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October 20, 2015 

In a world defined by accelerating change and complexity, the ability to anticipate disruptions, problems, client needs, and new opportunities will be the most important skill any business person can possess.

October 20, 2015 

While it should come as no surprise, sometimes reinforcing the message can hit home: Make your customer or client experience pleasant and consistent, or they will shop around.

October 20, 2015 

Money talk can be so scary that 59 percent of Americans would rather discuss "the birds and the bees" with a stranger than their personal financial situation (39 percent). This is especially true of women, as 63 percent share this preference compared ...

October 20, 2015 

Although comp formulas are frequently considered performance-based, most fail to measure anything beyond production metrics, and largely ignore performance intangibles such as firm management, mentoring staff, teamwork and loyalty.

October 20, 2015 

The technology works by “reading” an electronic tax return produced by common tax packages, allowing the user to create financial statements that can be analyzed within ProfitCents and Sageworks Valuation Solution. All fields can be auto mapped, and ...

October 20, 2015 

There are direct and indirect costs of absence that can cascade through payroll, benefits, and operations – in addition to productivity loss. And the reasons for an employee taking leave are many and varied, ranging from employee’s injury and illness ...

October 20, 2015 

The Gold Medal is the highest award granted by the AICPA and is given to CPAs who have made major contributions to the CPA profession. Anton received the award at the fall meeting of the AICPA governing Council. Kathy Johnson, CPA, a member of the ...

October 19, 2015 

In a new report released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the IRS has been sharply criticized for failing to update the Windows operating system on its computers in a timely fashion. The foul-up exposed sensitive ...

October 19, 2015 

A cyber security survey conducted by the FWN indicates a high incidence of risky online behaviors with bank and credit card accounts, smartphones and public Wi-Fi use.

October 19, 2015 

A fifth of small-business owners say they would allow an employee with a medical marijuana prescription to use the drug while at work, according to a survey released Wednesday by Employers Insurance.

October 19, 2015 

Women have grown and are continuing to grow substantial businesses that are having a significant impact on the nation's economy. According to a new survey by the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), staffing, compensation and revenue are rising.

October 19, 2015 

Designed specifically for accountants, Payroll Relief offers anytime access along with mobile capability. Offered only to accounting professionals, Payroll Relief provides the tools accountants need to offer payroll processing profitably.

Mary Girsch-Bock