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May 10, 2017 

Informal power is the new currency at work. How much do you have? Professor Maxim Sytch shows how to find out, and what to do if you don’t have enough.

May 10, 2017 

In a suit filed in federal court, the CFPB alleges that the four lenders could not legally collect on these debts because the loans were void under state laws governing interest rate caps or the licensing of lenders. The CFPB alleges that the lenders ...

May 10, 2017 

The introduction in Congress of the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 and the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 suggests that federal lawmakers may finally be willing to address a sales tax loophole that is costing states billions in revenue.

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 

Sponsored Content: Master sales & use tax at Basics of Sales & Use Tax 2017 in Chicago. Taught by Sales Tax Institute, Basics is the premier choice for burgeoning sales and use tax pros in accounting/finance roles. Network, tackle tricky concepts, and gain 3 years worth of experience in just 3 days at Basics.

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.