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 Workplace Trends for 2017

January 16, 2017 

Workplace Trends for 2017

It’s long been a corporate rite of passage: the 2% or 3% annual merit raise. But human resources consultants say more companies are questioning whether the annual approach is best.

 What is a Business? FASB Clarifies Definition

January 16, 2017 

What is a Business? FASB Clarifies Definition

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that clarifies the definition of a business. The ASU affects all companies and other reporting organizations that must determine whether they have ...

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January 15, 2017 

Generation Z Still Prefers Brick and Mortar Stores

With the global Gen Z population set to reach 2.6 billion by 2020, retailers need to create more interactive engagement around their brands to serve the “always on,” mobile-focused, high-spending demographic, according to the study.

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January 13, 2017 

IRA Savings Features Added to Many Tax Filing Programs

Tax filers may see messages about saving with myRA as they complete their tax filing with these tax preparation services in the upcoming tax filing season. myRA is a simple, safe, and affordable retirement savings account designed especially for ...

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January 13, 2017 

IRS Free File Starts, But Refund Delays Expected for EITC

Taxpayers can get a jump now on preparing their returns, and the companies will hold the returns until Jan. 23 when the filing season officially begins. Taxpayers also should remember that, by law, the IRS must hold refunds claiming the Earned Income ...

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January 12, 2017 

How Small Accounting Firms Find Big Advantages in the Cloud

Traditional accounting practices relying on non-integrated accounting systems, beware. Today’s competitive financial services world demands actionable insights that improve efficiency and drive revenue. You may find yourself overtaken by accounting ...

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January 12, 2017 

List Highlights Top-Rated Tax and Accounting Pros

When searching for tax and accounting help, it can be hard to determine who is a superstar and who is nonresponsive. The TaxBuzz Top 50 recognizes the best-reviewed and highest-rated CPAs, EAs and tax professionals of 2016.