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February 9, 2016 

Almost half of non-homeowners say their financial situation stands in their way of purchasing a home, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. 29% say they can't afford a down payment and 16% say their credit isn't good enough to qualify ...

February 9, 2016 

While money management isn't the greatest first date topic, financial compatibility is a key ingredient in building a lasting romantic relationship. With Valentine's Day around the corner, leading personal finance website GOBankingRates.com surveyed ...

February 9, 2016 

By integrating Xero financial data with Microsoft Power BI, Xero says it is delivering big data for small business so customers can directly connect with, and gain insight from, their business data through the deep visualization tools & the power of ...

February 9, 2016 

Are you brand conscious? Does it have to be Tide (or Skippy, or Sony)? Most Americans do consider brand recognition and trust when making purchases, according to a new study by market research firm BrandSpark International.

February 9, 2016 

Cloud business software provider Exact and QB Express have announced a partnership to create and launch QB Express’ new educational module for manufacturers.

February 9, 2016 

Marc Rosenberg is a nationally known consultant, author and speaker on CPA firm management, strategy and partner issues. President of his own Chicago-based consulting firm, The Rosenberg Associates, he is founder of the most authoritative annual ...

February 9, 2016 

Aplos has succeeded as a SaaS startup outside of Silicon Valley by being the first company to build cloud accounting software specifically for small nonprofits. Organizations of this size often use off-the-shelf small business software, which aren't ...

February 9, 2016 

Those accounts aren't the only financial secrets Americans are hiding: 41% have spent over $100 without their spouse or partner's knowledge, including 19% who have spent more than $500. Men are almost twice as likely as women to have spent more than ...

February 8, 2016 

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually in January in Las Vegas, introduces new products and technologies for consumers and businesses alike. Many consultants and authors use this event to find new products that can help clients ...

Randy Johnston

February 8, 2016 

Accounting firms aren’t always quick to adopt change but we can all be assured that changes will continue to come in our profession. One area in which we are seeing considerable change over the last few years is in the utilization of office space.

Jim Boomer

February 8, 2016 

When it comes to knowing and using the latest apps in the fitness, we figured the best place to start is with our 40 Under 40 class of 2015. After all, these people are go-getters on the job, so it stands to reason that they will be organized about ...

Gail Perry

February 8, 2016 

Have you ever thanked someone for a job well done by saying, “I don’t know what we’d do without you”? Well, in a well-run public accounting firm, managers do know what they’d do if an employee left the team. They have succession plans in place. Creating contingencies for the replacement of staff members — be...…

Paul McDonald