Somerset CPAs offers branded portal app for its clients

The firm created the tool in partnership with MyFirmsApp.


Xero now offers Stripe bank reconciliations

When a Stripe payout comes in through the bank feed, Xero will do the matching work.


Art of Accounting: How to know when it is time to hire someone

Perhaps the most important staffing decision is to know when to hire your first employee. I believe this decision needs to be guided by your goals.


Accountants Confidence Index — August 2017

The Accountants Confidence Index rebounded from a major low in June to a major high in July.


PCAOB announces 2017-18 scholarships

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board will award one student each from 167 institutions to encourage audit careers.


Top issues: Security and staffing

NCCPAP president Steve Mankowski discusses the major issues facing the profession.


Neat expands partnerships with scanner manufacturers

The company is providing more plug-and-play image scanning options after getting rid of its own branded scanners.


Tax issues to look out for

NCCPAP president Steve Mankowki discusses their concerns for preparers and their clients.


10 Kansas City IRS employees sickened by suspicious package

It is not yet determined what in the package caused the illness, and two people were taken to the hospital with “not serious” injuries.


Product News: Thomson Reuters Checkpoint adds guidances

QuickBooks Online releases July updates, and WipFli earns Microsoft Partner award.