Small Business Trends
Small business is not only the engine of the economy, but also an important component of many accountants’ client base. Find out the latest trends in small business, including cash flow, small business lending, the SBA, contracting, and accounting software aimed at small businesses.
Intuit Sees Small Business Compensation and Revenues Dropping
Small business employment in the U.S. increased in April, according to figures from Intuit, while average compensation and the hours worked decreased. Read more »
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AICPA Wants IRS to Re-evaluate Home Office Deduction Safe Harbor Proposal
May 13, 2013The American Institute of CPAs has sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service asking the IRS... Read more »
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Retirement Plans Rebound at Small Businesses
May 2, 2013Balances in small business retirement plans have increased an average of 20 percent between 2007... Read more »
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The Cost of Corruption
May 1, 2013Compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption rules is becoming critical Read more »
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ADP Finds Private Sector Hiring Slowed in April with 119,000 Jobs Added
May 1, 2013Private sector employers added only 119,000 jobs in April, according to payroll giant ADP,... Read more »
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U.S. Private Companies See Sales Grow over 10%
April 30, 2013Private companies in the United States experienced more than 10 percent annual sales growth in... Read more »
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Small Businesses Regularly Struggle with Tax Regs and Code
April 23, 2013A recent Sage North America study found that 74 percent of small businesses in the U.S. and 68... Read more »
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Look Before You Leap from an S to a C Corporation
April 19, 2013It might be tempting for small business owners, and their advisors, to contemplate the higher tax... Read more »
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Xero Inks Payroll Partnership With ZenPayroll
April 18, 2013Online accounting software maker Xero has partnered with online payroll product ZenPayroll,... Read more »
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Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Use of S ESOPs to Encourage Greater Retirement Savings
April 18, 2013A pair of senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the use of S... Read more »
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Small Business Tax Compliance Influenced by Trust in Tax Preparers
April 15, 2013Small businesses are more likely to comply with the tax laws if they are in certain communities... Read more »
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FASB Previews Framework for Deciding on Accounting Standards Changes for Private Companies
April 15, 2013The Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Private Company Council have released an... Read more »
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Industrial Co. Execs Less Interested in SaaS ERP Than Other Methods
April 15, 2013According to a new IFS-sponsored study, executives at mid-to large-sized industrial companies are... Read more »
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Small Businesses Want Less Tax Complexity
April 12, 2013Complexity and inconsistency within the tax code continue to be a major problem for small... Read more »
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PCAOB Plans Forums on Small Business Audits
April 11, 2013The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board plans to host six forums across the country on... Read more »
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