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February 29, 2016 

5 Reasons to Formalize Mentoring Programs in Accounting Firms

Prior to the recession, young leader training and formal mentoring programs to support recruitment and retention were all the rage. Well, mentoring is more critical than ever, but for different reasons and in slightly different forms ...

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February 29, 2016 

How to Help Small Businesses Pick, Register and Protect a Name

There are numerous aspects that go into picking the right business name. From a marketing perspective, you’ll want something that’s memorable, easy to say, easy to spell, and conveys the business’ brand promise. From a legal perspective, it’s a little ...

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February 29, 2016 

Comparing the Income Tax Returns of the 2016 Presidential Candidates

The latest dust-up involving Donald Trump, the front runner for the Republican presidential nomination, centers around his federal income tax returns. To this point, Trump has declined to release information about his latest tax returns, citing ongoing audits as this reason for the refusal. In the meantime, chief GOP rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio...…

 Tax Court Rules Emotional Distress Damages are Taxable

February 29, 2016 

Tax Court Rules Emotional Distress Damages are Taxable

Suppose one of your clients is awarded damages resulting from a job-related injury. The first tax question to ask is whether the damages resulted from a physical mishap or illness or if they are attributable to emotional distress.

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February 29, 2016 

Investors Bullish on Real Estate in 2016

Investors continue to be optimistic in their 2016 outlook for the U.S. real estate market, with 91 percent expecting real estate fundamentals to be about the same or better during the year ahead, according to KPMG’S 2016 Real Estate Industry Outlook.

 The Top 25 Cities for Starting a New Career

February 29, 2016 

The Top 25 Cities for Starting a New Career

Which cities offer the best career prospects, and would you be open to moving for the right job? Two new reports from Robert Half shed light on these questions. The Robert Half Career City Index, commissioned by Robert Half and developed by ...