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November 29, 2013 

2013 Review of AccountantsWorld – Website Relief

Website Relief from AccountantsWorld is a website creation tool for professional accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax practitioners.  The service is part of the PowerPractice Suite, which includes products such as Accounting Relief, Payroll Relief, Practice Relief, CyberCabinet, and PFP Relief.  When combined with tools for sales tax and income tax preparation, the solution is a...…

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November 29, 2013 

2013 Review of Intuit Tax Research for Lacerte and ProSeries

Intuit Tax Research for Lacerte and ProSeries directly integrates with both tax preparation software packages. The tax research product is web-based, but is easily launched from the two tax programs, and tax research documents can be attached to a client’s file in the tax programs with one click. The program features Google’s powerful search technology…

 Virginia Medicaid Debate Uncertain

November 27, 2013 

Virginia Medicaid Debate Uncertain

Both sides still are coming to terms with the potential outcomes of the decision on whether to expand the state and federally funded program providing health care for people with low incomes. It could be years before the issue is resolved, said Del. R. Steven Landes, R-Weyers Cave, the vice chairman of a state panel…

 Most Business Owners Expecting Zero Growth On Black Friday

November 26, 2013 

Most Business Owners Expecting Zero Growth On Black Friday

The holidays are such a major revenue stream for most retailers that the very term that has become synonymous with the biggest shopping day of the year, "Black Friday," comes from the financial aspect of being "in the black." In short, many small businesses look at holiday sales as a make-or-break factor in their success.

 New York Accounting Firm Joins McGladrey Alliance

November 26, 2013 

New York Accounting Firm Joins McGladrey Alliance

A top accounting firm in tri-state area is latest McGladrey Alliance member, allowing them to leverage resources of a global accounting firm and provide a tremendous value proposition to their clients.

 Ernst & Young Voted Top Accounting Firm for Hedge Fund Industry

November 26, 2013 

Ernst & Young Voted Top Accounting Firm for Hedge Fund Industry

The "Big Four" accounting and consulting firm Ernst & Young LLP has received two industry honors in the accounting and auditing space. The firm has been named Best Accounting Firm by the HFMWeek 2013 U.S. Hedge Fund Service Awards for the fifth consecutive year, and ranked as the top global audit and accounting service provider…

 Ruling on Clergy Tax Benefit Poses Challenges

November 26, 2013 

Ruling on Clergy Tax Benefit Poses Challenges

“Most members of the clergy are dual status, which means their church, synagogue or temple does not pay the employer part of their Social Security and Medicare taxes,” Medows told CPA Practice Advisor.

 Top 10 Tech Gifts For The Holidays

November 26, 2013 

Top 10 Tech Gifts For The Holidays

Pay close attention to what is happening to the retail sales of tech products, and you will see a full-scale panic building. Heralded by pre-announcements of Black Friday sales. Stores opening on Thanksgiving night to get a jump on the competition. Walmart offering a 32” flat screen TV for just $98 on Black Friday.

Dave McClure