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September 9, 2015 

2015 Review of Intuit Lacerte Tax Planner

Ideal for small to mid-sized firms, Lacerte Tax Planner, from Intuit, offers an easy to use tax planning product that is well suited for those looking for a stand-alone product, as well as those wishing to integrate with other Intuit financial products.

Mary Girsch-Bock

 The Core Phases of a Sound Financial Plan

September 8, 2015 

The Core Phases of a Sound Financial Plan

Despite all of these tools that some financial advisors may ignore in this solution phase, there are also three other phases when creating a sound financial plan. Berger reviews the phases.

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September 8, 2015 

Accounting Salaries To Rise 4.7% in 2016

Among the five fields tracked, the technology sector is projected to see the greatest pay gains, with base salaries rising an average of 5.3 percent. Accounting and finance roles followed, with anticipated average compensation increases of 4.7 percent.

 Profits Up At U.S. Accounting Firms

September 8, 2015 

Profits Up At U.S. Accounting Firms

Have profit margins, as measured by equity partner profits as a percent of revenue, been declining at firms over the last 10 years or so?

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September 8, 2015 

The 4 Keys to Financial Planning

Having a well-balanced, holistic financial plan is equally important, especially as individuals approach retirement, Cassidy says. Such a blueprint should cover guaranteed income planning, wealth management, tax minimization strategies, long-term ...

 Small Businesses Jobs Increased by 85,000 in August

September 8, 2015 

Small Businesses Jobs Increased by 85,000 in August

Private sector small business employment increased by 85,000 jobs from July to August according to the August ADP Small Business Report. Due to the important contribution that small businesses make to economic growth, employment data that are ...