In this issue
May 11, 2021
Nonprofits Face Unique Accounting Needs
To complicate matters, nonprofits that offer memberships are also tasked with tracking member status, invoicing members when their membership expires, while also maintaining an accurate list of all members, both current and expired.
April 19, 2021
Apps We Love – April 2021: Photos and Video
Almost everyone carries a camera and a recording device nowadays in the form of a smartphone, a tablet or both. Some use the camera sporadically, and many of us aren't taking advantage of the vast array of apps that are available to make our pictures ...
April 19, 2021
Our Readers Share Their Opinions
Each year, we conduct a reader survey that results in the Readers’ Choice Awards, a ranking of favorite programs and services used by our readers. Not only do we encourage everyone who ...
April 19, 2021
Do You and Your Clients Have the Correct Permits and Licenses to Run a Business?
Running a business keeps you so busy, it’s easy to forget about obtaining and renewing the many permits and licenses required to keep up with federal and local regulations. The following is a helpful checklist to make sure you and your clients’ ...
April 13, 2021
What To Do Next? Too Many Options
Have you ever been to the grocery store already stressed, just looking for a simple jar of pasta sauce – only to find an isle filled with more options and choices, then you are prepared to face nor think about? We all have felt overwhelmed by the ...
April 12, 2021 Sponsored
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CPAs and accountants know their clients would rather spend time in their business than on their business. One of the ways to do that is to recommend third-party apps that integrate with QuickBooks Online. Apps handle tasks, speed workflow, enable productivity, and help businesses – and even your own firm – be more efficient. If...…
April 12, 2021
AICPA News: April 2021
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the Association.
April 9, 2021
5 Tips to Optimize Firm Workflow
Now is a great time for your firm to take stock of what currently works in your firm, and what could use a little updating. Spending some time implementing a practice management strategy now can increase both efficiency and profits later.
April 8, 2021
Social Media Ad Buying Tips for CPAs
When it comes to expanding your firm’s brand reach, generating leads, or announcing a merger/acquisition, social media advertising should be an integral part of your marketing strategy.
April 6, 2021
What Is Your Long-Term Remote Work Strategy?
We see signs of people returning to the office. You may connect via video conference with a client, peer or solution provider and see their office space behind them rather than a home office. Maybe you’re back in the office yourself. It’s not exactly a “return to normal” but a gradual shift into the new...…
April 6, 2021
States Start Taxing Digital Advertising
Digital advertising taxes have been introduced in Connecticut, Indiana, Montana, New York, and Washington, though the Montana measure has already been tabled.
April 5, 2021
How Covid Changed the Accounting Profession for Good
As we reach the one year anniversary of stay-at-home mandates across the nation, it’s important to reflect on how COVID-19 has changed the accounting and tax industry as we knew it. For the past year, many of us have been waiting to return to “normal,” ..
April 2, 2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Modern Firm
The benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace are numerous. Young people want to work for companies with strong values that reflect a DEI-focused approach to hiring and culture. Diverse workforces are also statistically proven to generate more ...
April 1, 2021
Client Experience for Today – Collaboration Is the New “Must Have”
From the April 2021 Issue. When did collaboration become a “must have?” While many milestone releases of products could be shown as the starting line, working simultaneously together on the same file is an attitude. It is different this decade than it was at any time before. While I still despise getting large documents via...…
March 30, 2021
Picassos or Teeny Beanie Babies: NFTs Providing “Ownership” of Digital Assets
With NFT sales skyrocketing, it won’t be long before tax ramifications come into play which accountants need to be prepared for. Considerations such as whether a sale is subject to short or long-term capital gains become increasingly complex as ...
March 25, 2021 Sponsored
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CPAs and accountants know their clients would rather spend time in their business than on their business. One of the ways to do that is to recommend third-party apps that integrate with QuickBooks Online.
March 19, 2021
Get Off the Hackers’ Hit List: Evolving Competencies for Finance Firms Today
CPA practices, accounting firms and financial services organizations are increasingly wise to the ways of cybercriminals. They're proactively partnering with IT and business leaders to take preventative action, mitigate risk and avoid costly breaches.
March 4, 2021
How to Increase Your Fees with Current Clients
Make a list of all the services you’ve been providing for your client. This will give you a more precise look into how much work you put into your service. Have you recently expanded your practice to incorporate new services? If the answer is yes, then...