Kustom Design to Host Free Information Session This September For Financial Boot Camp

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 02, 2011 - September 2nd, 2011 (Calgary, Alberta) – Today, CEO of Kustom Design Michael Lepitre announced that Kustom Design Educational is hosting a free information session to introduce members to the 2011 Level One Financial Boot Camp. The Financial Boot Camp was designed to provide sufficient knowledge and motivation needed to meet new financial challenges in this ever changing economy.  

“We’re really looking forward to running the free information session again this fall. Our goal is to educate and motivate people so the life they desire can be achieved through financial knowledge and understanding,” said Lepitre. “People often get stuck in financial slumps and we’re striving to educate people on how to get out of these situations and more importantly how to utilize their finances to their advantage.”

Event: Kustom Design Free Info Session
Date: September 14th, 2011
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Kustom Design Office on 221 18th St. SE in Calgary, Alberta

To sign up for Kustom Design’s free information session, and for more information on the 2011 Financial Boot Camp Level One or Level Two visit www.kustomdesign.ca.

About Kustom Design Educational
Kustom Design Educational, a member of the Kustom Design Group of Companies, is an organization designed to provide educational courses and resources on finance and taxes.

Media Contact:
New Wave Media | Britney Bresciani | (403) 457-0919| info@new-wavemedia.com

Kustom Design is a group of interconnected companies, each company striving for the same goal: to provide excellent Accounting and Financial products and services to help clients SAVE on taxes.

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Students turn back on university and head out to work

L-R James Keith and Harry FortPRLog (Press Release) - Sep 05, 2011 - Having scored seven A levels between them James Keith and Harry Fort could have chosen to head off to university, taken places at college or headed off for a gap year before continuing their education.

But instead the pair have opted to start work and commence a training programme at Peterborough based accountants, Rawlinsons.

With the scramble for university places hitting the headlines since the A level results were announced last week, and the increased fees set to be introduced next year, it seems more teenagers are looking at other options post sixth form.

James and Keith both feel they’ve found an ideal solution – working at Rawlinsons’ Lincoln Road offices while studying for their professional qualifications.

Former Kings School pupil James Keith passed A levels in Business, Economics, Biology and Classics, scoring a very credible A, two Bs and a C.

“I have had work experience in a finance environment over two summers and really enjoy working with numbers,” said James. “I was very interested in accountancy but wanted to choose a different route than university.”

Harry, who scored a B, C and D in Maths, Economics and Physics at Ken Stimpson School, found out about the work based learning route through a family friend.

“I’ve always wanted to be an accountant and like the idea of learning on the job,” said Harry.

Both expect to qualify within five to six years, exactly the same amount of time as it would take to do a degree followed by the Association of Chartered Accountants exams. And during that time rather than potentially running up debts at university they will be earning a wage.

“Our training programme, which has been running for many years, is ideal for those who have ambitions to be accountants but who don’t necessarily wish to go to university,” said partner Ken Craig. “There has been much talk about the options available to 18 year olds and this is just one of them. Harry and James will be working towards exactly the same final qualification as they would if they went to university first. It’s a viable and realistic alternative to the traditional university courses.

“We are delighted they have chosen to start their career at Rawlinsons and look forward to the contribution they will make to the business now, and in the future.”

Pic cap: L-R James Keith and Harry Fort have chosen to join Rawlinsons trainee programme rather than head to university

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UHY International's "Global Transfer Pricing Guide 2011"

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 02, 2011 - The 128 page guide features a country-by-country summary of major transfer pricing requirements, including pricing methods, documentation and penalties for 77 countries.  Transfer pricing relates to the manner in which related parties transact business, including transfers of goods and services, development and use of intangible and tangible property, financing, etc.  Transfer pricing has taken on greater significance, not just in terms of complying with the rules in each country, but also as a planning tool in minimizing a multinational group’s global tax burden.  

“Since the first edition of the Global Transfer Pricing Guide in 2006, we have seen tremendous enthusiasm for this useful summary, especially in terms of how the rules differ from country to country,” said Joseph Fay Viota, Chair of the Tax Special Interest Group at the time the guide was conceived and whose firm, UHY Fay & Co. has published a comprehensive manual on transfer pricing in Spain.  “Having a guide that our member firms and clients can consult is a big help in demystifying transfer pricing and understanding what is involved in compliance,” offered Johannes Bitzer of Dr. Langenmayr GmbH in Munich, Germany.

“In meeting with multinational firms, one of the first topics to come up is transfer pricing and how UHY can assist with comprehensive advice across borders,” said Klaus Oehring, National Director of Transfer Pricing for UHY Advisors TX, LLC in Houston. This guide provides an overview of the governing statutes, how key concepts such as ‘arm’s length pricing’ are applied and the documentation required to be prepared and submitted to the tax authorities. “Transfer pricing has proved a very important area of planning as well as compliance for companies investing in Brazil, where the rules are notable for their differences from those developed by the OECD, and which are highlighted in the guide,” commented Diego Moreira of UHY Moreira in Brazil.  

“This updated guide reflects the commitment of UHY International member firms to outstanding cross-border tax advice and offers the possibility to connect with experts in the subject matter in each country, who are identified in the guide, “concluded John Wolfgang, Chair of UHY International.

You can access the publications here: http://www.uhy.com/media/PDFs/UHY%20Global%20Transfer%20 ...

Notes for Editors:
The UHY Global Transfer Pricing Guide:
The material contained in this guide reflects rules in effect at September 2011.  Every effort has been made to ensure the facts in this booklet are correct at the time of going to press.  These details are intended for general guidance only.  Each individual country’s tax rates are continually changing, therefore, it is not possible to provide detailed rules on which to base specific action here.  When information is required on a country, reference may be made to the laws, regulations and tax treaties of the specific country, and a professional tax advisor should be consulted.  No responsibility can be accepted for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting as a result of any material in this publication.  

