Firm Management

March 14, 2016 

The alliance combines Deloitte's business insights in cognitive technologies with Kira Systems' advances in machine learning in creating models that quickly "read" thousands of complex documents, extracting and structuring textual information for ...

March 14, 2016 

Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of U.S. workers say they work while tired, with nearly one-third (31 percent) saying they do so very often, according to a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps.

March 11, 2016 

We have three primary technology ecosystems to support our computing needs: Microsoft Windows, Apple OS & iOS, and Linux & Android. With SaaS products improving, the operating systems make less difference and future mobile versions of the products ...

Randy Johnston

March 10, 2016 

Prior to the recession, young leader training and formal mentoring programs to support recruitment and retention were all the rage. Well, mentoring is more critical than ever, but for different reasons and in slightly different forms.

March 8, 2016 

The first quarter of each year is a great time for small business owners to take stock of their current operations, key HR administrative tasks and more, and determine changes they can make to help lead their companies to success throughout the year.

March 7, 2016 

When the economy gets tight, markets grow more competitive and some players scramble to find revenue beyond the simple sale of software or services. And they have a ready-made opportunity in collecting and selling the personal data of their users ...

Dave McClure

March 7, 2016 

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

March 4, 2016 

Many different state and federal laws govern which records companies need to create, how long records need to be kept, and even how those records must be disposed of.

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

March 4, 2016 

With public accounting firms facing increased competition for skilled staff, it’s more important than ever that companies take a strategic approach to recruiting and hiring. Above-average compensation packages can go a long way in helping your ...

Paul McDonald

March 3, 2016 

Accountants who use ProfitCents, Sageworks’ flagship financial analysis platform, or Sageworks Valuation Solution will be able to upload client data directly from QuickBooks Online without having to do any manual data entry.

March 3, 2016 

Become known to the partners as someone who is reliable, can be counted on to do good work consistently and on time. If you are low on work, visit with managers and partners to get more work. Always be planning ahead.

March 3, 2016 

These seasonal businesses are extremely busy from the start of the new year all the way to the dreaded personal tax deadline of April 15. Tax preparing businesses quickly expand their workforce during tax season, oftentimes tripling the number of ...