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IRS Increases Health Savings Account Limits for 2027
The IRS on Friday released its annual inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts for calendar-year 2027, with across-the-board increases.
August 2, 2011
How Commitment & Change Go Hand in Hand
A lot has been written about the need for accountants to rethink how they run their practices. In the July issue of CPA Practice Advisor, Executive Editor Darren Root wrote, “It’s time to challenge yourself and really think about providing and delivering services that clients want.” I would argue that the same holds true for...…
August 2, 2011
Switching Software for Better Client Service
A standard consulting practice rule is that switching software is expensive. Disruptions to procedures occur, retraining is required, and without careful analysis you may force your organization into a product that has less capability or is more difficult to use. We expect clients to switch software as frequently as they switch physicians or religions. The...…
August 1, 2011
5 Outlook Email Tips to Improve Productivity
If you are like most accountants, email has become one of the primary tools utilized to communicate with clients, internal firm personnel and external resources on business matters. While there are a variety of email systems available, most of the major accounting application vendors have integrated their products with Microsoft Office, which includes Outlook as…
August 1, 2011
Is the Virtual Practice Model Right for Your Firm?
When we first started writing about web-based programs about 10 years ago, the focus frequently centered on how the concept could benefit modern practices. Key among the benefits was anywhere/anytime access to client and firm data and the enhanced security of data stored in online systems.
August 1, 2011
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Has Moved into the Clouds with the Help of RightNetworks
RightNetworks, the leading provider of QuickBooks hosting, is the exclusive hosting provider of Intuits most sophisticated business management software, QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions. Now, users have remote access to their software, hassle free software maintenance, and ongoing data protection with nightly back-ups. Your clients can easily access their files 24/7 from any location with an internet...…
August 1, 2011
Approaching Zero Data Entry — How Could That Be?
This year is shaping up to be a big year for innovation in the world of accounting services and client business processes. I’ve been researching several companies lately, and I’m learning how they view the market, how they build solutions, and what technology approach they believe will win the most customers today and into the...…
July 29, 2011
The Peachtree Perspective becomes The Sage Perspective
This is the last column that will be called “The Peachtree Perspective.” Although Sage Peachtree is one of the first names in accounting software (from the perspective of its stature in the industry, as well as its long history), the world has changed since Peachtree was an independent software company that created software to run...…
July 29, 2011
To the Cloud or Not to the Cloud …That Was the Question
I recently returned from the Sage conference in Washington, D.C., where I spent a great deal of time with thought leaders Ron Baker and Ed Kless. Each of us led sessions focused on improving firm operations. Collectively, Ron, Ed and I helped firms think through the many aspects of running a successful business. For example,...…
July 28, 2011
Sales Tax Holidays Bring Temporary Relief for Consumers, Headaches for Some Retailers
Yes, yes… I’m writing about sales taxes again. This time, however, it’s not about the Amazon vs. California battle or the general difficulties facing online sales taxation. I know it’s still July, but kids and parents are already getting ready for the coming school year, which means a lot of shopping for clothing, books, computers...…
July 28, 2011
Sales Tax Holidays Bring Temporary Relief for Consumers, Headaches for Some Retailers
Yes, yes… I’m writing about sales taxes again. This time, however, it’s not about the Amazon vs. California battle or the general difficulties facing online sales taxation. I know it’s still July, but kids and parents are already getting ready for the coming school year, which means a lot of shopping for clothing, books, computers...…
July 28, 2011
Fujitsu wins a 2011 Innovation Award from CPA Practice Advisor for the ScanSnap S1100
CPA Practice Advisor Executive Editor Darren Root, CPA.CITP, presents a 2011 Innovation Award to Fujitsu for the ScanSnap S1100 scanner, a mini-mobile scanner that helps firms and businesses move toward a paperless office. The Awards were announced during a ceremony at the California Accounting & Business Show & Conference in Los Angeles, June 6, 2011.
July 27, 2011
The 7-Step Technology Audit
As technology is increasingly woven into the fabric of business management and operations, it becomes more necessary to evaluate technology utilization and prepare for management an assessment of the threats and opportunities available.