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 Will You Succeed as a 21st Century Accountant?

September 12, 2014 

Will You Succeed as a 21st Century Accountant?

We seem to have reached a point in the accounting profession where accounting firms that want to grow and continue to be successful have embraced the need for technology. In doing so, they are turning over many of the mundane footing and ticking and balancing and reconciling and data entry activities to the software that…

Gail Perry

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September 12, 2014 

Intuit Connects Small Businesses and Lenders with QuickBooks Financing

The small business owner continues to be at the heart of the QuickBooks ecosystem. With every product, service and feature released, Intuit seems to be determined to make the next step even easier than the previous. So, it was no surprise when Intuit launched QuickBooks Financing to help with what remains a big challenge for...…

Taija Sparkman

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September 12, 2014 

U.S. Head of Xero Leaves Company

Peter Karpas, the CEO of UNorth American and U.S. operations for online small business management and accounting software developer Xero has left the company, according to the company's top executive, Rod Drury.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 12, 2014 

How to Hone Your Soft Skills to Strengthen Client Relationships

As summer draws to a close, kids and young students aren’t the only ones who need to think about heading back to school. Your employees — even your top performers — can become stronger contributors by enhancing their abilities and expertise through professional development opportunities.

Paul McDonald

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September 12, 2014 

Are Your Clients Likely to Face a SALT Audit?

Historically, a business' gross revenues follow seasonal patterns and even a small change in gross revenue should result in a small change in the associated accounts. In an attempt to discover why one established contractor was selected for audit, I reviewed their sales tax filings and created the below table.

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September 12, 2014 

40 Leaders Who Are Shaping the Profession of Tomorrow

Each year, the 40 Under 40 program seeks to honor a diverse array of professionals who are helping to shape the profession they work in. How does one shape a profession? For these unique professionals, that question is answered in a variety of ways. For some, this is achieved through ardent support for and evangelizing...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 12, 2014 

Refresh Your Payroll Offerings in the Fall

Fall is usually a calm, relaxed time of the year – the business of the summer activities are coming to a halt and the madness of the year-end hasn’t quite started up yet. This makes it the perfect time to examine your firm’s payroll solutions and services. Companies, including your existing clients and potential clients,...…

Taija Sparkman

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September 12, 2014 

Another U.S. City Pushes for $15 Minimum Wage

Fast-food workers and their union allies plan to take the fight for a $15 minimum wage to Bellevue on Wednesday, the first attempt to expand the movement regionally since the Seattle City Council passed a $15 minimum-wage plan in June. While the prospects for a $15 minimum wage in Bellevue aren’t known, the city is...…