August 29, 2016
Is the cost of the education deductible? The odds are often stacked against it, especially if you’re pursuing an advanced degree. Nevertheless, an accountant in a new Tax Court case was able write off the costs of an MBA program.
August 26, 2016
It barely caused a ripple on the national scene, but Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, captured the Libertarian party’s nomination for president back in May. Since the announcement, Johnson has mostly been a sideshow to the main event ...
August 22, 2016
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files, blocks access to computer systems then requires an anonymous payment, and has the ability to make a dramatic and devastating impact on your business. A recent report released by the FBI ...
August 19, 2016
The summer and fall months officially kick off conference season. Where you send out your best and brightest to learn and explore from their peers and “bring back great ideas”. And many conferences do their part to help facilitate the sharing of great ...
August 19, 2016
Observing the new normal of slow business growth raises the question: what’s the next big thing? Likewise, it is reasonable to ask if we are doing the right thing. In other sections of this month’s publication there is coverage on both document ...
August 18, 2016
We live in an era of rapid innovation in financial technology that is transforming how banks, private equity firms and other investors evaluate business opportunities and quantify risk. Yet the prevailing methods for exchanging private company ...
August 18, 2016
The new RIVIO Clearinghouse (see accompanying article) is a solution to a problem of financial hijinks with which you might not be familiar. After all, most CPAs perform their services ethically and expect their clients to represent their financial ...
August 18, 2016
After the economy, the other issues cited by small business owners as most important follow in order as health care reform (10%), tax reform (9%), jobs and employment (6%), and immigration (6%).
August 16, 2016
The global association of accounting firms BKR International recently presented its annual scholarship awards to honor accounting students around the world for their exemplary academic achievements in the accounting profession.
August 16, 2016
Accounting for Empires, a supplement to Becker's CPA Exam Review course, will be available on Android and iOS phones and tablets Sept. 5. The game uses correct answers to multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations to allow users to ...
August 16, 2016
Some parts of the compensation package might place more emphasis on behavior or performance metrics aimed at value enhancement. Others could focus more on firm economics or business development, Aquila says.
August 15, 2016
Mortgage rates were little changed despite a strong jobs report for July, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate remaining at 3.56 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of ...