Technology

 QuickBooks referral network sees rapid growth

July 14, 2013 

QuickBooks referral network sees rapid growth

BigTime Software, Inc. has announced that its BigTeam referral network for small- and mid-sized accounting firms has experienced rapid growth since launching in 2012 and now extends its reach to more than 250 partner firms

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July 8, 2013 

How small businesses benefit from cloud accounting systems

From the July 2013 issue. In its 2013 SMB Cloud Insights Market Outlook report, hosting services provider Parallels estimates the worldwide market for cloud services aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has reached $45 billion – up 30 percent relative to the prior year. Parallels further projects the SMB cloud services market will hit...…

 Another Way to be Found: Google Authorship

July 7, 2013 

Another Way to be Found: Google Authorship

“Being found” by potential clients can be a challenge. How do potential clients find you? The best way is always word of mouth from your colleagues and clients who know the work you do and your areas of expertise. But, word of mouth alone does not get the job done. People need a way to…

Hugh Duffy

 In $1B deal, Intuit sells it’s Financial Services unit to private equity firm

July 1, 2013 

In $1B deal, Intuit sells it’s Financial Services unit to private equity firm

Intuit Inc., the maker of QuickBooks, Quicken and TurboTax, along with many technologies for accounting professionals, announced on Monday that it is selling its Financial Services division (IFS) to private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Products include an internet banking platform, digital payment solution, mobile banking and digital banking add-on solutions.

 Hey IRS, get off my cloud

June 30, 2013 

Hey IRS, get off my cloud

In the wake of the resignation of the IRS Commissioner for the agency’s alleged targeting of conservative organizations, there is this chilling IRS policy position that the ACLU recently discovered:

Rob DelGenio