Accounting

September 24, 2014 

Will it be a boom or a bust for retailers this holiday season? A new survey shows that steadily improving economic fundamentals should moderately boost holiday sales in the stores and online this year. “Income, wage and job growth are positive indicators heading into the holiday season,” said Daniel Bachman, Deloitte’s senior U.S. economist, referencing...…

September 23, 2014 

Not properly mitigating risk when expanding to emerging markets, lacking an accurate understanding of the impact of natural capital and failing to create the proper ethical culture can all prove to be weak links in a company’s value chain.

September 23, 2014 

The “myRA” (“My Retirement Account”) is a new retirement savings account designed for employees who don't have access to an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan or who aren't eligible for their employer’s plan, but are looking for a simple, safe, and affordable

September 23, 2014 

The IRS has just announced new federal per diem travel rates for Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015), which spans October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Unlike many other previous years, when per diem rates were typically bumped up just a dollar or two or not

Ken Berry, JD

September 21, 2014 

There’s nothing new about taxpayers mixing business with pleasure. For instance, a business executive might paint the town red after he or she signs a six-figure contract with a client or customer. Is the cost of entertaining the client or customer ...

Ken Berry, JD

September 19, 2014 

SAP, the international developer of enterprise software and customer relationship management systems, has reached an agreement to acquire travel and expense management company Concur, the companies announced early Friday.

September 18, 2014 

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) at large organizations have undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, assuming more strategic responsibilities in addition to their traditional finance and accounting tasks. Now it appears that mid-market co

Isaac M. O'Bannon

September 18, 2014 

Suppose one of your clients receives a postcard or email heralding a business convention at a lush tropical paradise this winter. It’s hard to pass up and your client may jump at the opportunity. After the early presentations and round-table discussions,

Ken Berry, JD

September 18, 2014 

More than 7 percent of U.S. workers are currently having their wages garnished, most of them for either child support payments or tax debts, according to a new study from payroll and human resources provider ADP.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

September 17, 2014 

With students now back to school or college, tnow is a good time to see if they will qualify for either of two college tax credits or any of several other education-related tax benefits when they file their 2014 federal income tax returns.

September 16, 2014 

Exact is now offering Wholesale Distribution Advanced, an enhanced version of its popular cloud-based software solution.

September 16, 2014 

A new survey assessing financial wellness programs in the workplace reveals that the combination of financial education with employee lending solutions significantly increases employees’ ability to save money and reduces instances of borrowing from 401(k) retirement accounts when faced with financial emergencies. The survey also shows that employees taking advantage of these programs are more...…