Technology

 AICPA Survey Shows Financial Executives More Optimistic

September 4, 2014 

AICPA Survey Shows Financial Executives More Optimistic

Business executives are more optimistic about a broad range of performance indicators for the coming year, which has led to a more favorable view on hiring, according to the third quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers and other certified public accountants in U.S. companies who hold executive…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 3, 2014 

Small Business Hiring Up Across U.S. for First Time in 2014

Small businesses with primarily 1-10 employees, often referred to as micro businesses, saw a month-over-month increase in hiring (0.1 percent) for the first time in 2014, according to the August 2014 SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard. SurePayroll Inc., is a provider of online payroll services to small businesses.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 3, 2014 

Report: Firms Must Have a BYOD Policy or Risk Major Data Breaches

Device and data security will assume critical significance for companies adopting a bring you own device (BYOD) policy, especially with nearly 50 per cent of companies having reported lost mobile handsets in the last year. According to IT services specialist ITC Infotech, lack of a stringent BYOD policy can lead to the risk of a…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 3, 2014 

ZenPayroll Announces Partnerships with Multiple Technology Companies

ZenPayroll, the maker of cloud-based payroll management systems, has announced partnerships with over a dozen SMB-focused technology companies. Through the partnerships, users will have integration options that will allow them to connect critical back office tools for small businesses, from payroll to benefits to human resources. ZenPayroll has already had partnerships with small business leaders…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 How to Grow Your Firm Through New Services

September 2, 2014 

How to Grow Your Firm Through New Services

Offering new services enables your accounting firm to generate additional revenue, and build stronger relationships with existing clients while adding new ones. While a majority of firms may offer seasonal/tax time services, offering new ones, such as bill pay, can significantly impact your bottom line.

 Armanino Names Amazon Veteran as General Counsel

September 1, 2014 

Armanino Names Amazon Veteran as General Counsel

Armanino LLP, the largest independent accounting and business consulting firm based in California, announced today the appointment of Chris Carlberg as its first General Counsel in the firm's history. Chris is responsible for overseeing all legal work for the firm as well as advising on business policy and overall governance.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 28, 2014 

Accounting Firm BerryDunn Expands

Portland-based accounting firm BerryDunn is growing quickly as it adds and expands services such as company valuation, succession planning and government consulting work.

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August 27, 2014 

AccountantsWorld Redesigns Website Relief

Accounting software and technology provider AccountantsWorld has finished a major redesign to Website Relief, a cloud-based solution that helps accounting firms create websites and virtual offices. The new Website Relief design is intended to make it easier than ever for accountants to build websites that engage and inform both existing and potential new clients.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Tax Research Certificate Program Helps Hone Knowledge and Skills

August 27, 2014 

Tax Research Certificate Program Helps Hone Knowledge and Skills

Thomson Reuters has launched a new Checkpoint Learning Tax Research Certificate Program designed to help professionals develop foundational tax research knowledge and skills. It is designed to fill in knowledge gaps for entry-level tax professionals and those re-entering the workforce after an extended leave. The program also applies to accounting and audit professionals from diverse…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 22, 2014 

Intuit Introduces Quicken 2015 for Mac

Personal and business finance software maker Intuit has released the latest version of Quicken 2015 for Mac, which offers a new, clean and simple interface designed specifically for Mac users, as well as new investment management capabilities. The program also syncs with a free mobile companion app providing the ability to photograph and track receipts…

Isaac M. O'Bannon