Technology March 19, 2026
A Closer Look at Migrating to Cloud Servers
If your firm is planning to move from an on-premises IT environment to the cloud, a thoughtful and structured approach can make all the difference.
February 12, 2016
New E-Signature System Designed for Tax Preparers
With tax season in full swing, SIGNiX, a provider of cloud-based Independent E-Signature solutions, has launched TaxDoX, a new e-signature utility created to allow tax preparers to digitally sign and send tax documents securely through the cloud.
February 12, 2016
It Doesn’t Take a Genius to Understand the Need for Tax Professionals
You may have seen recent ads by a major tax preparation provider claiming that, “it doesn’t take a genius to do your taxes”. Unfortunately, they’re right. I’m not a genius. You’re probably not a genius. Neither is the mechanic that recently fixed the ...
February 12, 2016
Professionals on the Move – February 16, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
February 11, 2016
The Road Ahead for Intuit’s ProAdvisor Program
Late last year, Chris Hamilton succeeded Luis Sanchez as leader of Intuit's ProAdvisor Program. Since then, Hamilton has been busy carrying on the initiatives that were already in place while simultaneously planning for the program's future.
February 10, 2016
IRS E-File System Breached; 101,000 Social Security Numbers May Be Compromised
The IRS says that it recently identified and halted an automated attack upon its Electronic Filing PIN application on its website. IRS.gov. Using personal data stolen elsewhere outside the IRS, identity thieves used malware in an attempt to generate ...
February 10, 2016
XCM Appoints Susan Nolan as CMO
In this new role, Nolan will be responsible for leading the marketing strategy to advance XCM’s customer-guided approach to providing digital automation solutions to accounting and corporate professionals.
February 9, 2016
Xero Offers New Integration with Microsoft Power BI for Excel
By integrating Xero financial data with Microsoft Power BI, Xero says it is delivering big data for small business so customers can directly connect with, and gain insight from, their business data through the deep visualization tools & the power of ...
February 9, 2016
Exact and QBExpress Partner for Accounting Firm Best Practices
Cloud business software provider Exact and QB Express have announced a partnership to create and launch QB Express’ new educational module for manufacturers.
February 9, 2016
Aplos Software Gets $4 Million in Funding
Aplos has succeeded as a SaaS startup outside of Silicon Valley by being the first company to build cloud accounting software specifically for small nonprofits. Organizations of this size often use off-the-shelf small business software, which aren't ...
February 8, 2016
Simple Tools to Boost Productivity
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually in January in Las Vegas, introduces new products and technologies for consumers and businesses alike. Many consultants and authors use this event to find new products that can help clients ...
February 8, 2016
The Next Generation Accounting Firm Office
Accounting firms aren’t always quick to adopt change but we can all be assured that changes will continue to come in our profession. One area in which we are seeing considerable change over the last few years is in the utilization of office space.
February 8, 2016
Apps We Love – Personal Fitness
When it comes to knowing and using the latest apps in the fitness, we figured the best place to start is with our 40 Under 40 class of 2015. After all, these people are go-getters on the job, so it stands to reason that they will be organized about ...