Referrals are drying up: Here’s how to replace them

Times are changing and a tried-and-true business development strategy no longer has the pulling power it once did.


Paychex reports modest rise in small-business wages in October

Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.


Boomr introduces Trusted Advisor program for accountants

Members get free Boomr account for life, as well as the ability to offer exclusive wholesale pricing to clients.


No early grave for Excel?

Rumors of the workhorse program’s demise are exaggerrated, and AI won’t kill it.


For GE’s savior, earnings debut is haunted by same old problems

In Larry Culp’s first earnings day as CEO, the company revealed an expanded federal probe into its accounting.


Beyond U.K., Google and tech peers see rising tax tide

The U.K. just joined a growing array of countries telling Big Tech it’s time to pay up.


Capital gains tax gift gets dialed back for tech investors

While the guidelines for opportunity zones are generous to investors, buried in the rules is a clause that could deter venture capitalists.


Art of Accounting: Small firm complacency

Many firm owners are not too ambitious and do not want to grow.


Xero seeks submissions for partner awards

Accountants can be nominated under several categories including 100% Cloud and Rewiring the Economy through Service.


Tax research in the spotlight

Major legislative and judicial change make knowing where to get answers to tax questions all the more important this year.