Technology

June 13, 2017 

An audit associate from Phoenix, Ariz., is the recipient of this year’s Young CPA Scholarship from the American Institute of CPAs’ Information Management and Technology Assurance (IMTA) Section. The scholarship covers the registration fee and travel expenses to AICPA ENGAGE, currently underway in Las Vegas. Corbin Smith, 26, is a CPA with Sarvas, Coleman, Edgell...…

June 13, 2017 

Colombia took the center stage during Sali Dani’s presentation on the morning of Monday, June 12. Dani, Vice President of Sourcing of Everest Group, presented the findings of the latest research of Everest Group regarding Colombia’s value proposition ...

June 13, 2017 

It used to be that a typical CPA firm did their clients’ taxes, and prepared their P&L and financial statements, and that was that. These days, there are few “typical” CPA firms left. As they seek to diversify, differentiate and grow by offering their ...

June 13, 2017 

For the past several years, accounting firms have faced a leaky bucket in terms of staffing. While firms are currently growing—the latest AICPA survey estimates that more than 60 percent of firms are planning expansions—many face a talent shortage.

June 13, 2017 

Gravity Software LLC has released its new Purchase Order module. The module enables companies to establish an approval protocol before items are purchased. Growing businesses can process and manage vendor price points, help drive quantity discounts, save

June 12, 2017 

Despite the grim outlook on cybersecurity, industry professionals noted that automating payments processing could offer greater defense. When thinking about the advantages of automating payments, 21 percent named fraud control and security as the top ...

June 12, 2017 

The revamped Expensify and Bill.com integration incorporates fellow CPA.com partner solution Intacct into its first iteration, allowing information to flow smoothly between all three systems. The seamless connection keeps clicks to a minimum by ...

June 12, 2017 

While students prepare for summer break, many workers may be headed to the classroom, recent research suggests. Nearly one-third (31 percent) of CFOs in a Robert Half Management Resources survey report their company's training or professional ...

June 12, 2017 

According to companies and analyst firms that have done the math, the cost is anywhere between $3 and $5 per check, depending on the organization. This includes line items like check stock, envelopes, ink, printers, postage, and the time of the person ...

June 9, 2017 

For most companies and financial organizations, all eyes may be on regulatory changes and tax reform. But as we approach mid-year, public and private entities must also prepare for adoption of new revenue recognition standards established by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB). The deadline for implementation of the...…

June 9, 2017 

B2B payments are fundamentally different than consumer payments, for three main reasons. First, there is the sheer volume of payments businesses make. A small enterprise might be making 100,000 payments a year on 200,000 invoices, and working with ...

June 8, 2017 

Companies that choose to outsource one or more functions must always consider both the costs and benefits of doing so. No one-size-fits-all answer works for most small business clients. Rather than trying to offer such a solution, we believe it is ...