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.
June 13, 2016
2016 Review of Avalara TrustFile
TrustFile from Avalara, is an ideal fit for small businesses and e-commerce merchants looking for an automated way to process, fill, and file tax forms for all 50 states. TrustFile works closely with AvaTax to calculate accurate sales and use tax ...
June 13, 2016
2016 Review of CCH SureTax
One of the more unique aspects of SureTax is the ability to calculate taxes for a variety of vertical markets including Retail, Communications, Energy, Construction, and Restaurants, along with general sales and use tax. The product is a ...
June 13, 2016
2016 Reviews of Sales and Use Tax Systems
With the complicated rules, and the inordinate amount of time it would take today’s business owner to research and implement tax rates for cities, counties, states, and even countries, it’s imperative that today’s business owners invest in a software ...
June 13, 2016
Survey Shows Top Five U.S. Telephone Scams
Almost nine out of ten Americans (89%) receive unwanted calls each month according to a recent survey which has also revealed the top 5 types of scam people have fallen victim to.
June 13, 2016
States Could Improve Business Tax Compliance By Sharing Data
Business tax non-compliance is a problem that plagues states across the U.S., but could be improved if states were able to more easily share data, according to new research by the Governing Institute. The survey of tax and revenue officials across 29 ...
June 13, 2016
Sporting Goods, Tools and Shirts Top List of Father’s Day Gifts
There are about 70 million fathers in the United States. Don't forget yours this Fathers Day, June 19.
June 13, 2016
Almost 2/3 of Millennials Don’t Have A Credit Card
Overall, the poor and less educated are the least likely to own credit cards. 72% of people who make less than $30,000 per year do not own a credit card, compared to only 18% of those who are card-less and make over $75,000.
June 13, 2016
Asset Managers Increase Focus On Risk Management Coordination
Asset managers continue to struggle with implementing a coordinated risk management approach across their organization, despite risk governance becoming a CEO and board-level priority for asset managers, according to EY's Risk management gaining ...
June 13, 2016
Subway, In-N-Out and Pizza Hut – Americans Name Favorite Restauarants
Subway is the 2016 Sandwich Shop Brand of the Year, securing the title for the sixth consecutive year, according to The Harris Poll. In-N-Out Burger, Pizza Hut, IHOP, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pizza Hut, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Olive Garden...
June 13, 2016
Nominations Being Accepted for 2016 40 Under 40 Awards
Help CPA Practice Advisor recognize the most influential young members of the accounting profession. If you know someone deserving of this recognition, please let us know. There is no cost to the program at all.
June 13, 2016
Salaries Increase for Financial Execs as Talent War Looms
While employers across the board project average pay increases of 3.1 percent, the Grant Thornton/FERF survey results include a note of caution: With a battle for talent likely looming, it might be more than pay that wins the war for financial executives.
June 13, 2016
What To Do If Your Firm Gets Hacked
If your systems have been compromised, there are a number of steps to take immediately. These actions should be outlined in your firm’s incident response plan. If you don’t have one, you should work with your legal counsel and other specialists to ...