June 9, 2015
SMB Optimism Rises in May, “Finally at Normal Level”
Small business owners are more optimistic, according to a new survey, but at least one group isn't impressed.
June 9, 2015
Recruiting and Retaining Staff Tops List of Worries For CPA Firms
Talent pool concerns have emerged as the most pressing issue for all but the smallest CPA firms, according to new research by the American Institute of CPAs. One silver lining: While recruiting and retaining staff is more challenging than ...
June 4, 2015
Business Executives Less Confident on U.S. Economy
Business executives grew less confident about prospects for the U.S. economy over the past quarter, and are reining in profit and revenue expectations for their organizations in the coming year, according to the second quarter AICPA Economic Outlook ...
June 3, 2015
Xero for iPad and iPhone Helps Mobilize Retailers
Cloud accounting software maker Xero is bringing new solutions to market that leverage the power and continuity of the iOS platform to deliver a seamless customer experience on the iPhone and iPad. Xero is also working with cloud leaders Vend and Deputy to deliver a retail-focused solution for small businesses that enhance mobility via iOS...…
June 3, 2015
The Best Accounting Firms for Women in 2015
Pay equity is the topic that won’t go away. Celebrities and politicians are advocating for pay equity transparency and accountability. Firms have a chance to make pay equity a point of strength and trust. Networking and business development training ...
June 2, 2015
Workplace Etiquette: What Are The Biggest Taboos?
The most common civility culprit cited by chief financial officers (CFOs) is being distracted during meetings (27 percent). Workers, on the other hand, pointed to gossiping about colleagues (28 percent) as the most prevalent breach of workplace etiquette.
June 1, 2015
Sage Announces Speakers, Schedule for Summit in New Orleans
Sage Summit 2015 brings together subject matter experts and top business leaders to discuss their journeys to success, how they’ve overcome challenges and disrupted their industries.
May 28, 2015
Ranking the Best Jobs for Women in 2015
Actuary, event planner and public relations manager have been named among the best jobs for women in the new CareerCast report on the Best Jobs for Women, while such STEM jobs as biomedical engineer, statistician and ...
May 27, 2015
How Accounting Firms Can Address Disruptive Partner Behavior
In more than 20 years of consulting, I’ve observed hundreds of firms in the throes of partner conflict. In fact, when an MP I’m interviewing says, “Excuse me for a moment while I close the door,” I know I’m about to hear the “good stuff” – the real ...
May 27, 2015
Report Shows Which U.S. Retailers Are Stuggling to Move Inventory
Despite positive expectations for consumer spending to pick up after the cold and long winter, retail sales in April proved to be relatively flat and disappointing. But for those sounding the alarm that the tepid April numbers may reflect overall ...
May 20, 2015
QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct, Xero and FreshBooks Earn High Marks in Accounting Software Rankings
Four platforms earn Leader status while Intacct tops overall satisfaction rankings in crowdsourced report
May 19, 2015
2Checkout and FreshBooks Partnership Delivers New Online Payment Options to Small Business Owners
2Checkout, global payment provider, today announced it will partner with cloud-based account software FreshBooks to provide FreshBooks’ customers with an option to seamlessly accept international payments from both Asia-Pacific and emerging markets.