Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
May 20, 2014
Book Challenges Accountants to Be True Entrepreneurs
How does an accounting professional go from being a client service provider to an integral advisor and successful leader? The latest book by accounting thought leader Darren Root explains how he did it.
May 20, 2014
AICPA Urges New Professional Development for CPAs
CPAs need to embrace new ways of learning to thrive in a competitive, rapidly evolving global marketplace, according to the findings of an American Institute of CPAs task force. To help chart that path, the working group has issued an innovative report designed to spark a reinvention of career development within the CPA profession.
May 20, 2014
Thomson Reuters Offers Solution to Help Firms Market Healthcare Reform Services
As trusted financial advisors to millions of Americans and businesses, accounting firms are uniquely positioned to provide their clients with information and services regarding the Affordable Care Act. Thomson Reuters is offering a new solution to help firms market their expertise to clients and has released a tax act overview and monthly client marketing newsletter…
May 20, 2014
AICPA Supports Effort in Congress to Enhance Financial Transparency Act
The nation's largest association of accounting professionals, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is commending Congress for recent efforts to strengthen the pending Federal Financial Statement Transparency Act.
May 20, 2014
Workers Cite Internal Factors as Cause of Financial Stress
Financial stress among employees increased significantly in 2013 as more people cited internal factors as the cause of their stress, according to a recent survey.
May 20, 2014
The Best States for Military Retirees
Retirement is typically viewed as the end of the line – a time for rest, relaxation and the pursuit of interests long ago put on the back burner. But the narrative is far different for military retirees.
May 20, 2014
Payment System BlueSnap Partners with Avalara for Sales Tax, VAT
Global payment gateway BlueSnap today announced an integration with Avalara, a leading provider of cloud-based software that delivers a broad array of compliance solutions related to sales tax, VAT and other transactional taxes.
May 19, 2014
AICPA Honors Professional for Public Service
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) awarded Diane Cornwell, CPA with its 2013 Public Service Award for Individuals. The annual award honors members of the AICPA who have made significant contributions to their communities. She received the award at the spring meeting of the Institute’s governing Council in Scottsdale, Ariz.
May 19, 2014
Summertime Tax Tip #5: Hot Dog! Get a Tax Break for Having a Company Picnic
Summer is the time for grilling burgers and hot dogs, escaping to the beach or woods or just relaxing and enjoying the warm weather. Of course, there’s nothing to prevent you from mixing in a little business with the pleasure. If your clients handle things the right way, and keep detailed records, they can write…
May 19, 2014
GASB Releases Exposure Draft on Fair Value Measurement and Application
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) today issued for public comment a proposed Statement addressing accounting and financial reporting issues related to fair value measurements.
May 19, 2014
CPA2Biz Rebrands Itself as CPA.com
CPA2Biz, a subsidiary of the American Institute of CPAs, has changed it's name to CPA.com to more closely align the business with its mission of "empowering CPAs and businesses for the digital age."
May 19, 2014
Small Business Optimism Increases, But Uncertainty Persists
Small business optimism increased in April, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The group's April index rose 1.8 points to a post-recession high of 95.2. The economy continues to perform modestly and April’s index followed suit as it crossed the 95 marker for the first time since 2007. Seven Index components improved, one…