Accounting

January 4, 2016 

The Smart Home Marketplace Survey also found that more than half of homeowners (54 percent) would purchase or install smart home products if they were selling their home and knew that doing so would make it sell faster. Of that group, 65 percent would ...

January 3, 2016 

For many small business owners, those long and annoying depreciation schedules will soon become a distant memory. Under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH) of 2015, the maximum Section 179 deduction of $500,000 is restored retroactively...

December 30, 2015 

This social-savvy and boundary-pushing group is wielding its influence on virtually every industry, including the financial one. Here's a look at six of the most popular finance trends among Millennials and a preview of what to expect in 2016.

December 30, 2015 

The proposals addressing fiduciary activities and certain asset retirement obligations would establish guidance in areas where little or none exists today.

December 30, 2015 

The GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy is a list of computer-readable tags in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format that allows companies to tag precisely the thousands of pieces of financial data that are included in typical long-form ...

December 30, 2015 

The IRS has issued a two-month extension for employers and issuers to provide individuals with forms reporting on offers of health coverage and coverage provided. The new deadline is March 31, 2016.

December 26, 2015 

Nine in 10 retailers surveyed (91.9%) said they have experienced the return of stolen merchandise, similar to last year’s 92.7 percent. Wardrobing, or the return of used, non-defective merchandise , also presents a unique challenge year after year for ...

December 22, 2015 

When asked about the number of business systems managed, more than half the respondents (57 percent) said they manage between 3-5 systems. In fact, only 11 percent of those surveyed said they only manage their financial system.

December 22, 2015 

More than 95% of CGMAs surveyed said their companies are concerned with the threat of database breaches, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, phishing scams and other cyber attacks. Nearly three quarters, 72%, said their companies have ...

December 22, 2015 

Each year, employers across the country realize that they need to adjust their payroll data after their final payroll run of the year. Here are three of the most common adjustments that can be avoided with just a little planning.

December 22, 2015 

WOTC is a tax incentive program designed to encourage employers to hire and retain individuals from specific target groups with employment barriers. These groups include Veterans of War (VOW), Empowerment Zone residents, welfare and food stamp ...

December 22, 2015 

Becker’s certification programs have been carefully developed to meet National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) standards and to provide knowledge that can strengthen skills and career value. Each program features curated courses ...