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February 10, 2014
2014 Review of Intuit QuickBooks Online & QuickBooks Online for Accountants
Intuit’s QuickBooks Online (QBO), along with the QuickBooks Online for Accountants (QBO4A) multi-client tool for accountants using the application, provide a capable cloud-based platform for managing small business finances for multiple organizations.
February 10, 2014
2014 Review of Virtual CFO Platforms (aka, Cloud Write-Up)
The transition away from traditional, after-the-fact client write-up systems and to collaborative, real-time financial reporting systems has taken many years, but we are starting to see the outline of the systems of the future. Cloud-based software will be used to help practitioners and clients work together on a business, and will yield results which are…
February 10, 2014
Healthcare Costs Top List of Small Business Concerns
How concerned are small businesses about the costs of implementing the new health care insurance laws? A new survey shows it's their top worry.
February 9, 2014
New Bill Ups the Stakes in Obamacare Showdown
It’s going to take time – perhaps more than initially anticipated – for the government to work through all the twists and turns in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the PPACA), the massive health care law known as “Obamacare.” Along the way, certain tweaks and modifications are likely to be required.
February 9, 2014
New App Helps Small Business Owners
Small business owners increasingly depend on their mobile devices to stay in touch with customers, employees and the workplace.
February 7, 2014
2014 Review of Thomson Reuters Accounting CS
The current write-up application for the Thomson Reuters CS Suite of applications for professional accounting firms is a relatively new product called Accounting CS.
February 6, 2014
Free Online Tax Software Offered for Nonprofits
Small nonprofit organizations who need to file a Form 990-N can do so for free using Aplos Software, the company has announced. Prior year returns can be filed for $19.99 each. The web-based tax preparation software can be accessed at www.aplossoftware.com.
February 5, 2014
Small Business Owners Expect Profitable 2014
Although about 80 percent of small businesses expect to be profitable in 2014, less than half of them expect to create new jobs next year, according to a new survey.
February 5, 2014
More Employers Focusing on Workers’ Financial Well-Being in 2014
As U.S. companies grow increasingly concerned about the financial well-being of their workforce, a new survey by Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc, finds that employers are looking for new ways to improve the long-term financial health of their employees in 2014.
February 5, 2014
Symposium to Focus on Sales Tax Issues Regarding Cloud Services & Digital Goods
Horizons 2014 to Feature Tax Experts from PwC, Starbucks, Ernst & Young LLP, Intuit, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and KPMG.
February 5, 2014
New System Helps Companies Track Conflict Minerals for SEC Reporting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new conflict minerals rule requires thousands of companies to perform due diligence to determine whether their products contain tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold, determine the country of origin for those minerals and report their findings to customers and the SEC.
February 5, 2014
The Best & Worst Cities for Economic Growth in 2014
Economic growth is coming to a city near you, according to a new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.