Technology

February 16, 2021 

Technology is ingrained in virtually everything accountants do to run their firms and serve their clients. To take advantage of opportunities and position your firm for long-term growth, you need a good technology plan. When most of the firm is focused...

Amanda Wilkie

February 16, 2021 

In addition to deductions for individual drivers, notes Kearney, economic incentives are increasingly being offered to the trucking industry as a whole. Although the motor freight industry is essential to the U.S. economy—over 70% of all American ...

February 16, 2021 

Verady joining the Accounting Blockchain Coalition (ABC) is important this week with the opening of tax filing season by the IRS on Friday, February 12. New for 2020, the Tax Form 1040 includes the virtual currency question.

February 16, 2021 

Let 2021 be the year you help prepare your firm for the future by conducting a retreat. Whether in-person (following CDC guidelines, of course) or virtual, I’m confident it will be time well spent.

February 12, 2021 

Avalara has been a partner-centric company since its founding in 2004, with a concerted focus on integrating with technology solutions already in use by existing and future customers. Avalara Certified integration partners have met criteria developed ...

February 12, 2021 

Commercial real estate overhead has never faced more scrutiny. While today’s highly agile workforce brings with it a newfound level of productivity, there are various impacts and considerations felt across a business.

February 12, 2021 

2020 was a challenging year for many businesses, and it clearly demonstrated the need to be prepared for the future. It’s quite possible that the coming years will be equally tumultuous, and now is a great time for you to work with your business owner ...

February 11, 2021 

The annual Tax Season Watch from Bloomberg Tax & Accounting is now available, providing resources related to Covid-19 and tax filings and payments. Tax Season Watch, which is made available annually, incorporates news, commentary, and access to primary...

February 11, 2021 

The FPA Pro Bono Program connects passionate financial planning practitioners to individuals, families and communities in need. In 2020, nearly 50 FPA chapters and more than 1,000 FPA members delivered 14,750 hours of pro bono financial advice.

February 11, 2021 

While the 2020 survey saw employees purchase gifts, drinks and dinners, one of this year’s respondents admitted to expensing an engagement ring – a notable purchase as we approach Valentine’s Day.

February 10, 2021 

Many of the professionals surveyed noted that they were forced into a de facto business advisor role during the onset of the pandemic, as clients sought advice about everything from applying for Paycheck Protection Program loans to how to manage their ...

February 9, 2021 

Sieger is responsible for all aspects of IT systems that operate the nation's tax infrastructure. She oversees the 7,000-person IT organization that maintains hundreds of systems and supports the processing of millions of tax returns annually.