Accounting

 Pennsylvania political insider charged with underreporting business and personal income

January 30, 2013 

Pennsylvania political insider charged with underreporting business and personal income

A childhood friend and business partner of Democratic State Rep. William F. Keller whose Philadelphia sporting goods shop sold campaign T-shirts, hats, and other products to local and national politicians was indicted Tuesday on federal charges that he underreported his business receipts and personal income by nearly $500,000 over four years.

 Former PTA president charged with embezzlement

January 30, 2013 

Former PTA president charged with embezzlement

A past president of the Parent Teacher Association at Singing River Elementary School has been arrested on a charge accusing her of embezzling thousands of dollars from the group.

 New Mexico Gov wants new-hire tax credit to spur job growth

January 30, 2013 

New Mexico Gov wants new-hire tax credit to spur job growth

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez reiterated her legislative plan for economic development today, saying a proposed $1,000 tax credit for each new employee a company hires and new funding for the state-supported job training program are the necessary steps to aid job growth in New Mexico.

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January 29, 2013 

2013-2014 AICPA Scholarship Applications Now Available

The American Institute of CPAs recently announced its scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 academic year are now open. “The AICPA is committed to ensuring that qualified students can get the education they need to take advantage of the possibilities a career as a CPA offers,” said Scott Moore, Director-Career Awareness. “I encourage all eligible students...…

Taija Sparkman

 SMB Owners Are Big Winners at First Small Biz VCon

January 28, 2013 

SMB Owners Are Big Winners at First Small Biz VCon

Attendees of the first Small Biz VCon walked away with tons of resources to help them grow their businesses online and in the Cloud. The Small Biz VCon, held January 23-24, was created by Dawn Brolin, CPA and Stacy Kildal, two of the “2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting,” in an effort to help small...…

Taija Sparkman

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January 28, 2013 

2013 Review of Client Write-Up Systems

Whatever you call internet-based programs (cloud, web-based, online systems), the technology is significantly changing many aspects of the modern practice and how firms offer services to clients. With tax prep, the changes are noticeable in the move to paperless engagements, online tax organizers, portals and tax research. Perhaps the next most noticeable change the technology...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 2013 Review of CYMA 13: Financial Management System

January 28, 2013 

2013 Review of CYMA 13: Financial Management System

CYMA Systems, Inc. – CYMA 13: Financial Management System800-292-2962www.cyma.com Best Fit: Accounting firms that offer write-up, payroll compliance and reconciliation services to mid-sized and larger business clients, particularly consolidated entities and those with multiple locations or subsidiaries. Businesses can also use the system in-house. Strengths Good customization options Support for consolidations of multi-division/location entities Good...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 2013 Review of QuickBooks Accountant 2013

January 28, 2013 

2013 Review of QuickBooks Accountant 2013

Intuit, Inc. – QuickBooks Accountant 2013800-267-8379www.accountant.intuit.com Best Fit: Accounting practices providing write-up features for clients that use QuickBooks. Strengths Accountant version includes all industry-specific versions of QuickBooks Streamlined navigation and interface Batch and pasting of thousands of transactions at once Output to PDF, Excel and other formats Built-in client invoicing and electronic payment options Mobile...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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