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 IRS Investigated 2,886 Criminal Cases in 2018

November 14, 2018 

IRS Investigated 2,886 Criminal Cases in 2018

The number of CI special agents dipped below 2,100 by the end of fiscal 2018, which is the lowest level since the early 1970’s. Consequently, CI turned to data analytics to assist in finding the most-impactful cases.

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November 13, 2018 

Adjusting Your Technology Expectations

Has your firm utilized technology to its fullest capacity to provide the highest quality service to your clients? Is your firm able to successfully attract, retain, and engage top talent due to your strength with technology? If so, you can stop ...

Garrett Wagner

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November 13, 2018 

92 Accounting Students Receive AICPA Scholarships

The American Institute of CPAs has awarded its Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students to 92 outstanding students for the 2018-2019 academic year, totaling $461,000. The awards are part of AICPA’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity in the ...

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November 13, 2018 

Program Propels Women Toward Partner Track at Accounting Firm

The nationwide Accounting MOVE Project, an annual report that has compiled and analyzed data surrounding women’s advancement for more than 30 years, conducted an internal survey for Armanino LLP that showcased several areas of disconnect between men ...

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November 13, 2018 

Why and How Accountants Should “Think Blockchain”

For accountants, the two key important words in the above description are “ledger” and “technology”. Accountants have deeply understood ledgers for centuries. They have been leveraging technologies for decades. Therefore, Blockchain, is not a ...

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November 13, 2018 

How to Market Your Firm to Veterinary Clients

The trick to marketing to veterinarians is to develop and share quality content along with information about your proven services. Sounds simple, but it can quickly go to the dogs if mismanaged. Here is a multi-pronged approach to aid in branding, to ...

Becky Livingston

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November 13, 2018 

Why and How: Quantum Computing

You are likely to have seen all the information you need on the new iPhone, Google Pixel 3, Surface Pro 6, and Office 2019 as well as the outcomes of the CCH, Thomson and Intuit conferences, although if the reviews are not factual enough for me ...

Randy Johnston

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November 12, 2018 

Online Shopping Grows Again for 2018 Holidays

Consumers will spend in three main categories during the holidays – gifts, at $637.67; non-gift holiday items such as food, decorations, flowers and greeting cards, at $215.04; and other non-gift purchases that take advantage of the deals and ...