Accounting October 14, 2026
2026 Innovation Awards Announced: AI Tech Drives Advancements for Accounting Firms
For 23 years, the awards have recognized the top new technologies that are helping advance the accounting and tax profession.
April 30, 2014
Xero Partners with H&R Block for Small Business Accounting
Online accounting software maker Xero has partnered with H&R Block, Inc. to offer the Xero system as the core small business online accounting platform in H&R Block's Small Business Program suite of services.
April 29, 2014
Audit Solution Granted U.S. Patent
The ProSystem fx Knowledge Coach audit solution has been granted a U.S. patent for its knowledge-based system, rule-based content, contextual guidance and functionality, Wolters Kluwer CCH has announced.
April 29, 2014
Small Business Jobs Index Shows Improvement in Employment
The latest Small Business Jobs Index grew 0.50 percent in the 12 months leading up to April, increasing to 101.26, a new peak level, reflecting improving employment conditions. Washington had the greatest gains among the states measured, with help from Seattle, which showed the highest increase in growth rate among metro areas.
April 28, 2014
Survey: Only Half of Businesses are Prepared for Healthcare Law
A new survey shows that, four years after being signed into law, about half of businesses understand and are prepared for the implications of the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare.
April 27, 2014
Strategic Mid-Year Business Tax Tips
Traditionally, tax planning is targeted to individual taxpayers, but small business owners can also benefit from such tax-saving techniques. Instead of waiting until the very end of the year to pitch ideas to clients, present them with the following ten strategies at midyear.
April 25, 2014
Survey: Business Optimism Hits Highest Level Since 2004
Optimism in the economy among U.S. business leaders reached its highest level since 2004, according to the latest data from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), a survey of more than 3,300 business leaders in 45 countries. In first quarter 2014, optimism among U.S. business leaders rose 30 percentage points to a net balance…
April 25, 2014
Bill.com Named One of Best Places to Work in Bay Area
Online business payment network Bill.com has been named by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal as one of the Bay Area’s Best Places to Work. The award is based on Bill.com’s team culture, focus on employee wellness, and career growth opportunities.
April 23, 2014
New IFRS Research Center Launched
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the independent standard-setting body of the IFRS Foundation, has launched its web-based IFRS Research Center.
April 23, 2014
New XBRL GAAP Pension Analysis Tool Finds Errors in SEC Filings
XBRL US has announced the publication of its new online US GAAP Pension Analyzer. The tool is available for free to public company reporting managers that runs a set of rules against the pension disclosure within an XBRL-formatted financial statement. XBRL US is the nonprofit consortium for XBRL reporting in the US.
April 23, 2014
Thomson Reuters Wins Award for Operational Risk Software
Thomson Reuters has been awarded the Operational Risk Software Provider of the Year Award by Operational Risk and Regulation Magazine, in this year's Operational Risk and Regulation Awards. This is the second consecutive year that Thomson Reuters has been awarded this achievement.
April 23, 2014
Marcum Launches Health Insurance Marketplace
Businesses, groups and individuals looking for health insurance and information now have a new resource, courtesy of the accounting firm Marcum LLP. The firm's affiliate, Marcum Financial Services, which is also a member of the Marcum Group of companies, has launched the Marcum Benefits Marketplace, a one-stop resource for health insurance delivery for groups and…
April 23, 2014
Senate Bill Aims to Fix IRS Farm Equipment Expense Change
United States Senators John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., have introduced a bill to modify new IRS rules they say make it too difficult for family farmers and small business owners to deduct equipment repair and supply expenses.