Thursday, January 31, 2019

Best Social Media Apps for 2019

Social media has evolved. It’s not just about an interesting personality posting status updates, and interesting pictures anymore. It’s about catching attention in a fraction of a second. It’s about monitoring, measuring, and adjusting. It’s about timing.

Best Social Media Apps for 2019

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Tax Reform 101 for the Semi-Retired

The following article discusses the highlights of the #TCJA tax reform changes pertinent to those who are semi-retired, meaning they work for themselves or for someone else on a part-time or full-time basis via @mikeatintuit

Tax Reform 101 for the Semi-Retired

Find out how tax reform affects your clients who are semi-retired, including a new deduction for self-employed workers.
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12 common technology mistakes you should avoid

Consider these questions: Could your company survive a data breach in which your private customer data are made public? Could your company withstand a computer server crash that wipes out your accounting data?

12 common technology mistakes you should avoid

A typical technology review can uncover dozens of technological shortcomings at your organization. This article describes 12 common shortcomings and offers advice for avoiding them.
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How analytics unlocks the power of personalisation

Personalisation will miss the mark if it is only based on past data – marketers also need predictive analytics to achieve its full potential.

How analytics unlocks the power of personalisation

Personalisation will miss the mark if it is only based on past data - marketers also need predictive analytics to achieve its full potential.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

What is the Dark Web, Must know for Small Business

The dark web is a segment of the World Wide Web that requires special software, configurations, or authorization to access. In other words, you can’t open up a typical web browser and start surfing the dark web.

What is the Dark Web, Must know for Small Business

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Make A 401(k) New Year's Resolution

It's that time of year again, time to think about what you will change or improve upon in the New Year. For 2019, add one resolution to the list for your 401(k) plan.

Make A 401(k) New Year's Resolution

One thing could make 2019 the year you improve your life in retirement.
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A Tax Cuts and Jobs Act checklist for 2019

The #TCJA brought about many changes for the 2019 tax return filing season. There are so many changes that there was concern about possible delays to the start of the filing season. Here is A #TCJA checklist for 2019...

A Tax Cuts and Jobs Act checklist for 2019

Major tax reform changes that practitioners and taxpayers should keep an eye out for during filing season.
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Top 10 Leadership Books to Read

Top 10 Leadership Books to Read shared by Patrick Bet-David.

Top 10 Leadership Books to Read

Top 10 Leadership Books to Read Top 10 Leadership Books to Read shared by Patrick Bet-David.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Used Property Qualifies for Bonus Depreciation

The #TCJA has made several changes to bonus depreciation. The new law not only increased the additional first-year depreciation from 50 to 100 percent of the cost, but it also allows certain used property to be eligible via @dallastaxpro

Used Property Qualifies for Bonus Depreciation

Find out how tax reform affects bonus depreciation, and get several examples of how to work through these issues with your clients.
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The Importance of Working For A Boss Who...

Employers seek loyalty and dedication from their employees but sometimes fail to return their half of the equation, leaving millennial workers feeling left behind and unsupported.

The Importance of Working For A Boss Who...

When millennial employees feel supported by their boss, their happiness on the job soars - and so does company success.
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3 Workflow Improvements Every Tax Firm Should...

Workflow tends to be a problem area for many tax professionals. Although firms can pivot quickly, and navigate snags and hiccups that may arise due to inefficiencies with relative ease, there is always room for improvement. @SKYsmbAuditron

3 Workflow Improvements Every Tax Firm Should...

Get more efficient with these three workflow improvements for your tax practice.
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7 Insight Moments to Sell Advisory Services -...

We hear a lot about selling advisory services in the accounting profession. We all probably have different definitions of what the term “advisory” actually means. To me, advisory is our profession’s attempt to offer valuable advice to clients via @JasonMBlumer #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts

7 Insight Moments to Sell Advisory Services -...

Summary to put in: “Practice guru Jason Blumer shares his strategy to sell, sell, sell. Don’t miss this article!”We hear a lot about selling advisory services in the accounting profession. We all probably have different definitions of what the term “advisory” actually means.
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Tax Year 2018 Kick-Off

Welcome back to Season 2 of #TaxProTalk! Listen as @TonyHunt07 will bring important updates to your Tax Practice, whats happening in the industry, & updates about Tax Products. Tony brings on guests like @jimatintuit, @intuitkevinr, @smbizpro & @vheckman

Tax Year 2018 Kick-Off

Welcome to Season 2 of TaxProTalk! Look for all new content over the coming months as we make our way through yet another tax season. Tune in weekly as I, An...Read More
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Monday, January 28, 2019

How Workers’ Compensation Costs Impact Company...

