Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
February 12, 2016
AICPA and NASBA Propose Changes to CPE Provider Standards
The Standards Exposure Draft was initially open for comment April 2015-October 2015. The 2015 comment period resulted in a total of fifty-one (51) comment letters received from sources including CPE providers, licensed practitioners, CPA Firms, State ...
February 12, 2016
Sage Launches Mobile Version of Sage Live for iOS
Sage has launched a new version of Sage Live only available on iOS. As a new Apple mobility partner, this will be the first in a series of solutions that Apple and Sage are collaborating together on for small businesses.
February 11, 2016
The Road Ahead for Intuit’s ProAdvisor Program
Late last year, Chris Hamilton succeeded Luis Sanchez as leader of Intuit's ProAdvisor Program. Since then, Hamilton has been busy carrying on the initiatives that were already in place while simultaneously planning for the program's future.
February 10, 2016
Investors Increasingly Wary of Volatile Markets
Eighty percent of financial advisors reported that fear is the primary motivator for their clients, up from 51% in Q1 2015, reflecting escalating concerns over the steep increase in volatility across global markets. Additionally, nearly half (44%) of ...
February 10, 2016
Global CFO Survey Shows Crash in Business Confidence
Businesses not only reported a fall in income, but also more difficulty in accessing finance, with half of them cutting their workforce or putting a recruitment freeze in place, and 40% saying they had cut back investment plans since the third quarter.
February 9, 2016
Xero Offers New Integration with Microsoft Power BI for Excel
By integrating Xero financial data with Microsoft Power BI, Xero says it is delivering big data for small business so customers can directly connect with, and gain insight from, their business data through the deep visualization tools & the power of ...
February 9, 2016
Which Brands Do Americans Trust Most?
Are you brand conscious? Does it have to be Tide (or Skippy, or Sony)? Most Americans do consider brand recognition and trust when making purchases, according to a new study by market research firm BrandSpark International.
February 9, 2016
Aplos Software Gets $4 Million in Funding
Aplos has succeeded as a SaaS startup outside of Silicon Valley by being the first company to build cloud accounting software specifically for small nonprofits. Organizations of this size often use off-the-shelf small business software, which aren't ...
February 8, 2016
Simple Tools to Boost Productivity
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually in January in Las Vegas, introduces new products and technologies for consumers and businesses alike. Many consultants and authors use this event to find new products that can help clients ...
February 8, 2016
3 Tips for Professionals Who Offer Business Valuation Services
The day-to-day management of a business is filled with decisions. Business owners often feel buried under all the decisions that must be made. Therefore, when selling a valuation, try to avoid creating a decision that must be made by the business owner.
February 5, 2016
New Tax Filing Deadlines For Business Entities and Nonprofits Starting Next Year
The initial due date or extended deadline for many entities are changing for the 2016 tax year. In other words, at this time next year, your tax calendar will look dramatically different than it does right now.
February 4, 2016
How to Use Best Practices in Employment Agreements
Well-written employment agreements, which can include non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, can help companies and employees alike by clarifying expectations and decreasing the chances of disputes.