Accounting June 28, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards highlight technologies that are shaping the profession and small businesses through increased collaboration and productivity.
August 5, 2014
Paychex Introduces New Payroll Debit Card Service
For small and mid-sized employers who have workers who are "unbanked" or just prefer to receive their paycheck in a non-check format, payroll, human resources and benefits company Paychex has launched its new Skylight PayOptions Program.
August 5, 2014
Deloitte to Open 1,000 Job Tech Center Near Orlando
One of the world's largest accounting and professional-services firms announced on Monday that it plans to open a new tech center in Lake Mary, Florida, and hire up to 1,000 high-salaried workers over the next four years.
August 5, 2014
Survey: Confidence in U.S. Economy Spurring Capital Investment
Nearly three in five private companies are confident about the U.S. economy, continuing their 18-month optimism streak. More than one-third of them plan major new capital investments, the highest percentage in over two years. The majority of private companies also plan to increase headcount, but minimally, via targeted hiring.
August 5, 2014
More States Consider Virtual Currency Regulations
From food trucks to online retailers, a growing number of mainstream businesses are accepting virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, as a payment method. But as the popularity of digital cash rises, states are beginning to look at ways to regulate its use.
August 5, 2014
Online Medical Records Close to Reality in California
Nearly a quarter of all Californians could soon have their medical histories accessible to doctors and emergency rooms all over the state with just a few strokes on the keyboard.
August 4, 2014
Tax Scams Are a Major Concern for Taxpayers
A majority of U.S. taxpayers view tax scams as a major issue for them, with 78 percent of Americans believing they are vulnerable and could become a victim.
August 1, 2014
Professionals on the Move – August 1, 2014
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
July 31, 2014
Avalara Launches New Marketing Center
Sales tax automation provider Avalara, Inc., has introduced the Avalara Marketing Center (AMC), a fully automated, co-marketing platform providing Avalara partners with free access to extensive sales and use tax compliance content, educational resources, and tools designed to quickly expand their marketing efforts.
July 31, 2014
Which Sales Tax Exemption Forms Should Businesses Accept?
Exemption certificates are your protection in a tax audit. But the wrong forms won’t protect you.
July 31, 2014
Why Office 365 Is Good for Accounting Firms
Many accounting practices enter that time of year where new solutions to old challenges are sought. Top on their lists are the new challenges of cloud computing and mobile technology to mention a few.
July 31, 2014
PwC Report Examines Cyber Risks for Companies
A new report from PwC US and the Investor Responsibility Research Center Institute (IRRCi) indicates that while companies must disclose significant cyber risks, those disclosures rarely provide differentiated or actionable information. The report examines key cybersecurity threats to corporations and provides information to investors struggling to evaluate investment risk, business mitigation strategies and the quality…
July 31, 2014
Army Veteran and CPA Shares Stuggle Over Finding Civilian Job
Army Sgt. Jody Thrasher had a lot more to worry about than a tough job market when he got back from Iraq in 2007. The first step was finding his place in the civilian world.