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November 23, 2017 

The Top FLSA Mistakes made by Employers

A single dissatisfied employee who files a allegation of violation with the DOL can quickly turn this assumption into a costly error. In fact, even a competitor can file a complaint with the DOL if they believe an employer is violating employment law.

 2018 Minimum Wage Changes – State-by-State

November 23, 2017 

2018 Minimum Wage Changes – State-by-State

Twenty-seven states — plus Washington, D.C. — index their minimum wages to rise automatically with the cost of living. More states will index minimum wage increases annually, starting in the following years, like: Minnesota (2018), Michigan (2019) and ...

James Paille

 Cannabis and Taxation – Where We Stand Today

November 22, 2017 

Cannabis and Taxation – Where We Stand Today

For those of you that are in the cannabis industry or just starting out, you have no doubt either been hit with a large tax bill or you are about to be. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many steps that you can take legally just by ...

Craig Smalley

 Tax Talk for Veterans

November 22, 2017 

Tax Talk for Veterans

If you travel more than 100 miles from your tax home for duty in the Reserve or National Guard, you can deduct these expenses on Form 2106. This is where you can deduct mileage as well as any unreimbursed expenses from the time that you leave home ...

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 2

As you consider the right way to expand your practice, consider adding tax compliance as another pillar in your firm’s lineup of services to bring in a new source of ongoing, recurring revenue.

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 1

Most firms recognize the importance of developing innovative new service offerings. Indeed, almost 50 percent of firms surveyed are looking for change and growth in the near term.

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November 21, 2017 

Marketing Your Firm with Thought Leadership

Avoiding trendy buzzwords is always a good rule of thumb when promoting your business. In certain circles, promoting yourself as a “thought leader” may cause more people to roll their eyes than anything else.

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November 21, 2017 

Tips for Growing Your CPA Firm’s Affiliated Entities

As more and more CPA firms venture into consulting services, they will be faced with the question of how they should expand their non-traditional services. Some of the more common service areas include technology, wealth management and specialized ...