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December 8, 2017 

When determining the software’s value, review its list of features and consider the costs it could eliminate (e.g., wages of a seasonal employee), the revenue it could generate (e.g., additional services you could offer), and the freedom it could ...

December 8, 2017 

New technology and automation have improved processes, but many organizations still struggle with inefficiencies. Customers may be resistant to working with new technology, businesses may not have the resources to handle each customer’s unique ...

December 7, 2017 

The rapid pace of technological developments and disruptive innovations, along with organizational resistance to change, are the top concerns for boards of directors and business leaders around the world heading into 2018 ...

December 7, 2017 

Ceterus serves thousands of small businesses and franchisees with its managed bookkeeping and tax services, including QSRs like Little Big Burger and The Burger Joint. QSRs prefer Ceterus for its ability to do period versus monthly accounting, strict ...

December 7, 2017 

The new tax reform bills that passed the House and Senate were built on the “need for speed.” Both versions were rushed along in the hopes of a final measure arriving on the president’s desk before Christmas. But haste makes waste and, in this case, ...

Ken Berry, JD

December 6, 2017 

The combined firm will have approximately 1,900 associates and 48 office locations across the United States and two offices in India.

December 6, 2017 

MileIQ allows independent contractors to automatically track mileage, classify drives and accurately report in Xero. Plugging directly into Xero +C, MileIQ enables independent contractors to more accurately deduct their mileage on their Schedule C ...

December 6, 2017 

Intuit’s annual QuickBooks Connect conference is not only an outstanding educational experience, it’s also a great opportunity to meet with and hear from some of the brightest minds in the accounting profession. At this year’s conference, Avalara was delighted to interview a few of our friends and partners on the show floor and talk with...…

December 6, 2017 

As Americans wrap up the holiday season, small business owners also need to keep a focus on several payroll and tax-related issues they will face by year-end.

December 6, 2017 

Last year, a change was made mandating that businesses send W-2 and 1099-MISC forms to the federal government on or before January 31, regardless of method (paper or e-file). This change meant moving the deadline up months for many filers, and will ...

December 6, 2017 

While outdated New Year superstitions and beliefs have morphed into more modern views, the fact remains that many organizations continue to complete their close process in a way that is, in a word, outdated.

December 6, 2017 

One-third of employees plan to take the entire week off. Sixty-one percent of this group say it's because their organization closes for the week; 79 percent of them note their firm pays employees during the closure. For people who plan to work, 81 ...