Category: Tax Preparation

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—one way to establish yourself as the premier accountant in your area is to differentiate and diversify your services.  Well, we’re not

In this gloomy economy, it can be difficult to imagine professionals finding success launching practices of their own, but Universal Accounting has helped countless graduates do just that, in spite

No Salary Increases?  Ask for Perks With the recession still in full swing, negotiating a higher salary might be difficult.  But you don’t have to give up your hopes of

Recently the IRS sent warning letters to approximately 100,000 paid tax preparers who submitted returns without complying with new regulations requiring them to obtain PTINs.  The letters informed preparers how

5 Steps in Taking that First Leap of Faith A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. — Admiral Grace Murray Hopper We cannot

Many small business owners often opt to do their own accounting in effort to save money.  Unfortunately, a lack of accounting and bookkeeping expertise can cost them a lot in

As business owners slowly unearth themselves from the rubble of the recession, they realize that in order for their businesses to get back on track, they have some serious rebuilding

10 Tips for Blogging Success They’re everywhere these days.  People have personal blogs, political blogs, travel blogs, health blogs, corporate and small-business blogs.  But do you really need a blog?

Tax preparers have seen a lot of changes in their industry within the last few months.  The IRS has taken great strides on working to better regulate paid tax preparers

Recession brings adversity to many individuals and business owners who have been negatively impacted by the economic downturn.  While we’re not suggesting you take advantage of those who are struggling

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and in the midst of the current economic crisis some may be wondering just what there is to be thankful for.  If you’re looking

BNet bloggers Marshall and Kelly Goldsmith recently posted a piece entitled “’Employee Fun Day’ Won’t Create Job Satisfaction” in which they revealed the findings of a recent survey they administered