Technology

 Xero Offers New Integration with Microsoft Power BI for Excel

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 ...

 Aplos Software Gets $4 Million in Funding

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 ...

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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 ...

Randy Johnston

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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.

Jim Boomer

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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 ...

Gail Perry

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February 6, 2016 

How to Simplify the 1099 Process: Cloud Tools that Work

Cloud tools can automate the process of collecting and verifying all of the different items required by the business to report to the IRS. An accounting firm that handles the process for multiple organizations is better prepared and equipped.

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February 5, 2016 

IRS Says Beware of Shady Tax Preparers

The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers should beware of unscrupulous return preparers, what it says is one of the most common “Dirty Dozen” tax scams seen during tax season.

 10 Tips for Hiring a Safe and Legal Tax Preparer

February 4, 2016 

10 Tips for Hiring a Safe and Legal Tax Preparer

If your tax preparer is unethical and incorrectly prepares it for you, you could be liable for back taxes, penalties and even criminal punishment. That's why taxpayers need to do a little checking before having someone else do their taxes.

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February 3, 2016 

CFOs Increasingly Value Soft Skills, Collaboration

The vast majority of the 533 global CFOs surveyed also cited collaboration with other parts of the organization as a key initiative in 2016, as finance increasingly sits at the “hub” of big data.