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July 31, 2014 

Top Information Websites for SALT Accountants

Accounting professionals who specialize in helping their small business clients stay compliant with State and Local Taxes (SALT), often need spcific informaiton that may behard to find. Here’s a brief list of websites that can provide useful tools and information for these professionals: SBA: Learn about your state and local tax obligations:http://www.sba.gov/content/learn-about-your-state-and-local-tax-obligations NOLO – 50-State...…

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July 25, 2014 

How Content Marketing Can Strengthen Client Relationships

By now, you’ve probably heard of “content marketing,” even if you’re not sure what it is or why it’s being talked about in the accounting industry. It’s not just jargon thrown around by marketing professionals, and it definitely has a place in your firm. Simply put, content marketing is connecting with your clients without pushing…

Taija Sparkman

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July 21, 2014 

The “Magic Bullet” for Accounting Firms

We are on the road to healthy eating, starting with the recent purchase of a Magic Bullet, a high-powered blender that pulverizes fruits and vegetables into a really gross-looking liquid. We’ve been putting in spinach, kale or carrots, plus any kind of fruit – melon, berries and bananas – and in just 30 seconds, we’re…

Scott Cytron

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July 21, 2014 

Attracting and Recruiting a New Generation of Accountants

In order to continue the long-term success of an accounting practice, it’s crucial for CPAs to invest in the screening, interviewing and relationship development with up and coming accounting professionals. As the class of 2014 just received their diplomas, there is a host of fresh talent equipped with technology experience, new ideas and the drive…

Amy Vetter

 July SALT Checklist

July 7, 2014 

July SALT Checklist

What should you be doing in your state and local tax practice this month? Here's your SALT checklist for July.

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June 16, 2014 

2014 Review of Small Business Accounting Systems

Selecting a small business accounting package is, in some ways, like purchasing a piece of home exercise equipment. The solution needs to meet your needs, be easy to use, should fit within your budget, and should be pleasant enough to use that the client will actually keep their books after the first week or two.

Brian Tankersley

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June 11, 2014 

2014 Review of Sales Tax Systems for Small Businesses

Sales and use tax is a key source of government funding in most states. Unlike property tax and state income tax, however, the legislators and regulators have adopted a patchwork of different rules which affect the taxability of the items. In addition to dealing with statewide tax rates in 45 states, 38 states levy sales…

Brian Tankersley

 The Evolution of Small Business Accounting Software

June 7, 2014 

The Evolution of Small Business Accounting Software

There are many in the accounting profession who can remember being the stereotypical accountant: the green eyeshade blocking out the glaring light bulb over a desk or table filled with handwritten ledger sheets, footing and cross-footing with a 10-key before handheld calculators existed...

Gail Perry