8 trillion despite threats from an ongoing trade war, the volatile stock market and the effects of the ...
February 11, 2019
Home Values Slowing in Most Markets
Annual home value growth slowed in more than half of the nation's largest housing markets since this time last year, according to the December Zillow® Real Estate Market Reporti. Seattle and San Jose, Calif., saw the biggest declines in appreciation ...
February 11, 2019
Winners Chosen for Startup Accelerator Focusing on Accounting Technology
Three early-stage financial technology companies have been selected as this year’s winners for a startup accelerator sponsored by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) and CPA.com.
February 11, 2019
Job Descriptions – An Essential Tool
There is no federal or state law, rule, or regulation that mandates job descriptions. However, well-written job descriptions that clearly set out the “essential functions” of each job can help avoid or at least help successfully defend some legal ...
February 7, 2019
11 Things to Include in Employee Handbooks
Every business should follow a set of rules and procedures to keep operations running smoothly. As your small business grows, you will need a strong employee handbook to set expectations for employees. Knowing what to include in an employee handbook ...
February 7, 2019
Four Tips for Recruiting Accountants in 2019
A new wave of freshly graduated accountants will be making their way into the job market in just a few weeks. The current tight labor market and low rate of unemployment means that they and other CPA job seekers will have many employment options ...
February 7, 2019
Uber, Amazon, GrubHub, Chick-fil-A Top List for Business Travelers
The reliance on digital brands was even more pronounced in Q4 2018. Uber finished first, with 11.9% of all transactions, Amazon second with 4.2%, and Lyft fifth with 3.4%. Businesses also displayed their favor for digital brands in ratings of various ...
February 7, 2019
AICPA Offering $650,000 in Accounting Scholarships
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is offering more than $650,000 in scholarships for accounting students is available for the 2019-20 academic year. The applications will be available online at ThisWaytoCPA until March 1.
February 7, 2019
IRS Paid $312 Million to Whistleblowers in 2018
Whistleblowers were paid an average reward of 21.7%, resulting in over $300 million in awards to whistleblowers.