Looks Like Trouble

Tax preparers face a roster of issues going into the 2014 filing season. The delayed start to the filing season, taxpayers' confusion regarding the... Read more »

Is This a Bad Marriage?

I'm a payroll Betty. I built my firm on payroll services. I cringe at the thought of a desktop world. Read more »

3 Business Tax Moves to Make Now

Some big-dollar tax deductions that affect businesses are set to expire in 2013, so now’s the time to make sure your company considers taking... Read more »

Cherry Bekaert Hires Walker as National Director

Deborah Walker joins the firm’s compensation & benefits solutions group as its national director. Walker will work out of the firm’s... Read more »

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PCAOB: Engagement Quality Reviews Need Work

Audit firms may not be appropriately executing engagement quality review, according to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Read more »
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Accounting Today December 2013 Digital Edition
Most U.S. Companies Changing Biz Models, KPMG Finds

A large majority of U.S. companies are changing business models to meet customer demands, utilize disruptive technologies and remain globally competitive, according to a new survey from KPMG. Read more »
IRS Contends with Billions Lost to Stolen EINs

Despite processes to authenticate individuals who apply for an Employer Identification Number, an estimated $11.4 billion in potentially fraudulent refunds was lost in five years. Read more »
Marcum Shares Tax Planning Guide for Same-Sex Couples

Accounting firm Marcum has released a list of top tax planning tips for legally married same-sex couples. Read more »
Serenic Offers Free Trial of Cloud Financial Product

Nonprofit-focused accounting software maker Serenic Corporation is now offering free trials of Serenic Navigator Express, a cloud-based version of the company’s flagship accounting product designed to track multiple funds, manage expenses against budgets, and produce timely, accurate reports. Read more »

SEC Digging into Barnes & Noble's Books

Bookseller Barnes & Noble is the subject of an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission into its restatement of earnings and a former employee’s allegation of improper accounting. Read more »
Mileage Rates Released for 2014

The IRS has issued its 2014 optional standard mileage rates to calculate deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Read more »
CAQ Calls for Audit Research Proposals

The Center for Audit Quality has issued a request for proposals for independent academic research related to auditing. Read more »
Ernst & Young Publishes Tax Guide for Next Year

Ernst & Young has published the latest edition of its annual tax guide ahead of the New Year. Read more »
Government News

Congress Holds Hearing on Obamacare Small Business Aggregation Rule
Online Retailers Contend with Uncertain Sales Tax Future

Web merchants see more states imposing their own requirements as Congress and the Supreme Court leave the ball in their court. Read more »

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Perception Becomes Reality

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Accountants Have Opportunity to Service Hard-Hit Legal Profession

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Is this a bad marriage?

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Odd Accounting: Why Accounting for Collection of Previously Written Off Accounts Makes No Sense

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Ring in the Tax Savings Before You Ring out the Year

December 6, 2013

Three direct mail tips for your best tax season yet

There are really just three main principles you need to master to get great results with postcard marketing. Read more »
December 5, 2013

Mercadien Group collects cans for human care organization

Staff of Mercadien Group contributed more than 250 canned goods to be donated to local human care organization Mercer Street Friends. Read more »
December 4, 2013

NJSCPA Young CPAs collect food in annual drive

The New Jersey Society of CPAs membership group the Young CPAs collected more than 2,800 pounds of food during its annual September to November food drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Read more »
December 3, 2013

BlumShapiro donates Thanksgiving meals

For a second year, New England accounting and consulting firm BlumShapiro collected and distributed food to provide Thanksgiving meals for more than 2,000 families and seniors in New Haven, Conn. Read more »
December 2, 2013

The risks and rewards of new referral sources (and recipes)

Now let me ask you, how many “favorite standby” referral sources do you have in your network that produce a constant stream of high-quality referrals for you? Most accountants I know with don’t have more than a handful – and frankly it’s not enough. Read more »
November 27, 2013

This Thanksgiving, show employees your gratitude

While you can admit there are opportunities available to the profession to address the many challenges we face, I believe we all have an opportunity to be grateful for what we have now and to show gratitude to our employees. Read more »

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The Qualities of a Great CPA Financial Planner

December 5, 2013

U.S. Wealth Management chairman and CEO John Napolitano talks about the unappreciated qualities that make up a great financial planner.

What You Missed

December 4, 2013

Ed Mendlowitz, a partner at WithumSmith+Brown, discusses how small CPA firms can benefit from conferences like Accounting Today's recent Growth & Profitability Summit.