Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
February 19, 2013
Office Tools Pro CEO talks about upcoming SaaS version of Practice Management system for small and mid-sized accounting firms
The CEO of Office Tools Professional, a developer of workflow technologies for small and mid-sized accounting and other professional services firms, Giardina spoke on Monday during a round table panel discussion with the accounting profession’s most influential thought leaders.
February 19, 2013
Survey says 65.6% of Texans plan to pay down debt with their tax refunds
According to a survey by the Texas Credit Union League (League), 65.6 percent of Texans who participated in a recent League survey said they plan to use their tax refund to pay off debt. Similarly, 45.9 percent of Texans plan to use their refund to jump start their savings.
February 19, 2013
Leadership change at CCH SFS, maker of ATX tax software
ATX has long been a popular professional tax preparation system for small and mid-sized tax preparers, but this year many of these professionals have been less than pleased with the new version of the program.
February 19, 2013
Free Two-Day Leadership Workshop for Minority Accounting Majors
The Ohio Society of CPAs has partnered with the American Institute of CPAs to offer the AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop.
February 18, 2013
‘Future Ready’ firms are goal of CCH: Execs share vision on trends and challenges faced by CPAs and tax professionals
Firms need to manage valuation of services, increased regulation and staff-client collaboration and connectivity
February 18, 2013
Xero small business accounting system announces data export to Lacerte and ProSystem fx Engagement for tax preparation
Xero to Simplify Accountants Work by Building Out Export Capabilities
February 18, 2013
Thomson Reuters sees globalization, commoditization and generational shifts as key issues facing CPAs and small business clients
At Thought Leader Symposium, Thomson Reuters seeks insight and perspective on future of accounting firm needs
February 18, 2013
Gary Boomer, CPA.CITP, Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
From managing client accounts at a large regional firm, to helping other professional accountants build stronger practices, L. Gary Boomer, CPA, CITP, has seen all aspects of the profession. On Sunday, the president of Boomer Consulting became the latest professional to be inducted into CPA Practice Advisor’s Accounting Hall of Fame.
February 18, 2013
Facebook and Twitter hacked: Is user data safe? Java bug and online security back in spotlight
Facebook reported late on Friday that its servers had been attacked in a "sophisticated attack" in January, but that it does not believe that users data was compromised. The company did not address why it took several weeks to alert the public.
February 17, 2013
At Thought Leader Symposium, Sage emphasizes helping accounting firms work better with small business clients
During a presentation to the top thought leaders in the accounting profession, Sage North America executives focused on its strategy of helping professional accountants and their clients work more productively together.
February 17, 2013
Tax and Accounting Thought Leaders Meet
Thought leaders and vendors discuss emerging and long-term trends affecting the profession and clients, as well as the needs of professionals, upcoming technology developments by vendors and long-range strategies.
February 15, 2013
City comptroller gets 19-year sentence for fraud; CPA auditors being sued
Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller for the small city of Dixon, Illinois, has received a prision sentence of 19 years and 7 months for embezzling millions from the city. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard.