August 2, 2016
The 5 Most Common Mistakes By Job Seekers
With job prospects improving, workers are looking to greener pastures, but simple mistakes in the application process may be holding them back from landing a new opportunity.
August 2, 2016
Special Report Focuses on the IRS’ Consistent Basis Reporting Rules
Thomson Reuters has released a special report, Consistent Basis Reporting Rules for Property Acquired by Decedent, providing an overview of the IRS’ recently issued regulations under Code Section 1014(a) and highlighting notable issues.
August 1, 2016
Fundbox Launches Mobile App
As with the Fundbox dashboard, the company's app connects with a user's existing accounting software to render cash flow gaps obsolete at the click of a button. New users can also sign up for Fundbox through the app in just a few seconds.
July 31, 2016
New Financial Instruments Impairment Standard Poses Challenges
Under the new model, there is no trigger event before booking expected credit losses; rather, they are recognized on day one. This day-one recognition of expected credit losses is likely the most controversial provision of the new guidance.
July 28, 2016
Avalara Partners with Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
The partnership offers ICB members’ access to Avalara’s newly accredited Compliance CloudTM platform, VAT Expert, and services which delivers an end-to-end suite of transactional VAT compliance solutions for determination, forms management and returns ...
July 26, 2016
Sage Foundation Donates $50,000 to Chicago High School Girls Organization
The grant was presented by Sage Chief People Officer, Sandra Campopiano to Director of Business and Corporate Relations at Brave Initiatives, Jen Kamins, in front of an audience of nearly 15,000 at McCormick Place. Speaking after presenting the check, ...
July 26, 2016
Xero and Vend Partner for Retail Innovation
Industry leaders in cloud software, Vend and Xero first integrated in 2010 and already share thousands of customers worldwide. Under the agreement, both companies will pursue a range of product updates and joint marketing activities, to deliver the ...
July 26, 2016
Why Attracting Female Accounting Talent is not One-Size-Fits-All
The most important discovery I’ve made, however, is that what works for one woman might not work for another. While many accounting firms correctly recognize the need for female talent in their practice, too many treat related recruiting and retention ...
July 26, 2016
Sage and Microsoft Partner to Empower Accounting Professionals
As part of the extended relationship, Sage will integrate Sage 50 with Microsoft Office 365. The new solution also allows customers and the joint ecosystem to grow, extend and innovate on top of the combined solution. Sage has also become an Office ...
July 21, 2016
Good News, Bad News on Student Loan Interest Deduction
The bad news is, if you are paying more than $2.5k per year in student loan interest, the excess is not deductible and cannot be carried forward. Also, if you are making more than $65k per year, the deduction begins to phase out, and if you are making ...
July 21, 2016
Intuit and CPA Practice Advisor to Announce “Most Powerful Women in Accounting” at QuickBooks Connect
Award Recognizes Women Making the Greatest Impact on the Tax and Accounting Field.
July 20, 2016
Economy, Terrorism and Equality Top Concerns for Young Voters
After 15 years of polling, focus groups and town meetings, the IOP poll asked members of America's Millennial generation to rate the issues and topics most important to them personally when electing the next president. Results from this poll show that ...