Technology
Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Releases Annual Report to Congress
The ETAAC is a public forum whose members work closely with the Security Summit, a joint effort of the IRS, state tax administrators and the nation’s tax industry that was established in 2015 to fight identity theft-reflated refund fraud and cybercrime.
Bill.com and CPA.com Report Shows Trends for Accounting Advisory Services
The report is based on the responses of more than 650 accountants and business professionals across the nation and offers valuable pricing benchmarks and emerging trends for firms of all sizes while showcasing the shifting expectations on what ...
BDO Acquires CFO Advisors, LLC and MorganFranklin Consulting’s Public Sector Practice
The six partners and professional staff from CFO Advisors, LLC, will join BDO July 15. BDO has also acquired MorganFranklin Consulting’s public sector practice effective July 16.
Covid-Normal: Worker Stress, Work/Life Balance and Productivity Start to Stabilize
For workers currently employed, this new “normal” has many working remotely, forced to adjust to how they get work done. Those required to work remotely responded that the ability to complete tasks and connect with others was severely impacted due to technology issues, lack of necessary equipment to work effectively, and distractions.
Taxpayer Advocate Report Focuses on Tax Season, Covid-19, CARES Act
Taxpayers who filed a 2019 paper return and are entitled to refunds may be in for a long wait. The IRS had to suspend the processing of paper tax returns, and as of May 16, it estimated it had a backlog of 4.7 million paper returns.
Gender Diversity Drives Firm Success
Firms that promote gender diversity have higher rates of engagement, productivity, and stronger financials than non-inclusive firms. Yet, only 24 percent of partners in accounting firms are women despite making up about sixty percent of the ...
How Technology Empowers a Remote Finance Team
Implementing a financial operations tech stack that is scalable for your clients can eliminate much of the friction you encounter and future-proof your practice for success.
Small Businesses Still Have Time to Receive PPP Funds
The program is set to close on June 30, so there are only a few days left in the program. With billions of dollars still available, this is a unique opportunity for small businesses to access funding that has the opportunity to be completely forgiven.