Do you know the true cost of operating your business? Many business owners- even people with years of industry experience- don’t fully understand the financial impact of workers’ compensation insurance.

How Workers’ Compensation Costs Impact Company...

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What Your Expat Clients Should Know About ACA...

What Your Expat Clients Should Know About ACA and Tax Reform

What Your Expat Clients Should Know About ACA...

Find out how to handle tax reform issues and Affordable Care Act regulations related to expat clients.
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Charity In The New Estate Tax Environment: How...

The 2017 #TCJA estate tax exemption eliminated tax benefit of charitable bequests-creative planning can save deductions.

Charity In The New Estate Tax Environment: How...

The virtual elimination of estate tax eliminates the incentive for bequests to a charity that has been an integral part of charitable giving for decades. How will this dynamic affect charitable giving? Creative tax planning including advancements, bequests of income, and more can help.
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8 QuickBooks Apps to Make Tasks More Efficient...

Here are 8 QuickBooks Apps to Make Tasks More Efficient: 1) @SaasAntOfficial, 2) @MoneyThumb, 3) @AutoEntry_OCREX, 4) @tsheets, 5) @harvest, 6) @expensify 7) @billcom, 8) QBO Bill Pay #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts

8 QuickBooks Apps to Make Tasks More Efficient...

When you make business recommendations to your clients, it not only helps them transform their businesses, but also makes your relationship with them stronger.
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Saturday, January 26, 2019

The Top 5 Accounting Apps for 2019

Here are the Top 5 Accounting Apps for 2019: 1) @Qvinci, 2) @fathomhq, 3) @morereporting, 4) @FUTRLI, 5) Seller to Accounting.

The Top 5 Accounting Apps for 2019

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The Right Way to Speak Truth to Power

My research shows that employees whose workplace courage produces good results have often spent months or years establishing that they excel at their jobs, that they are invested in the organization, and that they’re evenhanded.

The Right Way to Speak Truth to Power

Strategies for cultivating everyday courage at work.
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IRS issues guidance on excess business loss...

The IRS has issued guidance on excess business loss limitations and net operating losses following changes post-reform. The #TCJA modified existing tax law by limiting losses from all types of business for non-corporate taxpayers.

IRS issues guidance on excess business loss...

The service continues to issue a flood of guidance surround the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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How to stop overthinking Everything as an...

When you are starting a business, or making a big change in your life, you tend to overthink every little decision. From the colors in your logo to the signature in your email to what to say in your videos.

How to stop overthinking Everything as an...

How to stop overthinking Everything as an Entrepreneur When you are starting a business, or making a big change in[...]
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Friday, January 25, 2019

6 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

Here are 6 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

6 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

6 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur Network partner and Technocademy founder, Josh Seides explains why young entrepreneurs should start a[...]
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How to Invigorate Your Staff This Tax Season

As tax season starts in earnest, it may be a time of dread for your staff. However, you can change the way you manage your practice and staff to give them a better experience. Here are several ways to do that. via @lancejd1

How to Invigorate Your Staff This Tax Season

Here are some ways you can change the way you manage your tax and accounting practice and staff to give them a better experience this tax season.
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The Ten Best Personal Finance Resolutions for 2019

It is wise, from time to time, to stop and evaluate our lives as we seek to make the most of them. The start of a new year provides a natural opportunity to look back and offers an extra push toward new adjustments going forward. Here are the 10 Best Personal Finance Resolutions For 2019

The Ten Best Personal Finance Resolutions for 2019

If you are looking for some changes in your financial circumstances, here are the ten best personal finance resolutions to consider for 2019.
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The Importance of Great Content in SEO...

Many marketers consider SEO and content marketing to be completely different strategies, however contrary to this belief, SEO and content marketing are very much interconnected and complement each other.

The Importance of Great Content in SEO...

Relevant and useful content can help you build trust and complement your SEO efforts. Learn how to improve your search results rankings with high-quality content.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019

7 Tips for Service Based Business Owners to...

Here are 7 Tips for Service Based Business Owners to Crush it on Social Media

7 Tips for Service Based Business Owners to...

7 Tips for Service Based Business Owners to Crush it on Social Media Kelsey Humphreys chats with Jasmine Star about[...]
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The Ultimate Time Management and Productivity...

A proven system for entrepreneurs focused on maximizing their productivity, exponentially growing their income, and creating more autonomy than ever before.

The Ultimate Time Management and Productivity...

The Ultimate Time Management and Productivity Tool For Entrepreneurs A proven system for entrepreneurs focused on maximizing their productivity, exponentially[...]
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Setting Your Clients’ Expectations for Tax...

