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February 13, 2015 

The Xero and Xero Partner Platform from Xero, Inc. provide a unified, cloud-based solution for small business accounting and firm management of the client's books. Xero entered the space initially from the small business side, but quickly saw the role ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 13, 2015 

As we dive into 2015, what are the biggest challenges facing the accounting profession and how do we predict the profession will change in the next five years?

Gail Perry

February 13, 2015 

The Internal Revenue Service has changed some procedures that it says will make it easier for small business owners to comply with the final tangible property regulations.

February 13, 2015 

Accounting CS from Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting is a professional accounting system used and managed by firms, who can then allow clients access to an integrated web-based small business accounting system. The program also integrates with ...

February 13, 2015 

Zoho Invoice, your pocket friendly app is the best way to invoice, remind and accept payments from your clients. You can send quotes, track time for projects, monitor expenses, invoice for projects, accept credit card payments and send thank you ...

February 13, 2015 

It goes without saying that employees’ payroll data is sensitive and confidential information, and therefore, needs to be protected. In today’s world, there are multiple threats risking the security of the payroll data you manage.

Taija Sparkman

February 12, 2015 

If you move to Puerto Rico, you can retain your U.S. citizenship while saving taxes, not an option in some other so-called tax havens. Although the tropical island is just a little more than 1,000 miles from Florida, it might as well be halfway around ...

February 12, 2015 

The IRS is showing no mercy to employers in the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling in the controversial Quality Stores case. In a new announcement, it says that it will disallow all claims for refunds of payroll tax relating to severance payments ...

February 12, 2015 

It appears that it’s too soon to close the books on the recent spate of fraudulent tax refunds filed through TurboTax, the country’s leading provider of tax preparation software. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and various oth

February 12, 2015 

Cloud digital payment management provider Bill.com has closed a $50 million financing round. Silicon Valley Bank joined existing investors DCM Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, August Capital, Napier Park Global Capital, American Express Ventures and ...

February 12, 2015 

Are your clients in need of easy tools to help them manage their finances? There are many options available. We asked some of CPA Practice Advisor’s contributors, Thought Leaders, and award winners for recommendations of their favorite money management apps and have added a few of our own for your perusal. Mint.com – CPA Practice Advisor...…

Gail Perry

February 11, 2015 

Two of the most asked questions by Americans this time of year are either, "How Much Do I Owe?," or "Where's My Income Tax Refund?"