Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
September 23, 2014
How Per Diem Rates Can Simplify Travel Expense Reporting
The IRS has just announced new federal per diem travel rates for Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015), which spans October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Unlike many other previous years, when per diem rates were typically bumped up just a dollar or two or not
September 23, 2014
The Most and Least Happy States in America
The saying that "money can't buy happiness" may not be right. In fact, with some research proving that money can buy at least some happines, up to a certain dollar amount, the personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 201
September 23, 2014
Sales Tax Software Company Receives Patent
A Northwest Arkansas software company earlier this month received one of only 15 sales tax-related patents ever issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
September 22, 2014
Report Shows Effective Tax Rates of Top 100 Companies
Well, there were a few outliers, but the average effective tax rate for 2013 for this group of the largest and most established companies on the stock market was 29.5%, according to Wallet Hub. This average effective tax rate increased by 5.3 percent from
September 22, 2014
Sage to Acquire PayChoice
Accounting and business management software maker Sage North America has reached an agreement to acquire privately-held PayChoice, a provider of payroll solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Sage says the acquisition will help it create ...
September 21, 2014
3 Must-Know Tips for Deducting Business Entertainment
There’s nothing new about taxpayers mixing business with pleasure. For instance, a business executive might paint the town red after he or she signs a six-figure contract with a client or customer. Is the cost of entertaining the client or customer ...
September 21, 2014
IRS Extends Deadline to Claim Retirement Loss Deductions
On September 18, the IRS released an advanced copy of Rev. Proc. 2014-54, which provides guidance on certain changes in method of accounting for dispositions of tangible depreciable property. One of the most notable changes in this 93-page document is tha
September 21, 2014
What to Do if a Client Has a Heart Attack in Your Office
It’s no coincidence that the number of deaths from cardiac failure occur during tax season. This is, after all, the time of year when the several of the most critical factors for a heart attack are present – elevated stress levels, cold temperatures, over
September 19, 2014
Concur to be Acquired by SAP
SAP, the international developer of enterprise software and customer relationship management systems, has reached an agreement to acquire travel and expense management company Concur, the companies announced early Friday.
September 18, 2014
Mid-Market CFOs Taking More Strategic Role in Companies
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) at large organizations have undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, assuming more strategic responsibilities in addition to their traditional finance and accounting tasks. Now it appears that mid-market co
September 18, 2014
New IRS Data Suggests Taxpayers Will Pay Less in 2015
The latest report from Wolters Kluwer, CCH offers estimated ranges for each 2015 tax bracket as well as projections for a growing number of inflation-sensitive tax figures, such as the personal exemption and the standard deduction.
September 18, 2014
How to Enjoy the Tax Benefits of Business Convention Vacations
Suppose one of your clients receives a postcard or email heralding a business convention at a lush tropical paradise this winter. It’s hard to pass up and your client may jump at the opportunity. After the early presentations and round-table discussions,