May 12, 2014
Most of the time in this column, discussion of the best or most promising technology tools is a primary source of interest. However, every once in a while a return to fundamentals is needed. One fundamental that has been consistently problematic for all size of firms is training. Frequently the need for training is either…
May 12, 2014
The latest issue of CPA Practice Advisor offers reviews, articles and columns focused on helping accounting firms be more productive and work more efficiently with their clients.
May 11, 2014
Leaders from RootWorks, LLC today announced the launch of the company’s new website, rootworks.com. The completely redesigned website features highly advanced education resources for both the accounting profession at large and exclusive resources for RootWorks members.
May 9, 2014
Intuit has entered into an agreement to acquire Lettuce, a start-up focused on helping product-based small businesses succeed by providing easy to use cloud-based solutions, including a robust inventory and order management system.
May 9, 2014
Moms are irreplaceable, of course, but how much is a mom's labor worth? Let's hope the IRS doesn't figure out a way to tax it.
May 7, 2014
A new, cloud-based system for streamlining accounts payable is now available to U.S. businesses. Yooz, which is designed and built for medium to large businesses is meant to help enterprises capture, manage and process financial documents without up-front investments or the need for IT experts.
May 7, 2014
The Institute of Internal Auditors is encouraging accounting professionals, organizations and firms around the world to take part in promoting International Internal Audit Awareness month.
May 7, 2014
The next generation of CPAs, or *net* generation, will think differently, work differently and have a new and different set of expectations as they complete school and enter into the professional workforce as accountants. See what their employers will need to know to ensure their successful integration into the workplace of the future. This video…
May 7, 2014
The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters kicked off its seventh annual Partner Summits series today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The two-day strategic planning event is aimed at principals from tax and accounting firms nationwide. The Minneapolis Partner Summit is the first of six events that will be held in cities across the United States.
May 7, 2014
Accounting firms now have a bundle option that combines accounting firm workflow software with client on-boarding and consulting services.
May 6, 2014
The Florida-based, regional accounting firm Carr, Riggs and Ingram LLC (CRI) has acquired Tampa-based Auditwerx, a CPA firm specializing in performing auditor assurance engagements to meet regulatory or customer compliance needs for service companies. The branch will remain in Tampa.
May 6, 2014
State and local taxes are a complex web of thousands of jurisdictional rules, and it isn't Charlotte waiting at the end of the web. Instead, there are revenue hungry state and local taxing authorities who are looking for back taxes, penalties and interest.