Given the complexity of our tax code, tax season is already jam-packed with an intensity of volume over a short period of time. This year, we have added to our short season a major tax code change... How to Set Your Clients’ Expectations for Tax Season... via @April15Taxes

Setting Your Clients’ Expectations for Tax...

Follow these simple tactics to manage your tax clients instead of letting them manage you.
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New Sales Tax Rates and Laws for 2019

Along with the new year comes sales tax rate changes and laws that may affect your clients’ businesses. QuickBooks® Sales Tax automatically updates changes to rates and laws as they come into effect.*

New Sales Tax Rates and Laws for 2019

Along with the new year comes sales tax rate changes and laws that may affect your clients' businesses. Don't worry, we've summarized the changes for you and your clients here. QuickBooks® Sales Tax automatically updates changes to rates and laws as they come into effect.*States with rate changes ef
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

How Is Rental Income Taxed and What Do You Need...

Americans are used to paying income taxes. Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction and get a refund from the IRS. But what if you have a slightly more complicated tax return? For example, how should you handle income if you rent out a property?

How Is Rental Income Taxed and What Do You Need...

Are you renting out a property? Here's a guide to when you need to report rent as income, and what you can deduct.
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Seth David's Top Tips on Using Slack With Your...

Check out this article by Seth David on how to use stars and pins in Slack to organize your communications. @nerdenterprises #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts

Seth David's Top Tips on Using Slack With Your...

When I first started talking about using Slack with my clients, some of my colleagues thought I was crazy.“You can’t give your clients that kind of access to you! You’ll never get any work done.”Here’s how (and why) accountants can (and should) use Slack for their clients.
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Firm of the Future Profile: Bookkeeping Clean...

Firm of the Future Profile: Bookkeeping Clean and Simple #1 tip: Schedule your time – both work and leisure time – and to implement a time management tool that you will actually USE.

Firm of the Future Profile: Bookkeeping Clean...

Welcome back to our Firm of the Future profile series about thriving firms and consultants who are benefiting from the cloud and QuickBooks® Online Accountant (QBOA) to better serve clients and find new revenue opportunities. In this new article, we spotlight Kathy Grosskurth.
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How AI is impacting accounting firm’s social...

So, why are we focusing so much on #AI today? Well, as marketers and social media practitioners it’s really starting to smack us between the eyes.

How AI is impacting accounting firm’s social...

So, why are we focusing so much on it today? We'll as marketers and social media practitioners it's really starting to smack us between the eyes.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Beat Busy Season Burnout With These Morale...

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Beat Busy Season Burnout With These Morale...

From an awards’ wall, to team building and other activities, tax professionals need to find the time to create motivational morale boosters during busy season.
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Tax Planning for Multi-Level Marketers

Tupperware parties used to be all the rage for housewives who just wanted to escape their families for a few hours and enjoy some girl time... Here are some tax planning tips for Multi-Level Marketers. @NayoCarterGray #poweringprosperity

Tax Planning for Multi-Level Marketers

Help your clients who own or operate franchise businesses that have multiple levels of sales personnel with these timely tax tips.
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How to Grow Your Business – What is Innovation?

How to grow your business? And what role can innovation play in building your company?

How to Grow Your Business – What is Innovation?

How to Grow Your Business – What is Innovation? How to grow your business? And what role can innovation play[...]
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence Apps &...

We’re already seeing artificial intelligence apps such as Google Lens (camera search) and Netflix (recommendation algorithms), but could app developers be doing more with machine learning and smartphone AI?

The Future of Artificial Intelligence Apps &...

The Future of Artificial Intelligence Apps & Smartphone AI We’re already seeing artificial intelligence apps such as Google Lens (camera[...]
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The Worst Passwords Of 2018 Show The Need For...

What’s your email password? “123456”? “Password”? This has no doubt provoked sniggers, especially among the infosec community. Of course, no one approaches cybersecurity in such a lacklustre fashion these days.

The Worst Passwords Of 2018 Show The Need For...

SplashData's yearly report reveals people are still using terrible passwords. Is yours on the list?
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Monday, January 21, 2019

Are You A Visionary, an Executor or a...

What role do you serve in your company? I'm not talking about your title or where you fit into the org chart, but rather, your role based on your innate strengths -- and weaknesses -- as a leader.

Are You A Visionary, an Executor or a...

It's important to know your leadership strengths, but being proactive about your shortcomings is the ultimate game-changer.
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Tax Reform Brings Changes to Qualified Moving...

For businesses that have employees, there are changes to fringe benefits that can affect a business’s bottom line and their employee’s tax liabilities. One of these changes is to qualified moving expenses. #poweringprosperity

Tax Reform Brings Changes to Qualified Moving...

Educate your clients on moving expenses and how tax reform affects their filings.
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5 Social Media Marketing Trends That Will...

