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February 10, 2016 

XCM Appoints Susan Nolan as CMO

In this new role, Nolan will be responsible for leading the marketing strategy to advance XCM’s customer-guided approach to providing digital automation solutions to accounting and corporate professionals.

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February 9, 2016 

How to Classify Workers as Statutory Employees

We have been hearing lately that worker classification issues are on the forefront for the IRS and state labor agencies. Because big companies and small businesses are misclassifying workers, this subject has it become one of the hottest matters in our...

 Poor Finances Prevent 45% of Non-Homeowners from Buying Homes

February 9, 2016 

Poor Finances Prevent 45% of Non-Homeowners from Buying Homes

Almost half of non-homeowners say their financial situation stands in their way of purchasing a home, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. 29% say they can't afford a down payment and 16% say their credit isn't good enough to qualify ...

 Xero Offers New Integration with Microsoft Power BI for Excel

February 9, 2016 

Xero Offers New Integration with Microsoft Power BI for Excel

By integrating Xero financial data with Microsoft Power BI, Xero says it is delivering big data for small business so customers can directly connect with, and gain insight from, their business data through the deep visualization tools & the power of ...

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February 9, 2016 

Which Brands Do Americans Trust Most?

Are you brand conscious? Does it have to be Tide (or Skippy, or Sony)? Most Americans do consider brand recognition and trust when making purchases, according to a new study by market research firm BrandSpark International.

 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