Accounting
Business Execs List Top Wastes Of Time At Work
A new study by executive staffing firm Robert Half International shows that web surfing and water cooler chatter top the list when it comes to non-productive employee time at work.
High Paying Jobs for 2014 – Mobile Media and Big Data Top List
Trends like big data and mobile media are translating into growing paychecks for some professionals, according to the recently released 2014 Salary Guides from Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group.
The Advisory Board Execs Discuss Winning is Everything Conference
Benson COO and Rebecca Ryan discuss The Advisory Board's Winning is Everything conference
NASBA Accepting Proposals for Accounting Education Research Grants
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has announced the 2014 Call for Proposals for its Accounting Education Research Grants Program.
Online Accounting System Adds Bank Reconciliation
Wave (waveapps.com) has released a new bank reconciliation feature to its entire user base. The bank reconciliation feature had already been available to select users who participate in the Wave Labs beta program, as well as to accounting professionals in the Wave Pro Network. Both groups provided invaluable feedback in the feature’s development.
How Distributed Scanning Helps Streamline Accounting Workflow
I’ve been doing a lot of work writing and consulting on the topics of document management and workflow, and had seriously written off the hardware side of those critical accounting functions. After all, what more could be said about buying printers and scanners.
Illinois CPA Society Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Accounting Students
The Illinois CPA Society is accepting scholarship applications for the 2014-15 academic year. Students attending any Illinois college or university, pursuing an accounting degree with plans to become a CPA can apply.
New Business Valuation Tool Designed for Accounting Firms
Financial analysis developer Sageworks has released a new web-based business valuation system called PinPoint. The program is designed to help accounting, private equity and valuation firms determine an accurate and legally-defensible value for private companies.