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.
January 2, 2019
Rising Mortgage Rates Impact Homebuying
Home-value growth is slowing, price cuts are more common and for-sale inventory is up. Sounds like relief is imminent for home buyers, right? Not so fast. Mortgage rates have been steadily climbing for the past two years and could approach 6 percent by the end of 2019, dulling those factors. Rising interest rates bite into...…
January 2, 2019
FASB Proposes Changes in Accounting for Not-for-Profits
In this proposed ASU, instead of testing goodwill for impairment annually at the reporting unit level, a not-for-profit organization that elects the accounting alternative would ...
January 2, 2019
How Tax and Accounting Firms Can Use Twitter for Marketing
Twitter is a unique social media and networking site. It’s great for businesses because as you gain followers, you can grow your brand and reach more people. The more people you reach, the broader your network is and the more leads you generate. Many people enjoy Twitter because it’s easy to follow — allowing you to...…
January 1, 2019
Accounting Predictions for 2019
December has come again, and it’s time to predict the big stories for 2019. Here are the seven trends I think will have transformational impact on practitioners and their firms in the coming year:
December 27, 2018
The Tax Blotter – New Year’s Edition
Although you can’t deduct the cost of commuting back and forth from work, the tax law provides various benefits associated with driving your vehicle. Following are some new developments affecting mobile taxpayers. More tax mileage in ‘19. The IRS recently announced new optional standard mileage rates for 2019 (IR-2018-251, 12/14/18). Accordingly, the rate for business...…
December 26, 2018
6 Reasons Small Business Owners Should Hire a Tax Pro
For individuals with more complex incomes, such as revenue from businesses, income from interest and dividends, capital gains on a home sale or foreign assets, seeking the expertise of a professional can save time, money and potential legal complications.
December 26, 2018
Businesses May Abuse Research Tax Credit
The watchdog agency tasked with overseeing the IRS reports that the agency doesn't have the ability to identify small businesses that meet or do not meet the eligibility requirements of the Research Tax Credit Payroll Tax Offset. The Treasury Inspector...
December 26, 2018
48% of CFOs Lack Succession Plan
Research suggests small businesses (20-49 employees), in particular, may be less prepared to deal with potential leadership changes, with only 37 percent of financial executives at those companies citing they have an heir apparent.
December 26, 2018
8 Workplace Trends to Watch in 2019
As employers and job seekers look ahead to the new year, many experts are offering their predictions outlining the trends and changes 2019 will bring to the world of work.
December 26, 2018
Digital Business Bill Payments Now Firmly Mainstream, According to Accountants
Many accountants are throwing away paper checks in favor of digital business payments when it comes time to pay the bills, according to the Rise of Modern Business Payments report prepared by Bill.com, the digital business payments leader.
December 26, 2018
IRS Tax Return Stats for 2018 Tax Season
The IRS issued more than $282 billion in refunds to 101 million taxpayers during peak tax season in 2018. The average refund was nearly $2,600.
December 21, 2018
What’s a CPA? What’s GAAP? Who is Dodd-Frank? What’s Up With SOX?
To all of our CPA members: you are more valuable than you know – to your clients, organizations, and the public. From MACPA, happy holidays! www.macpa.org