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April 14, 2014
Debunking Common Income Tax Myths
The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2014 version of “The Truth about Frivolous Tax Arguments.” The document describes and responds to some of the common frivolous tax arguments made by those who oppose compliance with federal tax laws. The cases cited demonstrate how frivolous arguments are treated by the IRS and the courts. The…
April 11, 2014
Why Markdowns Can be a Good Thing for Retailers
When Rhonda Sawyer first opened her women's and children's clothing store, she was extremely focused on the price of individual items.
April 11, 2014
7 Reasons People Haven’t Paid For Obamacare
The White House now says without equivocation that 7.1 million individuals signed up for Obamacare by March 31, the deadline for open enrollment in 2014. But how many of those people actually paid for health insurance coverage acquired through the marketplace? That’s where the “counting” gets a little trickier.
April 10, 2014
Is Your State’s Minimum Wage About to Change?
You've probably heard about President Obama's push to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour. It's the latest of several attempts to increase the federal minimum wage. In addition, several states are following suit with minimum wage legislation of their own. With that in mind, I think now is a good…
April 10, 2014
Americans More Focused on Personal Finances
Despite continued minor improvement in the economy, most Americans are still worried and are increasingly focusing on improving their personal finances, according to a new report.
April 9, 2014
Healthcare Law May Cost Large Employers up to $5,900 Per Employee
According to a new study by the American Health Policy Institute (AHPI), it could cost some businesses almost $6,000 extra per employee. The report, “The Cost of the Affordable Care Act to Large Employers.” draws on internal cost data shared with AHPI by over 100 large employers (10,000 or more employees each) doing business in…
April 9, 2014
CFOs Focusing More on Financial Planning for Strategy
A new survey of the top financial leaders in America's businesses shows that they are becoming more strategic in their decision-making, and also relying more on financial planning when developing and guiding their corporate strategy.
April 9, 2014
New Tablet Version of GASB Research System Launched
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) today announced the release of a version of the GASB Governmental Accounting Research System that has been designed for use on tablet devices.
April 9, 2014
Detroit Bankruptcy Creditors Object to City’s Disclosure
Detroit creditors are expected to file a flood of objections to the city's disclosure statement this week, setting the stage for a clash with the city at an April 17 hearing over whether the document contains enough information about the city's restructuring plans.
April 8, 2014
The Masters Golf Tournament – By the Numbers
The Masters, one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments, starts this week. Held annually in Augusta, Georgia, since 1932, the event is more than just four days of the competition between the world's best golfers, it also has a very wide reach economically.
April 8, 2014
How Men and Women Use Social Media & Devices Differently
How we use them, however, varies greatly not only between people of different generations, but also by gender. A new study shows that men and women definitely use social media and their mobile smart phones for different activities.
April 8, 2014
5 Ways to Measure Your Firm’s Social Media Efforts
Professionals who participate in social media, and certainly most accountants I know, want to measure what they’re doing, in order to know if they should increase or decrease the time they spend on non-billable activities. Seldom do I find anyone who tweets or networks with colleagues on LinkedIn just because it takes up valuable time…