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.
June 11, 2015
The Top 5 Marketing Mistakes by Accounting Firms
It’s not enough to place a CPA shingle outside your office and wait for clients to beat a path to your door. To grow in the digital age, you need to have a strong online presence – yet many accountants neglect this critical step, says veteran marketer.
June 11, 2015
448 Members of Accounting Firm Volunteer for Day of Service
The Days of Service initiative is part of the firm’s We Are WeiserMazars program that fosters employees’ personal and professional growth through the tenants of association, respect and excellence.
June 11, 2015
FBAR and FATCA Filings Due June 30 for Taxpayers with Overseas Assets
FBAR refers to Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, that must be filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is a bureau of the Treasury Department. The form must be filed electronically and is ...
June 10, 2015
Congress Considers 7.7% Cut to IRS Budget
The fiscal year 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which provides funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and several other agencies.
June 10, 2015
Latest Report Shows All Areas of U.S. Saw Job Growth in May, Led by South
Economists are seeing a positive rebound in jobs as private sector employment increased in all four major regions and all nine U.S. Census Bureau Divisions during May 2015.
June 10, 2015
AICPA Makes Recommendations to IRS on Accounting Method Changes
The AICPA recommended that to the extent taxpayers may make accounting method changes for mischaracterized R&E expenditures with a section 481(a) adjustment they should receive audit protection for prior years.
June 9, 2015
Avalara Launches Online System for Fuel Tax Returns
Avalara has launched a new online service that enables small to mid-sized fuel distributors, suppliers, and terminal operators to improve the accuracy, speed, and ease of filing bulk fuel tax returns
June 9, 2015
SMB Optimism Rises in May, “Finally at Normal Level”
Small business owners are more optimistic, according to a new survey, but at least one group isn't impressed.
June 9, 2015
Recruiting and Retaining Staff Tops List of Worries For CPA Firms
Talent pool concerns have emerged as the most pressing issue for all but the smallest CPA firms, according to new research by the American Institute of CPAs. One silver lining: While recruiting and retaining staff is more challenging than ...
June 8, 2015
10 Lean Six Sigma Audit Considerations
The application of Lean Six Sigma principals has helped countless organizations objectively re-evaluate and streamline their production processes. Lean Six Sigma is a consulting methodology gaining favor in the accounting profession for its focus not ...
June 7, 2015
Nine Tips to Avoid Investment Scams
The world is full of ambitious people with big ideas. Unfortunately, often the big idea is to separate you from your money. Don't get scammed. If you're considering making a significant investment in a start-up or early stage company, follow these ...
June 5, 2015
Payroll Accountant’s Checklist for June
What should you be doing in your payroll practice this month? Here's your Payroll checklist for June.