Firm Management

September 24, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury relating to the issue of material participation by a trust or estate in a trade or business for purposes of section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code. The AICPA explained that section 469, which was enacted...…

September 22, 2014 

Accounting and business management software maker Sage North America has reached an agreement to acquire privately-held PayChoice, a provider of payroll solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Sage says the acquisition will help it create ...

September 21, 2014 

It’s no coincidence that the number of deaths from cardiac failure occur during tax season. This is, after all, the time of year when the several of the most critical factors for a heart attack are present – elevated stress levels, cold temperatures, over

Dave McClure

September 19, 2014 

SAP, the international developer of enterprise software and customer relationship management systems, has reached an agreement to acquire travel and expense management company Concur, the companies announced early Friday.

September 18, 2014 

The Indiana CPA Society is planning its 12th annual "CPA Day of Service," to be held Sept. 26, 2014. The event is a day of volunteer service that reflects the CPA profession's ongoing commitment to serving the communities where its professionals live ...

September 16, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is urging Congress “to immediately address the fifty-seven tax provisions that expired at the end of 2013 and the six tax provisions that expire at the end of 2014.” Congress began consideration of extenders legislation earlier this year, the AICPA wrote in its September 15 letter, but “America’s businesses...…

September 16, 2014 

Most small accounting firms do not have the financial resources to attract workers like the bigger firms do, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of the race. Here are five ways you can beat out even the biggest competitors when hiring.

Paul McDonald

September 16, 2014 

Years ago a mentor told me that in negotiations, you should always put yourself in the other person’s shoes.

September 16, 2014 

The accounting firm of McGladrey LLP will acquire the assets of Battelle Rippe Kingston LLP, a Certified Public Accounting firm offering services in the fields of assurance, tax and consulting in Southwest Ohio. The closing is expected to occur on Nov. 1,

September 12, 2014 

Frequently I hear that cloud technology and anytime/anywhere accounting is here now, it's great, it's what all accountants should be using and encouraging their clients to use, and this new technology will free the accountant to do what he or she was actually trained to do. But exactly what is that? Many accountants, particularly small…

Gail Perry

September 12, 2014 

Results of a recent study showed that "Those who save for the future by contributing to a 401(k) improved abnormal health test results and poor health behaviors approximately 27 percent more than non-contributors." This month's "By the Numbers" data from work-life balance expert Jeff Davidson demonstrates that our society could use a little help in…

Jeff Davidson

September 12, 2014 

Conflict. Whether it is related to decisions about firm management, technology or personnel, most of us try to avoid it like the plague. After all, wouldn’t life be easier if we could just make decisions in a vacuum and not worry about what others thought?

Jim Boomer