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November 13, 2017 

Price Optimization in the Age of Amazon

The topic of costs is pretty simple — it’s easy to manually add up all the “known” costs associated with a product or service, and determine a price based on that number. What leads to complications are the “unknown” costs that don’t get accounted for.

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November 12, 2017 

The Classification of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency by the IRS

IRS guidance is silent on which section of the tax code cryptocurrency falls into. For instance, IRC §1031 allows for the like-kind exchange of certain property. §1031 exchanges typically are done with real estate or business assets. However, with the ...

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November 10, 2017 

AbacusNext Acquires HotDocs

In addition to core products, AbacusNext acquires HotDocs Market, an online ecommerce marketplace that allows clients to purchase and use HotDocs templates whenever and wherever they want. This unique, self-contained e-store built by HotDocs will ...

 AICPA Bestows Highest Taxation Award to Deborah Walker, CPA, MBA

November 10, 2017 

AICPA Bestows Highest Taxation Award to Deborah Walker, CPA, MBA

In addition, to her work with Cherry Bekaert LLP, Walker edits for Bloomberg BNA, focusing on the Compensation Planning Tax Management Portfolios, a part of Bloomberg BNA’s Tax and Accounting Center, and consults with other clients, including ...

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November 10, 2017 

Casino Internal Audit Boot Camp to Be Held in Vegas

The in-depth course material is designed to benefit gaming commission staff, inspectors, internal auditors, finance officers and more. Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge of audit best practices and the tools needed to elevate the quality of gaming ...

 Tax Tips for Military Families

November 9, 2017 

Tax Tips for Military Families

Among the many challenges faced by military families are tax complications arising from the unique demands of military service. Frequent moves, serving in combat zones and service-related disabilities are just a few aspects of military service that ...

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November 9, 2017 

New IRS Commissioner Starts Nov. 12

As acting commissioner, he will oversee the nation's largest tax agency. Deputy commissioners Jeff Tribiano and Kirsten Wielobob will continue to guide the day-to-day actions of the IRS.

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November 9, 2017 

Women Mentorship Programs Help Firms Realize Greater Success

U.S. accounting firms that use advancement programs for promoting women to leadership positions overwhelmingly view them as effective tools in recruiting and retaining talent, according to new research by the American Institute of CPAs.

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November 8, 2017 

New Tech Brings Businesses Up to Speed on Digital Payments

One of the big reasons checks persist is supplier enablement. Bank-based electronic payment products require customers keep track of what payment type their supplier accepts, and maintain all the supplier's information, including their bank account or ...