Technology

May 7, 2019 

Alessandra Almeida has joined Avalara, Inc. as its managing director for Latin America. From the São Paulo office, she will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations in Brazil, working closely to align strategy and goals for Avalara’s business in the region. Avalara is a provider of automated online tax compliance solutions for businesses of all sizes....…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

May 1, 2019 

The addition of TAXPE’s services, specifically in the area of tax process design and through the team’s extensive Fortune 500 company ASC 740 experience, will enhance BDO’s focus on driving solutions to meet the dynamic needs of corporate tax departments.

April 29, 2019 

There will always be a debate surrounding the commercial value and legitimacy of tradable cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. While the rise in its popularity was critical to the development of blockchain technology, the two are not the same.

April 28, 2019 

More than a decade on from the global financial crisis of 2008, the financial services industry is far from settled. In fact, the next five years look set to be just as dynamic for financial services companies as the previous ten. David Furlonger, ...

April 28, 2019 

At its annual Spring Collaborative meeting held April 28-30, 2019 in Chicago, Information Technology Alliance (ITA) President Stan Mork announced that the ITA Board of Directors has selected a new president to take over his role upon retirement on ...

April 25, 2019 

In the past year, nearly three quarters of corporate tax professionals (74 percent) say they dedicated extra time and resources, including bots and Artificial Intelligence (AI), in order to comply with federal tax reform policy changes, according to ...

April 25, 2019 

The top benefits cited for hiring individuals right out of school include their enthusiasm about starting a career (35 percent) and their fresh perspective and ideas (28 percent).

April 23, 2019 

Rachel Polson, partner with Baker Tilly and leader of the firm’s software and technology practice, has assumed the role as the 2019-2020 chair of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) board.

April 19, 2019 

The IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan is anticipated to cost between $2.3 billion to $2.7 billion over six years through Fiscal Year 2024. Some components of the plan are in place for the current year, and the administration’s budget proposal ...

April 19, 2019 

For 2019, this credit is equal to 30% of the cost of alternative energy equipment installed in your home, or three times the percentage for the regular residential energy credit.

April 19, 2019 

April 2019 Issue Many of you have put off reading this issue and article until after a hectic tax season that changed your processes and rhythm because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). One of the advantages of being a consultant to the ...

Randy Johnston

April 18, 2019 

Do you ship packages? Do you struggle with verifying zip codes? Do you need tracking information? Do you fret over delivery delays or lack of real people to answer questions? We’ve surveyed the CPA Practice Advisor community as well as various shipping options on the internet and have found some tools that you might find...…

Gail Perry