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3 Reasons to Involve Your Children in Small Business Saturday
Review of Blue J – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Nov. 2024
State Societies in Action: Wisconsin Institute of CPAs
LinkedIn + AI = A Recipe for Prospecting Success for Accounting Firms
Taxes on Digital Products Vary Widely – A State-by-State Guide
Some states don’t tax digital products because they’re intangible, while others treat intangible goods as taxable tangible personal property because they can be seen or experienced.
Consumer Sentiment Rose for First Time in Five Months
Even with the latest pickup, sentiment remains restrained by a higher cost of living, cooler hiring and elevated borrowing costs.
U.S. Jobs Report Revised Down by 818,000 as Recession Worries Grow
It's the largest downward jobs report revision since 2009 when the country was in the midst of the Great Recession.
Controller vs CFO: Which Does Your Client Need
Do your clients need a controller, a CFO, or both? Every business, at some point, reaches a stage where financial management becomes too complex and just getting the bookkeeping done is no longer enough.
July Retail Sales Show Increased Spending
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in July were up 1% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 2.7% unadjusted year over year. That compared with a decrease of 0.2% month over month and an increase of 2% year over year in June.
IRS Highlights New Payment Options Within Business Tax Account Tool
Business tax account was launched last October as part of the agency's service improvement initiative under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Canadian Railroad Strike Could Affect Some U.S. Industries
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, total trade flows between Canada and the U.S. via rail totaled $9.1 billion in June, roughly 14 percent of all trade between the two countries.
How to Optimize Operational Expenses to Balance Growth and Profitability
Businesses should focus on the role of technology, fractional talent, and strategic decision-making as they explore how to best optimize operational expenses while maintaining growth opportunities.