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As an accountant, I have a unique vantage point to observe how entrepreneurs change their decisions based on tax policy.

As more of the profession moves towards managing and reducing paper usage, accountants are finding that while their document retention policies may vary, it's one of the more important considerations to make when adopting any document management solution.

SAGE ENDS SIMPLY ACCOUNTING VAR PROGRAM

Candidly, it has taken much longer than it should for us to fully comprehend and explain the gaping distinction between financial accounting and financial reporting. Since we figured it out, though, we've looked at things differently, to the point that we now believe a company's own transactions are not valid sources of useful information.

Ernst & Young has released a new survey that indicates persistent security threats at organizations despite the move to cloud computing at many companies.

Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen have confirmed they plan to merge in the New Year into a combined firm known as CliftonLarsonAllen.

IMGCAP(1)]Accountants whose practices help manage client wealth often rely on experiences that cumulatively shaped their judgment and supported their confidence with respect to giving advice.

Cloud financial management and accounting software provider Intacct has no intention of being purchased and is eyeing the public market for its next financial move, according to chief executive Robert Reid.

President Barack Obama pressed for passage of his jobs bill, promising a boost in the economy in exchange for higher taxes on the wealthy.