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January 8, 2018 

Optimism is high as manufacturers’ responses indicated they have a more positive outlook about the economy for 2018 than in 2017. The growing U.S. and global economies, rising energy and commodity prices, and improved business and consumer confidence ...

January 8, 2018 

January 8, 2018 

This is the largest partner class to date and includes professionals in tax, audit, consulting and business management.

January 8, 2018 

In a recent survey from global staffing firm Robert Half, 65% of CFOs said it is at least somewhat challenging to identify skilled workers for current job vacancies.

January 8, 2018 

The new law carves out a brand-new tax deduction for owners of pass-through entities, including partners in partnerships, shareholders in S corporations, members of limited liability companies (LLCs) and sole proprietors.

Ken Berry, JD

January 7, 2018 

Currently, the US treats cryptocurrency as property. The IRS requires that the value of cryptocurrency be reported in US dollars with the fair market value determined at the time of payment or receipt. This calls for specific record keeping ...

January 7, 2018 

Many small and mid-size businesses hire accountants and bookkeepers with the expectation they’ll help prevent an audit. Unfortunately, you can’t guarantee your clients won’t be audited for sales and use tax. No one can: States need sales and use tax ...

Gail Cole

January 5, 2018 

This is the latest strategic change for the firm, which partnered with global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group to acquire the company from an investor group led by Austin Ventures on December 31, 2017. Equity for the acquisition came from ...

January 5, 2018 

The AICPA noted in its letter that “Treasury and the IRS have not provided all of the necessary procedures and guidance for taxpayers to make informed decisions,” even though the effective date has now passed. The effective date was December 31, 2017 ...

January 5, 2018 

Misclassifying independent contractors and failing to fill out the proper paperwork can have serious consequences, like higher taxes and steep fines. Chances are, you’ve heard plenty of talk about having to file 1099s, but that’s not the first step.

January 5, 2018 

Drawing on insights from the Center’s work and interactions with corporate directors and business leaders throughout the year, the BLC’s On the 2018 board agenda highlights six items for directors to keep front and center in the months ahead.

January 5, 2018 

While AI and robotics may represent the long-term future of treasury management, more than half of finance professionals surveyed (52 percent) expect faster or real-time processing to experience major growth in payments innovation in 2018.