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Apr 01, 2016
 
 
 
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Practice Profile: Clear Paths at CSH
by DANIEL HOOD
 
Employees at this Ohio firm know exactly where they’re going
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Trump's Tax Lawyers Say 2002-2008 Returns No Longer Under Audit
by LYNNLEY BROWNING
 
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s income tax returns for the years 2002 through 2008 are no longer under federal audit, though more recent filings remain under review, according to an unusual letter his campaign released Wednesday night.
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CPA Spontaneously Combusts During Sales Call
 
CPA Spontaneously Combusts During Sales Call
by KRISTEN RAMPE
 
A cautionary tale for April Fool's Day about a CPA who succumbs after a lengthy battle with sales call reluctance.
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Strangest Expense Report Items
by MICHAEL COHN
 
Robert Half Management Resources has produced a new list of the most unusual items submitted for expense report reimbursements, as reported by CFOs.
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Noncompetes for Accountants
 
Noncompetes for Accountants
by ROGER RUSSELL
 
Accounting firms come across noncompete agreements in several different contexts: in the valuation of a company when purchased by a client, in divorce litigation and as part of the employment agreement in the accounting firm itself.
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The Spirit of Accounting
by PAUL B.W. MILLER AND PAUL R. BAHNSON
 
Four short essays about recent events
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IRS Warns of New Scam Variations
by MICHAEL COHN
 
Scammers are trying new tactics to convince taxpayers to hand over their personal information, the Internal Revenue Service warned.
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CFO Outlook Dims in Q1
by MICHAEL COHN
 
CFOs’ expectations for revenue, earnings, capital spending and domestic hiring declined in the first quarter and are at a nearly six-year low, according to a new survey from Deloitte.
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M&A Roundup
by MICHAEL COHN
 
Kabat Schertzer merges in Stuart Sotta & Co.; and Bell & Frech merges with Jerome O. Jacobs & Associates.
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45% of 'Financial Literacy Test' takers across U.S. failed, NFEC reports
by SEAN MCCABE
 
The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) recently unveiled the results of their National Financial Literacy Test, polling 11,960 participants representing all 50 states on their financial know-how. The 30-question quiz was designed to measure both teens and young adults' ability to earn, save, and grow their money...
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Taxpayers Worry about Web Problems on Tax Day
by MICHAEL COHN
 
Nearly half of American tax filers are worried about tax websites having problems on tax day, according to a new survey.
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Armanino organizes MS Walk team benefiting strategic partner Anthony Byrd
by SEAN MCCABE
 
Armanino, California's largest independent audit, tax, consulting & business management firm, along with their Franchise Services Group, is spearheading an MS Walk team at the Rose Bowl on April 17, as part of Franchising Gives Back, an organized volunteer effort started by the International Franchise Association.
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Rethinking Strategic Planning
 
Rethinking Strategic Planning
 
Gary Shamis of BDO and consultant Jay Nisberg discuss strategic planning for accounting firms and their book, Stratagem, in this video.
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In the Blogs: Nowhere to Go But Up
by JEFF STIMPSON
 
Highlights of some of our favorite tax-related blogs from the past week.
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It’s Not All About the Billing: Resetting Client Relationships
 
It’s Not All About the Billing: Resetting Client Relationships
by CHAD RIDNER
 
Do your clients hesitate to call because they don’t want to run up their bill? Or perhaps they DIY first rather than reach out for professional guidance?
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Taxpayers Speak!
 
A WalletHub survey reveals what your clients really think about taxes and more
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Top 10 Form W-2, 1099 and 1095 Myths vs. Realities
 
Greatland Corporation has compiled a list of misconceptions when it comes to tax-reporting requirements. Failing to understand the real truth behind these myths can cost a business extra money to file again or, even worse, to pay steep fines if reporting is not done in compliance with regulations.
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Addressing the Indirect Tax Challenges Facing Communication Providers
 
Addressing the Indirect Tax Challenges Facing Communications Providers, an Aberdeen Group white paper brought to you by Avalara, outlines key obstacles communications service providers face in tax management.
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Seizing the Opportunity: How Accountants Can Move Beyond the Challenges to Offer Financial Planning
 
Accountants are often their clients' most trusted advisors, and they possess highly specialized financial skills.
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