Technology
LEAN up Your Firm’s Tax Season Debriefing
Another busy season is under our belts and one of the most productive things a firm can do in the next few weeks is to take time to formally debrief the past few months, acknowledging what worked well and identifying where there were bottlenecks that could be improved upon.
Looking Back at TY 2013 and a Look at What Lies Ahead
Intuit takes a look back at Tax Year 2013 and projects what changes lie ahead for the tax profession and its products.
Get Intentional About Innovation in Your Firm
Innovation and growth are directly linked, and it should be no surprise that the most successful accounting firms commit focus, time, energy, and money to innovative services, processes, and technology.
Training Trumps Tools
Most of the time in this column, discussion of the best or most promising technology tools is a primary source of interest. However, every once in a while a return to fundamentals is needed. One fundamental that has been consistently problematic for all size of firms is training. Frequently the need for training is either ignored, put off, or simply done poorly. Rarely do we see training done right. Why is that?
Florida, Texas and California Lead in Job Growth
The most populous states in the country topped the list in job growth during April, according to the latest Regional Employment Report from payroll and human resources technology provider ADP.
What a One Day Conference Taught Me
A few weeks ago, I flew out to San Francisco for a one-day conference targeting small businesses that work with distributed teams. Since I happen to have just such a team, I headed out there. What I learned was that I was doing some things right (yay!) and some things wrong (also yay! It means an opportunity to learn).
Bloomberg BNA Fixed Asset System Integrates with SAP ERP
The system allows businesses to gain automated data reconciliation for fixed asset deprecation, and a holistic view of assets’ book and tax value.
Partner Summits Kick Off in Minneapolis
The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters kicked off its seventh annual Partner Summits series today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The two-day strategic planning event is aimed at principals from tax and accounting firms nationwide. The Minneapolis Partner Summit is the first of six events that will be held in cities across the United States.