Uploaded February 16,2017   “Payroll data security threats are serious business. They can happen at any time — from outside your organization or inside your organization. They can also stem from pure error. When it comes to payroll processing, confidentiality

Uploaded February 15, 2017 “The IRS and payroll firms are reminding tax preparers about a verification code being added this tax season to 50 million W-2s as part of a test to fight fraud and protect businesses and taxpayers from

Uploaded on February 13, 2017 “The IRS and its private-sector partners have opened its 2017 Free File program, which gives eligible taxpayers free access to a dozen brand-name tax filing software options. Taxpayers can get a jump now on preparing

Uploaded February 9, 2017   “Scammers and cheaters make the tax prep process harder for the government, taxpayers and tax preparers alike. Professional practitioners shared what they would do to shut the criminals down. “I’d aggressively prosecute preparers who engage

Uploaded February 8, 2017 “Many businesses look to their accountants for solid advice on running their businesses. But even accounting firms can struggle with the kinds of issues that other companies face. For instance, like many business owners, accountants can

Uploaded February 6, 2017   “Choosing the right accountant has a life longing affect on the way you live and how you spend your money.  Accountants play an enormous role in today’s society. From managing portfolios, company finances and even

Uploaded February 2nd, 2017   “This summer a couple of my columns dealt with developing a specialization, and I had a ton of feedback. One person I spoke to is a young accountant who is trying to figure out a