Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
February 3, 2016
The Worst Tax Penalties and How to Help Your Clients Avoid Them
It is important for us to keep in mind that tax responsibilities are not the first thing our busy clients are thinking about, and in many cases they are not on their radar at all.
February 2, 2016
How Accounting Firm Partners Delude Themselves
When you look your firm in the mirror, what do you see? We all know people who have themselves convinced that the way things should be is the way they really are.
February 2, 2016
Super Bowl 50 Expected to Generate $220 Million in Spending for San Francisco Area
The 50th edition of the Super Bowl marks the return of the event to the west coast's Bay Area for the first time in the modern era and to California – which is hosting its 12th game including the inaugural event in 1967 – after a 12 year absence.
February 2, 2016
IRS Warns Taxpayers About Phone Scams
The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams as scam artists threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things. The IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against all sorts of con games that arise during any filing season.
February 1, 2016
25 Minority Accounting Students Participate in Illinois CPA Society Internship Program
In addition, the students participated in interactive sessions dedicated to business ethics, team building, interview skills, and the CPA exam. Students also enjoyed a revamped resume session that allowed them one-on-one time with recruiters to ...
February 1, 2016
Holy Guacamole! U.S. Super Bowl Diet Includes 8 Million Pounds of Guac, 325 Million Gallons of Beer
Americans are expected to consume about 8 millions pounds of guacamole, 14 million pounds of chips, 1.2 billion chicken wings and 2 tons of popcorn. To wash down all those snacks, retailers expect fans will drink 325 millions gallons of beer.
February 1, 2016
AICPA Wants Changes to IRS Estate Tax Form and Instructions
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of the Treasury about IRS draft Form 8971, Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property from a Decedent, and draft ...
February 1, 2016
IRS Lists Tax ID Theft As Top Concern
The IRS also joined with industry and states on a public awareness campaign to provide taxpayers with easy tips to better protect themselves. The “Taxes. Security. Together.” campaign includes YouTube videos, Tax Tips and fact sheets to help ...
February 1, 2016
Most Professionals Say They Are Achieving Work-Life Balanace
While generally positive, the findings show room for improvement. About one in five of all workers (22 percent) and 17 percent of CFOs specifically consider their work-life balance fair or poor.
February 1, 2016
Small Business Owners Less Optimistic on Economy
Small business owners are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the economy. According to the SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard, optimism has dropped 10% since last January, and 16% since May.
January 31, 2016
Feb. 1 Is Last Day To File W-2s and 1099s
Businesses with employees or anyone who has contracted for more than $600 in work to a freelancer or subcontractor: you have until February 1, 2016, to provide the appropriate wage and income reporting form – a W-2 or 1099-MISC – to all recipients.
January 31, 2016
New Law Preserves Tax Breaks for Conservation Donations
Here’s one tax break that can extend as far as the eye can see: If a real estate owner donates a qualified conservation easement to charity, he or she can claim a deduction based on the value of the easement. In other words, the taxpayer realizes a ...