Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
October 20, 2016
How Accounting Firms Benefit From Moving to Client Portals
As more people of all ages rely on mobile apps and devices to manage their daily tasks, online portals are becoming an effective method of sharing and exchanging files and information. They support two-way communications in a simple, secure format ...
October 20, 2016
Awards in the Accounting Profession
Recognition should not be taken lightly. Those who have been recognized by our magazine and other publications in the accounting arena stand out, but not just because they do their jobs well. They are recognized for expertise, dedication ...
October 20, 2016
Meet Rich Preece, Leader of Intuit’s Accountant Segment, Small Business Group
As the leader of Intuit’s Accountant Segment in the Small Business Group, Preece will focus on championing the initiatives that support accounting professionals worldwide, and continuing Intuit’s mission to help accountants save time, grow their ...
October 20, 2016
Movie Review: “The Accountant” – a Must See for Accountants
“The Accountant” is an action film/morality story starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick, which premiered on October 13 and is now in theaters nationwide. While the movie takes a number of liberties and stretches the definition of accountant enough to make any CPA or member of a state board of accountancy blush, it’s a good...…
October 20, 2016
Is the Cloud Still Hazy for Accounting Firms?
What works best in the cloud? Some would simply say everything. During August at multiple conferences I heard presenters make claims that if you weren’t completely in the cloud, you were “missing out” and “foolish”. While listening to the presenters ...
Technology October 20, 2016
Building Her Business Her Way… With Experience, Empathy and Understanding
Like many firm owners, Karla Dennis, EA and owner of Karla Dennis and Associates, Inc., started her career in corporate America. She was a tax supervisor overseeing a team of eight employees and clocking major hours. When she decided to start a family ...
October 19, 2016
Most Small Businesses Unprepared for Cyberattacks
Most small-business owners (78 percent) still don't have a cyberattack response plan, even though more than half (54 percent) were victim to at least one type of cyberattack.
October 19, 2016
How to Prepare Millennials for Leadership Positions
While all generations share some characteristics and goals, millennials self-report specific values, ambitions, experiences and motivators. If you want to develop your millennial staff into finance leaders — or even to recruit and retain the best and ...
October 18, 2016
Apps We Love: Retail
Who doesn't want to be better organized? With today's apps, there are lots of opportunities available to organize various aspects of your business and personal life. We asked members of the CPA Practice Advisor audience and family to share some of ...
October 14, 2016
Professionals on the Move – October 14, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
October 14, 2016
Clinton Vs. Trump on Child Tax Credits: Top Issue for Gen X Parents
The two main candidates for president of the U.S. – Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, and Republican challenger billionaire Donald Trump – are chasing after the votes of the younger generation. Each one wants to improve ..
October 13, 2016
Illinois CPA Society Hosts Accounting Internship Prep Program for Minority Students
The Illinois CPA Society is seeking minority college students to apply for the Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program. The award-winning program helps minority students interested in the accounting profession prepare for entry-level ...