Software

 Why More Tax Education is Critical for CPAs

June 26, 2014 

Why More Tax Education is Critical for CPAs

During the first decade or two of my accounting and tax life, I always felt that everyone knew more than I did. I was always a bit intimidated by the depth of knowledge other CPAs, EAs and attorneys seemed to have – and prayed that I could know just a little more of what they…

Eva Rosenberg

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June 25, 2014 

AccountantsWorld Partners with HBK CPAs

Cloud accounting and payroll software maker AccountantsWorld is partnering with HBK CPAs & Consultants (HBK), a Top 100 accounting and wealth management services firm based in Youngstown, Ohio.

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June 23, 2014 

IRS Trashes Circular 230 Disclaimers

The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility will be sending out letters asking practitioners to stop using disclaimers required under Circular 230 (Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service).

Ken Berry, JD

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June 19, 2014 

Wave Launches New Invoicing App

Wave, which makes a suite of small business financial tools, has launched a new app called Mobile Invoice by Wave. The app features one-tap activation of credit card processing, and no-fuss instant integration with Wave’s accounting tools, the app simplifies the entire process of getting paid for small businesses. Invoice by Wave launches today for…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 2014 Review of Kashoo

June 7, 2014 

2014 Review of Kashoo

Kashoo is a web-based micro-business application which describes itself as a tool for “real simple accounting” and “small business record-keeping.”  Users can connect Kashoo to bank and credit card accounts online, and transactions are imported into the application without data entry.  Payroll giant Paychex made an investment in the company in 2013 and now remarkets...…

Brian Tankersley

 The Evolution of Small Business Accounting Software

June 7, 2014 

The Evolution of Small Business Accounting Software

There are many in the accounting profession who can remember being the stereotypical accountant: the green eyeshade blocking out the glaring light bulb over a desk or table filled with handwritten ledger sheets, footing and cross-footing with a 10-key before handheld calculators existed...

Gail Perry

 Tools for Helping Shoebox Clients Get Organized

June 6, 2014 

Tools for Helping Shoebox Clients Get Organized

These applications are low cost or free, and are supported with in-application ads and other special offers provided based on the user’s personal profile. Since they are stored online, the data can be shared with outside advisors, including the individual’s accounting firm.

Brian Tankersley

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June 6, 2014 

Growing an Ecosystem for Small Businesses & Accounting Firms

When Intuit introduced a new design for its products, it was aiming for a harmonic look and feel across its solutions that made it easier for users to use. But, it didn’t just stop there. The maker of financial management solution decided they wanted to make business easier for small business owners.

Taija Sparkman

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June 6, 2014 

2014 Review of Xero

Xero is a micro-business SaaS accounting platform which is well established in Australia and New Zealand, and was launched in the U.S. in 2012. The company has made significant investments in personnel to compete with other small business accounting software providers in the U.S. market, and has hired a long list of industry veterans to…

Brian Tankersley

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