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 Accounting’s Disability Niche

February 19, 2014 

Accounting’s Disability Niche

The simple fact is this: disabled Americans represent a segment of the population with serious needs for tax and accounting services. Their needs are unique, and cannot be easily met with a cookie-cutter approach to these services. But for the firms that understand the value of a strong niche market, there is an opportunity for…

Dave McClure

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February 18, 2014 

Accounting Thought Leaders Gather in Tampa

The most notable thought leaders in the accounting profession have gathered in Tampa, Florida, this week at this year’s CPA Practice Advisor Thought Leader Symposium. The annual event brings these professionals together with the leading technology developers serving practicing public accountants to discuss the evolution of technology, practice methods and firm management.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Checkpoint Learning CPE Courses Available on iPad

February 18, 2014 

Checkpoint Learning CPE Courses Available on iPad

Thomson Reuters has released the latest Checkpoint Learning CPE courses for Apple iPads. With the entire learning experience available on the iPad, from course browsing and purchasing, to course completion and submission, accounting and tax professionals can train while traveling, waiting in line, or whenever they have time and internet connectivity.

 Anchin Named “U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year”

February 18, 2014 

Anchin Named “U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year”

Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP has been named the U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year for the second year in a row in the annual International Hedge Fund Awards announced last week. Winners were selected by Acquisition International Magazine. Their circulation of 53,000 includes individual and institutional investors as well as managers and other…

 Accounting Firm Makes List Honoring Companies for Training, Development

February 18, 2014 

Accounting Firm Makes List Honoring Companies for Training, Development

Accounting consultancy BKD, LLP has debuted on Training magazine’s annual Training Top 125, which ranks companies based on the excellence of their training and development programs. BKD, the only CPA and advisory firm to appear on this year’s list, was among thousands of applicants vying for a spot on the prestigious list, placing as No.…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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February 12, 2014 

New Xero Executives Hail from PayPal, HP, Microsoft, and GM

Some of the most successful technology executives in the country are joining small business cloud accounting developer Xero Limited (XRO), the company announced on Tuesday. The include a new chairman of the board, adding a further U.S.-based director, and establishing a new role of CEO, North America, following its $150 million capital raise in October…

Isaac M. O'Bannon