The contents of the UHY Global Transfer Pricing Guide have been carefully compiled by 77 individual member firms of UHY, an international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.  The tax partners and staff of UHY member firms throughout the world combine knowledge with regional, national and international skill sets to help our clients achieve further business success.  

About UHY :
UHY is proud to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2011. Established in 1986 and based in London, UK, UHY is a network of independent accounting and consulting firms with offices in nearly 240 major business centres in 78 countries. Over 6,300 staff generated an aggregate income of US$583 million in 2010, ranking UHY the 23rd largest international accounting and consultancy network. Each member of UHY is a legally separate and independent firm.  For further information on UHY please go to www.uhy.com.  UHY is a full member of the Forum of Firms, an association of international networks of accounting firms. For additional information on the Forum of Firms, visit www.forumoffirms.org

For more information on UHY, please contact Dominique Maeremans, marketing & business development manager, UHY International, Quadrant House, 4 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, UK.  Tel: +44 20 7767 2621, or email: d.maeremans@uhy.com

UHY is an international network of independent audit and consulting firms with offices in over 240 major business centres in 78 countries. UHY, in 2010, ranked among the top 25 international audit, accounting and consultancy networks.

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Learn to Trade Forex - Cashmechanics.com. Our Education Package is the best first step.

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 31, 2011 - About CASHMECHANICS

Cashmechanics.com is comprised of a small group of professional traders who make their primary income from trading. They have been trading currencies, equities, futures, and options on a full time basis for more than 5 years. Cashmechanics.com LLC is registered with the National Futures Association as an Introducing Broker, Forex Introducing Broker, and Commodities Trading Advisor. The NFA registration number is 0412057.

Our goal is to help traders build confidence and consistency in their trading.

Learn

Cashmechanics.com, we know that learning to trade consistently takes time. The key elements of our education package include:
The Basics of Trading Consistently

   Learn to "Listen" to what the market is saying
Apply money management and position sizing techniques
Use simple forex and futures scalping techniques
Benefit from psychology, coaching and confidence-building webinars

Self-Directed Trading Plan Development

   Learn how to properly structure a trading plan
Discover your personal trading style
Time your trades based on logic, not impulse

Real-time Chat Room with trading alerts

   Listen while professionals explain their trades
Observe real-time charts with indicators
Ask questions

As you comprehend and utilize the key concepts, your confidence will grow and you will be able to execute defined trading setups much more effectively.

Why choose Cashmechanics.com

There are lots of brokers and introducing brokers out there. So why open your account through Cashmechanics.com when you can go directly to a broker or to one of our competitors?

There are several great reasons to choose Cashmechanics.com:

   We offer a cash rebate of a 1/2 of a pip on every round turn trade you make in your FXCM account(In Australia/New Zealand the rebate is 0.4 pips) . The same rebate is available to accounts of all sizes.
We include a free subscription to our premium education package just for opening an account and listing Cashmechanics.com as your referring broker. Non-account holders pay $50 a month.
The premium education package includes:
Trading Chat Room moderated by seasoned trading professionals who use a proprietary teaching method that emphasizes technical analysis, including learning to read charts and specific indicators.
Webinars focusing on specific hot topics, like Real-Time Forex analysis or learning to use Pivot Levels.

Open an account today to begin receiving cash back on every trade and learn how to time the market with more precision and confidence using an objective and disciplined approach.

Cashmechanics.com is comprised of a small group of professional traders who make their primary income from trading. They have been trading currencies, equities, futures, and options on a full time basis for more than 5 years. Cashmechanics.com LLC is registered with the National Futures Association as an Introducing Broker, Forex Introducing Broker, and Commodities Trading Advisor. The NFA registration number is 0412057.

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National Association of Tax Professionals Donates $27,484 to Women’s Shelter

The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) recently held its National Conference in St. Louis, MO. As is tradition for NATP members, money was raised during the four-day event for a charity in the host city.

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 31, 2011 - The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) recently held its National Conference in St. Louis, MO. As is tradition for NATP members, money was raised during the four-day event for a charity in the host city. At the conclusion of the Conference, the chosen charity, The Women’s Safe House of St. Louis, received $27,484.

The primary goal of The Women's Safe House is to help women and their children escape the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe shelter and programs that empower the women to live violence-free. NATP members are proud to have been able to help The Women’s Safe House fulfill its mission.

Members of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) work at offices that assist over 11 million taxpayers with tax preparation and planning. The average NATP member has been in the tax business for over 20 years and holds a tax/financial designation and/or a college degree. NATP has more than 20,000 members nationwide. Members include individual tax preparers, enrolled agents, certified public accountants, accountants, attorneys, and financial planners. As a nonprofit professional association, NATP serves professionals working in all areas of tax practice through professional tax education, tax research, and tax office supplies. The national headquarters, located in Appleton, WI, employs over 50 staff members. Learn more at www.natptax.com.

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SBS Group Strengthens Southeast Presence with Atlanta Expansion

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - SBS is proud to announce Enterprise Solutions Consultants as the newest addition to the SBS Group Partner Network.  SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm, provides accounting and business solutions to mid-sized companies through a network of regional offices across the United States. With over 25 years of successful experience in providing business management solutions, SBS has extensively expanded market reach through strategic opportunities in several major markets across the country.

With extensive professional services and accounting expertise, the SBS Atlanta team is comprised of industry experts that will assist SBS’ expanding customer base at all levels of operations. The Atlanta team brings a complete set of solutions including a Microsoft Dynamics GP Practice.

“We are excited to join the SBS Partner Network and further extend solution offerings to our clients. With over twelve years of experience and 100 + successful implementations, SBS Atlanta (formerly Enterprise Solutions Consultants) has been delivering Microsoft Dynamics solutions to professional services firms in the metro-Atlanta area,” states Bob O’Brien, Managing Director of SBS Atlanta.

“SBS Atlanta increases our presence in the Southeast region and brings vast industry knowledge, technical resources and Microsoft Dynamics solution expertise to SBS.  I look forward to welcoming our new team members and clients, and extending our solution offerings to them,” states James R. Bowman, Jr., President and CEO of SBS Group.

About SBS Group
SBS Group provides business management solutions to mid-size companies across the country. SBS delivers its solutions and services with the industry’s top technology partners including Microsoft, Sage Software, Deltek, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Citrix and others. Focused on distribution, manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship management, financial management, project management, service management and accounting solutions, SBS Group has over 25 years of working with clients, not just for them.

The SBS team has earned an award-winning reputation, having been recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Partner of the Year (Dynamics SL), Microsoft Inner Circle Member 2011, New Jersey Best Places to Work Winner, NJBIZ Business of the Year Finalist, IBM Beacon Award recipient and Sage Software Leadership Academy member. The company is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey and operates other offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit SBS Group’s website at www.sbsgroupusa.com.  Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/sbsgroup and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SBSGroupUSA.

Media Contact:
Kimberly A. Kohlhepp
732.476.5909   
kkohlhepp@sbsgroupusa.com

SBS works with, not just for clients to deliver end-to-end business management solutions to mid-market companies.
Solutions: Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics SL, Deltek Vision, Sage MAS 500
Offices: New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania

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Shaolin City to come with a big bang in Kotputli, Rajasthan

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 02, 2011 - We have decided to launch the Shaolin City in Tehesil Kotputli, Rajasthan in a big way.The doctrine of Shaolin is a way of life. It teaches and preaches to be mentally strong and physically fit. The various subjects of Shaolin revolve around this objective. Today’s world moves heavily around expenditures and revenues, we have converted the Brand Shaolin into a viable business model which has two main arms:

•   The Shaolin Experience Club, which is offers Chi Fan Dian – the Chinese Restaurant; a Tea Lounge; a Souvenir Shop, a Spa & Healing Centre, a Sports and Fashion Apparel Shop and an Event Division to organize world renowned Kung Fu Shows.

•   The Shaolin Knowledge Center, a sacred place where our highly trained teachers will impart training on human aspects such as – self defence, meditation, stress management and leading life in the most disciplined way.

SHAOLIN EXPERIENCE CLUB:
Shaolin Experience Club is a Theme Centre & a Cultural Milieu which carries out the 2000 year old world famous and globally established concept of The Shaolin Philosophy in its fold. It literally mesmerizes the people and brings them into the world which they have never seen and experienced.

SHAOLIN KNOWLEDGE CENTER:
Over the years the Shaolin Knowledge has grown into a well-recognized centre of philosophy, history, mathematics, martial arts and poetry. We offer training and education in different forms aimed at an all round development of an individual.      Knowledge of Shaolin is all about life science focused on development of an individual’s persona through enlightenment of mind, body and soul. The Shaolin ways preach through philosophy of “Enlightenment through action”.  We offer a series of programs for all sections of the society covering children & youth, men & women, old & young and specially designed programs for the corporate world.

For a real experience, please wait for the launch.

Media Officer
Shaolin Enterprises
info@shaolinent.in

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Qualify for Government Refund for Research & Development Expenditures

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 31, 2011 - Are you getting a refund for work you do every day? You may be eligible to have part of your Research and Development costs covered by the government, but you have to document them correctly. Bald Chicken Software has developed ATLAS R+D, the easiest way to track all of your R+D hours in just minutes a day. ATLAS R+D features the ability to output data to reports that are needed in order to claim federal and state tax benefits.  ATLAS R+D is a simple, powerful way to track all of your Research and Development hours without spending weeks at the end of the year looking back to estimate the cost of R+D to your company.  ATLAS R+D tracks projects as they occur to leave out the guesswork.

The IRS has recently noted that the R+D Tax Exemptions will be at a higher risk for audit. It has become more important than ever to track and keep accurate records of all projects and hours related to research and development projects.  It was this change in policy that urged Bald Chicken Software to create ATLAS R+D to simplify the process of tracking while still recording the fine details of R+D projects for tax filing purposes. Differentiating between qualified projects and unqualified projects can be difficult.  That's why ATLAS R+D walks you through the qualification process. All of your hours that are eligible for credit can be tracked and noted for end of year tax filings.

Increased usability and affordability was the goal of Bald Chicken when designing ATLAS R+D.  Users have total control over how to track their projects so that the largest corporation and the smallest business can use ATLAS R+D to its fullest potential.  With no recurring fees, ATLAS R+D is a one-time cost with long lasting benefits.  To learn more about ATLAS R+D and download the software, visit www.baldchicken.com

Bald Chicken Software LLC is an independent software design company focused on increasing productivity and profitability for its customers.

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Could HMRC stop you from buying a house?

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 05, 2011 - The Mortgage Verification Scheme comes into force today meaning that mortgage lenders could pass on details of applicants to HMRC for additional checking.

If the income details supplied on a mortgage application don’t match their tax return then a lengthy tax investigation is likely to ensue.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders is working in conjunction with the Building Societies Association and HMRC and has said the scheme “will help HMRC to risk assess whether the information it has been given on applicants’ tax affairs is correct”.

The scheme was initially mentioned in last year’s Budget and has been launched with the aim of combating mortgage fraud.

This is a widespread problem as some potential buyers do overstate their income in order to borrow more money and buy their dream properties.

This can involve forged payslips being produced and is more common amongst those with more complex financial affairs and less regular incomes.

Although the main intention of the scheme is to weed out those trying to defraud the mortgage lenders, a spokesperson for the Council of Mortgage Lenders has said that a pilot of the scheme has “worked both ways”.

“There are people whose mortgages have been approved because of the checks – they can make lenders more confident” the spokesperson added.

The Mortgage Verification Scheme, which at the moment is voluntary, is supposed to be used only in cases where lenders “reasonably suspect” that mortgage fraud is taking place.

And with a cost of just £14 plus VAT to refer the applicants to HMRC, it seems to be a good deal if it does stop money being lent to homeowners fraudulently.

Kevin Kinsella of KinsellaTax Investigations says:

“It’s about time something like this happened. So many people borrowed money to buy houses when they couldn’t really afford to repay the mortgages. If only they knew the whole lot was going to collapse like a pack of cards in next to no time.

“We’ve seen the result of the banks lending money to people who simply turned up with a letter from ABC Limited saying they earned x number of pounds when in fact they didn’t earn anything of the sort and they were granted mortgages.

“At the end of the day most of those mortgages/properties were repossessed so yes I think it’s about time something like this happened because wholesale fraud was committed in connection with the property purchase business.”

Colin Barclay, Assistant Director of HMRC’s Risk and Intelligence Service, said:

“HMRC are determined to tackle fraud wherever we can.”

The Mortgage Verification Scheme is an unprecedented opportunity for HMRC and lenders to work together to combat tax fraud in the mortgage industry.”

However, if your application is deemed to be suspect you will be forced to wait whilst the mortgage company carries out additional checks and then you will have to wait for HMRC to carry out their own tests.

Now, although HMRC are said they have set up a dedicated unit to deal with the Mortgage Verification Scheme checks, HMRC are hardly known for their brilliant organisational skills and efficiency.

So could these simple checks lead to you losing out on your dream home whilst mortgage lenders wait for HMRC to confirm details?

However, if you apply for a mortgage and your details are sent off to HMRC to be checked and discrepancies are flagged, the least of your worries would be losing out on the property.

If HMRC find inconsistencies between stated income in your mortgage application and your stated income on your Self-Assessment tax return then there are big problems ahead.

HMRC are likely to then launch a full blown investigation into your tax affairs.

If HMRC find you have failed to declare part of your income to lower your tax bill or produced false invoices this is Tax Fraud.

You should never go through a Tax Fraud investigation without strong, reliable representation against HMRC.

KinsellaTax Investigations are experts in dealing with Tax Fraud enquiries and HMRC investigations.

The stress and worry that an HMRC enquiry brings to your door is astronomical and can have extreme effects on your everyday life and personal and family relationships.

If you have been suspected of serious Tax Fraud, don’t put it off any longer. Call us now on 0800 999 9980 and speak to one of our tax enquiry experts.

KinsellaTax Investigations are experts in dealing with Tax Fraud enquiries and HMRC investigations.

If you have been suspected of serious Tax Fraud, don’t put it off any longer. Call us now on 0800 999 9980 and speak to one of our tax enquiry experts.

KinsellaTax Investigations staff consists of ex-HM Inspector of Taxes and ex-HM Custom and Excise Officers, fully experienced in HMRC investigations.

Tax investigation service resolving HMRC investigations and disclosures. Our tax investigation team can provide you support in every aspect of an investigation.

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Rainmaker Marketing Strategies Yield 20% Annual Growth Rates For Practitioners Who Use Them

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 31, 2011 - Atlanta, GA – August 31, 2011 – The most recent study from Secrets of Marketing Accounting, conducted through an online poll, reveals that 41% of small local accountants are experiencing annual growth rates of less than 5%. Discussion of these results during the weekly webinar, held from 3 to 4 PM Eastern Time, revealed that accountants fall into four basic groups when it comes to marketing. Not surprisingly, the marketing group that an accountant falls into correlates well with the annual growth rate he or she experiences.

For the 41% of accountants that had a growth rate of less than 5%, most admitted to struggling on a daily basis to retain clients. At least half of them also indicated that their primary means of marketing were direct mail and media advertising. Unfortunately, these methods are considered “dated” by practitioners in the higher annual growth groups.

In the second group there was a lack of focus in marketing methodology. Most of these individuals responded that they were using “a lot of different” marketing techniques to “get referrals.” These techniques seem to work moderately, creating annual growth rates between 5 and 10%, but better results can be achieved.

In the third group, with rates of growth between 10 and 20%, most of them were experiencing growth because of economic conditions in their geographic area. As licensed professionals, most were finding success with traditional mail marketing to clients requiring representation to the IRS. These accountants were also able to increase fees in this category of clients as a result of demand. There is nothing wrong with capitalizing on environmental variables, but it should be done with a clear marketing plan so that growth can be sustained.

The last group, which posts annual growth rates of 20% and up, was divided into two categories. The first category was new startups. They experienced high rates of growth, but moderate numeric growth. Basically, the large percentage growth is a result of low initial client count. It is the second half of this last group that is most interesting.

Accountants in established practices who still post 20% annual growth rates are an excellent example to the other groups. These practitioners indicated that they use multiple “Rainmaker” marketing methods taught at Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services, including public speaking, getting published (articles, blogs, pamphlets, etc.), and creating newsworthy press announcements. These accountants experience growth as a result of offering enhanced services to additional clients as well as from bringing on new clients.

The lesson here is that marketing has to be focused, measureable, and absolutely must use proven methods.  As Kirk Ward points out, “The methods at Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services have been tested and retested. Accountants who have put these methods into practice show growth year after year. The latest study is more confirmation that success can be achieved through the disciplined application of our strategies.” It’s pretty hard to argue with solid results, which is why accountants who have tried these Rainmaker methods never go back to “traditional” marketing styles.

About Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services:
Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services is the premier source of marketing tools and materials for small and growing accounting practitioners, providing a variety of pre-written and private label resources that practitioners can use in growing their practice.

For more information, visit http://secrets-of-marketing-accounting-services.com or call the Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services office at (563) 265-1491.

Contact Information:
Press Contact:
Kirk Ward
Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services
kirk@secrets-of-marketing-accounting-services.com
Atlanta, GA
(706) 698-5475

The Secrets of Marketing Accounting Services (http://secrets-of-marketing-accounting-services.com) is a membership site that provides startup and expanding bookkeepers, accountants and financial consultants with tools and materials for expanding and growing their professional practice.

You can see an example of their promotional materials at the "Bean Counter's Cookbook" (http://beancounterscookbook.com/)

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University property - A way to generate returns and save income tax

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - According to accountancy firm Saffery Champness, based in Clifton, investing in residential accommodation for their children whilst they are students could allow parents to minimise Income Tax, generate capital growth, and pay their kids an allowance in a tax-efficient manner.

Richard Cartwright, partner in the Bristol office of Saffery Champness explains:

“The recession and continued uncertainty in the economic environment have placed unprecedented pressure on parents whose children will be starting university in 2011. Pay freezes and falls in asset values may mean that parents have less disposable income to fund a child’s studies, and the introduction of the 50% tax rate has been a further slap in the face for many.

“Correctly structured, an investment in residential property in a university town can do much to alleviate these pressures. Parents should consider purchasing a house and gifting 1% of the ownership of the property to their child. They can then enter into a partnership agreement allocating their child 100% of the profits stemming from letting the property. This income, which can be used to pay for fees and subsistence, will be assessed on the child. As the child is unlikely to have significant other earnings, this will result in zero or minimal tax.

“Any capital gains made on the property will also be assessed under the Capital Gains Tax regime, resulting in a maximum tax rate of 28%. If the money were invested in an income generating product, it could be taxed at a rate of up to 50%.”

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AICPA Appoints McGladrey’s Bob Adams to IRS Practice & Procedures Committee

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - WASHINGTON, DC – (September 1, 2011) – Bob Adams, managing director – Washington National Tax for RSM McGladrey, one of the country’s leading providers of tax and consulting services under the McGladrey brand (http://www.mcgladrey.com), was recently appointed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a member of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Practice & Procedures Committee for the 2011-2012 volunteer service year beginning in October.

The IRS Practices and Procedures Committee acts as the AICPA’s primary liaison with the IRS to improve the current tax administration system for the benefit of members, clients, the public and the government through ongoing communications and information sharing with the IRS, monitoring of relevant legislative and regulatory developments, reviewing of tax forms and recommending improvements and by developing products and services to assist members.

“At RSM McGladrey, we understand the importance of truly understanding (http://mcgladrey.com/News-Releases/RSM-McGladrey-and-McG ...) – our clients and the industry,” said Neal Weber, managing director-in-charge – Washington National Tax for RSM McGladrey. “Bob has more than 40 years of tax and regulatory experience, so he understands the complexities that CPAs face every day. We are confident that his appointment to this important committee will result in true value for the AICPA’s 377,000 members, while simultaneously strengthening the ‘gateway of connectivity’ for our clients with policy makers influencing the tax world.”

“It is an honor to be appointed to the IRS Practice & Procedures Committee,” said Adams. “I’m looking forward to contributing to the profession in this new role, while learning from industry experts from across the nation.”  

Adams joined RSM McGladrey in November 2010 after spending nine years with the IRS, the last five in Washington, D.C. where he served as senior advisor to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners of the Large Business and International division (formerly Large and Mid-Size Business division).  Before that, he was senior industry advisor to the Director of Heavy Manufacturing & Transportation. He has also held a number of leadership positions for various national and international corporations.

Adams holds a J.D. from Tulane University and a B.S.B.A. in accounting from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, where he graduated Cum Laude. He is a frequent speaker at tax conferences, as well as domestic and international tax seminars.

About the AIPCA
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the world’s largest association representing the accounting profession, with 377,000 members in 138 countries. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting; membership is also available to accounting students and CPB candidates. The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination.

About McGladrey
McGladrey is the brand under which RSM McGladrey, Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP serve clients’ business needs. Together, they rank as the fifth-largest U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, with 7,000 professionals and associates in more than 80 offices. The two firms operate as separate legal entities in an alternative practice structure. McGladrey & Pullen is a licensed CPA firm that provides assurance services. RSM McGladrey is a leading professional services firm providing tax and consulting services. Both firms are members of RSM International, the sixth-largest global network of independent accounting, tax and consulting firms. For more information, visit the McGladrey website at www.mcgladrey.com, join our Facebook fan page at McGladrey News (http://facebook.com/McGladreyNews) and/or follow us on Twitter @ McGladrey (http://www.twitter.com/mcgladrey).

McGladrey is the brand under which RSM McGladrey Inc., and McGladrey & Pullen LLP serve clients’ business needs. Together, they rank as the fifth largest U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, with 7,000 professionals and associates.

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PayServ and Essenture Partnership Saves You Time, Money, and Resources

Now it's easier than ever to outsource and automate your payroll and get customizable supplemental insurance benefits for your employees in one place! PayServ Systems offers customizable payroll features and benefits that save you time & money.

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 02, 2011 - Sarasota, FL, 06-22-2011 — Nationally recognized premier payroll service provider PayServ Systems, announces a strategic partnership with stellar supplemental benefit provider, Essenture.
PayServ’s CEO Todd Saylor explains.  “PayServ Systems follows a business model of best serving our customers through product customization.  We study their exact needs and customize a payroll/benefits package for a perfect fit.  They don’t pay for anything they don’t need, but they get everything they want.  That’s unique in payroll outsourcing.  The best part is, they can add any of our other services whenever the time is right and each product is fully integrated with our payroll system.  Our business model is 100% customer oriented and that’s what gives us the edge over the competition.”  
“At the same time, we’re always looking for ways that we can better serve our customers and we hit a home run with Essenture.  Essenture has the same philosophy we do.  Customize solutions for your customers so they get exactly what they want.  They don’t pay for anything they don’t need and they’re taking care of their number one asset, their employees, all the while saving time, money, and resources.”
“Now you can outsource and automate your payroll and get customizable supplemental insurance benefits for your employees all through PayServ Systems.  Our customers have learned to trust us, because we’re there for them, always.  They know when we partner with another company; they can trust that company as well.  Trust, customer service, and a dedication to ever improving our services to better serve our customers.  That’s the PayServ way.”
For more information on how PayServ Systems can help you customize and streamline your payroll processing while saving time, money, and resources, call us at 877.804.3286. or visit us online: www.PayServSystems.com
For additional information or a sample copy, please contact:
Rique Clapp
PayServ Systems
(260) 624-3200
service@payservsystems.com
Visit http://www.payservsystems.com then call and ask about our special discounted pricing.
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Bay Business Group LLC Offer 24-hour Access To Clients

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - Falls Church, VA, 01 Sep 2011: Falls Church and surrounding neighborhood businesses have really benefited from the highly dependable bookkeeping services of Bay Business Group LLC. The company now wants the clients to feel even more secure about their data and reports, so they now provide them with anytime access to their financial reports and records. This means that the owner is in constant control of the data and can know what's happening anytime.

Bay Business Group understands the fear that may assail small and medium business owners that they may be losing control of their data, that is why, they have come up with the 24 hours access plan. A senior executive explains, “As our client, you can access data at any time, from any Internet accessible computer, you can use your own password to access your accounting records. They are always up-to-date and always accurate. And, if you ever decide to discontinue our service, you can simply download the data files back to your local computer.”

This assurance will encourage many small business owners and new enterprises to come forward and opt for outsourced accounting. Outsourcing really helps get rid of managing the books along with taking care of the entire business operations. With the power of the internet, one can simply handover the books to real pros and redirect their energies towards running the business. The company will get ready made and accurate reports on balance sheet, income statement and reconciled general ledger.

Bay Business Group LLC ensures that the client has access to these financial reports as well as other data, right from their computers. As a senior executive of the company elaborates, “When you sign up for Bay Business Group's Outsourced Financial Accounting Service, a professional bookkeeper and a CPA manager handle all your daily and monthly accounting needs. We will take care of paying your bills and employees, keeping your books and billing your customers.”

This 24 hour access offer by the company has been received with quite an enthusiasm from the small and medium enterprises. The fear of losing control over their data will be ruled over with this offer. Bay Business Group LLC is hoping for delivering outsourced bookkeeping to a greater level of customer satisfaction now.

About Bay Business Group, LLC:

The Falls Church based company is led by David Bradsher. He and his team of world class professionals are aimed at servicing small and medium-sized businesses. They are the leading providers of small businesses bookkeeping services and help the owner in focusing their energies on the business instead of maintaining the books.

Contact Details:

Bay Business Group
180 South Washington Street, Suite 200
Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: 703.533.0888
Fax: 703.533.0741
Email: info@bay-biz.com
Website: http://www.bay-biz.com/

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5 Steps to improve your cash flow

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 02, 2011 - In this tough economic climate it is more important than ever to ensure that cash flow is a priority in your business.

A cash flow gap occurs when your cash inflows and outflows don't keep pace with each other, leaving your business short of cash. Many businesses go into liquidation with poor cash flow, even though they may be a profitable business on paper.

Here we explain our top 5 proven ways to ensure you keep control of your cash flow and keep your business solvent:

1.   Make understanding your cash flow a priority
Just like forecasting sales, dedicating time to analysing and forecasting your cash flow will give you powerful insight into the current and future status of your business, which will allow you time to plan and repair and emergent problems. One of the easiest ways to monitor your business' cash flow is to compare the total unpaid purchases to the total sales due at the end of each month. If the total unpaid purchases are greater than the total sales due, you are in negative cash flow.

2.   Plan your cash income and outgoings with your team
Systematic financial planning is vital to a company remaining solvent. You must ensure that each Manager and department within your business is in line with the same financial plan. Ovespending in any one area can tip the balance the wrong way for the business.  Set out clear financial guidelines and sign off procedures with all departmental Managers. You should construct a budget, at least annually, which will help detail the potential future cash flow problems or pinch points, and then allow the business to react to these instead of reacting to the needs of the business.

3.   Take steps to shorten your cash flow conversion period.
Using the following methods can provide a simple, yet effective way to create positive cashflow.  These steps may include:
a) Preparing customer invoices immediately upon delivery of your goods or services to the customer. If you wait to prepare your invoices at the end of the month, you may be adding as many as 30 extra days to the date you get paid.
b) Monitoring your customers' use of credit and adjusting their credit limits accordingly.
c) Offering customers a discount for paying their invoices early.This is known as early settlement.  For a quick example, if your usual policy is to have payments due in 30 days, offer a small discount such as 2 percent to customers who pay within 14 days.
d) Establishing a deposit policy for work in progress. For example, if you deliver a service, such as software development, home repair, or landscaping, you can adopt a policy that customers pay a certain percentage of the total invoice up front before the job begins.
e) Tracking your past-due accounts and actively pursuing collections. Most accounting software programs let you easily track past-due accounts, but you also need to have a clear process for pursuing collections. One process might involve sending out a series of letters letting your customer know that his or her account is past due and what steps will follow if he or she does not pay, such as turning the account over to a collection agency.

4.   Decide who is vital to your business's success
Receiving discounts for early payment is one thing; but paying suppliers that aren't as vital to your business before those who are is simply counter-productive. Likewise, giving better payment terms to customers just to secure a sale, could in the long run be self-defecating.  Segmenting suppliers and customers in terms of their strategic importance to your organisation will ensure that the best care is taken over those that will help your business the most.

5.   Work together to achieve cash excellence
Decision makers within each part of an organisation should recognise that their individual department's mission is not simply a matter of achieving excellence in their field, but to act wisely with cash. Rewarding employees for actively improving cash flow is proven to have a great impact on organisations . As mentioned in point two, cash flow objectives set from tactical planning can provide a benchmark for departments to be measured against.  A result of incentivising employees to meet objectives means cash flow can become more streamlined.  These incentives do not have to be cash based either, sometimes a gift based incentive can have more 'perceivable' value than the actual cost; a Spa Day for example may only cost you £100 but may be perceived by the employee to have more value.

There is no single right answer  to cash flow management but those who have invested time into adopting a cash flow management structure have seen dramatic positive effects.  You have to have money coming in regularly to maintain an adequate cash flow for your business, not just endlessly streaming out. Monitoring your cash flow and taking steps to shorten your cash flow conversion period will go a long ways towards eliminating those dangerous cash flow gaps.

About Us
Sollertia was established in 2004 to allow SME’s to benefit from cost effective adaptable outsourcing of their accounting and finance requirements, at a fraction of the cost to hiring dedicated in-house staff. Massive investment in contemporary IT, bespoke software, online web ware and superb accountancy professionals has allowed Sollertia’s clients to benefit from having a completely outsourced accounting / finance department service - which cuts their accountancy costs by up to 50%.

Our services include:

Cashflow Management                   Financial Director Consultancy
Outsourced Credit Control   Outsourced Payroll
Management Accounting   Business Benchmarking
Outsourced Bookkeeping   Tax Compliance Services

Sollertia are registered Member in Practice (MiP) with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

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Grassi & Co. Addresses Hunger Situation on Long Island by Participating in Canstruction 2011

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - Jericho, NY – Grassi & Co., in partnership with construction consultants Lovett Silverman, has assembled a team to participate in this year’s Canstruction event which runs the last week of October into the first week in November.  Canstruction is a charity event where teams of professions in the design and construction industry come together to build structures out of canned food, with the cans ultimately donated to charity to combat hunger.  

An estimated 283,000 Long Island residents, including nearly 110,000 children and almost 39,000 seniors face hunger on a daily basis.  Canstruction was started by the Society of Design Administration and organized locally by SMPS Long Island to design and build giant self-supporting structures made entirely of canned food and has become an incredibly popular event throughout the last several years.  

“It’s nice to be able to contribute to such a great cause in such a fun, creative way, says Rob Brewer, CPA, Partner and Architecture & Engineering Practice Leader at Grassi & Co., and this year’s team captain for the event.  “With one year under our belts, we are going to build an even bigger and better creation than last year!”

“We’re excited to be working with people from Grassi & Co. on this important project,” said John Lovett, President of Lovett Silverman.  “This is such a personal issue and to be able to address it in this fun, creative way is a great thing.”

Following are the key dates for the competition, which will be held at RXR Place in Uniondale:

•   Wednesday, October 26th – Team Structure Build-out
•   Thursday, October 27th – Exhibit Opening Cocktail Reception
•   October 28th – November10th – Exhibit Open to the public

Grassi & Co. is a premier professional service organization specializing in accounting, auditing, tax, technology, and business consulting services. With offices on Long Island and in New York City, the firm is a dominant presence in the NY Metro Area. Grassi & Co. has been ranked as the 5th largest firm on Long Island by Long Island Business News and the 23rd largest firm in the New York Metropolitan area by Crain’s New York Business. Grassi & Co. specializes in professional services for the Construction, Not-for-Profit, Manufacturing & Distribution, Architecture & Engineering, Real Estate, and Healthcare industries.

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Recent Extension of the OVDI Provides Last Chance for People Hiding Assets Overseas

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 31, 2011 - The unfortunate natural disaster of Hurricane Irene prompted the IRS to extend the due date for 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) requests until September 9, 2011. This offers a small extension beyond the original deadline of August 31, 2011.

The IRS is sending a message to taxpayers that they are serious about tax compliance. This is the last opportunity for those participating in tax-avoidance schemes involving offshore activity to come clean, get current and avoid possible criminal prosecution.

Recent cases resulting from the investigation into clients of Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) include guilty pleas for willfully failing to file Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) with the IRS, filing false federal income tax returns and income tax invasion. Penalties included civil penalties, back tax payments, probation and home confinement. As stated in IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman's Statement regarding UBS, “We will tirelessly pursue anyone who tries to use international borders to their advantage and cheat honest taxpayers. As I’ve said throughout my tenure as Commissioner, combating international tax evasion will continue to be a top priority.”

Says Nicole Pokusay, Senior Lead Agent for StopIRSDebt.com, “We have been receiving many inquiries from people regarding offshore accounts. It becomes clear that they are hesitant to come clean, fearing the financial penalty.” The IRS believes when people cheat on their taxes, the vast majority of honest U.S. taxpayers suffer the consequences and have to make up the difference. Pokusay continues, “We encourage all our clients to get compliant and have been working hard to file forms by the August 31 deadline. This small extension will allow us to serve more people who had been procrastinating taking part in the 2011 OVDI.”

Taxpayers should be aware that the Sept. 9, 2011, extension also applies to taxpayers filing delinquent FBARs.

About StopIRSDebt.com - StopIRSDebt.com offers tax relief services for both state and federal tax debt. The team at StopIRSDebt has assisted thousands of customers and can service clients throughout the United States. From tax preparation to lifting wage garnishments, our team of tax professionals is ready to assist you. www.StopIRSDebt.com or 1-888-9-STOP-IRS

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BKD Technologies Named To 2011 VAR 100

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - SPRINGFIELD, MO. – BKD, LLP Regional Managing Partner Mike Burlew is pleased to announce BKD Technologies, a division of BKD, has been named to Accounting Today’s 2011 VAR 100.  BKD ranks No. 12 out of 100 value-added resellers (VARs) in the United States.  

The VAR 100 list comprises organizations focusing on mid-market accounting software.  Inclusion in the list, which is selected from more than 1,000 companies, is based on annual revenue.  BKD Technologies has been named to the VAR 100 list for seven consecutive years.
“The Accounting Today VAR 100 list is comprised of top accounting and ERP software resellers throughout the country,” said Seth Fineberg, Technology Editor of Accounting Today.  “This select group represents those in the world of accounting software resellers that are truly ahead of the pack, and we are pleased to honor them in this special report.”

BKD Technologies provides implementation, training and consultation for small, midsize and enterprise businesses using the business enterprise applications Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Sage ERP X3, MAS 90, 200 and 500 to develop and deploy solutions helping leading global companies.

BKD is the top-tier U.S. CPA and advisory firm that delivers its experience and service with a deep understanding of your business, your needs and what it takes to improve your business performance.  BKD’s approximately 2,000 personnel, including approximately 250 partners, serve clients in all 50 states and internationally.  To learn more, visit bkd.com.

Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD’s ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients. Praxity™ provides the gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.

BKD Technologies (www.bkdtechnologies.com), a division of BKD, LLP, helps businesses gain a competitive business advantage with information technology solutions.  As an authorized reseller of leading financial and management software, we support companies with software selection, implementation and training assistance.  BKD Technologies is a member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, representing the top one percent of business partners worldwide and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in support and implementations of Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics GP.  In addition, BKD Technologies is a Sage Authorized Partner for MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500.

BKD is the top-tier U.S. CPA and advisory firm that delivers its experience and service with a deep understanding of your business, your needs and what it takes to improve your business performance. To learn more, visit www.bkd.com.

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Accounting Today Ranks Achieve IT Solutions in their VAR 100

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - Achieve IT Solutions - http://www.achieveits.com – an SAP Gold Level Partner for SAP Business One and SAP BusinessObjects, is pleased to announce they were ranked #61 in the Accounting Today VAR 100.

The VAR 100 list, from the magazine Accounting Today, is comprised of organizations that focus on mid-market accounting software. The complete report of all hundred VARs was  published in the August 2011 issue of Accounting Today and is available at  http://www.accountingtoday.com

"The Accounting Today VAR 100 list is comprised of top accounting and ERP software resellers throughout the country, ranked by revenue," says Seth Fineberg, Technology Editor of Accounting Today. "This select group represents those in the world of accounting software resellers that are truly ahead of the pack and we are pleased to honor them in this special report."

“We are honored to be selected by Accounting Today as one of the top 100 VAR’s in the United States,” stated Timothy Singleton, CEO of Achieve IT Solutions. “The commitment of our SAP team, to customer service and technical excellence, will continue to be the core of our organization as we help our customers become best run businesses.”

About Achieve IT Solutions - Founded in 1989, Achieve IT Solutions is a leading developer of business management solutions and provider of consulting services for small to medium sized organizations.

A Gold Level SAP Partner, we proudly represent SAP Business One and SAP Business Objects. Our Achieve One portfolio of software apps, are classified as an SAP Certified Integrated product, that expands the feature set of SAP® Business One with the addition of several business productivity and industry-focused software applications. Achieve IT Solutions complements our SAP® product offerings with comprehensive professional services, including B1 University an on-line training and education portal.

Locations - NY, MA, GA, IL, NC

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Halfpricesoft.com Updates 1099 Form Printing Software

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 01, 2011 - Small business software provider Halfpricesoft.com (http://www.halfpricesoft.com) has released an updated version of its w2 & 1099 software ezW2 to address customers’ fast data uploading needs.

ezW2 software is designed to simplify tax forms w2 and 1099 printing to reduce the time spent on running tax reporting. The software’s graphic interface leads users step-by-step through setting up company information, employee information, importing data and printing tax forms.

The updated W2 & 1099 software allows users to import employee and contractor data from other programs and spreadsheets easily.

ezW2 software is compatible with Windows 7 system, 32-bit or 64-bit. It can run on Windows XP, Me, 2000, 2003 and Vista system too. The main features include

(1) ezW2 can print 2 forms on one red form sheet - using half as many expensive red form sheets
(2) ezW2 eliminates need for W2 Copy A and W3 by laser printing Social Security Administration-approved substitutes on plain white paper
(3) Users save valuable time by eliminating the learning curve - ezW2 2010 is designed to be simple and intuitive, allowing users to get started right away
(4) Users save valuable time by importing employee data and contractor data from csv file - no need for users to enter the data one by one.
(5) Users save even more time by saving form data for later use and modification
(6)Support unlimited accounts
(7)Support PDF feature
(8) From $39, ezW2 is among the lowest priced, full-featured software available for small businesses.

“This latest update provides more flexibility for a wider range of customers,” said Halfpricesoft.com founder Dr. Ge. “Running a business is tough enough without the hassles of 1099 and W2 tax reporting. ezW2 provides business owners and HR managers with a powerful tool for automating that process at a price that's affordable for any business.”

ezW2 is available for $39 per installation and comes with the free trial for new users.

The update is available online at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

About halfpricesoft.com
Founded in 2003, Halfpricesoft.com has established itself as a leader in meeting the software needs of small businesses around the world with its payroll software, employee attendance tracking software, check printing software, W2/1009 software and barcode generating software. It continues to grow with its philosophy that small business owners need affordable, user friendly, super simple, and totally risk-free software.

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