Advisory

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September 5, 2014 

CPA Practice Advisor Turns 20

From DOS and Windows 3.1, from the end of service bureaus and the emergence of the internet, and now into the full-blown SaaS and Mobile Revolution, CPA Practice Advisor celebrates 20 years serving tax and accounting professionals. Here’s a look back at where we were and how we’ve grown alongside the technology changes in the…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

Beyond Just Business: A Strategy That Works

?9222 In economic climates such as this, when jobs are somewhat scarce, markets are in flux and retirement can seem so far away, it’s natural for some to cling to what levels of stability they have, whether it’s Linus and his “security blanket,” or a comfortably permanent job as an in-house accountant for a large...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 5, 2014 

Review of XpressPayroll For Accountants – 2010

  CompuPay – Xpress Payroll for Accountants877-729-6299 www.CompuPay.com From the Sept. 2010 Review of Professional Payroll Systems CompuPay has a variety of payroll systems designed primarily for direct use by small businesses that offer varying degrees of automated processing, reporting and compliance. The company also offers an Accountant Solutions division, which offers guidance to professionals...…

 CohnReznick Awarded for Workplace Practices

September 3, 2014 

CohnReznick Awarded for Workplace Practices

The Baltimore, Bethesda, and Chicago offices of CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., have been honored with the 2014 When Work Works Award for their use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 3, 2014 

Jim Dolinar to Head AICPA Financial Reporting Executive Committee

Dolinar, 55, is managing partner of the Assurance Professional Practice, national office of Crowe Horwath LLP, Chicago, Ill. As chairman, he will head one of the Institute’s most important volunteer bodies. It serves as the AICPA’s official voice on financial reporting matters and develops industry-specific accounting guidance. The committee’s membership includes representation from business and…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 27, 2014 

Clever Financial Strategy For Reporting Interest Earned On U.S. Savings Bonds

Currently over 50 million individuals own nearly $178 billion worth of U.S. Savings Bonds. Many don’t realize that savings bonds are subject to federal income taxes when they are either cashed in or reach final maturity, whichever comes first. The difference between the purchase price and the cash-in value is considered reportable interest. When savings…

 New Idaho Tax Break Gets First Business Applicant

August 26, 2014 

New Idaho Tax Break Gets First Business Applicant

An airline is looking into coming to Idaho to set up a maintenance facility in Boise that would create 100 new jobs with salaries of close to $50,000 a year, Idaho's state commerce chief says, in part because of a new tax incentive law.

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August 22, 2014 

Intuit Introduces Quicken 2015 for Mac

Personal and business finance software maker Intuit has released the latest version of Quicken 2015 for Mac, which offers a new, clean and simple interface designed specifically for Mac users, as well as new investment management capabilities. The program also syncs with a free mobile companion app providing the ability to photograph and track receipts…

Isaac M. O'Bannon