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February 19, 2014 

The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2014 – IRS Cautions Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud.

 ZenPayroll Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding

February 19, 2014 

ZenPayroll Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding

Cloud payroll software developer ZenPayroll, Inc., a leading modern, cloud-based payroll provider, announced today that it has raised a $20 million Series A round of financing from General Catalyst Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB). Also, aAs part of the Series A financing, Hemant Taneja from General Catalyst will be joining the ZenPayroll…

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February 19, 2014 

AccountantsWorld

AccountantsWorld has been serving accounting professionals for over 25 years. Offering a wide spectrum of software solutions, services and resources, AccountantsWorld is a pioneer in helping accountants harness the power of the Internet and make the most of their client relationships.

 Accounting’s Disability Niche

February 19, 2014 

Accounting’s Disability Niche

The simple fact is this: disabled Americans represent a segment of the population with serious needs for tax and accounting services. Their needs are unique, and cannot be easily met with a cookie-cutter approach to these services. But for the firms that understand the value of a strong niche market, there is an opportunity for…

Dave McClure

 Intacct Receives $45 Million in New Financing

February 18, 2014 

Intacct Receives $45 Million in New Financing

Online accounting and business management developer Intacct has secured an additional $45 million of financing in a combination of venture funding and a debt package, the company has announced.. The new funds will be used to further invest in company growth and expanded product capabilities.

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February 18, 2014 

Accounting Thought Leaders Gather in Tampa

The most notable thought leaders in the accounting profession have gathered in Tampa, Florida, this week at this year’s CPA Practice Advisor Thought Leader Symposium. The annual event brings these professionals together with the leading technology developers serving practicing public accountants to discuss the evolution of technology, practice methods and firm management.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 New Online Game Makes Accounting Fun for Students

February 18, 2014 

New Online Game Makes Accounting Fun for Students

To help teachers engage, entertain and educate high school students, the American Institute of CPAs has announced the launch of Bank On It™ – an interactive, online accounting game. Bank On It features more than 1,000 questions inspired by content in accounting textbooks. The game challenges students on accounting fundamentals and real-world workplace scenarios in…

 Checkpoint Learning CPE Courses Available on iPad

February 18, 2014 

Checkpoint Learning CPE Courses Available on iPad

Thomson Reuters has released the latest Checkpoint Learning CPE courses for Apple iPads. With the entire learning experience available on the iPad, from course browsing and purchasing, to course completion and submission, accounting and tax professionals can train while traveling, waiting in line, or whenever they have time and internet connectivity.