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August 19, 2019 

The Sales Tax Institute will present the first ever Sales Tax Nerd award this fall to celebrate professionals that are dedicated to the study and practice of sales tax.

August 19, 2019 

Current Expected Credit Loss, or CECL, is a new standard that will change how financial institutions account for expected credit losses and, is one of the most significant changes to financial institution accounting in 40 years.

August 19, 2019 

In a new research report, Receivables Management Is Back on the Radar, Mercator Advisory Group reviews how the age-old problem of efficiently collecting money from buyers and optimizing cash application can improve the bottom line through reduced cost ...

August 16, 2019 

You’re not alone if you’ve never heard of a registered agent. But if your client recently developed a sales tax collection obligation in one or more new states, they probably need to retain one. Read on to learn more about this mandatory point person.

Gail Cole

August 15, 2019 

The entrepreneurial spirit in America is alive and well. As they prepare to enter the workforce, seven in ten (70 percent) young adult job seekers say the freedom of being their own boss is worth more than the benefit of job security working for ...

August 15, 2019 

The biggest reason rewards credit cardholders prefer to pay with cash or debit over credit: it’s easier or quicker (40%). Other popular reasons to use cash or debit for small purchases include concerns about credit card debt (24%), stores ...

August 15, 2019 

What’s the first thing you do when you find yourself in a new city or town? Twenty-five or so years ago, you might ask someone for directions or look for a local visitor’s center as you enter the town. You could find the heart of the town by looking for a courthouse or see if...…

Gail Perry

August 14, 2019 

Dupree has stated that her major goals are to remain relevant to CPAs at all stages of their careers, especially younger generations, and to help move the organization forward in an increasingly technology-focused profession.

August 14, 2019 

Though there are more nuances in managing a large affordable housing property in a city than a 20-unit complex in the suburbs, there needs to be a focus on the following aspects to ensure a smooth transition no matter the property type.

August 14, 2019 

The Internal Revenue Service says it will automatically waive the estimated tax penalty for the more than 400,000 eligible taxpayers who already filed their 2018 federal income tax returns but did not claim the waiver. The IRS will apply this waiver ...

August 14, 2019 

Begin by identifying the pain points your firm can help them overcome now, and those you can help with in the future. Then create a project plan that defines release dates for services you can offer throughout each lead’s life cycle.

August 14, 2019 

This is the 15th annual edition of the Readers’ Choice Awards. Once again, we have invited our readers to help us spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to help them run their firms and provide client services.