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September 12, 2018 

On August 20, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to SEC Rule 15c2-12, which identify two new events requiring disclosure with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) via the EMMA system within 10 business days of their occurrence. Under Rule 15c-2-12, underwriters must reasonably determine that an issuer of municipal securities, or...…

September 12, 2018 

We all have clients using QuickBooks Online. It seems that more and more clients are moving to QuickBooks Online each day, and for many of these small business clients, it is a great solution. Who doesn’t love that live bank feed for clients who run ...

September 12, 2018 

Sage (FTSE: SGE) today announced the launch of Sage Intacct Budgeting and Planning, stemming from its acquisition of Budgeta earlier this year. This powerful, yet easy to use, cloud-based financial budgeting and planning solution – deployable in a few days – provides a collaborative environment that streamlines and improves the planning process. Sage Intacct customers...…

September 11, 2018 

Robert Allen, CPA, CFE, CTL, MBA, MSIS, ALMI PresidentThe Allen CPA FirmHouston, TXhttps://www.theallencpafirm.com Social Media: https://twitter.com/allencpafirm https://www.facebook.com/allencpafirm/ Professional Associations/Memberships American Intercontinental University (Houston campus) advisory board member Colorado State University Global Campus dvisory board member Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) program committee member AICPA Professional Liability committee member Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants...…

September 11, 2018 

eCommerce is growing every year, and it has become a major force in the global economy. The online market is expected to grow 56% by 2020, with other traditional markets only expected to experience 2% overall growth during the same time period.

September 11, 2018 

The South Carolina Association of CPAs is advising its members our members to be prepared for Hurricane Florence and its possible effects. It will provide updates on SCACPA functions and emergency preparedness throughout the week. SCACPA recognizes that Hurricane Florence has the potential to significantly impact areas of South Carolina, and we will be reaching...…

September 11, 2018 

Hurricane Florence recently dealt a harsh blow to the East Coast, while storms Isaac and Olivia threatened other areas, yet most small businesses don't have a plan for if the storms affect them.

September 10, 2018 

The figures in the 2019 Salary Guide are based on national averages, compiled through Accounting Principals’ partnership with CareerBliss, a career community dedicated to helping people find happiness in the workplace and in life.

September 10, 2018 

Thomson Reuters has released a white paper to help firms protect themselves from a cybersecurity breach at a time when IT security concerns permeate internal control at even the smallest companies. The paper, How Small and Mid-Sized Entities Can ...

September 10, 2018 

With several hurricanes hitting the U.S. in the last couple of years, including Hurricane Florence in just the last few days, the IRS is reminding people and businesses to take time now and create or update their emergency preparedness plan.

September 10, 2018 

Recognizing that many accountants hesitate to attempt anticipating client wants because they haven’t been trained to think exponentially, the Anticipatory Accelerator will help accountants become adept at using strategic foresight to identify hard ...

September 10, 2018 

Individuals, including sole proprietors, partners and S corporation shareholders, may need to pay quarterly installments of estimated tax unless they owe less than $1,000 when they file their tax return or they had no tax liability in the prior year ..