Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
October 15, 2019
How Pressure Can Strengthen or Weaken an Accounting Firm
Is pressure pushing people to excel or crumble? Or has pressure’s character led your people toward negative, even unethical behaviors?
October 14, 2019
IRS Adds Security Requirement to W-12 PTIN Application and Renewal Form
The IRS recently released the updated W-12 (PTIN Application Renewal) form and one of the questions that preparers will need to take note of is #11-Data Security Responsibilities which states ...
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October 14, 2019
Is a Business Suit Still Recommended for Job Interviews?
Almost all respondents agreed how someone dresses for the job interview is significant: 52% reported it's very important, and 42% said it's at least somewhat important. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the research also shows recommended job interview attire ...
October 14, 2019
3 Smart Ways to Save for College: Advice from CPAs
Avoiding monumental debt loads and college tuition sticker shock may be possible by saving early, planning ahead, and making smart choices. The Illinois CPA Society suggests some options for covering education-related expenses down the road.
October 14, 2019
Do Your Best Payroll
In the gig economy, how important is payroll? Just as much as ever! While many firms make the majority of their profits from compliance work in tax and audit, the firms providing Client Advisory Services (CAS) have discovered that payroll can be a ...
October 14, 2019
Creating a Structure for Innovation
As the profession continues to move forward with business transformation, firms are being tasked with becoming more innovative. Innovation may come naturally to some, but many firms we speak to don’t know where to start.
October 11, 2019
Five Machine Learning Applications for the Back Office
Machine learning combined with solution-specific software can dramatically improve the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of back-office operations and help organizations reimagine how back-office work gets done.
October 11, 2019
Budget Season is Here: Got Talent?
Accountants may have put the days of pen and paper behind them, but the speed with which tech is changing the space feels faster than ever. The good news is these new digital tools are expected to make the jobs of accountants easier, rather than obsolete.
October 11, 2019
4 Tech Trends Transforming Public Accounting
Public accounting leaders must continue to prepare for the digital disruptions that will inevitably alter almost everything about the way their teams and their clients work. Much of this change will be positive, as breakthroughs help organizations ...
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October 10, 2019
Veem Introduces Xero for Invoicing
Having disparate systems for payments and invoicing creates confusion, inefficiencies, and worst of all, more work for the small business owner.
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October 10, 2019
Firm Partner Indemnification: A Cure for Insomnia
Whenever a professional liability lawsuit is brought against an accounting firm, chances are one or more of the firm’s partners will be named. They are front and center in the client relationship, and the client looks to the partner to make sure ...
October 10, 2019
Average Interest on Retail Credit Cards Hits 26%
The average retail credit card APR is 26.01%, up 37 basis points from last year and nearly five percentage points higher than the average overall credit card APR (21.10%), according to a new report from CreditCards.com.