Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
May 15, 2018
Only 10% of Companies Automatically Validate Supplier Tax Info
Failure to have AP tax measures in place can result in non-compliance with IRS Chapter 3 regulations and avoid tax penalties.
May 14, 2018
The Future of the Online Sales Tax “Physical Presence” Nexus Standard – Part Five
Accountants are being pulled in to the trend of the online marketplace. The ease offered by online ecommerce platforms means even small clients can suddenly be mired in complexities of multistate tax rules from their very first sale.
May 14, 2018
Outstanding CPAs honored by Indiana CPA Society
The Indiana CPA Society honored the state's top CPAs at its annual CPA Celebration on May 11. Each individual was nominated by their peers or Society staff and selected by an awards committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors.
May 14, 2018
When Practice Drives Payroll: How Labor Spending is Designed to Leak
For many organizations, payroll can account for over half of all expenditures, as human capital is often any organization’s largest, and most important, asset. Labor accounts for as much as 60 percent of overall operating expenses, but managing the costs of this workforce is not always done efficiently. Payroll overspend is a problem...…
May 14, 2018
SoCal Accounting Firm Haskell & White Shares Tech and Policy Changes with Nonprofits
While much ground was covered in the three-hour program, most of the interest centered around changes to nonprofit financial statements, which have been overhauled for the first time in a quarter-century. Within this topic, different strategies for ...
May 14, 2018
How to Expand Your Abilities in Microsoft Excel
If you're presently using an older version of Excel, bear in mind that Excel 2019 will be released in the latter half of this year. Expect more artificial intelligence features to help you work faster and more effectively. Further, each new version of ...
May 11, 2018
Avalara Files for IPO
On Friday, Avalara, Inc. announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
May 11, 2018
Entrepreneurship Increases as Business Optimism Grows
Entrepreneurship rates in the first quarter of 2018 neared peak levels following the recession, according to new research released today by Paychex. The report, entitled “Accelerating the Momentum of American Entrepreneurship,” evaluates the rate of ...
May 11, 2018
Four Reasons Accounting Firms Should Get into the Human Resources Game
For many accounting firms, offering payroll and HR services is a great way to grow your business, increase revenue, and strengthen your relationship with your current clients. You can continue being a trusted adviser to existing clients while ...
May 11, 2018
Registration Deadline is May 30 for ACAT Tax and Accounting Credentialing Exams
ABA and ATP credential holders are exempt from the IRS Annual Filing Season Program course and exam requirements and do not have to take an Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course or test to earn a Record of Completion.
May 11, 2018
Illinois CPA Society Special Report Examines Conflicts in Accounting Profession
“Finding and retaining talent” continues to be one of the biggest challenges we hear from accounting firms. The CPA profession struggles with retaining young professionals, advancing women into leadership positions, and building succession plans for firms. Why haven’t we solved these problems, even though we’ve talked about them for years? Do we really understand what’s...…
May 11, 2018
Indiana CPA Society Rebrands and Launches New Website
The new INCPAS.org was developed based on research and feedback directly from members. New features include better navigation, enhanced registration features and CPE recommendations, a responsive and mobile friendly design, and more relevant search ...