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December 9, 2013 

New Online Payroll Solution Offers Full Integration With GL, Accounting

Online accounting software maker Xero has announced the integration of a full payroll processing and reporting system into its cloud-based accounting platform for small and mid-sized businesses. A multi-client management version is also available for payroll professionals and other business financial consultants.

 2014 IT Predictions and 2013 Results

December 9, 2013 

2014 IT Predictions and 2013 Results

Winston Churchill once said “It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than we can see” which is applicable to many CPA firm partners that are so busy and focused on getting today’s work done that they seldom take the time to think about how they can improve their practices to…

Roman Kepczyk

 Questions To Ask Before Giving to a Nonprofit

December 8, 2013 

Questions To Ask Before Giving to a Nonprofit

Federal funding cuts and limited grants have forced many charities to rely on year-end donations in order to survive. For individuals, holiday giving is an opportunity to donate to a cause they care about, while securing a last-minute tax break.

 IRS Announces 2014 Mileage Rates for Deductions

December 7, 2013 

IRS Announces 2014 Mileage Rates for Deductions

The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

 Home Values to Rise, Mortgages More Accessible in 2014

December 5, 2013 

Home Values to Rise, Mortgages More Accessible in 2014

The online home and real estate website Zillow is expecting home values across the U.S. to rise about 3 percent next year, and has made additional predictions for 2014. The company also offers its advice on which housing markets will likely be the hottest this coming year.

 AICPA Tells Senators To Oppose Limit on Use of Cash Method Accounting

December 4, 2013 

AICPA Tells Senators To Oppose Limit on Use of Cash Method Accounting

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has sent a letter to the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee opposing any limitation on the use of the cash method of accounting on natural persons, pass-through entities, personal service corporations and farmers. A proposal under consideration in the Senate would require these companies to…

 Visibility is Critical Element for Women in Leadership Roles

December 4, 2013 

Visibility is Critical Element for Women in Leadership Roles

The most powerful women business leaders in the U.S., whether CEOs or in other senior positions, are proactively engaging external audiences and are also being acknowledged for their roles as effective leaders, according to an ongoing study by Weber Shandwick on how the most powerful women in business are engaging.