🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readBrick and mortar versus the virtual office. It’s a dynamic that’s been ongoing for a couple of decades. But you might be wondering: how much has the traditional office really changed? Some Facts to Consider For perspective, consider data gathered by the International Workplace Group (IWG). IWG’s study, which included more … Continue reading “End of the Traditional Office: Fact or Fiction?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readVA MISSION Act of 2018 (S. 2372) – This bill was introduced by Sen. John Isakson (R-GA) on Feb. 5 and signed into law by the president on June 6. This legislation permits veterans to seek care from private doctors and hospitals. It eliminates the previous rule stating that they could … Continue reading “Congress at Work: Benefits for Veterans, More Money to Counteract Gun Violence and a Higher Loan Limit for Small Business Loans”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readKey Performance Indicators, also known as KPIs, are core measurements that businesses use to monitor progress toward achieving goals and targets. KPIs, which vary widely by industry and entity structure, can be used to monitor and track all aspects of your business,. Management teams pay close attention to KPIs, looking for … Continue reading “Key Performance Indicators and Your Business – Part 1 of 2”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readBlockchain technology is raising speculation over the future of audit and assurance work and the impact it could have on accountants. Originally created to serve as the foundation for cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology has developed and been adapted into many other spaces, including smart contracts. It has the power to disrupt the … Continue reading “Will Blockchain Technology Disrupt Audit and Assurance Services?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIt is common knowledge that as we grow old, our bodies tend to not work as well. Some folks begin having physical challenges, some have cognitive issues and some have both. But what we don’t know is which, if any, of those challenges we will face. Worse yet, those who fall … Continue reading “Common Money Mistakes As We Age”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readArtificial Intelligence, otherwise known as AI, is not something that exists only in science fiction or Hollywood movies. It’s here. And it’s changing the way accountants are doing business. Here’s how and why. AI Can Help with Tedious Tasks While combing through spreadsheets is by no means an unimportant task, it … Continue reading “The Effects of AI on Accounting”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readEconomic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) – Sponsored by Sen. Michael Crapo (R-ID) in November 2017, this bill rolls back some of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The original bill was designed to tighten regulations on financial institutions … Continue reading “Dodd-Frank Rollback, Security Clearance Assistance, and Returning Assets from the Nazis”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to finding new clients, businesses can do so in many ways. Whether a radio or television spot, or an advertisement on a website, social media platform or digital billboard, the goal is to reach new viewers. Another cost-effective way is to develop more customer referrals. In fact, according … Continue reading “How to Get More Customer Referrals”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readStudies have shown that as much as 40 percent of time spent at work is generally unproductive, busy work. Things like checking emails, ordering supplies, fixing the copy machine or trying to figure out how to work a conference call line – during the conference call. These tasks can be aggravating … Continue reading “Amazon’s Alexa as a Virtual Office Assistant”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readIn March of this year, the Trump Administration made good on campaign promises by announcing a new global trade policy that it believes will better serve Americans. Specifically, it features: 25 percent tariff on imported steel 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum 25 percent tariff on approximately 1,300 Chinese exports worth … Continue reading “Impact of International Trade Tariffs”