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February 6, 2018 

As you accumulate another year’s worth of client data, ask whether you’re doing all you can to protect it from hackers and thieves. This free guide offers step-by-step instructions for updating your firm’s security before you get too busy.

February 6, 2018 

With Gusto for Partners, CPA firms can offer HR advice through Gusto’s Concierge service. Firms can give their clients access to certified HR professionals who can help them navigate HR compliance questions in addition to running payroll.

February 6, 2018 

As the recently enacted tax legislation made no changes to the section of the tax law limiting benefits and contributions for retirement plans, the qualified retirement plan limitations for tax year 2018 previously announced in the news release and ...

February 6, 2018 

Looking to the year ahead, the organization WomenCorporateDirectors convened top global corporate directors in its EMEA and Asia Institutes this fall, and, from those and other discussions, identified ten ways boards are seeking to mitigate risk today.

February 6, 2018 

The days of thinking that “process” is something that only low-level staff and administrative staff work on are over. Those days should’ve been over ten years ago, but they’re definitely over today. In future-ready firms, process is a core strategic ...

Dustin Hostetler

February 6, 2018 

Xero, a provider of small business accounting and management solutions, has partnered with Stripe, enabling Xero customers to accept Automated Clearing House (ACH) bank transfers. With the availability of ACH payments, Xero’s more than 1.2 million ...

February 6, 2018 

Over the centuries, accountants have been fashionistas, inventors, and spies. They fight crime, write books, and uphold the law. The more one learns about accountants, the more surprises one uncovers. Secret lives, indeed.

Gail Cole

February 6, 2018 

According to the contingency plan that went into effect during the first shutdown, about half the IRS staff – around 35,000 workers -- will be told to stay home. The other half will still punch in.

February 5, 2018 

That national accounting and advisory firm of BDO USA, LLP has expanded its healthcare advisory services practice through the acquisition of the consulting division of PBC Advisors.

February 5, 2018 

When I talk about specializing in taxation, I wake up every morning around 4:30 am, and by 5:00 am I begin reading my emails from Thompson Reuters RIA, discussing all of the new tax law changes, and Tax Court cases. I read the whole email from ...

February 5, 2018 

Income from a CFC is not taxed until it is repatriated to the US. In crypto, this would happen when the money is sent to the US based company. Let’s say the US company sells widgets to the foreign corporation at cost. The foreign corporation is set up ...

February 5, 2018 

Tax season is in full swing, and as an accounting professional, you’re bound to be in the thick of demanding work weeks and long hours. The fast pace and extended hours can be challenging, even for the most dedicated professionals. With this in mind, how can you maintain a high level of productivity and excellent...…