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February 17, 2017 

When you can anticipate the questions your clients will ask, it’s likely your meetings will go smoothly. We asked Linda Freeman, tax partner at MarksNelson, about the types of questions clients are asking as they meet with their accountants to review ...

February 17, 2017 

How do you start your day? I start my day off with some exercise, often some running, have my breakfast - a bowl of oatmeal or cereal - and then head into office. I arrive at the office between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m.

February 17, 2017 

Checklist of top things to share with your clients this month. Margo Hoegler, CPA, manager in accounting services with MarksNelson A lot of your small business client discussions this month will be around tax or personal finance issues, but this is also a great time to share tips for starting the new year in a...…

February 17, 2017 

There have been times in my life when I’ve tried to reinvent myself. There was the winter I decided to be recognized for my hats and started wearing wide-brimmed felt hats to work every day. This was in Chicago and the wind was not my friend.

February 17, 2017 

Payroll – Top Tweets/Blogs This tweet (without the attached picture): http://bit.ly/2kmPkxK   New Laws Give New Dads Paid Paternity Leave – Bloomberg BNA HR Blog: http://bit.ly/2jn0UEA   Out of State, Out of Mind? Not Quite. Payroll Tips for Out-of-State Empoyees – Gusto Blog: http://bit.ly/2kPUgHV   5 Employee Benefit Trends to Watch in 2017 – BenefitFocus...…

February 17, 2017 

Small Biz – Top Blogs 5 Top Security Tips for Small Businesses in 2017 – SurePayroll Blog: http://bit.ly/2kmFv2U   Top 4 ways to stick to your business resolutions this year – Xero Blog: http://bit.ly/2jG5UrC   Why Small Businesses Should Always Be One Season Ahead – Sage Blog: http://bit.ly/2jR0M18   SMB Groups 2017 Top 10 SMB...…

February 17, 2017 

Practice Management – Top Blogs/Tweets My Entrepreneur Manifesto: How to Make 2017 Your Best Year to Date – Virgin Blog: http://bit.ly/2jyCb0c   This tweet (without the replies): http://bit.ly/2kQ5BYH   7 Facebook Marketing Tips to Help Increase Engagement – Hootsuite Blog: http://bit.ly/29w7tjq   Shifting Your Practice to Advisory Services Isn’t About Dashboards or Apps – Accountex...…

February 17, 2017 

Tax – Top Blogs If You Owe Taxes to IRS, You Could Lose Your Passport and Your Ability to Fly – Kelly Phillips Erb/Forbes Tax Blog: http://bit.ly/2jQQxd4   The Divorce Penalty: This 401(K) Fee Can Add Insult to Injury – Bloomberg Blog: http://bloom.bg/2jPSlWy   Top 10 Resources for the 2017 Tax Season – AICPA Insights...…

February 17, 2017 

A&A – Top Blogs Announcing the Top 50 Cloud Accountants of 2016 (North America) – Hubdoc Blog: http://bit.ly/2jRwZbp   The Promise of Blockchain Technology – Accountex Report Blog: http://bit.ly/2kLtCAW   Got Intercompany Transactions? Transfer Pricing Under Increased Scrutiny – FreedMaxick Summing It Up Blog: http://bit.ly/2kNGFVy   Learning to Manage Cash Flow for Your Small Business...…

February 17, 2017 

The Top Five Business Tax Issues of 2017: “The tax action list for business leaders in 2017 is relatively short, but it is critical for organizational success,” says Jeffrey C. LeSage, Vice Chairman-Tax at KPMG LLP. Here are LeSage’s five action items for business leaders in 2017. http://cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/12298743 Report Looks at eCommerce Corporate Income Tax Issues:...…

February 17, 2017 

Small Business Owners Expect Growth in 2017: A large percentage of American small business owners are optimistic for growth in 2017 with some important investments in their businesses, including hiring, according to a recent survey of more than 1,200 small business owners. Interestingly, the optimism among small business owners significantly outpaces that of the general public....…

February 17, 2017 

Payroll in 2017: What to Expect: As we prepare for a new administration, let’s take a look at what we know, what will change and what 2017 may bring. www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/12295253 5 Manager Mistakes that Can Cause Labor Lawsuits: Employee lawsuits are exploding nationwide in the past few years, and manager mistakes are the cause of...…