Technology

November 21, 2017 

Eighty percent of human resources (HR) managers said they take thank-you messages into account when deciding who to hire. The bad news? Respondents reported receiving notes from only 24 percent of applicants, down from 51 percent in 2007.

November 21, 2017 

73% of CFOs Trust the Cloud for Financial Data By Isaac M. O’Bannon, Managing Editor Just three years ago, according to CFO respondents in the Adaptive Insights  CFO Indicator report, only 33% trusted the cloud for financial data. Today, 73% of CFOs trust the cloud for financial data, reflecting a significant technology shift for Finance,...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 21, 2017 

From tracking KPIs or managing client communications, or even digging them out of a financial hole while cruising at 35,000 feet, these business apps keep busy professionals tuned into their firm and client needs, which definitely helps productivity.

Gail Perry

November 21, 2017 

As a cloud-based accounting firm, we are major proponents of using modern technology to better serve our clients and build a stronger business. Peering into the future of the accounting industry and anticipating its potential impacts is an important ...

November 21, 2017 

Recently, Scott Peterson, Vice President of U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations for Avalara, conducted a Facebook Live Chat to discuss use tax laws and shipping. This is a topic CPAs and accountants should know more about - not only to educate ...

Scott Peterson

November 21, 2017 

While there are clear benefits, cloud-enabled accounting solutions have greatly reduced or eliminated the need to interact directly with clients. Gone are the days of visiting client sites to help them process paper checks, or receive their paper records.

November 21, 2017 

As the largest U.S. business payments network processing over $50 billion a year in payment volume, Bill.com helps firms and their clients pay and get paid faster. It digitizes, automates, and mobilizes the AP process, allowing businesses to cut bill ...

November 20, 2017 

Driven by demand EY and Concur clients, the new end-to-end business travel solution is the first of its kind and provides real-time immigration and tax assessments to business travelers. The integrated offering will capture relevant travel and ...

November 20, 2017 

The cloud tax solution automates tax calculation for all transactions around the globe and unifies tasks such as calculation configuration, certificate management, reporting, DFI and compliance. To support the dynamic and changing tax regulations ...

November 20, 2017 

When hurricane Harvey approached Houston, Wesley Middleton of MiddletonRaines+Zapata didn’t have to worry about his firm’s business continuity plan. At the recent CCH Connections: User Conference 2017, Middleton talked to Jody Padar (the Radical CPA) ...

November 20, 2017 

Following the largest increase in a decade, small business optimism held steady in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index.

November 20, 2017 

Demand for accounting professionals remains high, while unemployment for accountants and auditors remains low, below the national average. This is putting pressure on and intensifying hiring competition for accounting firms.

Paul McDonald