Accounting

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April 26, 2017 

New President at Sageworks

Sageworks, a financial information company that provides banking solutions and financial analysis technology to accounting firms, has announced that Jay Blandford has been promoted and will now serve as the company’s president.

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April 26, 2017 

Wolters Kluwer Hosts Code Games

What started out with 30 employees in a single Wolters Kluwer office in 2014 has grown exponentially over the years, with more than 600 Tax & Accounting employees now participating from more than 20 offices across the globe. From Lucca, Italy, to ...

 U.S. Business Optimism at Record High

April 26, 2017 

U.S. Business Optimism at Record High

Globally, business optimism is at its highest level on record – 49 percent – heading in to the second quarter of 2017. Neighboring countries feel upbeat, too, as optimism rises in Canada from 33 percent to 59 percent and in Mexico from 8 percent to 32 ...

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April 26, 2017 

AICPA Creates Cybersecurity Risk Management Reporting Framework

The AICPA’s new framework will enable all organizations – in industries worldwide – to take a proactive and agile approach to cybersecurity risk management and to communicate on those activities with stakeholders. Two resources that support reporting ...

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April 24, 2017 

64% of Corporate CFOs Want the Top Job: CEO

When asked what unique attributes financial executives would bring to the CEO position, CFOs most commonly cited finance and data-driven decision making, fiscal management and efficiency improvement, and economic and business awareness.

 Managing Risk from Front Line Increases Revenue and Profit

April 24, 2017 

Managing Risk from Front Line Increases Revenue and Profit

Almost ten years after the 2008 financial crisis, risk management is evolving, shifting away from a purely protective mindset. In the old paradigm, risk was managed traditionally by the “second line” of defense in an organization.

 Sales and Use Tax Incentives for Restaurants

April 24, 2017 

Sales and Use Tax Incentives for Restaurants

With tax season ending, it’s a good time for restaurant owners to check in with their accountants to see what they qualify for this season and start preparing for next season. Common incentives for restaurant owners include utility and power credits.

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 Helping Your Restaurant Clients Navigate Accounting Software

April 24, 2017 

Helping Your Restaurant Clients Navigate Accounting Software

Running a restaurant presents a unique set of accounting challenges for many managers and owners. Issues such as transient staff, high transaction volume and theft are key concerns for restaurant owners, and having a robust system in place to handle these situations can go a long way. From general purpose accounting software to restaurant-specific accounting...…

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April 21, 2017 

Green Finance Practices for Earth Day

Accounting firms looking to be a little greener have many ways to accomplish the goal. With Earth Day coming up (Saturday, April 22), Basware is offering some tips, starting with adopting paperless business processes throughout their financial ...