Technology

 Open Systems Partners with Time Tracking System

March 10, 2014 

Open Systems Partners with Time Tracking System

Open Systems, Inc.and nettime solutions (intentionally lower case) of Scottsdale, Arizona, have entered into an agreement that will integrate Open Systems’ TRAVERSE business and accounting software solution with nettime solutions’ stratustime software to serve payroll and HR departments using TRAVERSE.

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March 10, 2014 

How to Use Criminal History Background Checks Wisely

One of 2013’s hallmarks in the labor and employment field is the aggressive stance taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), which enforces federal anti-discrimination laws. The EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan (“SEP”), issued in December 2012, makes clear that the Agency’s primary objective is to combat “systemic discrimination” and barriers to employment.

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

 Five Revenue-Boosting Tips for Accountants During Tax Season

March 7, 2014 

Five Revenue-Boosting Tips for Accountants During Tax Season

As an accountant, one might think managing a business and growing revenue would come naturally. But taking the time to focus on marketing, sales and business development objectives is one of the hardest aspects of building a company. That’s why we wanted to share some proven ideas to help save you time, money and grow…

James Walter

 Training, IT and Disaster Recovery Top List of Firm Concerns

March 4, 2014 

Training, IT and Disaster Recovery Top List of Firm Concerns

The accounting association, CPAmerica International, released the results of its second Information Technology (IT) Benchmarking Survey to all its participants. The online survey collected data from association members in order to provide benchmarking data on software, certifications, training and disaster recovery.

 PwC Appoints New Assurance Leader for Carolinas Market

March 3, 2014 

PwC Appoints New Assurance Leader for Carolinas Market

Big 4 accounting firm PwC US has appointed Jessica Good, a 20-year veteran of the firm, as the Assurance leader for the firm's Carolinas market. In her new role, she will lead a practice comprising over 375 PwC professionals throughout North and South Carolina. Good succeeds Crawford Pounds who has been appointed as the Market…

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February 27, 2014 

What Facebook’s Acquisition of WhatsApp Means for Firms

Every product line (or service, or industry) begins at introduction, when a handful of early adopters begin to use it. This stage requires a lot of investment with little profitability. If the product survives this stage – and most do not – sales and profits begin to pick up as the product grows in popularity…

Dave McClure