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November 23, 2015 

AICPA Recognizes Top Accounting Educators

The Effective Learning Strategies Awards are given each year to educators who demonstrate innovative teaching practices and curricula in one of three educational levels: introductory, upper level, and graduate.

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November 23, 2015 

IRS Updates FATCA Registration Website

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Online Registration System is a secure, web-based system that financial institutions and other entities can use to register for FATCA purposes. Launched in 2013, the system allows the IRS to identify ...

7 Ways to Prevent Tax ID Theft: IRS Video

November 23, 2015 

7 Ways to Prevent Tax ID Theft: IRS Video

The IRS, states and the tax industry are committed to protecting you from identity theft. We need you to join us, taking a few simple steps to better protect your personal and financial data online and at home.

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November 23, 2015 

Xero Launches Accounting App for Apple Watch

Cloud accounting software maker Xero has released Xero for Apple Watch. The Xero Apple Watch app is the fastest and most convenient way for entrepreneurs to stay on top of their cash flow, with notifications and alerts when invoices have been paid.

 Report Shows SMB Lending Stats

November 23, 2015 

Report Shows SMB Lending Stats

Fundera’s report is an aggregate analysis of the $63 million in customer financing secured on its platform between the company’s launch and the end of Q3 2015. The report includes information on annual percentage rates (APR), loan amounts, time to ...

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November 22, 2015 

Jock Tax Overturned, Supreme Court Denies Appeal

The tax rationale may be applied to entertainers who perform at local venues and even to high-ranking executives in town to conduct business. Currently, seven cities impose a jock tax.

 Worker Productivity Surges For Some Before Holidays

November 22, 2015 

Worker Productivity Surges For Some Before Holidays

The survey also showed that late afternoon is when many workers experience a slump, with 29 percent citing 4 to 6 p.m. as their least productive time of day. Consistent with previous research, most employees seem to hit their stride between ...

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November 19, 2015 

Sage Launches New Cloud Solutions for Accountants

Accounting professionals are increasingly finding their services to be commoditized, leading to reduced revenues and profits. Accountants understand the importance of altering their pricing model to one that sets prices based on the value the client ...