February 21, 2014
Professionals on the Move – February 21, 2014
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
February 21, 2014
Freelance Workers Growing in Importance to Businesses
According to a new survey, the job market is improving and putting additional demands on human resource managers to find the talent they need.
February 19, 2014
Avalara and McGladrey Form Strategic Partnership
A new partnership between Avalara and accounting firm McGladrey could help thousands of businesses better manage their sales and use tax compliance processes.
February 19, 2014
Cloud Package Pricing Brings Confidence and More Sales to Accounting Firms
Accountants are finding numerous hidden benefits by offering package pricing for their cloud accounting services. Here are a few ideas on how accountants are pricing and packaging cloud services.
February 18, 2014
New Online Game Makes Accounting Fun for Students
To help teachers engage, entertain and educate high school students, the American Institute of CPAs has announced the launch of Bank On It™ – an interactive, online accounting game. Bank On It features more than 1,000 questions inspired by content in accounting textbooks. The game challenges students on accounting fundamentals and real-world workplace scenarios in…
February 18, 2014
The Inverted Pyramid – A Challenge for Accounting Firms
There is no question that the most profitable firms (defined as high per partner income) in our profession have figured out that leverage and a well managed pyramid is one of the key ingredients.
February 18, 2014
Anchin Named “U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year”
Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP has been named the U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year for the second year in a row in the annual International Hedge Fund Awards announced last week. Winners were selected by Acquisition International Magazine. Their circulation of 53,000 includes individual and institutional investors as well as managers and other…
February 18, 2014
Accounting Firm Makes List Honoring Companies for Training, Development
Accounting consultancy BKD, LLP has debuted on Training magazine’s annual Training Top 125, which ranks companies based on the excellence of their training and development programs. BKD, the only CPA and advisory firm to appear on this year’s list, was among thousands of applicants vying for a spot on the prestigious list, placing as No.…
February 17, 2014
Grant Thornton Names New Tax Services Leader
Robert Butler Jr. joins Grant Thornton as Tax Services leader of New England cluster’s Not-for-Profit practice
February 14, 2014
2014 Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey eBook Released
Three accounting firm technology influencers have joined forces to release the 2014 Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey eBook.
February 12, 2014
New Email Encryption Tool Available to Accounting, Law Firms
Online data security is always a concern for businesses large and small, and accounting firms should be especially cautious since they frequently manage the most sensitive client information. A new email encryption tool is now available to help these professionals keep that data safer.
February 11, 2014
How To Improve Productivity With Electronic Document Management
Effective data management is one of the biggest challenges accounting firms face. Implementing an Electronic Document Management (EDM) system allows companies to reduce costs, improve service, increase productivity, and meet regulatory requirements. Accounting firms who stay with a paper record and filing system are creating a logistical nightmare for themselves, especially during the busy tax…