June 13, 2013
Average worker pay in Washington State tops $50k
Workers in Washington state are making more money these days, according to the latest findings from the state Employment Security Department.
June 13, 2013
Oklahoma banks helped Moore school district meet payroll after tornado
After servers that contained payroll data for about 3,000 Moore Public Schools employees were lost in a pile of rubble in the May 20 tornado, it quickly became apparent that the district would be unable to make payroll for teachers who were due a paycheck that Friday.
June 13, 2013
California considering teacher pay raises, smaller classes
Woodland school leaders want to shrink kindergarten class rosters now jammed with 30 students. Natomas Superintendent Chris Evans wants to add a week of school. And Washington Unified leaders will give raises to teachers in West Sacramento.
June 10, 2013
Report: Low wages put many WalMart workers on assistance
WalMart Stores Inc. wages are so low they force many of its employees onto the public doles, creating a drag on taxpayers and the economy, according to a new report from the staff of congressional Democrats.
June 5, 2013
Intuit introduces new web-based practice management system for accounting firms
System includes integration with Lacerte and QuickBooks, as well as offering convenient dashboards and filters to help management and staff get full view of engagements and staff productivity.
May 31, 2013
California legislature passes minimum wage increase, bill heads to senate
The California Assembly passed a proposal Thursday to hike California's minimum wage from $8 to $9.25 an hour over the next three years and require future increases to keep pace with inflation.
May 30, 2013
New review tool helps employers measure success of their retirement plan
New tool provides actionable solutions for improving plan results and employee retirement readiness
May 27, 2013
Billing or Practice Management – What’s Needed for Your Firm?
There are a number of strategies being promoted as the latest, easiest and/or best way to run your practice. Current thinking includes value billing, recurring flat billing, niche strategies, international, and so on.
May 27, 2013
Practice Management Tools Help Build a Smarter, More Productive Firm
The accounting firm of today frequently performs work outside the traditional tax and accounting service offerings and it is critical this data is accurately and timely managed. Practice management software delivers tools required to track all client data, employee time, outstanding projects and a host of other items.
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Office Tools Professional — Practice Management 2013
Office Tools Professional — Practice Management 2013661-794-2220www.officetoolspro.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of up to 100 who are seeking a more streamlined workflow for practice management tasks. Strengths Simple, single-screen interface Integrated document management capabilities A la cart integration point options allow firms to customize solution...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Commercial Logic — APS Advance Practice Management
Commercial Logic — APS Advance Practice Management603-643-1900www.CommerciaLogic.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Firms of 50 or more employees looking for a custom solution to maintain staff, client and project data. Strengths Custom configuration to meet accounting firm needs Customized dashboard interfaces Business intelligence software directly integrates Potential Limitations...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Practice Management
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business—ProSystem fx Practice Management800-739-9998www.CCHGroup.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of any size seeking an on-premise practice management tool. Strengths Uses dashboard interfaces All inclusive solution without need to purchase additional modules Stable and scalable solution for firms of all sizes Potential Limitations...…