Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
May 20, 2014
KPMG Inside Trader to Give CPE Webcast on Ethics Before Going to Prison
Scott London, former senior partner at KPMG, will be the guest in a CPE-eligible webcast on accounting ethics. The event, scheduled for June 25, will be hosted by former NASBA chair Gaylen Hansen.
May 20, 2014
Book Challenges Accountants to Be True Entrepreneurs
How does an accounting professional go from being a client service provider to an integral advisor and successful leader? The latest book by accounting thought leader Darren Root explains how he did it.
May 20, 2014
AICPA Supports Effort in Congress to Enhance Financial Transparency Act
The nation's largest association of accounting professionals, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is commending Congress for recent efforts to strengthen the pending Federal Financial Statement Transparency Act.
May 20, 2014
Workers Cite Internal Factors as Cause of Financial Stress
Financial stress among employees increased significantly in 2013 as more people cited internal factors as the cause of their stress, according to a recent survey.
May 19, 2014
Summertime Tax Tip #5: Hot Dog! Get a Tax Break for Having a Company Picnic
Summer is the time for grilling burgers and hot dogs, escaping to the beach or woods or just relaxing and enjoying the warm weather. Of course, there’s nothing to prevent you from mixing in a little business with the pleasure. If your clients handle things the right way, and keep detailed records, they can write…
May 19, 2014
GASB Releases Exposure Draft on Fair Value Measurement and Application
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) today issued for public comment a proposed Statement addressing accounting and financial reporting issues related to fair value measurements.
May 19, 2014
Small Business Optimism Increases, But Uncertainty Persists
Small business optimism increased in April, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The group's April index rose 1.8 points to a post-recession high of 95.2. The economy continues to perform modestly and April’s index followed suit as it crossed the 95 marker for the first time since 2007. Seven Index components improved, one…
May 19, 2014
Oregon Couple Honored as Small Business Persons of the Year
Burning the candle at both ends, an Oregon couple is now experiencing the sweet smell of success. Husband-and-wife team Billy Taylor and Brook Harvey-Taylor, the founders of Portland, Ore. based company – Pacifica, have been named today this year’s National Small Business Persons of the Year at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), National Small…
May 15, 2014
Sage Launches ERP X3
Sage North America has announced the release of Sage ERP X3 version 7, a global business management solution for midsized companies, designed to address businesses’ top challenges of winning new customers, reducing operating costs and growing revenue. Because companies with more accessible, usable data grow faster, Sage ERP X3 version 7 brings flexibility and an…
May 15, 2014
Manufacturers Say Lack of Skills Leave Jobs Unfilled
One in three manufacturers surveyed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said they have experienced significant labor shortages, with some positions remaining unfilled for more than three months.
May 15, 2014
Mitt Romney Supports Minimum Wage Increase
Former presidential candidate and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney said last week that he supports an increase in the minimum wage, in stark contrast to many in his party.
May 15, 2014
Intuit Acquires Online Accounts Payable System Invitbox
Intuit announced late Wednesday that it has acquired Invitco. The Australia-based company is the developer of Invitbox, an online system for managing accounts payable. Intuit is the company behind QuickBooks, TurboTax, Quicken, Mint and many other small business and financial management systems.