Technology
40 Trailblazers Who are Changing the Accounting Profession
The 2013 40 Under 40 Honorees
Taija Sparkman
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Taija Sparkman is an assistant editor for CPA Practice Advisor.
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Behind the Numbers: Christie Blaylock
During the day, Christie performs CFO services for multiple clients who use Deltek GCS or QuickBooks and prepares incurred cost submissions and forward pricing budgets, compilations and quarterly payrolls. When she’s not in the office, she likes to stay moving – it keeps her calm.
Accounting
It's "Game On" for Intuit
Company Announces New QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Cloud ProAdvisor Program
Accounting
New QBO Version Provides Harmony for Accountants and SMB Owners
Accounting
Nearly One-Third of Clients Withhold Information from Financial Advisors
Clients don’t always share every piece of relevant information with their advisors, according to a new report by Securian Financial Group, financial services provider.
Small Business
Survey: SMB Owners Are Concerned Most about Healthcare, Retirement and Providing for their Families
he first annual Small Business Sentiment Survey polled 306 small business owners nationwide across a large array of service industries to gain their perspective on work-life balance, professional and personal worries, and government and institutional support.
Advisory
Professionals on the Move - August 23, 2013
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
Accounting
Accounting Firm Partners with Professor to Develop Future Accounting Professionals
A-lign CPAs has partnered with an accounting professor at the University of Richmond in efforts to bridge the communication gap between accounting educators and the profession.
Behind the Numbers: Robert O. Mayer
Robert is managing partner at MayerMeinberg, where his son manages the firm’s NYC office and his daughter manages the lifestyle management practice. Robert serves on the Corporate Committee of the Nassau County Museum of Art, the Hofstra Business School Advisory Board and U.S. Trust Advisory Board. He is a huge advocate of giving back to the community.
Firm Management
GoDaddy Acquires Business Listing Company, Expands Its Portfolio
GoDaddy, provider of domain names, web hosting and SSL certificates, has entered into an agreement to acquire Locu, a San Francisco-based company that helps local merchants ‘get found’ online.
Accounting
Annual Accounting Competition Tests Accounting Students' Financial Planning Skills
The AICPA’s fourth annual Accounting Competition kicks off today, focusing on personal financial planning and the important role CPAs serve as financial planners.
Advisory
Professionals on the Move - August 16, 2013
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.