Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
September 12, 2014
How Payroll and HR Can Be Profitable for Accounting Firms
Payroll is not a four letter word. Human Resources (HR) is an additional opportunity to help clients and tie them closer to your firm and services. While many CPA firms use outsourced services for payroll and HR, technology has made providing these services easier and more profitable.
Technology September 12, 2014
Firm Saves Time by Integrating Cloud Document Management with Tax Software
Darrell Layman made a bold move this year, and at the riskiest time: tax season. With a broad vision to significantly increase workflow efficiency across his firm, he transitioned from a desktop document management system to the cloud.
September 12, 2014
The 21st Century Accountant – A Q&A with Jennifer Warawa
This article appeared along with, "Will You Succeed as a 21st Century Accountant?" In this installment, Gail interviewed Jennifer Warawa, VP and General Manager of Sage Accountant Solutions.
September 12, 2014
Will You Succeed as a 21st Century Accountant?
We seem to have reached a point in the accounting profession where accounting firms that want to grow and continue to be successful have embraced the need for technology. In doing so, they are turning over many of the mundane footing and ticking and balancing and reconciling and data entry activities to the software that…
September 12, 2014
Intuit Connects Small Businesses and Lenders with QuickBooks Financing
The small business owner continues to be at the heart of the QuickBooks ecosystem. With every product, service and feature released, Intuit seems to be determined to make the next step even easier than the previous. So, it was no surprise when Intuit launched QuickBooks Financing to help with what remains a big challenge for...…
September 12, 2014
U.S. Head of Xero Leaves Company
Peter Karpas, the CEO of UNorth American and U.S. operations for online small business management and accounting software developer Xero has left the company, according to the company's top executive, Rod Drury.
September 12, 2014
40 Leaders Who Are Shaping the Profession of Tomorrow
Each year, the 40 Under 40 program seeks to honor a diverse array of professionals who are helping to shape the profession they work in. How does one shape a profession? For these unique professionals, that question is answered in a variety of ways. For some, this is achieved through ardent support for and evangelizing...…
September 12, 2014
Stagnant Salaries a Lingering Weak Spot for Job Market
The U.S. job market has steadily improved by pretty much every gauge except the one Americans probably care about most: Pay.
September 12, 2014
70% of Americans Support Marketplace Fairness, Online Sales Tax
Seven in ten Americans support legislation requiring sales-tax collection at the time of purchase, according to a poll of 1,016 U.S. consumers conducted for the International Council of Shopping Centers.
September 11, 2014
FileThis Offers New Version for Accounting Firms
Cloud document storage provider FileThis has released its new FileThis Document Portal for Professional Services system, which is designed to help streamline the gathering, organizing and sharing of financial documents from clients for time-crunched accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, and other busy tax and finance professionals.
September 11, 2014
CPAs Challenge the IRS on PTIN Fees
First, a federal appeals court invalidated most of the regulations imposing continuing education and other regulatory requirements imposed by the IRS on tax return preparers (Loving, et al v. IRS, Civil Action 12-385 (JEB), U.S. Dist. Ct. DC, 1/18/13). .
September 10, 2014
Martha Stewart to Speak at QuickBooks Connect Conference
Intuit has unveiled new speakers to inspire QuickBooks Connect attendees this October, with the addition of businesswoman Martha Stewart to an already packed agenda this fall in San Jose, Calif.