March 10, 2016
Prior to the recession, young leader training and formal mentoring programs to support recruitment and retention were all the rage. Well, mentoring is more critical than ever, but for different reasons and in slightly different forms.
March 8, 2016
The first quarter of each year is a great time for small business owners to take stock of their current operations, key HR administrative tasks and more, and determine changes they can make to help lead their companies to success throughout the year.
March 7, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
March 4, 2016
Many different state and federal laws govern which records companies need to create, how long records need to be kept, and even how those records must be disposed of.
March 3, 2016
Accountants who use ProfitCents, Sageworks’ flagship financial analysis platform, or Sageworks Valuation Solution will be able to upload client data directly from QuickBooks Online without having to do any manual data entry.
March 3, 2016
Become known to the partners as someone who is reliable, can be counted on to do good work consistently and on time. If you are low on work, visit with managers and partners to get more work. Always be planning ahead.
March 3, 2016
These seasonal businesses are extremely busy from the start of the new year all the way to the dreaded personal tax deadline of April 15. Tax preparing businesses quickly expand their workforce during tax season, oftentimes tripling the number of ...
March 3, 2016
The accounting profession is on the verge of a significant change. Researchers at Oxford University have projected that accounting processes has a 93% chance of being automated in the next 20 years.
March 3, 2016
The two-day strategic planning events are aimed at principals from tax and accounting firms nationwide. They offer a unique opportunity for learning how to develop a more progressive firm with the help of profession-leading experts and visionaries ...
March 3, 2016
It’s no surprise that the accounting industry and its professionals are focused increasingly on how global markets impact practice management and client service. But when asked about the top three concerns among accounting firm leaders ...
March 2, 2016
The administration’s final budget request--for fiscal year 2017, which begins Oct. 1--seeks $12.8 billion to fund the DOL next year, less than the $13.2 billion it asked for last year. Congress wound up granting the department $12.2 billion.
March 2, 2016
Employee retention is a big deal, as a high turnover rate leads to greater recruiting, hiring, and training costs, as well as a lack of continuity and experience.