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March 21, 2016 

To grow your business valuation services, consider helping your clients learn how to treat their business like an investment. Doing so can generate repeat valuation engagements while boosting your role as a trusted advisor.

March 21, 2016 

Fidelity bonds may not be in the spotlight like commercial or construction bonds, but they serve a number of important functions. These bonds are particularly relevant to those businesses who have access to their clients' property, who offer their ...

March 21, 2016 

The deadline for contributions to IRAs is April 18, this year’s filing deadline. For tax year 2015, most people under 50-years old may contribute the larger of either their taxable compensation for the year, or $5,500 to a Traditional IRA; those 50 or ...

March 21, 2016 

In the tax world, there are two kinds of bad debt: business bad debt and non-business bad debt. Business debts result from doing business, such as a worthless loan to a client or bad credit sales to customers or suppliers. Non-business debt results ...

March 21, 2016 

The average tax refund in 2015 was approximately $2,800 according to the IRS, and similar refunds are expected in 2016. For those getting a refund, there are many options to consider for what to do with this unexpected income.

March 21, 2016 

Taxpayers can get the most out of various tax benefits and get useful tips on preparing their 2015 federal income tax returns by consulting a free comprehensive tax guide available on IRS.gov.

March 21, 2016 

To be awarded membership in HCAA, firms must demonstrate proficiency and commitment to serving clients in health care.

March 21, 2016 

Over the past year, most banks and financial institutions issued replacement cards containing the chip. Many retailers have added chip card readers at their stores but aren't yet using the technology.

March 21, 2016 

Small-business owners are split on whether climate change has increased (41 percent) or decreased (35 percent) the chance of a disaster affecting their company While owners are divided on the impact of climate change and El Nino on their company ...

March 21, 2016 

In short, ransomware is malicious software that gets downloaded (usually on accident) onto a business computer or network. The perpetrators of the scam then lock down the computers and threated to erase key data if the business doesn't pay a ransom.

March 17, 2016 

Amazingly, the IRS has seen an increase close to 400 percent in phishing and malware incidents so far this tax season.

March 17, 2016 

The study, which is the largest of its kind conducted in America, also discovered males are more satisfied (26 per cent) with the way accountants answer their calls, compared to their female counterparts (23 per cent).