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Tax Season Survival Index Measures the Human Cost of Tax Season on Professionals
The TSSI measures the cost to sleep, to health, to relationships, and to the professionals who run the engine of public accounting.
March 13, 2017
New Machine Learning Automation System for Accounting Firms
Xero’s new technology is the first example of personalized machine learning in a small business cloud accounting system. Developed in-house by a specialist team of engineers working full-time for a year across three different locations, the system ...
March 8, 2017
New ioSafe Server 5 Offers Enhanced Data Protection
ioSafe Server 5 can physically protect data against natural disasters in real-time, irrespective of internet connection status. Both fire- and waterproof, Server 5 protects data from fire up to 1550°F for 30 minutes per ASTM E-119 and from floods ...
March 7, 2017
Professionals on the Move – March 8, 2017
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
March 7, 2017
Efficiency is Not Enough to Power a Successful Accounting Firm
The concept arises in articles, webinars and conferences. Accountants who have operated in a particular manner for years are now re-evaluating everything from services to marketing to communications and more, scouring each area for opportunities to ...
March 7, 2017
Six PR Tips for Accounting Firms
Once you’ve decided where you want to gain attention, have an admin research relevant news sites, publications, and blogs. For example, if you want to build your name in Dallas, TX, you’ll want to know reporters, editors, and bloggers at the Dallas ...
March 2, 2017
French Firm ORIGA Group Joins PrimeGlobal Accounting Network
The French accounting and audit firm ORIGA Group has joined the PrimeGlobal network of independent accounting firms. ORIGA will join the association’s Europe, Middle East & Africa Region.
March 1, 2017
Atlanta Accounting Firm BNKJ Joins Carr Riggs & Ingram
The CRI-BNKJ merger strengthens CRI’s position as one of the nation’s leading benefit plan audit service providers. Collectively, the two firms perform more than 450 benefit plan audits annually. Along with its current offerings, BNKJ can now deliver ...
February 23, 2017
Accounting Firm Carr, Riggs, Ingram Acquires Florida-Based Proctor Crook
Top 25 CPA and advisory firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) has merged Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie County, Florida-based firm Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal. All office locations now operate under the CRI name, and the personnel join a team of ...
February 22, 2017
New Phishing Scheme Shows Need for Stronger Data Security in Accounting Firms
Often, these emails appear to come from a legitimate source—a well-known organization, friend or co-worker—because these accounts have also been victimized. In this example, it would appear to come from someone that is sincerely looking for assistance ...
February 21, 2017
Professionals on the Move – February 21, 2017
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
February 21, 2017
Cloudnine and Results Software Acquired by AbacusNext
With these two acquisitions, AbacusNext enters the professional accounting space and says it is positioned as the largest TaaS (Technology as a Service) solutions provider in the professional services industry.
February 20, 2017
4 Ways Accounting Firms Can Reduce Risk During Busy Season
Past practices for using temporary and part-time workers may not be adequate. Be clear on the scope of work each employee is able to perform as well as the level of oversight necessary to ensure accuracy. Integrate them into the workflow process to ...