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December 18, 2017 

Apps We Love – Podcast Managers and Podcasts

Many of us will be taking some time away from the office during the holidays, but that doesn’t mean we won’t want to stay connected with what’s happening in the world. We surveyed members of the CPA Practice Advisor community to find out how they ...

Gail Perry

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December 18, 2017 

The 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

This month we announced the winners of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards. This annual celebration recognizes women throughout the profession who are making a measurable difference in the success of the accounting profession itself as ...

Gail Perry

 ALTER Your Path: 5 Steps to Becoming a Consultant

December 15, 2017 

ALTER Your Path: 5 Steps to Becoming a Consultant

As we try to keep up in today’s fast-paced, disruptive world, we need to remember we are extremely valuable. We have a fundamental understanding of how business works. Yes, it ties back to debit and credits, but today we don’t need to worry so much ...

Michael Wherry

 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Seasonal Employees

December 14, 2017 

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Seasonal Employees

With winter approaching, employers in certain industries may need to hire temporary employees to help handle seasonal increases in demand. Even though seasonal employees are by definition short-term hires, cutting corners during the onboarding ...

 The Tax Accountant’s Guide to Law – 2018

December 13, 2017 

The Tax Accountant’s Guide to Law – 2018

Specializing in tax, you realize quickly that most of your math knowledge won’t help you here. Instead, you’d be better off taking some law classes so that you can navigate the US Tax Code. All of the items discussed in this article are just things I ...

Craig Smalley

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December 12, 2017 

How Accounting Firms Can Leverage the Gig Economy

While freelancing is a part-time or side-gig for many people, a growing number of people make it a full-time living. Twenty-nine percent of survey respondents said their freelance business is their only source of income, up from 17% in 2014.

Jim Boomer

 5 Year-End Payroll and Tax Issues

December 6, 2017 

5 Year-End Payroll and Tax Issues

As Americans wrap up the holiday season, small business owners also need to keep a focus on several payroll and tax-related issues they will face by year-end.

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December 5, 2017 

Ensuring Success 2017 is a Wrap

The free all-day event, hosted by CPA Practice Advisor, offers CPAs and tax professionals the opportunity to attend up to 10 one-hour CPE classes in one day. That makes it a perfect way to get caught up on CPE requirements before the end of the year.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Things Your Tax Preparer Won’t Tell You

November 30, 2017 

Things Your Tax Preparer Won’t Tell You

Although there are close to 1 million accountants nationwide, only about 40 percent of them have credentials and have to meet continuing education requirements, such as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), EA (Enrolled Agent) or attorney.

Mike D'Avolio