Accounting Technology Lab Podcast May 1, 2026
Technology Suites vs. Best in Breed – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2026
Brian and Randy look at whether to adopt an all-in-one software suite or build a best-of-breed technology stack
June 5, 2018
Gusto Launches Modern Directory of Accountants
The Partner Directory features modern accounting firms screened by Gusto for their expertise in running payroll, providing benefits and human resources services, helping businesses claim the federal R&D tax credit, or even acting as an “outsourced” CFO.
June 1, 2018
FEI & Deloitte Report – Blockchain For Financial Leaders: Opportunity vs. Reality
The research also investigates the transformative nature that blockchain may have, particularly with respect to how records are maintained, and assets are transferred between parties. Research participants also foresee expanding analytic capabilities ...
June 1, 2018
Survey: Most U.S. Workers Want Self-Service HR and Payroll Tools
Full-time U.S. workers today expect their employer to provide a high-level of employee self-service, allowing them to independently complete a variety of HR-related tasks.
May 31, 2018
Is Cryptocurrency Subject to FBAR Requirements?
However, the IRS took a different route and deemed crypto property. Even if held in a foreign wallet, why should property be subject to the strict FBAR rules. It’s property, just like a house, car, TV, or anything else. It would be a slippery slope ...
May 30, 2018
Former Oracle VP Joins Avalara as CTO and Engineering EVP
Prior to MobileIron, Fields worked at Oracle where he was a Group Vice President responsible for building the Oracle Service Cloud, which powers thousands of customer service centers around the world and is used by hundreds of thousands of support agents.
May 30, 2018
How to Innovate Like Google
Last year at the DigitalCPA Conference I got a chance to tour Google's Headquarters in Silicon Valley. I was with a group of leading partners in major firms including my great friend, Joey Havens. We were treated to a discussion with Google's Chief ...
May 30, 2018
Estate Planning Under the New Tax Reform Guidelines
With the estate tax that has risen to $11.2 million, and if married and you elect portability the exemption doubles to $22.4 million. You might be asking yourself, why do you need to know about estate planning? Very simply, gift tax still exists, as well
May 29, 2018
Top 10 Accounting Firm IT Survey Surprises
The upcoming conference season and lull before the extension season provides a great opportunity for firms to evaluate the current status of their production processes and target areas for improvement. The above highlighted findings of the ...
May 28, 2018
The IRS Has a 5-Year Plan to Help Taxpayers
The Fiscal Year 2018-2022 IRS Strategic Plan will serve as a roadmap to help guide the agency’s programs and operations. The plan will also help meet the changing needs of taxpayers and members of the tax community.
May 28, 2018
How Real Estate Giant Zillow Handles Sales and Use Tax Compliance — Part 2
In Part 2 of this interview, Scott Peterson, Vice President of U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations for Avalara, continues his discussion with Jason Heckel, Senior Director of Tax at Zillow Group, who describes how he led Zillow in automating their...
May 25, 2018
Scammers Pose as Professional Organizations to Target Tax Pros
The IRS has received reports from tax professionals who received fake emails that were trying to trick them into disclosing their email usernames and passwords.
May 24, 2018
Dry-Docking: A Ship-Owner’s Accounting Dilemma
The accounting treatment for the dry-docking process has been debated for a long time may be because of the complications associated with the nature of the process. The debate mainly revolved around whether to capitalize the dry-docking costs or to ...