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December 28, 2020 

As one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in northern New England, Baker Newman Noyes routinely upgrades its technology inventory for security and efficiency purposes. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, BNN has donated more than 140 ...

December 28, 2020 

Whitley Penn Tax Senior Manager, Robert Pike, CPA, has been selected to join National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA)Texas Board of Directors Board of Directors for a 1-year term (2021-2022).

December 28, 2020 

The AICPA and CPA.com have been advising firms to reach out proactively to hard-pressed businesses and begin collecting key documents such as 2020 revenue, monthly payroll amounts, and the like. There are several new provisions in the $310 PPP...

December 28, 2020 

Stimulus payments are just part of it. Also: more unemployment, PPP, EIDL loans, Employee Retention Credit, EIC, CTC, eviction moratorium, and more.

December 28, 2020 

If 2020 were any indication, 2021 may come with its own fair share of surprises. By sharpening our mental flexibility, we can be ready for what comes next and to reach farther, more easily and quickly. Just like we practice touching our knees, then our...

Garrett Wagner

December 28, 2020 

Contrary to what many might expect, the pandemic has done little to damper optimism about growth at most companies. From right before the pandemic hit to today, accountants, bookkeepers, and companies in general continue to have a positive outlook for ...

Jeannie Ruesch

December 28, 2020 

There is no bigger takeaway from this year than that cloud-enabled software is vital for modern businesses. The cloud has always been billed as allowing you to work from any device, at any place, at any time.

Amy Vetter

December 27, 2020 

Jessica E. McClain, CPA, CISA, PMP, CGFM – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree Controller, Brand USAhttps://www.thebrandusa.com/ Career highlights: Spent 11 years in public accounting Currently Controller of NFP association Guest of ‘Where Accountants Go” podcast Guest on CPA Diversity Talk Series Panelist at the MACPA 2020 CPA Innovation Summit in December 2020 Panelist at the...…

December 24, 2020 

James Sean McGettigan, CPA/PFS, CGMA, CFP®, MST – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree Senior Manager of Financial Planning Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Inc., A part of the BMO Financial Group https://stokerostler.com Career highlights: James has a passion for serving clients, working in collaborative team environments and supporting next generation initiatives. James has extensive experience with...…

December 23, 2020 

Sarah Bradley, CPA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree Partner, Edwards Bradley PC Career highlights: With immense gratitude toward the smartest and kindest CPAs I met in the decade I spent with the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, I joined in partnership with Dirk Edwards to form our new practice Edwards Bradley PC in February...…

December 23, 2020 

Small business retailers using Clover integrated with Paychex Flex, now available through the Clover App Market, can more efficiently manage the essential tasks of payroll, staffing, time tracking, and scheduling while helping save time, increase ...

December 23, 2020 

Your work doesn’t stop with getting a prospect to say “yes.” The next thing to do is to help them become comfortable with your service as quickly as possible; you need to satisfy them by providing an excellent customer experience.

Shahram Zarshenas