Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
November 30, 2015
Home Sales Increase Slightly in October
Pending home sales were mostly unchanged in October, but shifted marginally higher after two straight months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Gains in the Northeast and West were offset by declines in the Midwest and South. The Pending Home Sales Index inched 0.2 percent to 107.7 in October from an...…
November 30, 2015
5 Tips to Avoid Identity Theft During the Holidays
Statistics show approximately 15 million Americans have their identities used fraudulently each year, with financial losses totaling upwards of $50 billion.
November 27, 2015
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Why We Need to Save the USDS
The USDS garnered high praise within both the government and the private sector for its work on the ACA web site, and the plan was to expand its ability to consult with the most technically challenged Federal agencies.
November 24, 2015
IRS Raises Safe Harbor Threshold for Tangible Property Expensing to $2,500
The Internal Revenue Service has reduced the paperwork and recordkeeping requirements for small businesses by raising from the safe harbor threshold for deducting certain capital items $500 to $2,500.
November 23, 2015
AICPA Recognizes Top Accounting Educators
The Effective Learning Strategies Awards are given each year to educators who demonstrate innovative teaching practices and curricula in one of three educational levels: introductory, upper level, and graduate.
November 23, 2015
Xero Launches Accounting App for Apple Watch
Cloud accounting software maker Xero has released Xero for Apple Watch. The Xero Apple Watch app is the fastest and most convenient way for entrepreneurs to stay on top of their cash flow, with notifications and alerts when invoices have been paid.
November 23, 2015
Report Shows SMB Lending Stats
Fundera’s report is an aggregate analysis of the $63 million in customer financing secured on its platform between the company’s launch and the end of Q3 2015. The report includes information on annual percentage rates (APR), loan amounts, time to ...
November 22, 2015
Worker Productivity Surges For Some Before Holidays
The survey also showed that late afternoon is when many workers experience a slump, with 29 percent citing 4 to 6 p.m. as their least productive time of day. Consistent with previous research, most employees seem to hit their stride between ...
November 19, 2015
Is a Digital Divide Keeping Some Small Business Owners from Achieving Success?
In a nationwide survey on the state of small business in America, Bill.com found that entrepreneurship is alive and well in the United States. According to the survey of current and aspiring business owners, 90 percent reported that entrepreneurship ...
November 19, 2015
Sage Launches New Cloud Solutions for Accountants
Accounting professionals are increasingly finding their services to be commoditized, leading to reduced revenues and profits. Accountants understand the importance of altering their pricing model to one that sets prices based on the value the client ...
November 19, 2015
2015 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Each year, CPA Practice Advisor recognizes women professionals who have had the most impact on the profession, whether through day-to-day client service as a partner or senior member of an accounting practice, or by mentoring and guiding others.
November 19, 2015
Joanne Barry, CAE – 2015 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Joanne S. Barry, CAE CEO/Executive DirectorNew York State Society of CPAswww.NYSSCPA.org ————————Click here to see the other honorees of the 2015“Most Powerful Women in Accounting” awards. ———————— What advice would you give to female college students about the opportunities for women in the accounting profession? A new report just came out that said the number...…