2014 Review of Thomson Reuters Web Builder CS

August 8, 2014 

2014 Review of Thomson Reuters Web Builder CS

Web Builder CS is part of one of the most comprehensive suites of cloud based applications to run your tax or accounting practice with. The Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite consists of 16 integrated applications including tax preparation, payroll processing, client accounting, document management and more.

John Higgins

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August 8, 2014 

2014 Review of GetNetSet Websites for Accounting Firms

GetNetSet, LLC (GNS) specializes in providing web sites for accounting and tax firms. Unlike many of the other solutions reviewed, GNS does not directly integrate with tax and accounting software. While that may sound like a negative, it actually can be a positive attribute in that they have built their system generically to work with…

John Higgins

 AICPA Looks for Ways to Enhance Audit Quality

August 8, 2014 

AICPA Looks for Ways to Enhance Audit Quality

Building on CPAs’ long-standing commitment to provide high-quality services that protect the public, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has issued a discussion paper for all stakeholders in the audit process of private entities. The discussion paper summarizes the Institute’s multi-faceted effort that is designed to help auditors excel in a fast changing and complex…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Texas Accountant Wins AICPA’s Mukelabai Award

August 8, 2014 

Texas Accountant Wins AICPA’s Mukelabai Award

Mark K. Rich, CPA, the director of investments for the Kimbell Art Foundation, has been selected by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as the 2014 winner of the Maximo Mukelabai Award. Rich was honored for his work with the Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) and his service to his…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 7, 2014 

Software Strategy – Is Your Firm Doing the Right Thing?

For most accounting firms, choosing a software provider and staying the course is an easy and safe decision. Only when there are traumatic events in pricing changes, software not working and not getting fixed, technology changes or regulatory changes that the software doesn’t keep up with will we even consider a change.

Randy Johnston

 Intacct Debuts New Premier Partner Program

August 7, 2014 

Intacct Debuts New Premier Partner Program

Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management and accounting software, today announced the launch of a new Premier Partner Program. This new program was built to recognize a network of Intacct partners that deliver comprehensive, high quality services, support, and software to help companies get maximum value from their Intacct investment.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Separation of Duties – For Your Devices

August 6, 2014 

Separation of Duties – For Your Devices

The other day, I noticed that there was something interesting going on in my office. I was picking up different devices to use, depending on what tasks I wanted to accomplish. This was never a conscious decision – I never thought: “I shall purchase this ipad so that I can use it in this specific…

Stacy Kildal

 Deloitte to Open 1,000 Job Tech Center Near Orlando

August 5, 2014 

Deloitte to Open 1,000 Job Tech Center Near Orlando

One of the world's largest accounting and professional-services firms announced on Monday that it plans to open a new tech center in Lake Mary, Florida, and hire up to 1,000 high-salaried workers over the next four years.

 How Workplace Etiquette Affects Career Prospects

August 5, 2014 

How Workplace Etiquette Affects Career Prospects

When employees were asked to name the biggest breach of workplace etiquette in this type of office environment, using a speakerphone or talking loudly on the phone topped the list (36 percent); loitering or talking around a colleague's desk ranked second (23 percent).

Isaac M. O'Bannon