Firm Management

 Checkpoint Learning CPE Courses Available on iPad

February 18, 2014 

Checkpoint Learning CPE Courses Available on iPad

Thomson Reuters has released the latest Checkpoint Learning CPE courses for Apple iPads. With the entire learning experience available on the iPad, from course browsing and purchasing, to course completion and submission, accounting and tax professionals can train while traveling, waiting in line, or whenever they have time and internet connectivity.

 Anchin Named “U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year”

February 18, 2014 

Anchin Named “U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year”

Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP has been named the U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year for the second year in a row in the annual International Hedge Fund Awards announced last week. Winners were selected by Acquisition International Magazine. Their circulation of 53,000 includes individual and institutional investors as well as managers and other…

 Accounting Firm Makes List Honoring Companies for Training, Development

February 18, 2014 

Accounting Firm Makes List Honoring Companies for Training, Development

Accounting consultancy BKD, LLP has debuted on Training magazine’s annual Training Top 125, which ranks companies based on the excellence of their training and development programs. BKD, the only CPA and advisory firm to appear on this year’s list, was among thousands of applicants vying for a spot on the prestigious list, placing as No.…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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February 12, 2014 

New Xero Executives Hail from PayPal, HP, Microsoft, and GM

Some of the most successful technology executives in the country are joining small business cloud accounting developer Xero Limited (XRO), the company announced on Tuesday. The include a new chairman of the board, adding a further U.S.-based director, and establishing a new role of CEO, North America, following its $150 million capital raise in October…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 New Email Encryption Tool Available to Accounting, Law Firms

February 12, 2014 

New Email Encryption Tool Available to Accounting, Law Firms

Online data security is always a concern for businesses large and small, and accounting firms should be especially cautious since they frequently manage the most sensitive client information. A new email encryption tool is now available to help these professionals keep that data safer.

 How To Improve Productivity With Electronic Document Management

February 11, 2014 

How To Improve Productivity With Electronic Document Management

Effective data management is one of the biggest challenges accounting firms face. Implementing an Electronic Document Management (EDM) system allows companies to reduce costs, improve service, increase productivity, and meet regulatory requirements. Accounting firms who stay with a paper record and filing system are creating a logistical nightmare for themselves, especially during the busy tax…