In this issue
December 21, 2015
2015 Review of Tax Research Systems
Taxation is no longer a once-a-year engagement, at least not for clients with more than a couple of W-2s and 1099s. Complex and high net worth clients require strategic tax planning, which in turn requires their professional to stay on top of changes ...
December 21, 2015
Another Year, New Opportunities
Notable changes are ahead in our future. We have just passed the “future” date that Marty McFly targeted with the DeLorean in Back to the Future II, and I have enjoyed immensely seeing the entire trilogy with my wife again this year as well as noting ...
December 17, 2015
2015 Review of Time and Billing Systems
Even when billing on a flat-fee model, tracking staff time gives the management of a firm essential information on firm, including staff and group productivity, the appropriateness of the rates that are being charged, and which services are the most or le
December 17, 2015
How A CPA Firm Increased Its Productivity BigTime
At the core of his practice, he has implemented the comprehensive time management system from BigTime Software that helps to not only manage client engagements, but also integrates with virtually all of the other technologies his firm uses for client ...
December 15, 2015
In Firm: 2016 IT Predictions and 2015 Results
It’s that time again to provide you with our CPA Firm Technology and Production predictions for the year ahead, as well as to recap the results of our 2015 guesses. While this article was written two months before year end as the US political ...
December 4, 2015
It’s Time To Smarten Up Your Conference Room
Although projector and screen setups are still quite prevalent in conference rooms across the country, we are seeing an increasing number of flat panel displays taking the place of this arrangement. Even though HD projectors are increasing in ...
December 3, 2015
New Clarity on Worker Classification
The new DOL guidance focused on six new factors, but two of them really stood out for domestic workers – economic dependence and permanence.
December 2, 2015
Talking Technology: 5 Ways to Keep Your Accounting Team Up to Date
There’s no shortage of challenges in the realm of accounting. But according to a recent Robert Half Management Resources survey, what really keeps accounting and finance professionals awake at night is staying current with changing technology.
December 1, 2015
Awesome Applications for 2016
For the 2016 awards, in addition to our traditional Awesome Applications, we’ve added a new category called the “Saavy Startup Award.” This category includes new products from younger, smaller companies that we believe will delight customers for many ...
November 19, 2015
2015 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Each year, CPA Practice Advisor recognizes women professionals who have had the most impact on the profession, whether through day-to-day client service as a partner or senior member of an accounting practice, or by mentoring and guiding others.