The world of social media is constantly changing, bringing new trends, ideas, and unspoken rules each year. Here are 5 Social Media Marketing Trends That Will Dominate 2019.

5 Social Media Marketing Trends That Will...

What's on the horizon for social media marketing in the coming year? Which trends will social media marketers need to embrace in 2019? Read the post to find out.
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Misty Megia Named New Leader of Global...

Congratulations @mistymegia on being chosen to lead the #ProAdvisor Program at @IntuitAccts! I'm so excited & can't wait to see what you do with this role! You have my total support & encouragement as you take this role. I'm standing behind YOU & backing YOU! I know you're going to deliver the best possible outcomes for #TaxPros and #AccountingPros! You were the BEST choice! 😂 #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts

Misty Megia Named New Leader of Global...

Intuit® is excited to announce that Misty Megia will join the Accountant Segment as the new leader of the global ProAdvisor® Program, effective Jan. 21, 2019.
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Saturday, January 19, 2019

Smishing - what you need to know - AICPA Insights

When I first saw the word smishing, I assumed it was some new lingo the kids came up with to further stump us adults. Jokes aside, smishing is a very serious matter and it’s the perfect time to discuss it.

Smishing - what you need to know - AICPA Insights

When I first saw the word smishing, I assumed it was some new lingo the kids came up with to further stump us adults. But then again, this is coming from someone who didn't know what 'on fleek' was until it was no longer cool to use. (It's okay if...Read More
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Technically, your planning practice could be...

Is there even a day that passes anymore in which you don’t read, hear or watch a story about the wonders of technology?

Technically, your planning practice could be...

Is there even a day that passes anymore in which you don't read, hear or watch a story about the wonders of technology? New apps, new computer systems and entirely new technologies are emerging and being put into practice at dizzying speeds. Cutting through the noise and knowing which technologies..
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10 Financial Goals to Conquer in Your 30s

When is the last time you reviewed your goals? If it wasn’t today or yesterday then chances are you are not on that path to building financial freedom.

10 Financial Goals to Conquer in Your 30s

10 Financial Goals to Conquer in Your 30s When is the last time you reviewed your goals? 🤔 If it[...]
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Friday, January 18, 2019

5 Tips to Grow and Scale a Business

Here are 5 Tips to Grow and Scale a Business

5 Tips to Grow and Scale a Business

5 Tips to Grow and Scale a Business Socialfly’s Stephanie Cartin shares her top business advice and why she and[...]
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New IRS Offshore Account Policy, Bigger...

It has been ten years since the IRS started winning big in foreign bank account cases. Now, the other offshore shoe has fallen in this IRS memorandum. The new rules are effective for all disclosures after 9/28/18. And the possible penalties have gone up..

New IRS Offshore Account Policy, Bigger...

If you still have an undisclosed offshore account, your risks are high. The IRS has new rules to help you fix it--and to warn you if you don't.
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IRS Releases Draft of QBI Section of...

On Dec. 19, 2018, the IRS released a draft of Publication 535, Business Expenses, which includes information related to the rules for determining the new qualified business income (QBI) deduction as part of #TCJA. @mikeatintuit

IRS Releases Draft of QBI Section of...

Find out about theIRS’ proposed changes to Publication 535 as they relate to the QBI deduction.
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Withholding Under Tax Reform: More Than Just a...

How will the #TCJA affect a taxpayer’s withholding? Should any changes be made? Are there new circumstances that require an examination of the allowances claimed? You bet there are...

Withholding Under Tax Reform: More Than Just a...

Discover how tax reform affects your clients’ W-4, including the number of allowances and withholding.
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6 Secrets to Creating a Profitable Strategic...

Outside funding sources, such as banks, request a business plan. If you’re not seeking a bank loan, then you probably don’t have a business plan. And, if you’ve been feeling guilty about not doing one yet, no worries. You’re in good company. @lorenfogelman #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts

6 Secrets to Creating a Profitable Strategic...

Outside funding sources, such as banks, request a business plan. If you’re not seeking a bank loan, then you probably don’t have a business plan. And, if you’ve been feeling guilty about not doing one yet, no worries. You’re in good company.Simply put, business plans are dull, boring and stagnant.
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Considering the Right Questions to Prepare Your...

If you are like many of the firms out there, you are working like crazy to get your work out the door by tax deadlines throughout the year and you barely have time to read this because you and your team are covered in returns.

Considering the Right Questions to Prepare Your...

If you are like many of the firms out there, you are working like crazy to get your work out the door by tax deadlines throughout the year and you barely have time to read this because you and your team are covered in returns. That's your current reality today, right?! Last year, one of...Read More
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