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February 19, 2014 

Accountants are finding numerous hidden benefits by offering package pricing for their cloud accounting services. Here are a few ideas on how accountants are pricing and packaging cloud services.

February 19, 2014 

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…

February 19, 2014 

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.

February 19, 2014 

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

February 18, 2014 

ADP will award scholarships in $10,000 increments for 10 students, renewable for two academic years following the initial grant.

February 18, 2014 

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.

February 18, 2014 

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

February 18, 2014 

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…

February 18, 2014 

There is no question that the most profitable firms (defined as high per partner income) in our profession have figured out that leverage and a well managed pyramid is one of the key ingredients.

Gary Adamson

February 18, 2014 

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.

February 18, 2014 

Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP has been named the U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year for the second year in a row in the annual International Hedge Fund Awards announced last week. Winners were selected by Acquisition International Magazine. Their circulation of 53,000 includes individual and institutional investors as well as managers and other…

February 18, 2014 

Accounting consultancy BKD, LLP has debuted on Training magazine’s annual Training Top 125, which ranks companies based on the excellence of their training and development programs. BKD, the only CPA and advisory firm to appear on this year’s list, was among thousands of applicants vying for a spot on the prestigious list, placing as No.…

Isaac M. O'Bannon