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 K2 Enterprises Announces 17th Annual K2 Quality Awards

September 13, 2018 

K2 Enterprises Announces 17th Annual K2 Quality Awards

The K2 Quality Awards are in their seventeenth year and the are among the most well respected and longest standing awards in the Accounting industry. Randy Johnston, Shareholder and VP at K2 Enterprises was quite pleased “I’m amazed at the pace of ...

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September 13, 2018 

The Shrinking “Lunch Hour”

The lunch "hour" may be a concept of the past, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam suggests. More than half of workers (56 percent) said their typical lunch break lasts 30 minutes or less.

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September 13, 2018 

Category 2 Hurricane Florence Strikes North and South Carolina

Hurricane Florence remains a powerful major hurricane, but has been downgraded to a Category 3, as its sustained winds have decreased to 115 mph. The forecast track of Florence has the storm making landfall near Wilmington, N.C. around midday Friday ...

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September 12, 2018 

What Tax Pros Should Do in Case of Data Theft

If notified timely, the IRS can help stop fraudulent tax returns being filed in clients’ names, which otherwise might delay legitimate tax refunds. This action to help protect taxpayers requires the cooperation of the tax professional with the IRS.

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September 12, 2018 

SEC Adds Two New Continuing Disclosure Requirements

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...…

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September 12, 2018 

Cloudy with a Chance of Desktop

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 ...

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September 12, 2018 

Sage Unveils Sage Intacct Budgeting and Planning for Small to Midsize Businesses

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...…

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September 11, 2018 

Robert Allen CPA, CFE, CTL, MBA, MSIS, ALMI – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree

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...…

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September 11, 2018 

11 Reasons Now is a Good Time to Start an Ecommerce Business

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.

 South Carolina CPA Association Issues Statement on Hurricane Florence

September 11, 2018 

South Carolina CPA Association Issues Statement on Hurricane Florence

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...…

 68% of Small Business Don’t Have a Disaster Plan

September 11, 2018 

68% of Small Business Don’t Have a Disaster Plan

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.

 2019 Salary Guides Show Industry Averages

September 10, 2018 

2019 Salary Guides Show Industry Averages

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.