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March 3, 2016 

Partner Summits Offer Strategic Planning for Accounting Firms

The two-day strategic planning events are aimed at principals from tax and accounting firms nationwide. They offer a unique opportunity for learning how to develop a more progressive firm with the help of profession-leading experts and visionaries ...

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March 3, 2016 

3 Tips for Accounting Firm Practice Management

It’s no surprise that the accounting industry and its professionals are focused increasingly on how global markets impact practice management and client service. But when asked about the top three concerns among accounting firm leaders ...

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March 3, 2016 

5 Traits of Successful Small Businesses

There is a fine line between business success and business failure. When you better understand the qualities of a successful business, you will find yourself in position to make more informed and more confident decisions.

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March 2, 2016 

Association Tells IRS That Hike in EA Test Fees Are Too Much

NAEA President Terry Durkin, EA, has requested that IRS share the costing models or methodology used to derive the user fees, but as of today NAEA has not received that information. Without this information, it is difficult to determine whether or not ...

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March 2, 2016 

11 Ways Small Businesses Lose Employees

Employee retention is a big deal, as a high turnover rate leads to greater recruiting, hiring, and training costs, as well as a lack of continuity and experience.

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March 1, 2016 

Report Focuses on New FASB Lease Accounting Standard

When the new lease accounting standard becomes effective, lessees will for the first time be required to report billions of dollars in leased assets and corresponding liabilities from operating leases on their balance sheets.

 IRS Warns Payroll and HR Pros of W-2 Scams

March 1, 2016 

IRS Warns Payroll and HR Pros of W-2 Scams

The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert to payroll and human resources professionals to beware of an emerging phishing email scheme that purports to be from company executives and requests personal information on employees.

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March 1, 2016 

New Tax Laws Offer Big Benefits to Some Small Businesses

This legislation included the extension of more than 50 tax credit and incentive programs that expired on Dec. 31, 2014 – among them an array of federal tax credits that offer incentives to employers who implement various hiring, training and ...

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February 29, 2016 

5 Reasons to Formalize Mentoring Programs in Accounting Firms

Prior to the recession, young leader training and formal mentoring programs to support recruitment and retention were all the rage. Well, mentoring is more critical than ever, but for different reasons and in slightly different forms ...