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January 7, 2016 

The difficulty of trying to manage a dual relationship is something common with those who work in family businesses. It’s easy to allow the personal to seep into the business and to allow business issues to creep into what should be private time.

January 7, 2016 

CDH, a growing national accounting and business consulting services firm with international expertise, has merged with Heath Corporation, effective December 1, 2015. The Milwaukee based Heath Corporation will continue to serve existing and new clients ...

January 7, 2016 

They’re just old habits. You likely do them without even thinking. But these 10 habits could be making your company vulnerable to hacks and other cyberattacks.

Matt Peterson

January 7, 2016 

The new year rings in new minimum wage rates, as well as new ACA reporting requirements. Keep in mind that January 2016 brings ACA reporting for ALEs—therefore, all ALE employers will have to provide every employee with a Form 1095-C by January 31, 2016.

James Paille

January 6, 2016 

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, the maker of professional tax, accounting and audit software under the CCH brand, is restructuring its North American and U.S. markets.

January 6, 2016 

The ASU on recognition and measurement will take effect for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and employee ...

January 6, 2016 

Several state health groups have praised the move, saying it will help to reduce the number of people who smoke. Danielle Patterson, the Indiana government relations director for the American Heart Association, called it a "win-win" situation in that ...

January 6, 2016 

The global accounting, tax and consulting firm of WeiserMazars LLP has elected CEO Victor Wahba as chairman of the firm effective January 1, 2016, succeeding Douglas A. Phillips who becomes a Senior Advisor to the firm.

January 6, 2016 

Bloomberg BNA's popular BNA Income Tax Planner (version 2015.3) software has been updated to support the recently approved Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. This Act extends or makes permanent the individual tax breaks that have ...

January 6, 2016 

The Royalty Program is offered in two distinct tracks: Advisors and Certified Advisors. The Advisor program is geared towards CPAs, bookkeepers and accountants. Advisor Royalty Program members must add a Patriot Software Advisor “badge” to their website.

January 6, 2016 

The expanded security features offer additional ways to authenticate tax preparers’ identities upon account sign in and verification of their E-File Identification Number (EFIN) before electronic filing.

January 6, 2016 

E-signatures provide an opportunity to make the upcoming season better for both the taxpayer and the preparer.