Accounting

November 25, 2014 

Two years ago, in the wake of the election ballots legalizing recreational use of marijuana, I wrote a small blog post noting that as a new and rapidly-growing industry, there might be an opportunity for a new accounting practice area.

Dave McClure

November 25, 2014 

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued for public comment a Preliminary Views, Financial Reporting for Fiduciary Responsibilities.

November 24, 2014 

Launching a business is risky. Launching your own business is even more so. It is no secret that many small businesses close up shop within the first few years.

November 21, 2014 

AccountantsWorld has announced major enhancements to its ACCOUNTING POWER software, a part of its suite of cloud-based applications for professional accountants. These enhancements are designed to accommodate a more mobile audience on smartphones and ...

November 20, 2014 

The accounting firm’s focus on providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax planning services for hotel, restaurant, retail and automotive franchises is also a reason for success because of the unique niche.

Hugh Duffy

November 19, 2014 

According to a new report, although a majority of American consumers are still concerned about the economy and holding back on spending, there are signs that point toward an improving mindset in 2015. The report was commissioned by the National Restaurant

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 19, 2014 

For the past seventy years, business branding has been largely guided by principles developed in the 1950s and 1960s, when there were only three television networks, messaging through advertising was easy to control, and information flowed from a few “tru

November 19, 2014 

The alert outlines rules applicable to financial statement audit and attestation engagements undertaken for non-issuers.

November 19, 2014 

The majority of business owners are planning on the proceeds from the sale of their business to fund their retirement. However, the 2013 State of Owner Readiness Survey revealed that over 80% of business owners have no formal transition plan.

November 18, 2014 

Avalara, Inc. and GlobalCollect have announced a strategic partnership to provide industry-leading payment and indirect tax compliance services to ecommerce companies looking to trade cross-border. GlobalCollect, an Ingenico Group company ...

November 18, 2014 

The Institute of Internal Auditors has introduced a new, free online tool that provides internal audit practitioners a powerful means to evaluate their professional competencies and plot their careers.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 18, 2014 

Sageworks has launched its new CFO platform, a financial analysis suite for CFOs, financial professionals and executives. Sageworks’ technology and products are used by thousands of financial professionals across North America, and the Sageworks CFO ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon