The 2018 housing market was a roller coaster ride of highs and lows. It started off strong with low mortgage rates and escalating home prices. But rising interest rates, a…
3 Inspirational Accountants to Motivate You in the New Year
With 2019 just around the corner, chances are you’ve started reflecting on the past year and making resolutions for the future. To help inspire you as you prepare your New…
Complete everyday tasks on the go. Client meetings. Travel. Court appearances. Emails. Long phone calls. Document reviews. Research. Sound familiar? If your typical day contains any of the above items,…
Ah… is there anything better than making a few (thousand) easy bucks doing something that’s already in your career’s wheelhouse? Thanks in part to television shows like those found on…
Rethinking how we live indoors and out. Most of us equate our homes with warmth, safety, and security. It's often the one place we feel most comfortable and able to…
Don’t get caught off guard. Our economy grows more reliant on technology by the day, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. While our hyperconnected world provides plenty of…
As the legal industry continues to change, creativity will be key to survival. It’s no secret that lawyers are witnessing a rapid metamorphosis in the industry. Changes in the economy,…
Listing photography licensing and use. In our digital world, pictures are used more and more to communicate a feeling, a look, or even a message. A post to social media…
As society evolves, so do client needs. The legal field has roots dating back to ancient Greco-Roman times. But while some aspects of law practice will remain consistent no matter…
6 Practical Tips for Managing the Generation Z Accountant
Your accounting firm is in a good place. You've finally figured out how to manage millennials, and now, you have three (or more!) generations working together in relative harmony. But…
Airbnb Has Changed the Face of Real Estate. Airbnb may have started out as an air mattress on the floor of a San Francisco loft, but the online booking service…
Technological convenience may cost more than you think. The rise of technology has blown open the door of opportunity for everyone—including the competition. Though leveraging the benefits of the digital…
E-discovery frees lawyers to do what they do best: litigation. If you’re not using e-discovery in your practice, you may be putting your firm and clients at risk. Whether working…
Find unity in shared experiences. What does it take to manage a team with ages that range from 18 to 62? While you may face challenges in merging and guiding…
Stand tall against cybercrime. Prospective buyers take virtual tours of listings from the comfort of their homes. When you're working a deal, you likely use a digital app to collect…
Case Study: CPA Steers Customers Toward a Ponzi Scheme
Double-check your references. As you strive to generate referrals, you do your best to provide outstanding customer service. But you could open the door to liability if you step outside…
Don’t let history repeat itself. You check your paperwork 10 times to make sure it's accurate. You clear room in your schedule to answer clients' questions. You're thorough, and you…
Refuse to become the next victim—demand a phone call. Scammers are inserting themselves into transactions with a level of unprecedented sophistication. These scammers can duplicate email addresses, steal letterhead, and…
Think before you type. While technology gives accountants new ways to communicate with clients and colleagues, it can bring privacy and confidentiality risks. So, let’s dive into the pitfalls of…
Depends on who you ask. The last time the U.S. tax code was changed, Magnum, P.I. and The A-Team were the hottest television shows, and our kids were playing some…
Keep your stress in check. The phone rings and rings. New messages flood your inbox. Your calendar fills up with consultations. You explain the new GOP tax law for the…
What the New Tax Law Could Mean for the Legal Field
Get your magnifying glass out, because this tax overhaul is complicated. On January 1, the Trump administration’s new tax plan officially became law. Covering nearly 500 pages, the legislation is…
How Real Estate Professionals Can Prevent Cyberattacks
What you need to know about data security. The numbers are staggering–143 million, 1.9 billion, 211,000. And yet, they seem almost too large to fully understand the impact on an…
How Law Firms Can Find Shelter Amidst the Cybercrime Wave
Brace yourself, because the forecast isn't changing anytime soon. The modern data landscape is trapped in the eye of a raging storm. Private information is being swept away like debris…
Don’t Be Deloitte: Data Breach Lessons for Accountants
How to prevent hacks or handle the fallout. In 2016, hackers stole client information from the email system of Deloitte, a "big four" accountancy and consulting firm. No one noticed…
Put the New Year on pause. Have you stocked up on party hats, confetti, and champagne for your New Year's celebration? Before you ring in 2018, take a look back…
Let the past fuel your future. Are your sights set on New Year's resolutions for you law firm? Before you move forward, look back at where you've been. It'll help…
Looking back and moving forward. 2017 brought a fair share of tragedy and triumph. Whether you experienced ups, downs, or a little bit of both, your year in real estate…
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there was a 40% increase in data breaches from 2015 to 2016. In total, $16 billion was stolen from 15.4 million United States…
Go social and go big. When it first launched, Facebook was written off as a place for young folks to rant and post selfies. It was supposed to come and…
