December 30, 2013
Survey of CPAs Shows Optimism for Business Growth
Despite lingering questions about the new Affordable Care Act, nearly half of the Certified Public Acountants that were surveyed in the state of ...
December 28, 2013
The 100,000+ Sales Tax Rules in the US Build Need for Automation
Scott McFarlane has always found the idea of accounting and sales tax boring, but that didn't stop him from starting a business to "make sales tax less taxing" for other businesses. That business is Bainbridge Island-based Avalara.
December 26, 2013
What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You?
What could your business do with an extra $1 million in cash? Borrow less? Invest in new equipment? Hire staff to help grow your sales?
December 24, 2013
Report Shows U.S. Homes Up Nearly 8% in 2013; Largest Gain Since 2005
Total Value of U.S. Housing Stock Jumps for Second Straight Year; Almost Half of Cumulative Value Lost Between 2007-2011 Has Been Recovered, According to Zillow
December 23, 2013
New Year May See Increase in Jobs for Creative Professionals
Greatest Demand for Social Media and Media Services Professionals
December 23, 2013
Consumer Outlook Dim For 2014 Economic Recovery
Most focused on becoming financially stable at home now in event of economic bust later
December 23, 2013
Study Predicts Baby Boomer Exodus From New York City
A "Boomer flight" is coming, as the currently retiring generation of Americans are leaving New York City en masse, carrying with them tens of billions in retirement dollars and lost money to the local economy every year.
December 22, 2013
Bah Humbug! Shoppers Tell What They Dislike About Holiday Season
Crowds, Bad Traffic, Parking Lot Aggression top list of Holiday Dreads; 22 Percent of those who got Bad Presents Re-gifted them
December 22, 2013
Tips for Redeeming Holiday Gift Cards
According to a recent survey, gift cards are high on everyone's list this year.
December 20, 2013
Small Business Hiring Boosts Jobs Report Numbers to Highest of 2013
Private-sector employment increased by 215,000 from October to November, on a seasonally adjusted basis. - See more at: http://www.adpemploymentreport.com/2013/November/NER/NER-November-2013.aspx#sthash.wsbOAXOE.dpuf
December 19, 2013
Analysts Predict Rising Salaries & Wages in 2014
The pace of private-sector wage growth likely will pick up in the latter half of next year, according to the revised fourth-quarter Wage Trend Indicator (WTI) released today by Bloomberg BNA, a leading publisher of specialized news and information.
December 18, 2013
Teddy Roosevelt Welcome CPAs Back to Wall Street
Former New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, who later served as the 26th President of the United States, was a special guest of honor Wednesday evening at an open house for the state’s largest association of professional accountants.