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May 22, 2017 

6 Keys to Asset Depreciation

The term “depreciation” may have negative connotations, but it usually elicits positive vibes from tax practitioners. Thanks to the depreciation deduction rules, your clients who are business owners can recoup most -- if not all -- of the cost of ...

Ken Berry, JD

 America’s Aging Workforce

May 22, 2017 

America’s Aging Workforce

According to a new survey by the global consulting and advisory giant Willis Towers Watson one in four U.S. employees believe they won’t be able to retire until after age 70, if at all, and nearly one-third (32 percent) say they ...

John Hollon

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May 22, 2017 

May 2017 Small Business Channel

It's one of today's most vexing economic puzzles: Why can't employers find workers to fill their positions when approximately 7.5 million Americans are unemployed, and millions more are working part-time because they can't find full-time positions or ...

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May 22, 2017 

AICPA News – May 2017

Recent top news and announcements by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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May 22, 2017 

May 2017 Accounting & Audit Channel

The next generation exam, which began testing on April 1, has added additional assessment of higher-order cognitive skills that test a candidate’s critical thinking, problem solving and analytical ability. The exam also makes greater use of task-based ...

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May 22, 2017 

Spring Cleaning and a Fresh Start

It’s Spring and that gets me thinking about renewal, growth, and change. I’ve been engaged (in what spare time I can find) in a spring cleaning project that includes inventorying my books and also the boxes that are stored in our attic.

Gail Perry

 The Top Myths About Remote Work And How To Overcome Them

May 18, 2017 

The Top Myths About Remote Work And How To Overcome Them

In a previous column, I talked about an important part of creating an environment within your accounting firm where everyone can thrive: allowing opportunities for remote work. When thinking about remote work, this can apply to either an associate who works solely at home or one who works remotely when needed. Even though demand for...…

Amy Vetter

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May 12, 2017 

Oil and Gas Solution Provider Adopts Intacct

In a new case study, Intacct highlights the results Vaquero Midstream achieved by deploying Intacct's cloud ERP solution to build a foundation for rapid expansion. The full customer profile is now available for download ...

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May 11, 2017 

7 Payroll Best Practices of 2017

Payroll is one of the most crucial (but dreaded) tasks of any HR department. Not only is the collective payroll “check” likely the biggest expense your company incurs — it also goes to your most important payee: your team. Effective payroll ...

Karri Bishop

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April 25, 2017 

Tax Client Procrastination Can Equate to Fear

As you look back at tax season, for those of you who are tax accountants or even those who hear from your clients asking for recommendations for tax advisors, think about all of the frustration, grief, fear, stagnation, and bad judgment that came in ...

Gail Perry