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.
August 24, 2017
The Tax Blotter – August 2017
The IRS can and often will impose tax on workers who don’t receive traditional wages from employment-related activities. Here are three of the latest examples culled from the Tax Court files.
August 24, 2017
AICPA Makes Recommendations to IRS About Accounting Method Change Procedures
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has made recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service about accounting method change procedures established under Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2015-13, Changes in Methods of Accounting, which establishes the ...
August 23, 2017
Michael T. Hanley, CPA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Michael T. Hanley, CPA Age: 37 Employer: Michels & Hanley CPAs, LLP Title: Managing Partner City/State: Smithtown, NY Website: www.mhcpafirm.com Twitter: @mhanleycpa Professional Associations/Memberships: Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants President, Irish Business Network Director, Kings Park Chamber of Commerce President, Suffolk Business Executives Treasurer, Kings Park...…
August 23, 2017
10 Big Tax and Accounting Issues for Small Businesses
Entrepreneurs usually aren’t surprised by the amount of work it takes to get a business up and-running and become successful. But these same small business owners are often blindsided by the time and effort required for tax and accounting issues.
August 23, 2017
Home Office Deductions: The “Hard” Way Versus the “Easy” Way
As a general rule, you may write off the direct expenses of the home office (e.g., painting and carpeting a room) as well as a proportionate share of indirect expenses, such as mortgage interest and real estate taxes, utilities, insurance and repairs ...
August 23, 2017
Jordan Miller, CPA, MaCC – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Jordan Miller, CPA, MaCC Age: 29 Employer: CliftonLarsonAllen Title: Manager City/State: Charlotte, NC Website: Twitter: Professional Associations/Memberships: Jordan currently serves on the Student Outreach, Advancement, and Recruitment Committee of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), a committee that she was previously chair of for two years. She also serves on the program...…
August 23, 2017
Megan D. Lewczyk, CPA, MAcc – 2017 20 Under 40 Honoree
Megan D. Lewczyk, CPA, MAcc Age: 29 Employer: Yaeger CPA Review Title: Chief Operating Officer City/State: Charleston, South Carolina Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlewczyk/ www.yaegercpareview.com Twitter: @MeganLewczyk Career highlights I decided to venture off the traditional public accounting path early in my career to pursue my passion for creating the next generation of CPAs. I was appointed in May...…
August 22, 2017
One Simple Step Toward Better Strategic Business Partnerships
When you make a list of your firm’s strategic business partners, do your technology solution providers make the cut? If your answer is no, you’re likely approaching these relationships in a way that limits your opportunities to truly leverage ...
August 22, 2017
Brian Walgamott, CPA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Brian Walgamott, CPA Age: 39 Employer: Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs Title: Senior Manager, Tax Services Department City/State: Tallahassee, Florida Website: www.thf-cpa.com Twitter: @thfcpa Professional Associations/Memberships Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants o Healthcare Industry Conference Committee Graduate, Opportunity Tallahassee Class 35, Leadership...…
August 22, 2017
Amanda L. Sexton, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Amanda L. Sexton, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE Age: 32 Employer: Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, LLP Title: Accountant/Valuation Analyst City/State: Riverhead, NY Website: www.mfbcpa.com Twitter: N/A Professional Associations/Memberships AICPA Member NYSSCPA – Suffolk Chapter: 1) President 2) East End Committee Co-Chair 3) Membership Committee Co-Chair NYSSCPA – Statewide: 1) Former Nominating Committee Member 2) Former Business...…
August 22, 2017
Garrett Wagner, CPA.CITP – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Garrett Wagner, CPA.CITP Age: 36 Employer: Thaney & Associates Title: Business Therapist City/State: Rochester, NY Website: www.thaneycpa.com Twitter: garrettwagner37 Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA member New York State Society of CPAs Member President of the Rochester Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs NextGen committee I strive to create lasting change and real impact with...…
August 22, 2017
Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE Age: 29Employer: Lehman College (CUNY)Title: Assistant ProfessorCity/State: New York City (Bronx), New Yorkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sean-stein-smith-dba-cpa-63307444/ Listen to this podcast Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): NJCPA – He is a member of the NJCPA Content Advisory Board, Student Programs & Scholarship Committee, Emerging Leaders Council, Nonprofit Interest...…