Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
February 13, 2015
Effective Asset Management Means More Than Just Depreciation
Effectively managing fixed assets can be a challenge for anyone. Accurately tracking assets, calculating depreciation while also keeping track of continuous tax law changes can overwhelm just about any business. In an increasingly challenging tax environm
February 13, 2015
State & Local Tax Highlights from Around the Country – Feb. 2015
State and local taxes are constantly changing. As the most trusted financial and business advisor to your clients, it's your job to keep up with them. At CPA Practice Advisor, we're here to help you - so here's a roundup of some of the latest changes.
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
February 13, 2015
The 30,000 Foot View of the Accounting Profession: It’s Time for a Landing
As we dive into 2015, what are the biggest challenges facing the accounting profession and how do we predict the profession will change in the next five years?
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.
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...…
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.
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.
February 6, 2015
Client-Firm Collaboration is the Key to the New Age of Write-Up
Is write-up dead? No, but with the continuing move by small businesses to online accounting software, the way in which accountants provide this service is definitely changing.
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.”
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 ...
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.