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 10 Practice Management Tips for Accounting Firms

February 9, 2016 

10 Practice Management Tips for Accounting Firms

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 ...

 Aplos Software Gets $4 Million in Funding

February 9, 2016 

Aplos Software Gets $4 Million in Funding

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 ...

 13 Million Americans Hide Bank or Credit Card Account From Spouse

February 9, 2016 

13 Million Americans Hide Bank or Credit Card Account From Spouse

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 ...

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February 8, 2016 

Simple Tools to Boost Productivity

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

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February 8, 2016 

The Next Generation Accounting Firm Office

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

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February 8, 2016 

Apps We Love – Personal Fitness

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

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February 8, 2016 

Staff Succession Planning Is Critical To Accounting Firm Success

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

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February 8, 2016 

6 Ways to Talk About Money With Family

When we think about money, let’s be honest – we’re not talking about just money, but also a host of related consequences and deeply felt emotions.

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February 8, 2016 

3 Tips for Professionals Who Offer Business Valuation Services

The day-to-day management of a business is filled with decisions. Business owners often feel buried under all the decisions that must be made. Therefore, when selling a valuation, try to avoid creating a decision that must be made by the business owner.

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February 6, 2016 

2017 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Readers' Choice Awards give accounting professionals a way to share what they believe are the most beneficial systems. After all, professionals need to stay aware of technologies and best workflow practices in order to stay competitive and profitable!