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May 10, 2017 

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued two new Implementation Guides containing questions and answers intended to clarify, explain, or elaborate on GASB Statements.

May 10, 2017 

Millennials are breathing life into retail brands, according to new research from The Harris Poll®. Compared to older generations, millennials award higher brand equity to all retail categories assessed, except hardware and home stores, which is favored by baby boomers. The Harris Poll’s 29th annual EquiTrend Study, which measures brand health over time, reveals the...…

May 10, 2017 

The BlackLine Balance Sheet Integrity solution standardizes and automates reconciliations – from general ledger, to balance sheet account, to bank, credit card, cash, and inventory reconciliations –streamlining and controlling close cycles to minimize the risk of material errors and misstatements and enable accounting and finance teams to focus their efforts on performing value-added activities and...…

May 10, 2017 

The report is based on in-depth interviews and insights from more than two dozen global directors, as well as a survey of board members from both U.S. and multinational companies. It offers actionable plans for mentoring next-generation leaders, ...

May 10, 2017 

Sage has announced a major upgrade to its popular business management solution, Sage X3, used by enterprise customers across the world. The Company also announced new versions of Sage solutions for Small & Medium sized businesses.

May 9, 2017 

AICPA ENGAGE, an event that combines six public accounting, tax, personal finance and marketing conferences under a single roof, offers one of the most unique opportunities for career advancement, networking and practice development in the accounting ...

May 8, 2017 

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May 8, 2017 

Sponsored Content: Technology and global marketing have transformed client demands. Many public accounting firms are now offering more varied and specialized areas of service to ensure client retention. Here are 5 tips you can use to keep up with clients’ needs and exceed their expectations.

May 8, 2017 

If you’re like the majority of accounting firms, most of your new business comes from networking and referrals. This is perfectly normal—referrals are marketing gold, and always will be—but be careful not to lean on them too much.

May 8, 2017 

The survey also found that small business owners feel that Trump prioritizing overall job creation, health care reform, and tax reform – in that order – would best support the growth of their business.

May 8, 2017 

Another tax season is over and many CPA firms are turning their attention to scheduling their annual planning retreat. If you're not one of them then I encourage you to become one; planning retreats are a critical part of firm management and strategy.

May 8, 2017 

With the deadline fast approaching, the IRS cautions these groups not to include Social Security numbers or other unnecessary personal information on their Form 990. The agency also asks them to consider taking advantage of the speed and convenience of...