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February 11, 2014 

The most perfect definition of the Windows operating system in 2014 is less a Shakespearean sonnet than the immortal words of Bonnie Tyler:

Dave McClure

February 11, 2014 

I’ve been doing a lot of work writing and consulting on the topics of document management and workflow, and had seriously written off the hardware side of those critical accounting functions. After all, what more could be said about buying printers and scanners.

Dave McClure

February 11, 2014 

The Illinois CPA Society is accepting scholarship applications for the 2014-15 academic year. Students attending any Illinois college or university, pursuing an accounting degree with plans to become a CPA can apply.

February 11, 2014 

Financial analysis developer Sageworks has released a new web-based business valuation system called PinPoint. The program is designed to help accounting, private equity and valuation firms determine an accurate and legally-defensible value for private companies.

February 11, 2014 

President Obama didn’t drop any bombshells in his State of the Union address delivered on January 28. But he did unveil a new retirement-saving concept called the “MyRA” (a wordplay on IRA). As the president explained, this account will be designed to encourage retirement savings by workers who don’t have access to employer plans like…

Ken Berry, JD

February 10, 2014 

“Being found” by potential clients can be a challenge. How do potential clients find you? The best way is always word of mouth from your colleagues and clients who know the work you do and your areas of expertise. But, word of mouth alone does not get the job done. People need a way to…

Hugh Duffy

February 10, 2014 

Nationally, the average commute time for small business employees is 28.7 minutes, according to a new survey by TriNet, a cloud-based provider of HR services.

February 10, 2014 

Two associations for accounting professionals have begun international consultation on draft management accounting principles to help CFOs, CEOs and company boards of directors drive better performance at their organizations.

February 10, 2014 

A new survey shows that small business lending increased slightly in December.

February 10, 2014 

The Treasury Inspector General has called the Affordable Care Act the biggest tax act in 20 years. What does the ACA mean to you and your clients?

Bethany O'Hoyt

February 10, 2014 

The Sage Mobile Service App saves you time and makes you more money for your services. Service reps in the field use this iPhone App to provide better customer service with historical data as well as the ability to create, complete and take payments for work completed from anywhere. The Sage Mobile Service App also...…

February 10, 2014 

The President of the United States, our champion of income equality, has once again called on Congress to raise the minimum wage from its present level of $7.25 per hour up to $10.10 per hour, a salary increase of just under 39 percent.

Dave McClure