Technology May 29, 2026
Atlura is a practice management platform tailor-made by CPAs for CPA firm leaders challenged by growing a practice with fragmented software and delayed data, Caron Bletzer says.
October 28, 2015
The average cost of a professional income tax preparer to handle a "typical" 2014 tax return (the one filed by April 15, 2015) was $273 this year. This includes an itemized Form 1040 with Schedule A and a state tax return, according to the National ...
October 27, 2015
The enhancements introduced in this latest release reflect the experience and feedback of over 9,000 end customers that have signed up to use the platform, as well as VersaPay's strategy to continuously drive innovation and offer the best solution for ...
October 27, 2015
The survey found that 84 percent of bank customers still visit their branches at least once a month, refuting the premise that bank branch demand is declining.
October 27, 2015
According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, with the number of identity theft incidents nearing 10 million a year. In a recent Thomson Reuters survey, 92% of the tax professionals who responded ...
October 26, 2015
The survey also identifies the top pressures that firms face now and in the coming year, with recruitment and retention of knowledgeable talent identified as the biggest pressure point.
October 2, 2015
When you choose to devote time to attending a conference, I hope you approach it with the enthusiasm I felt and still feel – the opportunity to learn from the pros, improve your skills, share in spirited conversations about the accounting profession...
October 22, 2015
The AICPA governing Council's fall 2015 meeting took place this week and focused on the profession’s resilience and relevancy in a time of ongoing complexity and change. Several presentations helped Council members explore the need for the ...
October 22, 2015
What you do learn in 40 years or so is what separates a successful CPA from one that struggles every year with mediocre clients and profits. My list of successful attributes is what I like to call the 10 Commandments of a successful CPA starts with ...
October 22, 2015
As part of the Security Summit process, members from the IRS, states and industry are co-chairing and serving on several teams. The teams have focused on a number of areas including improved validation of the authenticity of taxpayers and information ...
October 22, 2015
Don’t be so quick to simply accept what a financial advisor offers for your retirement – that’s the takeaway from multiple red flags since the 2008-09 economic crisis.
October 22, 2015
The shift in value proposition for CPA firms is due to emerging technologies such as the cloud and changing client expectations.
October 22, 2015
Christen struck a tone of urgency in his acceptance speech, saying the profession should embrace change – and do it fast – to ensure a bright future, attract the best talent and be in the strongest position to serve the public interest.