It’s client development time

Art Kuesel presents eight, post-busy season questions to help deepen firm relationships with patrons.


Solid U.S. job market undercutting Trump tax-cut pitch

President Donald Trump’s economic team says it won’t be satisfied until Americans workers earn more—and aggressive tax cuts are essential for those fatter paychecks.


IIA offers guide to auditing ‘big data’

The Institute of Internal Auditors has published a new guide to help auditors deal with the challenges of “big data,” the huge volumes of structured and unstructured information that’s being generated at a fast pace by today’s systems.


Accounting meets dance at Point Park University

A handful of students have taken on an unlikely double major over the years in Pittsburgh.


FEGS: Is the nonprofit’s collapse a debacle, or a cautionary tale?

The demise of the New York charity offers lessons for other NFP organizations, their advisors and their auditors.


Jackson Hewitt reports strong season

The tax prep chain saw 4 percent revenue growth, and a 6.6 percent jump in same-store sales.


Bloomberg BNA and Grant Thornton launch program on tax and regulatory changes

Bloomberg BNA and Grant Thornton LLP are combining their expertise to help organizations understand the tax and regulatory changes on the horizon. Under their joint efforts, “Future Ready Business: Washington Impact” will help organizations that need to better understand and prepare for these changes.


Art of Accounting: Branding yourself

I think branding is very important. Everyone and every business has a brand. Inattention to branding creates a brand that might not be what you would like, but nevertheless you will have a brand. Branding needs deliberate attention.


XCM names Ray Barlow SVP of Xpitax Outsourcing

The industry veteran brings experience from Sage, CCH and Intuit to the table.


Scalus releases workflow automation software for accountants

The app includes a client portal and a practice management dashboard.