Accounting

November 26, 2012 

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business – IntelliConnect888-224-7377CCHGroup.com From the Dec. 2012 review of tax research systems. BEST FIT: Tax, accounting and legal professionals looking for a comprehensive tax and research solution. STRENGTHS Available on iOS and Android mobile devices – CCH Mobile Various search options tailored to the user’s needs and preferences Can have up...…

November 26, 2012 

Intuit – Tax Research for Lacerte & ProSeries 800-200-7599lacerte.intuit.com/products/tax-researchproseries.intuit.com/products/tax-research From the Dec. 2012 review of tax research systems. BEST FIT: Tax firms that currently use Intuit’s Lacerte and/or ProSeries tax solutions. STRENGTHS: No additional fees for multiple users Uses Google’s Search Engine Access to Intuit’s online forum for Lacerte and ProSeries users Direct integration with...…

November 26, 2012 

Thomson Reuters – Checkpoint 800-950-1216checkpoint.thomsonretuers.com From the Dec. 2012 review of tax research systems. BEST FIT: Tax and accounting professionals looking for a consistent tax and accounting research solution STRENGTHS: User-specific customization Comprehensive search function Synchronization between mobile and full versions of the site POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS: Numerous search options may be burdensome for new or...…

November 26, 2012 

Few colleges make it a curricular priority to actually include the review and test preparation process needed to pass examination and obtain licensure as a CPA.

November 26, 2012 

Heidi Blodgett didn’t get a nursing degree so that she could run the business and process payroll for a medical practice, but that’s where her life, career and family took her. Since she and her dermatologist husband Tom opened Blodgett Dermatology in Gallipolis, Ohio, more and more of Heidi’s time has been spent doing business…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 26, 2012 

More than 35 million Americans hit stores and websites on Thursday. Sales hit $59 billion.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 20, 2012 

The Illinois CPA Society offers some tips for scoring the best discounts online while helping you stay on budget this holiday shopping season.

November 18, 2012 

Thomson Reuters – Accounting CS800-968-8900www.cs.thomson.com From the Nov. 2012 review of client write-up systems. Best Fit: Professional accounting firms seeking write-up and full trial balance functionality as part of a broader integrated professional suite of programs for tax, client accounting, document management and other services. Strengths: Thorough integration with other CS Professional Suite programs Client-side...…

November 15, 2012 

Benefits costs still #1 factor in total reward decisions; recruiting employees increasing in importance.

November 15, 2012 

First of Two Web Chats is Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. ET

November 15, 2012 

When it comes to marketing a small business, the options can be overwhelming and costly. However, with a solid plan, it's possible to get results on a budget.

November 14, 2012 

No longer forced to narrate the train wreck that home sales became in the past five years, real estate economist Lawrence Yun smiled a bit Friday while speaking to reporters during the National Association of Realtors convention.