Technology
Professionals on the Move – February 21, 2014
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
Upcoming Payroll Summits Offer Tips on Building a Successful Payroll Practice
Accounting, tax and payroll software developer Thomson Reuters has announced that registration is open for its third annual Payroll Summits, which will offer two days of first-hand insight to help accounting firms capitalize on new opportunities in the rapidly evolving payroll space.
Frederiksen Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
Chris Frederiksen, CPA.CITP, the CEO and Chairman of 2020 Group USA, has been inducted into CPA Practice Advisor’s Accounting Hall of Fame.
Avalara and McGladrey Form Strategic Partnership
A new partnership between Avalara and accounting firm McGladrey could help thousands of businesses better manage their sales and use tax compliance processes.
Cloud Package Pricing Brings Confidence and More Sales to Accounting Firms
Accountants are finding numerous hidden benefits by offering package pricing for their cloud accounting services. Here are a few ideas on how accountants are pricing and packaging cloud services.
Accounting Thought Leaders Gather in Tampa
The most notable thought leaders in the accounting profession have gathered in Tampa, Florida, this week at this year’s CPA Practice Advisor Thought Leader Symposium. The annual event brings these professionals together with the leading technology developers serving practicing public accountants to discuss the evolution of technology, practice methods and firm management.
Checkpoint Learning CPE Courses Available on iPad
Thomson Reuters has released the latest Checkpoint Learning CPE courses for Apple iPads. With the entire learning experience available on the iPad, from course browsing and purchasing, to course completion and submission, accounting and tax professionals can train while traveling, waiting in line, or whenever they have time and internet connectivity.
Accounting Firm Makes List Honoring Companies for Training, Development
Accounting consultancy BKD, LLP has debuted on Training magazine’s annual Training Top 125, which ranks companies based on the excellence of their training and development programs. BKD, the only CPA and advisory firm to appear on this year’s list, was among thousands of applicants vying for a spot on the prestigious list, placing as No. 89 and being one of only 27 organizations to make their initial appearance on the list this year.