Mary grew up in Chicago, graduating from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She began her career as accountant and later made the switch to writing full time, concentrating on business and technology, with a focus on small business. A former QuickBooks beta tester, Mary’s work has appeared in The Motley Fool, The Blueprint, and Property Manager.com. She currently writes a monthly accounting and technology-related blog for PLANERGY, and ghostwrites several blogs for various software companies.
Technology January 20, 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, explored CES 2025 in Las Vegas in January. In this second CES podcast, they highlight some of the most useful meeting technologies they saw at the conference.
Accounting January 20, 2025
The order requires Equifax to comply with federal law, and Equifax must pay a $15 million civil money penalty, which will be deposited into the CFPB’s victims relief fund.
Firm Management January 20, 2025
The pace of change in the accounting industry will never slow down, and technology will continue to be a primary driver of that change.
Payroll January 20, 2025
The promotions are designed to drive investors, policymakers, and industry professionals to the campaign website, HelpUSRetire.org, where they can find research about ...
Small Business January 20, 2025
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ahead of the National Retail Federation’s forecast.
Small Business January 19, 2025
AkuCalc is part of AkuSuite, a suite of tax software solutions created and serviced by indirect tax professionals. AkuSuite also includes AkuCert for exemption certificate management and AkuLicense for business license compliance.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 19, 2025
The Columbus, OH-based top 100 accounting firm acquired Cincinnati-based CPA firm Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs, effective Dec. 16, 2024.
Small Business January 18, 2025
Users in the U.S. have reported that the popular social media site TikTok has gone offline as of Saturday evening (Jan. 18, 2025). The app was at the center of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that involved a law passed by Congress last year.
IRS January 17, 2025
Werfel took over as chief of the tax agency in March 2023 and is stepping down on Inauguration Day with more than two years left in his term.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 17, 2025
With this expansion, KLR will now operate three offices in the Greater Boston area, enhancing the top 100 accounting firm's ability to serve clients across the region.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 17, 2025
The Grand Forks, ND-based top 100 firm has expanded its automotive dealerships team and footprint with the addition of Corinth, TX-based full-service accounting firm Green & Miller PC.
Firm Management January 17, 2025
If you move quickly now, there is still much you can do to make sure your team has the resources and mindset to tackle this intense work period with gusto and help your CPA firm deliver high-quality service to clients.
