First Capitol debuts HR and payroll app for QuickBooks Online

QBO users can access a 30-day free trial.


BDO USA sees revenue grow 9.6%

BDO USA said Wednesday its revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, climbed to $1.41 billion, a 9.6 percent increase from $1.29 billion in fiscal year 2016.


Capital One credit card feeds are now live in Xero

The partnership expansion comes on the heels of bank exec Keri Gohman joining the software company.


Diversity in accounting has a long way to go

The struggle to move the needle in the profession persists when it comes to race and gender.


Beyond the Boomers: It’s time for X, Y and Z to come together

Generational Viewpoints:


GOP pivots to tax cuts amid frustration at lack of detail

Representative Ted Yoho had hoped to spend the August recess in his North Florida district making the case for a tax overhaul. Instead, the third-term Republican said he doesn’t know what to say when his constituents ask what the revamp will mean for them.


Liberty Tax Services starts new network

The tax prep chain is looking to acquire mid-market tax firms.


In the blogs: RIP myRA

The importance of PTO; never-ending collections; Bitcoins and AI; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Involving staff and managing your firm’s reputation on social media

Every business owner knows that a social media strategy is necessary to remain relevant in today’s digital world. However, not everyone knows how to effectively use social media to listen to your clients and manage your firm’s reputation.


IRS may be missing billions in taxes from employer underreporting

The Internal Revenue Service could be foregoing billions of dollars in potential taxes because tens of thousands of employers are underreporting the amount of their workers’ wages and withholding taxes, according to a new report.