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November 25, 2016 

A lot of the blame for staff defections must be placed on the outdated business model many CPA firms still use to run their firms and manage staff. Einstein’s definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.

November 23, 2016 

In a stunning eleventh-hour decision, a federal judge in Texas has blocked the new “final overtime rule” set to take effect on December1, 2016. Judge Amos Mazzant held that the rule, promulgated by the Department of Labor (DOL), is in violation of federal law. The legal action was brought by 21 states and several prominent...…

November 23, 2016 

As tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who are self-employed or involved in the sharing economy to know about free resources that are available to help them with their taxes.

November 23, 2016 

Learn more about advertising opportunities and the topics CPA Practice Advisor will focus on in 2017.

November 23, 2016 

By Jan. 22, 2017, employers must use only the new version, dated 11/14/2016. Until then, they can continue to use the version dated 03/08/2013 or the new version.

November 23, 2016 

Printable PDF version of new I-9 form.

November 23, 2016 

Additionally, the survey exposed concerns about bill payment efficiency and security. Respondents that relied on handwritten checks or computer-printed checks often spend more time on bill payment, and 66% of all respondents worry that clients do not ...

November 23, 2016 

In a ruling written by Justice James A. Richman, appointed by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the appeals court said the Legislature can alter pension formulas for active employees and reduce their anticipated retirement benefits.

November 23, 2016 

New overtime and worker classification rules set to take effect on December 1 have been blocked by a federal judge. The new rules would have extended overtime pay to millions of Americans who are currently exempt.

November 22, 2016 

The IRS will begin processing tax returns on January 24, 2017, for taxes paid/owed in 2016. In general, the IRS says that returns with refunds are processed and payments issued within 21 days. For paper filers, this can take much longer, however.

November 22, 2016 

Through its web-based toolset, iManage Control Center makes it easier for help desk staff and system administrators to administer the iManage Work user base and information at any time, from any device — allowing them to be more responsive to their ...

November 22, 2016 

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. More than 1,400 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were ...