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.
February 27, 2017
Accounting Thought Leader Symposium Kicks Off in Indy
The most influential thought leaders in the accounting profession gathered for CPA Practice Advisor's 9th annual Thought Leader Symposium in Indianapolis, February 26-28, where they are participating in discussions, and occasional disagreements, about ...
February 25, 2017
Income Tax Questions: What If You Don’t Get Your W-2 Form? What if You Lose Your W-2 Form?
It’s tax time and many Americans are waiting on their income tax refunds. But some taxpayers are still waiting to file because of lost or missing W-2 forms. If you are asking either of these questions, the IRS has answers: What if I lost my W-2 form? What if my work never sent me a...…
February 24, 2017
March 1 is Tax Deadline for Farmers and Fishermen
Wednesday, March 1 is the 2017 deadline for taxpayers with income from farming and fishing to file their 2016 Form 1040 and pay the tax due to avoid making estimated tax payments.
February 24, 2017
Major Income Tax Reform Coming this Summer, Says Treasury Secretary
On the income tax reform agenda: Tax rate cuts, fewer brackets, repeal of AMT, cap on itemized deductions, elimination of personal exemptions, Sec 179 changes, 15% corporate income tax rate, repatriation tax, repeal of estate tax.
February 23, 2017
New Income Tax Form Needed for S-Corps, Says AICPA
The form proposed by the AICPA in its February 21 letter would be a required attachment to any income tax return and would include items of income, loss, deduction or credit of an S corporation. The purpose of the form would be to compute the S ...
February 23, 2017
Report Helps Tax and Accounting Pros Avoid Due Diligence Penalty
Thomson Reuters has released a Checkpoint special report, Preparer Due Diligence Requirements Expanded to Cover More Credits, which identifies some of the questions and actions tax and accounting professionals must employ in order to protect ...
February 23, 2017
Excel Isn’t Dead: 87% of Accountants Say It’s a Critical Tool
Many have tried to portend and then confirm the death of Excel, and much like the aforementioned quote from Twain, such an event has been greatly overrated. Consider this: though many have attempted to replace what can only be considered one of the ...
February 23, 2017
CFOs Say Data Integration is Top Technology Hurdle
CFOs report that their teams continue to spend very little time on strategic tasks—just 17%—and remain reliant on the standard processes and technologies that negatively impact their ability to deliver actionable information. That's according to the ...
February 23, 2017
Accounting Firm Carr, Riggs, Ingram Acquires Florida-Based Proctor Crook
Top 25 CPA and advisory firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) has merged Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie County, Florida-based firm Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal. All office locations now operate under the CRI name, and the personnel join a team of ...
February 23, 2017
eBook Helps Nonprofits Establish Trust in Operations and Reporting
A new ebook, “The Trust Factor and Nonprofit Financial Management,” is focused on helping nonprofits identify key factors for building and protecting the trust that ultimately ensures their missions. The ebook was published by AccuFund, Inc., a ...
February 23, 2017
Small Businesses Confident, But Cautious of Economic Instability
According to Xero’s second annual Make or Break Report, which examines the opinions and character traits of both small business owners and small business accountants in the U.S. and U.K., both owners (79 percent) and accountants (84 percent) feel more ...
February 23, 2017
CFOs Reveal Top Frustrations
Senior finance professionals deal with tough stuff daily. From closing the books, collaborating across teams, or choosing the right tools, financial decision makers need to ensure their decision is the best one for the organization.