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.
December 30, 2013
Survey of CPAs Shows Optimism for Business Growth
Despite lingering questions about the new Affordable Care Act, nearly half of the Certified Public Acountants that were surveyed in the state of ...
December 30, 2013
What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?
As more and more firms consider moving to the cloud, the various flavors of cloud become a focal point of their diligence. We get a fair amount of questions about IaaS, (a.k.a. Infrastructure as a Service) and what specifically sets it apart from the other options available today. See Wikipedia’s definition of Cloud for more…
December 30, 2013
FASB & PCC Issue Private Company Framework, Definition of Public Business Entity
The Definition of a Public Business Entity will be used by the FASB, the PCC, and the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) to determine the scope of new accounting and reporting guidance and to identify the types of companies that are excluded from the scope of the Guide.
December 30, 2013
New App Helps Small Businesses with Analytics
Manage Dragonfly Small Business has today released an application for use on Apple iOS 7 mobile devices called Small Business Analytics. The mobile app gives small business managers the ability to quickly examine a handful of key expenses and to consider choices that could lead to improved profitability.Your Small Business Expenses
December 28, 2013
AICPA President Explains New Private Company Reporting Rules
AICPA President Barry Melancon and Illinois CPA Society President Todd Shapiro discuss the status of private company reporting as it relates to the accounting profession.
December 28, 2013
The 100,000+ Sales Tax Rules in the US Build Need for Automation
Scott McFarlane has always found the idea of accounting and sales tax boring, but that didn't stop him from starting a business to "make sales tax less taxing" for other businesses. That business is Bainbridge Island-based Avalara.
December 27, 2013
After-School Program Teaches High School Students How to Start a Business
A new after-school program at Hayward Middle School in Springfield, Ohio, will continue next semester and might expand next year, according to Springfield Christian Youth Ministries Executive Director Faith Bosland.
December 26, 2013
What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You?
What could your business do with an extra $1 million in cash? Borrow less? Invest in new equipment? Hire staff to help grow your sales?
December 26, 2013
2013 Saw Rebound in Residential Construction
The Kansas City area finally was looking at the Great Recession in the rearview mirror in 2013 when it came to development, led by a strong rebound in residential construction and Cerner's seemingly insatiable appetite for office space.
December 24, 2013
Report Shows U.S. Homes Up Nearly 8% in 2013; Largest Gain Since 2005
Total Value of U.S. Housing Stock Jumps for Second Straight Year; Almost Half of Cumulative Value Lost Between 2007-2011 Has Been Recovered, According to Zillow
December 23, 2013
Modern CPAs and the Brave New Accounting World
It's no secret that information technology has changed the way we work. From tablets and smartphones to cloud-based processes, change has come at a shocking pace for firms and their clients.
December 23, 2013
New Year May See Increase in Jobs for Creative Professionals
Greatest Demand for Social Media and Media Services Professionals