Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
February 3, 2016
CFOs Increasingly Value Soft Skills, Collaboration
The vast majority of the 533 global CFOs surveyed also cited collaboration with other parts of the organization as a key initiative in 2016, as finance increasingly sits at the “hub” of big data.
February 3, 2016
Investment Execs Expect Increased M&A Activity in 2016
Seventy-nine percent of Investment Management executives polled say they intend to initiate at least one acquisition in 2016, up from 63 percent in last year’s KPMG survey. Aside from expanding their customer base and geographic reach, other key M&A ...
February 3, 2016
11 Tips On Employee Expense Reimbursements
When it comes to meal and entertainment expenses, what is the IRS' dollar minimum that requires substantiation from an employee?
February 2, 2016
Super Bowl 50 Expected to Generate $220 Million in Spending for San Francisco Area
The 50th edition of the Super Bowl marks the return of the event to the west coast's Bay Area for the first time in the modern era and to California – which is hosting its 12th game including the inaugural event in 1967 – after a 12 year absence.
February 1, 2016
25 Minority Accounting Students Participate in Illinois CPA Society Internship Program
In addition, the students participated in interactive sessions dedicated to business ethics, team building, interview skills, and the CPA exam. Students also enjoyed a revamped resume session that allowed them one-on-one time with recruiters to ...
February 1, 2016
Holy Guacamole! U.S. Super Bowl Diet Includes 8 Million Pounds of Guac, 325 Million Gallons of Beer
Americans are expected to consume about 8 millions pounds of guacamole, 14 million pounds of chips, 1.2 billion chicken wings and 2 tons of popcorn. To wash down all those snacks, retailers expect fans will drink 325 millions gallons of beer.
February 1, 2016
Most Professionals Say They Are Achieving Work-Life Balanace
While generally positive, the findings show room for improvement. About one in five of all workers (22 percent) and 17 percent of CFOs specifically consider their work-life balance fair or poor.
February 1, 2016
Small Business Owners Less Optimistic on Economy
Small business owners are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the economy. According to the SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard, optimism has dropped 10% since last January, and 16% since May.
January 31, 2016
Feb. 1 Is Last Day To File W-2s and 1099s
Businesses with employees or anyone who has contracted for more than $600 in work to a freelancer or subcontractor: you have until February 1, 2016, to provide the appropriate wage and income reporting form – a W-2 or 1099-MISC – to all recipients.
January 28, 2016
Small Coffee Company Wins Super Bowl Ad From Intuit
The ad, to be broadcast during the third quarter of the game, will be the only one to feature a small business and will be seen by more than 100 million viewers. Death Wish Coffee, based in Round Lake, N.Y., was selected from more than 15,000 entries ...
January 28, 2016
IT Alliance Appoints Lissa Johnsen As V.P.
Johnsen is a long-time ITA member, a past member of the ITA Board of Directors, and has most recently served as Treasurer of the organization. In addition to her ITA work, Johnsen serves as Employer Solutions Practice Director at Net@Work, a ...
January 28, 2016
Avalara Launches LandedCost Service for Global eCommerce
Avalara’s LandedCost solution includes capabilities for tariff and harmonized system (HS) code classifications, and customs duty rates. Using Avalara LandedCost, e-merchants can calculate the taxes, tariffs, custom duties, and transportation fees ...