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November 3, 2015 

5 Questions for Nonprofit Leaders

The most valuable assets of any organization with a purpose – whether it’s for-profit or not-for-profit – are its people, and that’s why hiring is so important. When screening candidates, who may become part of your work culture, however, there are ...

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November 3, 2015 

Why Do Accountants Love Their Jobs?

The top reasons survey respondents originally chose to pursue an accounting career is the nature of the work and job duties (45 percent), the positive employment outlook (21 percent) and the variety of career paths within the field (20 percent).

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November 3, 2015 

Honoring America’s Women Veterans Who Are Business Owners

There are 384,548 veteran women-owned businesses in the United States. This reflects a 296 percent increase from 2007 in the number of veteran women-owned. In comparison, the number of veteran men-owned businesses decreased by 7 percent from 2007 to 2012.

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November 3, 2015 

Nonprofit Accounting Insights & Analysis Survey Shows Challenges

More than half of nonprofit accounting professionals recently surveyed said they struggle with reporting non-financial performance data. Overall majority don't enjoy the automation of reporting with 73% spending up to 5 hours a week manipulating data outs

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November 3, 2015 

6 Tips for Tax Season Staffing at Accounting Firms

With tax season looming, now is the time for accounting firms to ramp up their staffing strategy. Determining your needed mix of full-time and temporary professionals — before holiday time-off — will set you on a course for success come 2016.

Paul McDonald

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November 3, 2015 

Crow Shields Bailey PC Joins McGladrey Alliance

This affiliation is not a merger or acquisition; Crow Shields Bailey remains an independently-owned accounting firm separate from McGladrey Alliance’s parent company, RSM US LLP.

 Wholesalers Turn to Affordable Business Management Software

November 3, 2015 

Wholesalers Turn to Affordable Business Management Software

For many mid-sized wholesale and distribution companies eager to expand, yet don’t want to drain their budgets in the process, a new generation of fully-featured sophisticated business management software with customized modules is allowing them to ...