Accounting

 U.S. Business Optimism at Record High

April 26, 2017 

U.S. Business Optimism at Record High

Globally, business optimism is at its highest level on record – 49 percent – heading in to the second quarter of 2017. Neighboring countries feel upbeat, too, as optimism rises in Canada from 33 percent to 59 percent and in Mexico from 8 percent to 32 ...

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April 26, 2017 

AICPA Creates Cybersecurity Risk Management Reporting Framework

The AICPA’s new framework will enable all organizations – in industries worldwide – to take a proactive and agile approach to cybersecurity risk management and to communicate on those activities with stakeholders. Two resources that support reporting ...

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April 24, 2017 

64% of Corporate CFOs Want the Top Job: CEO

When asked what unique attributes financial executives would bring to the CEO position, CFOs most commonly cited finance and data-driven decision making, fiscal management and efficiency improvement, and economic and business awareness.

 Managing Risk from Front Line Increases Revenue and Profit

April 24, 2017 

Managing Risk from Front Line Increases Revenue and Profit

Almost ten years after the 2008 financial crisis, risk management is evolving, shifting away from a purely protective mindset. In the old paradigm, risk was managed traditionally by the “second line” of defense in an organization.

 Sales and Use Tax Incentives for Restaurants

April 24, 2017 

Sales and Use Tax Incentives for Restaurants

With tax season ending, it’s a good time for restaurant owners to check in with their accountants to see what they qualify for this season and start preparing for next season. Common incentives for restaurant owners include utility and power credits.

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 Helping Your Restaurant Clients Navigate Accounting Software

April 24, 2017 

Helping Your Restaurant Clients Navigate Accounting Software

Running a restaurant presents a unique set of accounting challenges for many managers and owners. Issues such as transient staff, high transaction volume and theft are key concerns for restaurant owners, and having a robust system in place to handle these situations can go a long way. From general purpose accounting software to restaurant-specific accounting...…

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April 21, 2017 

Green Finance Practices for Earth Day

Accounting firms looking to be a little greener have many ways to accomplish the goal. With Earth Day coming up (Saturday, April 22), Basware is offering some tips, starting with adopting paperless business processes throughout their financial ...

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April 21, 2017 

Survey Shows Doubt on Value of Mandatory Auditor Rotation

Perhaps no issue in contemporary accounting has drawn more attention than that of mandatory auditor rotation – whether companies should be required, in the cause of sound financial reporting, to periodically change audit firms or audit-firm engagement ...

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April 21, 2017 

Expensify Adds New Features to Partnership Program

In addition to these new features, Expensify has also introduced a new tier in the Approved! Program called the Champion tier, whereby firms that adopt Expensify internally get an additional 5% discount for both internal firm use as well as for their ...