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November 19, 2014 

According to a new report, although a majority of American consumers are still concerned about the economy and holding back on spending, there are signs that point toward an improving mindset in 2015. The report was commissioned by the National Restaurant

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 19, 2014 

For the past seventy years, business branding has been largely guided by principles developed in the 1950s and 1960s, when there were only three television networks, messaging through advertising was easy to control, and information flowed from a few “tru

November 19, 2014 

Legislative proposals to curtail or eliminate the tax benefits of like-kind exchanges are in the works. With a lame-duck Congress finishing out this year and a brand-new class of lawmakers entering 2015, no one can be sure if this tax break will ...

Ken Berry, JD

November 19, 2014 

As if Black Friday shopping and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season weren’t taxing enough, it’s also time to think about tax reporting. This time of year, it can be difficult to keep track of our schedules and to-do lists, let alone the ever-chang

November 19, 2014 

The alert outlines rules applicable to financial statement audit and attestation engagements undertaken for non-issuers.

November 19, 2014 

The majority of business owners are planning on the proceeds from the sale of their business to fund their retirement. However, the 2013 State of Owner Readiness Survey revealed that over 80% of business owners have no formal transition plan.

November 18, 2014 

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the selection of three new members and a chairman to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).

November 18, 2014 

Holiday shopping. Turkey cooking. Family entertaining. November and December are very busy (and stressful) months. But if you’re one of the countless Americans with an IRA or 401(k), there are some critical items that ought to be on your to-do list ...

November 18, 2014 

Congress should pass legislation that would give victims of natural disasters access to permanent and timely tax relief, according to Troy K. Lewis, CPA, CGMA, the current chair of the Tax Executive Committee of the American Institute of CPAs.

November 18, 2014 

Avalara, Inc. and GlobalCollect have announced a strategic partnership to provide industry-leading payment and indirect tax compliance services to ecommerce companies looking to trade cross-border. GlobalCollect, an Ingenico Group company ...

November 18, 2014 

Aloha! Whether arriving or leaving, Hawaii is the best U.S. state for retirees in 2014, according to a new study.

November 18, 2014 

The Institute of Internal Auditors has introduced a new, free online tool that provides internal audit practitioners a powerful means to evaluate their professional competencies and plot their careers.

Isaac M. O'Bannon