Accounting
The 10 Fastest-Growing Businesses for 2014
One of the amazing things about business is that when one industry prospers, outsiders often find a way to tap into that success. A growing industry can need new suppliers, distributors or back-office service providers, or a booming field may need new competitors.
Survey of CPAs Shows Optimism for Business Growth
Despite lingering questions about the new Affordable Care Act, nearly half of the Certified Public Acountants that were surveyed in the state of ...
What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?
As more and more firms consider moving to the cloud, the various flavors of cloud become a focal point of their diligence. We get a fair amount of questions about IaaS, (a.k.a. Infrastructure as a Service) and what specifically sets it apart from the other options available today. See Wikipedia’s definition of Cloud for more insight.
FASB & PCC Issue Private Company Framework, Definition of Public Business Entity
The Definition of a Public Business Entity will be used by the FASB, the PCC, and the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) to determine the scope of new accounting and reporting guidance and to identify the types of companies that are excluded from the scope of the Guide.
AICPA President Explains New Private Company Reporting Rules
AICPA President Barry Melancon and Illinois CPA Society President Todd Shapiro discuss the status of private company reporting as it relates to the accounting profession.
The 100,000+ Sales Tax Rules in the US Build Need for Automation
Scott McFarlane has always found the idea of accounting and sales tax boring, but that didn't stop him from starting a business to "make sales tax less taxing" for other businesses. That business is Bainbridge Island-based Avalara.
What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You?
What could your business do with an extra $1 million in cash? Borrow less? Invest in new equipment? Hire staff to help grow your sales?
Report Shows U.S. Homes Up Nearly 8% in 2013; Largest Gain Since 2005
Total Value of U.S. Housing Stock Jumps for Second Straight Year; Almost Half of Cumulative Value Lost Between 2007-2011 Has Been Recovered, According to Zillow