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February 13, 2015 

How to Do Payroll Better

“I truly believe communication is critical in a payroll setup. So many sole proprietors and single member LLCs end up paying themselves on payroll and they are not legally allowed to," says Dawn Brolin, CPA, a well-known QuickBooks and accounting educator

Gail Perry

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February 13, 2015 

5 Steps to Protecting Payroll Data

It goes without saying that employees’ payroll data is sensitive and confidential information, and therefore, needs to be protected. In today’s world, there are multiple threats risking the security of the payroll data you manage.

Taija Sparkman

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February 12, 2015 

Apps We Love – 6 Money Management Tools

Are your clients in need of easy tools to help them manage their finances? There are many options available. We asked some of CPA Practice Advisor’s contributors, Thought Leaders, and award winners for recommendations of their favorite money management apps and have added a few of our own for your perusal. Mint.com – CPA Practice Advisor...…

Gail Perry

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February 9, 2015 

February SALT Checklist

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

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February 9, 2015 

How and When to Make Sales Tax Payments

If you or your clients are new to collecting and paying sales tax, the process might seem overwhelming. Once you have determined that taxable sales are occurring, the next step is to prepare yourself for being a sales tax collector and remitter.

Gail Perry

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February 6, 2015 

CES 2015 – It’s All About the Gadgets!

Each January, we conduct our pilgrimage to the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which puts on display the latest electronic technology and trends for the world to see and decide if they are a “hit” or a “miss.”

Roman Kepczyk

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February 6, 2015 

Payroll for Accounting Firms – Some Easy Choices

Accountants in public practice have traditionally referred payroll to major providers such as ADP, Ceridian and Paychex because of the complexities, risk and deadlines involved in processing. With additional requirements for small business with the ...

Randy Johnston

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February 6, 2015 

7 Staff Management Tips for the Busy Season

Tax season is tough on everyone, but managers need to make a special effort to watch out for the well-being of their teams. It’s critical to prevent burnout and disengagement from jeopardizing morale and productivity.

Paul McDonald

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February 6, 2015 

5 Technology Traps to Avoid

In the rapidly changing world of technology it can be hard to keep up. For this very reason we often look for shortcuts to keep us from falling behind the competition. It’s not that we don’t want to research every detail about every solution ...

Jim Boomer