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 November 2018 Accounting & Audit Channel

November 15, 2018 

November 2018 Accounting & Audit Channel

4 Strategies for Lease Accounting Transition By Imran Mia New rules more than a decade in the making will “bring leases to the balance sheet,” marking a major change in how companies have historically accounted for leases. While leases have remained off-balance sheet in the footnotes of financial statements, the new rules will require companies...…

 November 2018 Payroll Channel

November 15, 2018 

November 2018 Payroll Channel

Politics Can Create Turmoil in the Workplace By Isaac M. O’Bannon, Managing Editor A new survey shows that while almost half (49%) of respondents enjoy talking politics with peers at work, 53 percent limit social interactions with co-workers who have differing political beliefs.  “Our study shows the topic of politics itself is extremely divisive in...…

 November 2018 Firm Management Channel

November 15, 2018 

November 2018 Firm Management Channel

5 Types of Clients CPA Firms Should Avoid By Cathy Whitley and Mark Walicki. Emily Ryan was a hard-working CPA who in the early days of her career began doing the tax work of an up-and-coming actor.* Over time this actor became a big star nationally but continued to stay connected with those who had...…

 November 2018 Tax & Compliance Channel

November 15, 2018 

November 2018 Tax & Compliance Channel

Business Meals are Deductible Again, But Not Entertainment By Ken Berry, CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent Ending months of speculation, the IRS has issued new guidance that allows business deductions for certain business meals, despite restrictions imposed by the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on entertainment expenses (IRS Notice 2018-76, 10/3/18). The new...…

 November 2018 Small Business Channel

November 15, 2018 

November 2018 Small Business Channel

5 Leadership Traits Business Leaders Need Isaac M. O’Bannon, Managing Editor Executives must develop new leadership capabilities in order to successfully manage their organizations today and in the future, according to a new study. The Workplace 2025: The Post-Digital Frontier study, from Randstad US, identifies several personal traits as well as five key leadership competencies...…

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November 13, 2018 

Adjusting Your Technology Expectations

Has your firm utilized technology to its fullest capacity to provide the highest quality service to your clients? Is your firm able to successfully attract, retain, and engage top talent due to your strength with technology? If so, you can stop ...

Garrett Wagner

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November 13, 2018 

How to Market Your Firm to Veterinary Clients

The trick to marketing to veterinarians is to develop and share quality content along with information about your proven services. Sounds simple, but it can quickly go to the dogs if mismanaged. Here is a multi-pronged approach to aid in branding, to ...

Becky Livingston

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November 13, 2018 

Why and How: Quantum Computing

You are likely to have seen all the information you need on the new iPhone, Google Pixel 3, Surface Pro 6, and Office 2019 as well as the outcomes of the CCH, Thomson and Intuit conferences, although if the reviews are not factual enough for me ...

Randy Johnston

 Defining Personal Success

November 12, 2018 

Defining Personal Success

More often than not, our goals are something tangible. At one point in my life, making partner in my firm was the ultimate goal — the epitome of success I’d been working toward my entire life. However; I found throughout my career, I have pivoted ...

Amy Vetter