With 11 overall new Securities and Exchange Commission clients and a net gain of eight, Top 10 Firm BDO led the nation’s large firms in the... Read more »
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Public Companies Show Persistent Audit
Akron, Ohio-based financial services firm Sequoia Financial Group, along with Cohen & Company ... Read more »
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PwC donates to three Chicago nonprofits
A decade ago, few of us had heard of identity theft. Now, most of us know someone who has been a victim. And of course, a large portion of ID theft... Read more »
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Class Lives under Tax Reform
Michael Bryant will serve on Financial Executives International’s board for the 2014-2015 year. Bryant joined FEI in 2011 and served on the... Read more »
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The Internal Revenue Service is anticipating the chances of a tax return being audited to be the lowest in years. Read more »
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IRS Watch
The IRS has some advice for taxpayers who may have missed the April 15 tax filing deadline. Read more »
Online tool helps users determine if a project might qualify for the New Markets Tax Credit or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Read more »
Despite the late start to tax season, the Internal Revenue Service generally kept pace with last year, according to a government report. Read more »
It takes about four weeks, on average, for CFOs to fill an open staff-level positions in accounting and finance, according to a new survey. Read more »
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As the number of large partnerships involving 100 or more direct partners continues to grow, the Internal Revenue Service is taking a closer look at them, according to a new government report. Read more »
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Some favorite recent tax fraud cases. Read more »
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Construction companies have seen steady profit and sales growth recovery since 2009, but 2013 figures indicate their rate of growth is slowing. Read more »
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72% of small-business owners have changed their CPA or accounting firm. Read more »
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Employees are becoming increasingly engaged and more proactive in their financial planning, according to a new study. Read more »
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April 17, 2014
PwC US’s Chicago office donated $285,000 to three Chicago-based nonprofit organizations and charter schools, funded through grants from the PwC Charitable Foundation. Read more »
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April 15, 2014
Male members of Bergen County, N.J., accounting firm Traphagen Financial Group observed a 44-year-old tradition in growing beards to be shorn at the close of business today, April 15. Read more »
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April 14, 2014
As soon I finish this blog post, I will begin and complete working on my “favorite” 1040. Read more »
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April 11, 2014
Akron, Ohio-based financial services firm Sequoia Financial Group, along with Cohen & Company and Cohen Fund Audit Services, raised record funds for Junior Achievement for a second straight year. Read more »
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April 9, 2014
Aspiring accountants from Husson University in Maine are volunteering to help individuals file their state and federal taxes through the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Program. Read more »
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April 8, 2014
The American Institute of CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and Prometric are marking the 10th anniversary of computer-based testing for the uniform CPA exam. Read more »
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Trends in the Accounting Profession
April 18, 2014
Jim Metzler, former AICPA vice president of small firm interests, and founder of Metzler Advisory Group, talks about how the CPA profession is changing.
Lessons in M&A: Client and Staff Retention
April 14, 2014
Transition Advisors president Joel Sinkin talks about what firms should do after a merger to retain their clients and staff members.
Are You Missing These Growth Opportunities?
April 2, 2014
Gale Crosley of Crosley + Company discusses the practice areas and international opportunities that firms often overlook in trying to grow.
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Dumbest Employee Excuses for Being Late
March 31, 2014
Running a little late could have big repercussions, especially at a firm in the midst of busy season. From escaped zebras to must-see TV, employers told CareerBuilder some of the most memorable excuses they've heard from tardy employees.
Common Taxpayer Misconceptions
March 19, 2014
The NAEA’s collection of ridiculous things tax clients believe.
The 10 Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S.
March 10, 2014
The firms with the highest 2013 revenue growth in our Top 100 Firms/Regional Leaders list.
Top 10 Tech Trends for 2014
March 3, 2014
As companies gain more affordable access to new technology and platforms, they also seek to make smarter investments.
Strangest Tax Deductions
January 31, 2014
The Minnesota Society of CPAs recently conducted its annual survey about the most strange and unusual tax deductions proposed by clients.
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