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BlackLine Expands Into Europe’s Trusted Cloud Market with S3NS
This investment expands BlackLine’s ability to serve organizations operating in highly regulated European environments.
January 20, 2014
Five Tech Battles for Businesses to Watch in 2014
One of the more interesting aspects of blogging, as opposed to filing hard news stories each day, is that I have a little more time to watch battle lines being drawn. And if the lines being drawn now are any indication, 2014 should be a fun year to watch as companies and politicians enter the…
January 15, 2014
Developer Offers Free Practice Management System to Tax Firms
TaxWorkFlow, LLC announced today that it will provide its TaxWorkFlow practice management software free to tax professionals this tax season. The offer will be available to 100 tax firms on a first-come, first-served basis and will include a complete version of the software with instructional support to ensure that the system is implemented smoothly.
January 15, 2014
FinancialForce.com Adds Integration with Avalara
Company Announces Integration with Avalara and new features in Accounting and Professional Services Automation (PSA) applications
January 9, 2014
NSA Offers 1040 Prep Course for Tax Year 2013
Training course features diagrams, examples and case studies that differentiate it from other courses
January 2, 2014
Two Steps to Successfully Integrate QuickBooks with Multiple Sales Channels
Companies that sell through several channels (i.e. physical stores, web stores, online marketplaces, etc.) are finding it more and more difficult to handle the “transaction shuffle.”
December 26, 2013
IRS Reminds Tax Professionals to Renew their PTINs for 2014
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded professional tax return preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) if they plan to prepare returns in 2014. Current PTINs expire Dec. 31, 2013.
December 17, 2013
Thomson Reuters Sells Accounting & Tax Outsourcing Functions to Ernst & Young
Big Four accountancy and consulting firm Ernst & Young LLP has acquired the Tax Preparation and Court Accounting Outsourcing businesses of Thomson Reuters in the US, the two companies have announced. Approximately 175 Thomson Reuters employees will join EY as a part of the deal.
December 12, 2013
How to Perform Year-End Accounting for Nonprofits
Closing the financial books for an organization requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a knowledge of some advanced accounting principals. For many nonprofit organizations, especially smaller ones operating on a shoe string budget, hiring a full-time accountant may be out of their reach.
December 12, 2013
Average Income Tax Preparation Fees for TY 2013
Taxpayers looking to hire a professional to complete their 2013 tax return can expect to pay an average of $261 for an itemized Form 1040 with Schedule A and a state tax return, according to the National Society of Accountants (NSA).
December 11, 2013
Sage Launches Accountant Edition of Sage One
Sage North America announced the launch of a special version of its global Sage One small business solution which is designed for accountants with multiple clients.
December 4, 2013
Beyond Crunching Numbers: How Cloud Services Can Differentiate Your Firm
With cloud services, it is easier than ever to meet client demands and to set yourself apart from competing firms. While many firms are understandably resistant to change, the cloud’s benefits far outweigh the risks.
December 3, 2013
Four steps to bill more for practice and procedure work
Like most practitioners, I had trouble successfully billing for post-filing work. The reasons are complicated. It’s often an issue of back-and-forth time with clients or the IRS/state taxing authorities.