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.
April 20, 2016
When Is Money Subject to Sales Tax?
Some sorts of money—typically coins, paper money and precious metals—are subject to sales tax in many states. In some states, sales of all types of money are exempt.
April 20, 2016
Most Finance Professionals Lack Big Data Analysis Skills
Chief financial officers may not be able to maximize the potential value of Big Data for their organizations due to difficulties attracting and retaining the professionals with the requisite expertise, research suggests.
April 20, 2016
Understanding the Language of Business
People smarter than I am started using these new terms and they caught on, to the point where not using them exposes you as being out of touch. As the Chicago Tribune’s Rex Huppke says: “The war against workplace buzzwords is a lonely one.”
April 20, 2016
Clintons Paid More Than 35% Effective Tax Rate
The former Secretary of State and New York Senator, who has been living in a fish bowl since her husband Bill became governor of Arkansas and ascended to the presidency, recently released copies of her joint tax returns for the last eight years.
April 19, 2016
Aerospace and Defense Are Largest U.S. Exports
Looking forward, the U.S. aerospace and defense sector’s gross exports are expected to increase by 3.2 percent in 2016. This is largely due to an increased pipeline of defense platform products announced and expected for foreign military sales by ...
April 19, 2016
Obamas Release Tax Returns, Pay Less Tax
The Obamas claimed claiming more than $145,000 in itemized deductions on their 2015 return, including donations to charity such as the Fisher House Foundation, a longtime favorite. The couple is in line for a refund of almost $23,000.
April 19, 2016
Is the CPA Profession Diverse and Inclusive?
A panel of young members and students discuss the impact of diversity and inclusion on the profession. For more young CPA resources, visit http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/YoungCPANetwork/Pages/YoungCPANetwork.aspx
April 19, 2016
11 Steps for a More Effective Accounting Firm Website
You know the importance of your firm’s website. It is, after all, the first experience many of your clients and prospects have of your firm and staff. Whether you currently have a site, or have allowed it to lapse, there are some key factors to ...
April 18, 2016
Bill Would Simplify Income Tax Filing
The “Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2016” requires the IRS to develop a free service for filing tax returns directly with the federal government and prohibits the nation’s tax collection agency from entering into agreements restricting the use of ...
April 18, 2016
New Calculator Helps People Plan Financial Goals
The mobile-friendly calculator was developed to address the top four financial concerns of consumers found in MassMutual’s State of the Hispanic American Family study: income, savings, retirement and debt. The calculator addresses each financial ...
April 18, 2016
How to Turn Post Tax Season Into Business Valuation Season
A thorough “business cleaning” much like a seasonal housecleaning can provide a business owner with a more efficient operation, a better sense of risk and a plan for the future, whether it’s oriented toward aggressive growth or a four-day workweek.
April 18, 2016
Accounting Firms and the Art of Marketing
Understanding your firm, your people, your proficiencies will prepare you to understand who are the best fits for your offerings and capabilities.