Technology

March 29, 2019 

Everywhere you look these days, IT organizations are looking to the cloud to solve their data storage, movement, and analytics challenges…and with good reason! Cloud services from Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others have revolutionized how we think about data, from an IT and an end user perspective. They’ve vastly reduced the function of the corporate...…

March 29, 2019 

The survey of 450 C-suite executives and over 450 business analysts found that many organizations have wasted significant resources on business transformation initiatives that have been poorly planned. In fact, over four out of ten (41%) senior ...

March 29, 2019 

Bloomberg Tax has released the latest version of its ASC 842 compliance system , Advantage Leased Assets. The new enhancements include support for customized, flexible lease payment schedules. Also included in this release is integration support for automating workflows between Advantage Leased Assets and general ledgers, ERPs, and other accounting systems. “The ability to add...…

March 19, 2019 

Nobody ever tells you change is easy. In fact, facing change takes a whole lot of courage, and it can still be a messy, challenging experience. But in the long run, the consequences of denying change are much more detrimental to our well being.

Amy Vetter

March 18, 2019 

More than 40 percent of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in 2019, and 47 percent plan to recruit part-time workers. Hiring for full-time employees and part-time or contract workers is on par with the 2018 report, which was 44 ...

March 18, 2019 

As the conversation of blockchain solutions moves its way into the mainstream, we must continue to invest in understanding this powerful technology—and why it’s important in 2019.

March 15, 2019 

All businesses relish a good sales tax audit. After all, what’s not to like? And did you know it’s possible to spend more time, money, and resources than absolutely necessary during an audit? It’s true. Simply follow the five tips below and you’ll ...

Gail Cole

March 14, 2019 

All of us make mistakes. Acknowledging those mistakes while taking ownership demonstrates responsibility and maturity as a leader. Apologies allow us to build stronger, more trustworthy relationships with those around us.

March 14, 2019 

In 2018, the vast majority of organizations reported being highly optimistic about the overall health of the economy as well as the fiscal health of their individual companies in the first Treasury Perspectives Survey.

March 14, 2019 

The internet has brought many changes to our office work environment, and one of the most significant areas where I see firms not ready to meet client expectations is being ready to participate in effective virtual meetings. Virtual meeting platforms ...

Brian Tankersley

March 14, 2019 

AICPA announces hiring of Kathy King as Senior Director Public Affairs, Advocacy & Media The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently announced the hiring of Kathy King as senior director public affairs, advocacy and media. Kathy will work with the advocacy team in Washington D.C. to promote and defend the public and management accounting profession’s global public...…

March 14, 2019 

Survey data shows that more than 97 percent of respondents are satisfied with the overall service and support 1st Global provides their firm and more than 97 percent of respondents stated they would recommend affiliating with 1st Global to another ...