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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 ...

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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 ...

 Small Businesses Confident, But Cautious of Economic Instability

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 ...

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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.

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February 22, 2017 

AICPA Revises Auditing Standard on Going Concerns

The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board (ASB) has issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 132, The Auditor's Consideration of an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (AICPA, Professional Standards, AU-C sec. 570).

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February 22, 2017 

BambooHR Introduces New Bamboo Payroll System

Bamboo Payroll benefits both the HR department and the employees. The software provides employees with instant pay confirmation, simple deduction, direct-deposit management and pay history displayed in an easy-to-read graphic format. For the HR ...

 Tax Preparers Beware: Hackers in Your Rear View

February 21, 2017 

Tax Preparers Beware: Hackers in Your Rear View

If a CPA or tax pro receives their clients’ W2s, 1099s, 4562s, 8829s, pay stubs, banks statements, TINs and SSNs in email, they are putting their clients at risk. The CPA or tax pro is also putting themselves and their business at risk.