July 31, 2014
Everyone is pressed for time, and accountants are especially so, particularly at certain times of the year. But every time you contact or meet someone, you have an opportunity to cultivate new business, whether it’s with the person with whom you’re speaking or with someone they know.
July 30, 2014
CPAs working in the forensic and valuation areas have identified big data as the most pressing issue they’ll face in the near future.
July 28, 2014
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named alliantgroup as the organization's AIA's Exclusive Partner for Section 179D (the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction) and other corporate tax services. This new agreement expands the current scope of the firm's tax consulting services and support for AIA members.
July 28, 2014
TaxWorkFlow, LLC has launched TaxWorkFlow Version 2.0, the latest release of the company’s TaxWorkFlow practice management solution.
July 28, 2014
A client requested an initial audit to satisfy bank requirements of a wholesale/distributor of office products. The experienced team at Gettry Marcus performed the required audit procedures, but as it does with all clients, Gettry Marcus looked beyond the required steps.
July 28, 2014
The American Woman's Society of CPAs recently presented its National Awards Program, recognizing several distinguished professionals. The honors were held in conjunction with the Society’s Women’s Accounting & Leadership Conference in late June in Morristown, New Jersey.
July 28, 2014
New England accounting firm BerryDunn has 34 participants in this year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race. Of the firm’s total runners, 17 will compete in the “Business to Business Challenge” in the spirit of friendly competition among local businesses.
July 25, 2014
By now, you’ve probably heard of “content marketing,” even if you’re not sure what it is or why it’s being talked about in the accounting industry. It’s not just jargon thrown around by marketing professionals, and it definitely has a place in your firm. Simply put, content marketing is connecting with your clients without pushing…
July 22, 2014
Five years into recovery from the Great Recession, the economy is still too weak to stimulate the kind of dynamic labor market in which workers routinely move from one employer to another, building their careers and bank accounts and advancing the nation's long-term growth prospects.
July 22, 2014
Technology is embedded in every area of your firm, and leveraging IT investment is key to business success. Here are 10 strategies to help your firm maximize its IT investment.
July 21, 2014
We are on the road to healthy eating, starting with the recent purchase of a Magic Bullet, a high-powered blender that pulverizes fruits and vegetables into a really gross-looking liquid. We’ve been putting in spinach, kale or carrots, plus any kind of fruit – melon, berries and bananas – and in just 30 seconds, we’re…
July 21, 2014
In order to continue the long-term success of an accounting practice, it’s crucial for CPAs to invest in the screening, interviewing and relationship development with up and coming accounting professionals. As the class of 2014 just received their diplomas, there is a host of fresh talent equipped with technology experience, new ideas and the drive…