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January 22, 2019 

Grant Thornton Launches LeaseCom Analytics

To help public and private companies adjust to FASB’s new lease accounting standard, Grant Thornton LLP has introduced a web-based application called LeaseCom Analytics (LCA). LCA combines advanced analytics and machine learning to automate the ...

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January 22, 2019 

Government Shutdown Affected Contractors Relying on SBA Programs

Among the numerous federal departments and agencies that have been affected by the shutdown, the Small Business Administration has been closed since December 22. This has strong negative effects for companies using its 7A Guaranteed Lending Program ...

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January 22, 2019 

Professionals on the Move: Jan. 2019

The accounting firm of Nathan Weschler & Company has recently announced the appointment of Ashley E. Major CPA to the Reaching Higher New Hampshire (NH) Board of Directors. Major has been a member of Nathan Weschler & Company since 2010 ...

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January 22, 2019 

Baker Tilly Acquires Dallas Accounting Firm MCG

MCG’s functional specialization in assurance, tax services, sales and use tax, and consulting services complements Baker Tilly’s industry specialization – especially in manufacturing and distribution, private equity, healthcare, real estate and ...

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January 21, 2019 

AICPA Awards 20 Scholarships to Freshmen Accounting Students

To be eligible for the award, students must have completed AICPA’s Accounting Program for Building the Profession: Advanced High School Accounting course (APBP). The course is part of an AICPA program that trains high school educators to teach ...

 Does Business Tax Strategy Affect Investor Confidence?

January 21, 2019 

Does Business Tax Strategy Affect Investor Confidence?

A study in the current issue of the journal may very well reinforce that inhibition. The research finds that the complicated ploys that often characterize aggressive tax-planning sow uncertainty and even confusion not just about companies’ taxes ...

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January 21, 2019 

Business Internal Systems Must Be Aligned to Succeed

This is an amazing time for smaller organizations and startups, especially those in the high tech and IT spaces. Big enterprises need their innovation, and eagerly purchase their wares. This trend isn’t going to end anytime soon either.