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.
February 29, 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 ...
February 29, 2016
Don’t expect a quick ruling when challenged on whether and employee has been properly classified as exempt or nonexempt. Determining an employee’s proper classification requires a fact-driven assessment that looks beyond a ...
February 29, 2016
There are numerous aspects that go into picking the right business name. From a marketing perspective, you’ll want something that’s memorable, easy to say, easy to spell, and conveys the business’ brand promise. From a legal perspective, it’s a little ...
February 29, 2016
The seventh annual technology trends report, “Tech Trends 2016–Innovating in the digital era,” discusses how these top trends are driving new products and services, upending long-standing business models, and rewiring rules of customer engagement.
February 29, 2016
If you neglect to control your spending, if you are unsure of where all your profits are going, there could come a day when you have to downsize or take some other type of drastic measure.
February 26, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
February 24, 2016
Since joining Avalara in 2011, Van Dooren has played a critical role in the strategic development, growth and success of Avalara’s partner channel and programs. Under Van Dooren’s leadership, Avalara has successfully recruited and enabled channel ...
February 23, 2016
Nearly all (98 percent) human resources (HR) managers interviewed said they would roll out the welcome mat for a returning employee who left on good terms, according to a survey from staffing firm Accountemps. But not all workers would feel ...
February 23, 2016
What’s holding CPAs back from increasing the percentage of their revenue from advisory services (vs. compliance work)? In part, it’s the partnership model that’s so pervasive in the profession.