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 The NLRB Provides Ammo to Labor Unions

October 1, 2015 

The NLRB Provides Ammo to Labor Unions

In recent years, unions and politicians alike have increasingly questioned the use of temporary workers, contract employees, and independent contractors. For example, Uber has been in the news recently over whether its drivers are employees of the ...

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

Accounting Firm WithumSmith + Brown Gets Funky

September 29, 2015 

Accounting Firm WithumSmith + Brown Gets Funky

The staff at WithumSmith+Brown seem to be trying to erase the stereotype that accountants are boring. In it's fifth "state of the firm" video, members of the firm dance and sing along with Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.

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September 29, 2015 

It’s Time for a 4th Quarter Income Tax Tuneup

With summer vacation over and school back in session, it’s time to help those extreme tax procrastinators get their returns filed. But what about the rest of your clients − the “good” ones whose taxes you completed way back in April?

Dave DuVal

How to Lead in a Crisis

September 24, 2015 

How to Lead in a Crisis

Michigan Ross Professor Lynn Wooten gives a step-by-step guide on how to handle a crisis, and prevent the next one from happening.

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September 22, 2015 

What’s Holding Back Accounting Firm Growth?

We were initially surprised and stumped that in a continually improving economy, the 2014 CPA firm growth rate (including mergers) remained the same as 2013 at 6.7%. Firms are projecting much of the same for 2015. Given the following growth rate history in the years since the recession, one would expect the trend of higher...…

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September 22, 2015 

Xero Introduces Billable Expenses Feature and Invoice Reminders

Outstanding invoices are a burden for any business – big or small. In addition to not being able to put this money to work for the business, conversations surrounding outstanding invoices can be uncomfortable. Business owners can automatically send ...

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September 21, 2015 

Irene Walsh, EA – 2015 40 Under 40 Honoree

This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are among the best and brightest talent in the accounting profession. They are all active in the professional community, as well as in their local communities, where many are small business owners and employers.

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September 17, 2015 

Robert Slaby, CPA, CVA – 2015 40 Under 40 Honoree

This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are among the best and brightest talent in the accounting profession. They are all active in the professional community, as well as in their local communities, where many are small business owners and employers.