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November 21, 2017 

The Thank-You Note: A Valuable Tool When Interviewing

Eighty percent of human resources (HR) managers said they take thank-you messages into account when deciding who to hire. The bad news? Respondents reported receiving notes from only 24 percent of applicants, down from 51 percent in 2007.

 November 2017 Accounting Channel

November 21, 2017 

November 2017 Accounting Channel

73% of CFOs Trust the Cloud for Financial Data By Isaac M. O’Bannon, Managing Editor Just three years ago, according to CFO respondents in the Adaptive Insights  CFO Indicator report, only 33% trusted the cloud for financial data. Today, 73% of CFOs trust the cloud for financial data, reflecting a significant technology shift for Finance,...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Five Steps to Become a Better Leader

November 21, 2017 

Five Steps to Become a Better Leader

It’s that time of year when many companies are doing annual reviews and employees are thinking about their own performance as well as their relationship with their team and their boss. When you consider that nearly 50 percent of workers leave ...

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November 21, 2017 

What Is a Tax Gross Up for Payroll?

There might be a time you want to pay an employee a specific amount. But, once you factor in taxes, that amount gets smaller. So how can you give an employee a certain net pay? Gross up for taxes.

 Apps We Love: Mobile Payments

November 21, 2017 

Apps We Love: Mobile Payments

From tracking KPIs or managing client communications, or even digging them out of a financial hole while cruising at 35,000 feet, these business apps keep busy professionals tuned into their firm and client needs, which definitely helps productivity.

Gail Perry

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November 21, 2017 

A Step Into the Future of Cloud Accounting

As a cloud-based accounting firm, we are major proponents of using modern technology to better serve our clients and build a stronger business. Peering into the future of the accounting industry and anticipating its potential impacts is an important ...

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November 21, 2017 

Will New Use Tax Laws Kill Tax Free Shopping?

Recently, Scott Peterson, Vice President of U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations for Avalara, conducted a Facebook Live Chat to discuss use tax laws and shipping. This is a topic CPAs and accountants should know more about - not only to educate ...

Scott Peterson

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November 21, 2017 

New Sales Tax Reporting Requirements for Remote Sellers

As state and local tax authorities continue to pursue lost sales tax revenue from out-of-state business e-commerce, a new enforcement approach has emerged. Referred to as “reporting laws,” these statutes require out-of-state sellers with no sales tax ...

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November 21, 2017 

Building Client Relationships in a Distributed World

While there are clear benefits, cloud-enabled accounting solutions have greatly reduced or eliminated the need to interact directly with clients. Gone are the days of visiting client sites to help them process paper checks, or receive their paper records.

 2017 Review of ATracker Time Tracking App

November 21, 2017 

2017 Review of ATracker Time Tracking App

Available for as an iOS or Android app, ATracker allows you to start and stop time with a single touch. Limited setup is needed prior to using the app, so you’ll only need to enter a task or a list of tasks to start using the app. Once a task is ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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November 21, 2017 

2017 Review of ClockShark – Time Tracking App

Clock Shark is designed for niche industries such as construction and other trades that can find it difficult to track time accurately. Clock Shark is cloud-based, and works with mobile devices including iPad, iPhone, Windows Mobile, and Android.

Mary Girsch-Bock