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.
April 24, 2017
2017 Review of Xero Payroll
Xero is a robust, online application designed for small to mid-sized business owners looking for complete accounting and payroll functionality. The product also offers an excellent program; Xero HQ, that is designed for accountants and bookkeepers ...
April 24, 2017
Marketing to Restaurant Clients – It’s All about the Experience
With over $783 billion in annual sales in 2016, the restaurant industry might seem like a no-brainer as an accounting firm’s industry vertical. However, without the ability to speak the language they need to hear, you might be missing out and be ...
April 24, 2017
IRS Dispute: When Does Placed in Service Start for Depreciation Purposes?
Generally, a business is entitled to claim depreciation deductions for property, including real estate, beginning in the year the property is “placed in service.” Similar rules apply to Section 179 deductions and “bonus depreciation” deductions, as ...
April 24, 2017
64% of Corporate CFOs Want the Top Job: CEO
When asked what unique attributes financial executives would bring to the CEO position, CFOs most commonly cited finance and data-driven decision making, fiscal management and efficiency improvement, and economic and business awareness.
April 24, 2017
Managing Risk from Front Line Increases Revenue and Profit
Almost ten years after the 2008 financial crisis, risk management is evolving, shifting away from a purely protective mindset. In the old paradigm, risk was managed traditionally by the “second line” of defense in an organization.
April 24, 2017
IRS Accepting Applications for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee
Members are appointed to three-year terms, but terms are staggered so that approximately one-third of the committee membership changes each year. Nominations are currently being accepted for up to seven appointments that will begin in January 2018.
April 24, 2017
Creating Trust Through Change Management
Your firm is focused on improving your tax and/or audit process by leveraging Lean Six Sigma (LSS). LSS is a proven process improvement methodology used by many leading firms to improve their processes. Lean focuses on the speed of the process, Six ...
April 24, 2017
Apps We Love: Email Management
You’ve just spent your busy season juggling projects and are probably already thinking about how you could make your life easier going forward and in particular next spring. We’ve done some investigation and have requested input from members of the ...
April 24, 2017
Building an Accounting Niche in the Restaurant Industry: What You Need to Know
The restaurant industry has areas that are totally specific to it. Those who want to get into that area who want to do it right, need to become experts in those areas that really differentiate that industry.
April 24, 2017
Sales and Use Tax Incentives for Restaurants
With tax season ending, it’s a good time for restaurant owners to check in with their accountants to see what they qualify for this season and start preparing for next season. Common incentives for restaurant owners include utility and power credits.
April 24, 2017
Payroll Internal Controls Checklist
No matter the size of the company or how employees are paid, internal controls are a necessity. Here are my suggestions for payroll-related internal controls that can protect you and your data.
April 24, 2017
Payroll Record Retention Tips
A master list which includes the agency name, required records and length of time to retain is a good way to develop your own payroll record retention schedule.