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A Better Way to Gauge Profitability

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Return-on-equity (ROE) is the correct profit metric to evaluate the performance of a business. However, the primary emphasis on financial ratio analysis must be on operating performance. The “advanced” version of the DuPont model remedies the original model’s failure to cleanly separate the effects of operating and financing...

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Tax season launches

Tax season launches

Despite another year of uncertainty about congressional passage of retroactive “extender” provisions, CPAs’ tax season can benefit from these tips and resources.

TAX

Filing season quick guide—tax year 2015

Download our annual quick guide, a PDF that contains dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions to keep at your fingertips during tax season.

FINANCIAL REPORTING
Bookkeeping or preparation service? That is the question

Bookkeeping or preparation service? That is the question

The Center for Plain English Accounting provides considerations for accountants to help them determine whether an engagement is considered a bookkeeping service or a preparation service that would require adherence to the requirements of SSARS No. 21.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Q&A: How to present your prices to customers

Q&A: How to present your prices to customers

Talking about price with clients isn’t as simple as saying, “That’ll be $19.99, please.” Here are the best practices to employ when using value pricing.

TECHNOLOGY

Expanding your app-titude

This month: Make meeting planning easier with Doodle … Want to schedule ahead with Uber? Try TimeTravel

SPONSORED REPORT

Be prepared for tax season early

Our expert tax report highlights the important issues that tax preparers and their clients need to address for the 2024 tax year. Stay informed and proactive with guidance on critical tax considerations before year-end.