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Sikich to Merge with Kolb+Co.
Sikich LLP has signed a letter of intent to merge with the Brookfield, Wis.-based public accounting and consulting firm Kolb+Co. Read more »
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Integrated Reporting Pilot Testers Compare Progress
Business leaders advance a market-led solution to financial transparency. Read more »
Audit Confirmation Technology Uncovers Financial Fraud
Less than nine months after uncovering the $215 million financial fraud at Peregrine Financial Group, Confirmation.com uncovers another case of financial fraud. Read more »
Trintech Introduces iPad App for Financial Reporting
Financial reporting technology provider Trintech has introduced an iPad app for automating the record-to-report process. Read more »
NSA Talks to IRS about Keeping eServices Open
National Society of Accountants meets with IRS to stop shutdown of Disclosure Authorization and Electronic Account Resolution apps. Read more »
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G8 Backs Sharing of Tax Information to Combat Tax Evasion
World leaders issue a declaration calling for countries to share tax information and President Obama releases an action plan. Read more »
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Accountants More Confident in June
The accounting profession was slightly more optimistic this month than last, according to the June edition of Accounting Today’s monthly Accountants Confidence Index. Read more »
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CPA Finds Buried Treasure in Elton John's Record Collection
CPA who inventoried Sir Elton John’s record collection after it was sold to raise money for charity found hidden gems 20 years later. Read more »
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Accountant Wins Miss USA Pageant
We knew all along that accounting was a glamorous profession, but now we have proof. Read more »
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IRS Watch
Gen X Struggles the Most Financially, PwC Survey Finds
Members of Generation X are having the most difficulty meeting their household expenses and dealing with other financial obligations, according to a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Read more »
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June 18, 2013
CohnReznick donates $150,000 at annual golf invitational
Top 15 accounting, tax and advisory firm CohnReznick recently donated a total of $150,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation at its 22nd Annual Charity Gold Invitational June 10. Read more »
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June 17, 2013
Five ways to digitalize your proposal
As communications move more to the digital realm, producing more digitally friendly proposals is important. Read more »
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June 14, 2013
Brown Smith Wallace launches new video series
Brown is the new white, according to Missouri CPA firm Brown Smith Wallace, which launched a new “Brown Boarding Business Series” of videos designed to summarize key business topics for busy executives in less than five minutes. Read more »
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June 13, 2013
Berdon employees inspire new charity efforts
Top 100 New York CPA and advisory firm Berdon has been soliciting suggestions from its employees for its charitable donations in 2013, so far making contributions to The Mission of the National Lung Cancer Partnership, Animal Haven and City Harvest’s Skip Lunch Fight Hunger. Read more »
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June 11, 2013
AAM presents 2013 Marketing Achievement Awards
The Association for Accounting Marketing handed out 33 Marketing Achievement Awards (AAM-MAAs) to 23 different firms in a lively dance party reception Monday night at the 2013 AAM Summit in partnership with the AICPA Practitioners Symposium and TECH+ Conference in Las Vegas. Read more »
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June 10, 2013
The "badass" CPA: Oxymoron or sign of the times?
I’ve got to say…I think the “badass CPA” is a sign of the times. Read more »
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Protecting Clients from Tax-Related Identity Theft
May 31, 2013
Tax-related identity theft is a continuing problem, and a trustworthy tax preparer is an important part of the solution.
10 Simple Revenue Boosters to Start Now
May 28, 2013
Are your prospects choosing another accounting firm just because of price? There are ways to boost your image to earn a premium fee and leave low-price competitors behind.
Tax Season by the Numbers
May 22, 2013
The IRS recently released statistics covering the year to May 10, 2013.
Top 10 Tech Initiatives -- 2013
May 5, 2013
The AICPA's annual list of IT priorities for accounting firms.
