Six New Rules for Smarter Tech Spending
Plus: Topline findings and recommendations for firms of every size from the new Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey.
By Brian Tankersley
Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey
OUTLOOK & ANALYSIS
Recession-Proofing Your Business
New CPA Trendlines soundings show concerns are building among both public and corporate accountants about the outlook for the U.S. and global economies.
How are accountants bracing for a slowdown?:
Join the survey: Get the answers.
CHARTS: Tax & Accounting Among Biggest Jobs Creators in U.S.
Also: who’s hiring, who’s not among client business sectors.
By CPA Trendlines Research
The tax and accounting industry is adding jobs at the rate of 37,000 per year, according to the latest data available, making the profession one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy.
SURVEY: When’s the Right Time to Replace Your Server?
Trend Watch: Tax and accounting firms appear to be stretching out their server replacement schedules.
Tax Pro eFilings Down for 2019, IRS Reports in Final Tally
Taxpayers’ average refund cut by 2.7%.
By Beth Bellor
SURVEY: CPA Firms’ Favorite Network Servers
Trend Watch: Who’s winning the race between Dell and HP.
By The Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey
A.I. vs. Auditors
How human-centric AI will help.
By Hitendra R. Patil and Eli Fathi
A DeSoto at the Core of the IRS
The TAS makes 3 recommendations.
By CPA Trendlines Research
Tax Filings: Everything Up but Refunds
Pros handled 57% of e-filings.
By Beth Bellor
What’s the Real Impact of IRS Audits?
Three types, including one that some taxpayers don’t recognize as an audit.
By CPA Trendlines Research
SURVEY: Who’s Still Using Windows 7?
Trend Watch: Firms are preparing properly for the discontinuance of Windows 7, however, some firms do not understand the risk of staying on older technology.
E-Filing Pace Quickens Toward Finish
Average refund remains down.
By Beth Bellor
Why Shouldn’t All Tax Practitioners Need Licenses?
Does a 90% error rate alarm anyone?
By CPA Trendlines Research