Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
November 25, 2018
FASB Proposes Improvements to Financial Instruments Standards
The proposed ASU is part of the FASB’s ongoing agenda project focused on improving the FASB Accounting Standards Codification® and correcting its unintended application.
November 21, 2018
Year-End Services to Offer Your Business Clients
This is the time of year that lists are made (and checked twice). It’s also a great time for CPAs to consult with clients and offer much-needed year-end advice. Here’s a year-end checklist for critical end-of-year tasks to get your clients in top shape...
November 21, 2018
How Long Does it Take to Get My Tax Refund? 2019 Income Tax Refund Chart
Once you file and the IRS accepts your return, it usually takes about 7-10 days to get your income tax refund if you use direct deposit and you e-filed your return. However, it may take up to 21 days. This chart shows when to expect your refund.
November 21, 2018
IRS Issues Tax Blueprint for Like-Kind Exchanges
If own property like real estate that has appreciated substantially in value, you might owe a large capital gain if you sell the property. In addition to paying the maximum 20% tax rate on long-term gains if you’re in the top ordinary income tax bracket..
November 21, 2018 Sponsored
News and Updates From QuickBooks Connect 2018
On Nov. 5-7, San Jose, California, was energized with another terrific QuickBooks Connect event, where some 5,000 accounting and tax professionals, app developers, owners and staff of small businesses, freelancers and exhibitors came together to ...
November 21, 2018
The Cloud Beyond SaaS: What IaaS Means for Accounting Firms
Phrases such as "Cloud Computing" and "Moving to the Cloud" have been a consistent part of the conversation around IT strategy in the accounting profession for a number of years. It means different things to different firms based on several factors ...
November 21, 2018
Report: Accounting Expertise in C-Suite Increases Likelihood of Misstatements
In short, accounting competence in the C-suite is, the professors write, a “two-edged sword” that can either enhance or subvert financial reporting.
November 21, 2018
AICPA Urges IRS to Reconsider Plans for Taxpayer Transcript Processing Changes
“The AICPA is concerned about the planned changes to the transcript process and potential delays it would cause in a tax preparer’s ability to obtain transcripts and timely assist taxpayers."
November 21, 2018
Ebook Explores Cost of Surety Bonds
Contractors often need to post contract bonds when they want to bid on public projects. In fact, most federal projects require obtaining bid, performance and payment bonds. In addition, private project owners are increasingly also including this ...
November 20, 2018
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November 20, 2018
The 10 Types of PTO
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70% of employees have access to paid days off from work for sick or vacation time. Although these are common paid time off programs, sick and vacation days aren’t the only time off work you can offer.
November 20, 2018
AICPA Seeks Input on Inventory Valuation
The AICPA’s Financial Reporting Executive Committee (FinREC) has issued an early working draft of Inventory Valuation guidance, which is part of a broader forthcoming release of its Business Combinations Accounting and Valuation Guide.