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 Florida Job Growth Up 23,000 in June

July 10, 2014 

Florida Job Growth Up 23,000 in June

Florida added 22,620 private sector jobs during the month of June, according to the latest ADP Regional Employment Report which is produced by payroll firm ADP, in collaboration with Moody's Analytics.

 How to Make the Cloud Transition a Priority

July 10, 2014 

How to Make the Cloud Transition a Priority

Many executives are either hesitant to make the transition to the cloud or they have it buried under a twenty-page to-do list. Ironically, moving to a cloud-based phone system has the potential to shorten that list immensely. Switching to the cloud provides a secure and effective means of scaling for seasonal spikes. Cloud-based communication systems…

 FASB Seeks Changes to Simplify GAAP

July 10, 2014 

FASB Seeks Changes to Simplify GAAP

As part of a new initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has added two short-term projects to its agenda to simplify Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 July SALT Checklist

July 7, 2014 

July SALT Checklist

What should you be doing in your state and local tax practice this month? Here's your SALT checklist for July.

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July 7, 2014 

How Your Firm Can Set SMART Goals

Our minds are constantly at work coming up with great ideas about the things we should accomplish. Interestingly, however, we rarely formalize these thoughts into written goals.

Jim Boomer

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July 2, 2014 

MOVE Project Ranks Best Public Accounting Firms for Women

After evaluating accounting firms across the country on a variety of aspects including firm culture and partnership opportunity, the MOVE Project has released its fifth annual rankings of the best firms for female professionals. The MOVE Project is sponsored by the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Small Business Economy Sees Modest Growth

July 2, 2014 

Small Business Economy Sees Modest Growth

Increases in small business lending, new business formations and a leading microcap index suggest that the small business economy is continuing to see modest growth, according to the latest SB Authority Index from Newtek Business Services.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Bookkeeper Accused of Stealing $400K

July 2, 2014 

Bookkeeper Accused of Stealing $400K

A 65-year-old New Mexico woman is accused of stealing nearly $400,000 from her employer, including forging more than 200 checks and paying $30,000 in mortgage payments via electronic transfers from her employer's account.