Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
December 21, 2017
2017 Document Management Chart
Comparative features of each of the reviewed programs.
December 20, 2017
President Trump May Wait Until January to Sign New Tax Reform Law
Generally, the provisions in the TCJA take effect on January 1, 2018. Most of the provisions affecting individuals are temporary and “sunset” after 2025, while the majority of business provisions are permanent. Following is a rundown on some of the ...
December 20, 2017
AICPA Comments on New Tax Reform Law
“While the tax reform legislation contains several provisions that should be welcomed by CPAs and their clients, the AICPA is very disappointed by lawmakers’ decision to exclude CPAs from the measure’s treatment of pass-through entities."
December 20, 2017
Accounting Firm ‘Best of the Best’ Management Traits
Looking back on the past year of education, successes and firm growth, accounting firm members of BKR International reflected and voted on their best of the best management traits to support practice management and the industry. Here five qualities they chose to ring in the new year. 1. Agility Agile leaders of independent accounting firms...…
December 20, 2017
AccuFund Introduces New User Interface
A new version of the AccuFund Accounting Suite is now available. The latest release of AccuFund introduces a completely new user interface with a simpler, standardized design. Fonts are larger and easier to read, icons in the toolbar are simplified and...
December 20, 2017
Thomson Reuters Offers Guidance on New Tax Reform Law
One business day after Congressional tax writers revealed the final version of the “Tax Cuts & Jobs Act”, the sweeping tax reform proposal that promises a seismic change in the tax landscape, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint published four feature articles ...
December 20, 2017
Tax Pros Need 2018 PTIN; Continuing Education for Annual Filing Season Program Due by Year End
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding federal tax return preparers that they must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTIN) that expire Dec. 31, 2017.
December 20, 2017
Howard M. Rosen Named Worldwide CEO of BKR International
BKR International has appointed Howard M. Rosen in a new role as Worldwide CEO, effective January 1, 2018. Rosen will assume the international responsibilities of BKR International Executive Director Maureen Schwartz, who will retire at the end of 2018. As Worldwide CEO, Rosen will oversee administrative leadership and communication between the Americas Region, based in...…
December 20, 2017
IRS Conducted 3,019 Criminal Investigations in 2017
Focusing on employment tax, refund fraud, international tax enforcement, tax-related identity theft, public corruption, cybercrime, terrorist financing and money laundering, CI initiated 3,019 cases in FY 2017. The number of cases initiated ...
December 20, 2017
Tax Reform Bill Passes Congress, Heads To President Trump
When enacted, the bill will be effective for the 2018 tax year and beyond. That means most taxpayers will not see the changes of the new law for about a year, when they file their 2018 taxes in April of 2019, although wage earners may see ...
December 20, 2017
When Will Trump Tax Reform Take Effect? Average Worker May Get Extra $38 Per Paycheck
People who work a "regular" job, and have taxes withheld from their paychecks, will likely see a change in their federal income tax withholding. For a taxpayer who gets a $1,000 tax cut, this could mean an extra $38 or so per paycheck (if paid biweekly).