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.
April 23, 2018
Tax Deadline Has Passed, But It’s Not Too Late to Claim Missed Deductions
The deadline for millions of Americans to file their individual income taxes was April 17th (18th) this year, but it's not too late to claim deductions you may have missed. There are a couple of ways to do it, and it's not that hard.
April 23, 2018
Business Owners Are Against Repeal of Net Neutrality
On April 23, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) repeal of net neutrality rules begins. According to a Paychex Small Business Survey conducted by Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for ...
April 23, 2018
March Retail Sales See 5% Increase Over 2017
The three-month moving average was up 4.8 percent over the same period a year ago, and the results come as NRF is forecasting that 2018 retail sales will grow between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent over 2017.
April 23, 2018
ITA Welcomes New Members: Cohen & Co, Templeton Solutions and Hendrickson Consulting
These new member firms will be introduced to the ITA membership at the opening session of the ITA Spring Collaborative, April 22-24, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville. Over 300 ITA members and guests are expected to participate in this event and ...
April 20, 2018
The Tax Blotter – April 20, 2018
Generally, distributions from are fully taxable, but some payouts may be at least partially exempt from tax. The key rule is that only the portion of a distribution representing deductible contributions and earnings within the IRA is taxable.
April 19, 2018
6 Ways to Adapt Hiring Practices for Today’s Realities
Public accounting firms require a steady pipeline of auditors, analysts and tax accountants — not to mention specialists in information technology, marketing and business development. Bringing these professionals in, though, is easier said than done. Why?
April 18, 2018
Ceterus Raises $10 Million Series B to Provide Entrepreneurs with AI-Driven Financials and Benchmarked Industry Data
Ceterus, a Charleston-based Software-with-a-Service company today announced the close of $10 million in venture capital for their Series B funding round from a host of prominent investors. Harbert Growth Partners led the round with participation from ...
April 18, 2018
6 Spring Cleaning Tips for the Post-Tax Season
Tax season is over - hallelujah. From my experience working with numerous accounting firms on their digital strategies, I know for a fact that a number of accountants (but mostly partners and practice owners) get close to burnout during this season ...
April 18, 2018
Accounting-Related Securities Class Action Filings Rise to Unprecedented Levels
According to the annual report, the number of accounting-related settlements rose from 46 to 49, the highest number since 2010. Total accounting settlement value, however, declined substantially in 2017, from $4.9 billion in 2016 to $861.6 million.
April 18, 2018
7 Tips to Get the Most from CPE Credits
As a working CPA, your time is valuable. Faced with the duties of your profession, it’s challenging to find the time to earn continuing education credits. It’s especially difficult if you happen to be the CEO of a successful accounting firm as well ...
April 18, 2018
Arizona U. Students Develop Artifical Intelligence for Accounting Audits
Guided by faculty advisors and Deloitte subject matter leaders, students were challenged to find new ways to bring audit and assurance services to the marketplace using technology. Student teams from 52 colleges and universities participated in the ...
April 18, 2018
Wolters Kluwer Recognized in Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey Awards
For a second year in a row, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting solutions have been recognized as winners across all three award categories in the 2018 Annual Accounting Firm Operations and Technology (AFOT) Survey. Survey respondents identify the software...