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June 3, 2014 

Sales Tax & Compliance

The Sales Tax & Compliance series is being created with the practitioner in mind. In cooperation with Avalara, each month we'll provide you with the latest news relating to state and local tax issues, updates on federal legislation, checklists and ...

Gail Perry

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May 20, 2014 

May Checklist for Accounting & Tax Firms

Many years ago, in a warm sunny May of my youth, I finished college (or so I thought), packed everything I owned in a U-Haul truck, and drove to Washington D.C. I was so bold and happy. I had no job, no place to live, just a passion for whatever life had in store for…

Gail Perry

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May 12, 2014 

The Ultimate Windows Update

While tax and accounting professionals were feverishly trying to finish the 2014 tax season, Microsoft dropped two bombshells on the Windows Operating Systems.

Dave McClure

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May 12, 2014 

LEAN up Your Firm’s Tax Season Debriefing

Another busy season is under our belts and one of the most productive things a firm can do in the next few weeks is to take time to formally debrief the past few months, acknowledging what worked well and identifying where there were bottlenecks that could be improved upon.

Roman Kepczyk

 How to Make Next Busy Season Less Busy

May 12, 2014 

How to Make Next Busy Season Less Busy

Late nights of tax filings and days dispensing client advice are easily worth your fees. But how about valueless hours spent tracking down documents, exchanging e-mails, or educating staff? Compounded across all your clients, engagements, and staff, imagine how it adds up. Is this what’s (literally) keeping you up at night?

Drew West

 Training Trumps Tools

May 12, 2014 

Training Trumps Tools

Most of the time in this column, discussion of the best or most promising technology tools is a primary source of interest. However, every once in a while a return to fundamentals is needed. One fundamental that has been consistently problematic for all size of firms is training. Frequently the need for training is either…

Randy Johnston