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April 16, 2019 

The retreat/think tank was given a name and a purpose almost a dozen years ago by a handful of members of and consultants to the accounting profession who were getting together anyway to share ideas, discuss trends, try to figure out where the ...

Gail Perry

April 16, 2019 

Many smaller nonprofit organizations make the mistake of thinking that regular accounting software is adequate. And while it’s possible to make it work, the more a nonprofit grows, the greater the need for a system that is designed to track the ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 9, 2019 

Many accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers have become familiar with the concept of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The ability to influence where and how a firm’s website appears in various Google searches creates an interesting opportunity.

Brian Swanson

April 8, 2019 

With the TCJA, Section 179 was expanded to allow taxpayers to deduct up to $1 million for certain fixed assets, placed in service after 2017. The increase to $1 million under the Act rose the previous deduction that was $500,000.

Craig Smalley

March 19, 2019 

Just about every manager has seen it around the office at various times: a symphony of yawns, stretches and unfocused gazes on employees’ faces. Some of your staff likely aren’t getting enough sleep.

Paul McDonald

March 19, 2019 

Nobody ever tells you change is easy. In fact, facing change takes a whole lot of courage, and it can still be a messy, challenging experience. But in the long run, the consequences of denying change are much more detrimental to our well being.

Amy Vetter

March 19, 2019 

Many employers still recall opening a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) informing them that the name or Social Security number (SSN) reported on a recent wage report does not match a name or SSN in the SSA’s records. At times the ...

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

March 19, 2019 

While thinking about the time management theme of this issue, I believe my favorite quote about time was used by my Mum that, “We all have the same amount of time in the day, and we have the choice of how we use it.” While I know that’s not quite true ...

Randy Johnston

March 18, 2019 

Ensure you have the right team Additionally, a tense and overworked atmosphere can drive clients away, which can decrease ROI over time and do damage to your reputation. While it may save you a little up front, skimping on the right talent can actually end up costing you more in the long run. Currently, there’s...…

Jodi Chavez

March 15, 2019  Sponsored

Big things are in store for QuickBooks Online (QBO) Advanced. At the beginning of 2019, Intuit added Client Overview for accountants to its feature set and announced that four more important features – expanded custom user permissions, enhanced ...

Scott Cytron

March 15, 2019 

All businesses relish a good sales tax audit. After all, what’s not to like? And did you know it’s possible to spend more time, money, and resources than absolutely necessary during an audit? It’s true. Simply follow the five tips below and you’ll ...

Gail Cole

March 15, 2019 

Accurate time management plays an important role in the success of any professional services firm, including accounting and CPA firms. While time management includes solid time and billing capability, time management is much more than simply recording ...

Mary Girsch-Bock