Advisory

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November 21, 2016 

How the Cloud Can Transform Your Accounting Practice

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 ...

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November 16, 2016 

IRS Advisory Council Releases 2016 Annual Report

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.

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November 16, 2016 

Women CPAs Honored with AFWA Awards

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.

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November 16, 2016 

Understanding Millennial Small Business Owners

Millennials are now the largest living generation in the U.S.. An acute understanding of the entrepreneurial individuals in this group is growing to be a necessity for accountants and bookkeepers in order to provide services that will meet their needs ...

 FASB Makes Changes to Investor Advisory Committee

November 8, 2016 

FASB Makes Changes to Investor Advisory Committee

In its new format, the IAC will advise the FASB in two primary areas, including generalist issues (such as Disclosure Framework, Hedging, and other broad projects added to the future agenda) and emerging trends. Future IAC meetings also may include ...

 An Under-40 Perspective on the Future of the Accounting Profession

November 3, 2016 

An Under-40 Perspective on the Future of the Accounting Profession

    Last month was the first annual CPA Practice Advisor “40 Under 40” ThinkTank Symposium. As an attendee and first-time 40 Under 40, I was excited to meet my fellow honorees for a guided discussion hosted by Rootworks in Indianapolis. It was a gathering reflective of the increasingly diverse nature of the profession. There...…

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November 1, 2016 

Gillette Co. v. Franchise Tax Board: Why It Matters

If the court had ruled the Compact was a valid choice regardless of state law, then every state would have repealed it. As it stands, the relevance of the Compact is likely to be revisited once all states use only sales to apportion income ...

Gail Cole