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August 8, 2014 

Building on CPAs’ long-standing commitment to provide high-quality services that protect the public, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has issued a discussion paper for all stakeholders in the audit process of private entities. The discussion paper summarizes the Institute’s multi-faceted effort that is designed to help auditors excel in a fast changing and complex…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 8, 2014 

Mark K. Rich, CPA, the director of investments for the Kimbell Art Foundation, has been selected by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as the 2014 winner of the Maximo Mukelabai Award. Rich was honored for his work with the Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) and his service to his…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 8, 2014 

If you’ve been following Intuit the past year, chances are you’ve heard the company talk about its plans to remove pain points for small businesses. Every move the company has made seems to be a calculated step in the direction of building a seamless QuickBooks Online ecosystem for its customers.

Taija Sparkman

August 7, 2014 

CPA Practice Advisor’s free webinars offer live interaction with thought leaders in the accounting and tax profession. The live versions are eligible for CPE credit, allowing professionals to keep up with continuing education requirements online, and all webinars are archived for future viewing at any time.

August 7, 2014 

For most accounting firms, choosing a software provider and staying the course is an easy and safe decision. Only when there are traumatic events in pricing changes, software not working and not getting fixed, technology changes or regulatory changes that the software doesn’t keep up with will we even consider a change.

Randy Johnston

August 7, 2014 

Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management and accounting software, today announced the launch of a new Premier Partner Program. This new program was built to recognize a network of Intacct partners that deliver comprehensive, high quality services, support, and software to help companies get maximum value from their Intacct investment.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 7, 2014 

So where do you place your firm's website on your list of priorities for your firm? Do you see it as a necessary evil that has to be dealt with just to “be in the game?” Or, do you see it as the gateway to serving your clients for the coming years? Chances are you…

John Higgins

August 6, 2014 

An accounting professor at the University of Southern California has been recognized by the AICPA for his contributions to accounting academics.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 6, 2014 

California is just one of many states where health insurers owe refunds to thousands of consumers and businesses under requirements of the federal healthcare law. For California alone, the total refunds equal about $11.9 million.

August 6, 2014 

The other day, I noticed that there was something interesting going on in my office. I was picking up different devices to use, depending on what tasks I wanted to accomplish. This was never a conscious decision – I never thought: “I shall purchase this ipad so that I can use it in this specific…

Stacy Kildal

August 5, 2014 

For small and mid-sized employers who have workers who are "unbanked" or just prefer to receive their paycheck in a non-check format, payroll, human resources and benefits company Paychex has launched its new Skylight PayOptions Program.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 5, 2014 

Which states have the most "business friendly" environments? According to the third annual Small Business Friendliness Survey, here are the top five:

Isaac M. O'Bannon