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March 14, 2019
How to Market Your Firm to Auto Repair Businesses
With over 175,000 mechanical automotive repair shops in the U.S., of which 60 percent are family-owned businesses[1], it may be a good market to expand your firm’s industry lines.
March 14, 2019
Avoid the Efficiency Trap
Transformation is a favorite topic of conversation at accounting industry conferences and in CPA communities. At this point, firms know why they need to make changes. The challenge isn’t convincing them they need to automate compliance work, modernize ...
March 14, 2019
How to Make the Most of Virtual Meetings
The internet has brought many changes to our office work environment, and one of the most significant areas where I see firms not ready to meet client expectations is being ready to participate in effective virtual meetings. Virtual meeting platforms ...
March 14, 2019
AICPA News: April 2019
AICPA announces hiring of Kathy King as Senior Director Public Affairs, Advocacy & Media The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently announced the hiring of Kathy King as senior director public affairs, advocacy and media. Kathy will work with the advocacy team in Washington D.C. to promote and defend the public and management accounting profession’s global public...…
March 14, 2019
More States Taxing Streaming Services Like Netflix and Hulu
Fewer North Americans tune into traditional television and cable these days, and it’s harder to find an American or a Canadian who doesn’t stream at least some shows or movies. Likewise, despite the vinyl revival, there’s a rising generation for whom ...
March 14, 2019
Time Management in the Light of Day
I’m not a morning person. There’s nothing about getting up earlier than everyone else that would feel great to me. Instead of working by myself, in the dark, when it’s cold and lonely, I could be cozy asleep in my bed – now that would feel great!
March 14, 2019
Building Sincere Connection in the Workplace is More Valuable than Ever
Technology has made the modern work environment at once ultra-connected and increasingly lonely. In every profession, even if you work in a bustling office amid a clamor of people, the interpersonal disconnect we experience is a strange side-effect ...
March 13, 2019
AICPA News: March 2019
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently wrote to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to ask for additional and more extensive penalty relief to taxpayers for the 2018 tax year for underpayments and late ...
March 13, 2019
Apps We Love: Weather Apps
It’s that time of year when we (at least those of us in the snowy states) eagerly look out the window each morning to check for signs of spring. Or, if we’re not looking out the window, we’re checking apps to see whether that groundhog made an ...
March 13, 2019
Payroll Rules When Employees Don and Doff Gear
Donning and doffing is the practice of employees putting on and removing work-related protective gear, clothing, and uniforms. Donning refers to putting on work clothes, gear, and equipment, while doffing means removing them.
March 13, 2019
Takeaway: Role Models
No matter what generation you identify with, no matter your age, I want you to consider a thought exercise. Stop for a moment and think about where you are today in your life. Are you happy in your life? Do you enjoy your job? Are you surrounded by ...
March 12, 2019
How to Create an Unlimited PTO Policy
Unlimited PTO allows employees to take as much time off as they would like for sick leave, vacation, or other types of time off. However, unlimited PTO must not interfere with business operations and tasks.