Accounting

October 2, 2015 

When you choose to devote time to attending a conference, I hope you approach it with the enthusiasm I felt and still feel – the opportunity to learn from the pros, improve your skills, share in spirited conversations about the accounting profession...

Gail Perry

October 22, 2015 

Like any entrepreneur, I was focused on my own goals those first few years – getting established and growing the business – so the fact that the number of businesses owned by women was about to hit a period of dramatic growth wasn’t my major concern.

October 22, 2015 

The AICPA governing Council's fall 2015 meeting took place this week and focused on the profession’s resilience and relevancy in a time of ongoing complexity and change. Several presentations helped Council members explore the need for the ...

October 22, 2015 

Christen struck a tone of urgency in his acceptance speech, saying the profession should embrace change – and do it fast – to ensure a bright future, attract the best talent and be in the strongest position to serve the public interest.

October 21, 2015 

Integrated with your ERP, ECM allows you to capture all paper and electronic documentation, uniformly format and organize it per supplier, project or any other criteria, adapt to your specific process workflow to hasten interdepartmental ...

October 21, 2015 

A majority of respondents tot he survey reported that keeping data siloed (69%) and having inaccurate data for forecasting and planning (40%) were among the top financial mistakes most companies make.

October 21, 2015 

The new product transforms the traditional “factoring” system, whereby small businesses sell outstanding invoices to a third party creditor. In this new product, small businesses continue to own their relationships with their customers and manage ...

October 20, 2015 

Money talk can be so scary that 59 percent of Americans would rather discuss "the birds and the bees" with a stranger than their personal financial situation (39 percent). This is especially true of women, as 63 percent share this preference compared ...

October 20, 2015 

Although comp formulas are frequently considered performance-based, most fail to measure anything beyond production metrics, and largely ignore performance intangibles such as firm management, mentoring staff, teamwork and loyalty.

October 20, 2015 

The technology works by “reading” an electronic tax return produced by common tax packages, allowing the user to create financial statements that can be analyzed within ProfitCents and Sageworks Valuation Solution. All fields can be auto mapped, and ...

October 19, 2015 

A fifth of small-business owners say they would allow an employee with a medical marijuana prescription to use the drug while at work, according to a survey released Wednesday by Employers Insurance.

October 19, 2015 

Women have grown and are continuing to grow substantial businesses that are having a significant impact on the nation's economy. According to a new survey by the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), staffing, compensation and revenue are rising.