Advisory

January 2, 2017 

Doug Meyer, co-founder of Brixey & Meyer, said the firm’s plan is to continue its strong organic growth, combined with growing through strategic acquisitions. “The No.  1 attribute we look for is whether or not the firm meshes well with our existing culture.” In October 2015,  Brixey and Meyer acquired Lee Knose & Company, another Cincinnati area firm.  “Our goal with...…

December 30, 2016 

A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.

December 16, 2016 

A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.

December 13, 2016 

In some sectors, respondents expect to spend considerably more time and effort on lease accounting implementation. These sectors include: automotive (77.1 percent); health plans (65.9 percent); health care providers (62.8 percent); industrial products ...

December 13, 2016 

Too many firms are stuck in the paper age; continuing to do things the way they always have. Beyond the aversion to change is the deep-rooted belief that if they don’t send out a tangible stack of paper, the client will question the value they ...

Jim Boomer

December 12, 2016 

As automation and do-it-yourself tax preparation services continue to grow, accountants must find ways to use the latest technology to their advantage and differentiate themselves from the competition. Not only does cloud technology provide the ...

Scott Fleszar

December 12, 2016 

While other tax software makers have offered free federal tax filings since as early as 2003 for some individuals with lower income and generally non-complex situations, adding state income tax filing and even common tax credits or deductions could ...

November 30, 2016 

The accounting firm Gallina LLC, a top 10 firm in the Western United States, will join national professional services firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), effective January 1, 2017.

November 21, 2016 

Over the past decade, the fundamental value proposition of the cloud hasn’t changed much – anytime, anywhere access, reduced IT burden and business continuity assurance in the event of a fire or other disaster situation. But even with these ...

November 16, 2016 

The IRSAC is an advisory group to the entire agency. The IRSAC’s primary purpose is to provide an organized public forum for the Commissioner, senior IRS executives and representatives of the public to discuss relevant tax administration issues.

November 16, 2016 

The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) hosted its annual Excellence Awards Breakfast on October 28, 2016 in Denver, CO during the AFWA National Conference.

November 16, 2016 

Thomson Reuters has introduced a new search feature, Answer Path from Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, which helps tax professionals of all experience and ability levels find trusted answers in Checkpoint faster.