Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
June 13, 2016
Asset Managers Increase Focus On Risk Management Coordination
Asset managers continue to struggle with implementing a coordinated risk management approach across their organization, despite risk governance becoming a CEO and board-level priority for asset managers, according to EY's Risk management gaining ...
June 13, 2016
Subway, In-N-Out and Pizza Hut – Americans Name Favorite Restauarants
Subway is the 2016 Sandwich Shop Brand of the Year, securing the title for the sixth consecutive year, according to The Harris Poll. In-N-Out Burger, Pizza Hut, IHOP, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pizza Hut, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Olive Garden...
June 13, 2016
Nominations Being Accepted for 2016 40 Under 40 Awards
Help CPA Practice Advisor recognize the most influential young members of the accounting profession. If you know someone deserving of this recognition, please let us know. There is no cost to the program at all.
June 13, 2016
Salaries Increase for Financial Execs as Talent War Looms
While employers across the board project average pay increases of 3.1 percent, the Grant Thornton/FERF survey results include a note of caution: With a battle for talent likely looming, it might be more than pay that wins the war for financial executives.
June 13, 2016
What To Do If Your Firm Gets Hacked
If your systems have been compromised, there are a number of steps to take immediately. These actions should be outlined in your firm’s incident response plan. If you don’t have one, you should work with your legal counsel and other specialists to ...
June 13, 2016
How Investors Can Salvage Tax Losses With the Wash Sale Rule
Beware of the "wash sale" rule. This rule says you can't deduct the loss from the sale of securities if you buy "substantially identical" securities within 30 days before or after the loss sale. The disallowed loss is added to your basis in the new stock.
June 10, 2016
SMB Accounting – What’s Up With This Market?
Most of you who know me understand that I’ve had the privilege of having a long career in technology. The opportunities to help vendors build hardware products, as well as networking, productivity, accounting and document management software have been som
June 10, 2016
Cybersecurity Becomes Lucrative Market for Big 4 Firms
Risk & regulatory work across the U.S. consulting market grew strongly by 7.8 percent to over $14 billion, but cybersecurity work is what’s really hot for many firms, including the Big Four - as headline-grabbing news stories have struck fear into the ...
June 10, 2016
Change Is Imminent (In Accounting)
In order to remain above the competition and provide the most up-to-date accounting skills, it’s wise to stay informed on what’s affecting the world of accounting and what kind of an impact it has on the overall health of the accounting industry.
June 10, 2016
Xero Tax Touch
Whether you’re self-employed, an independent contractor or a freelancer – Xero TaxTouch is made for you. Discover how a simple swipe delivers a fast, easy and completely mobile solution that organizes and manages your ...
June 9, 2016
Scammers Move From Phish to Whales
Whaling is a form of phishing attack where senior executives and others with access to valuable and sensitive data are sent very personal and well researched emails. The attacker may send the target an email that appears to be from someone they ...
June 9, 2016
Radius Acquires San Francisco Tax Firm
Global growth expert Radius has acquired San Francisco-based Montage Services, a rapidly growing tax and compliance advisory firm. Montage, whose clients include the London Stock Exchange, UniCredit, and Biz Apps, will immediately bolster Radius’ ...