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When DIY Is A Terrible Idea

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However, DIY is a terrible idea when the task is complicated and failure can bring down your entire business. This is why taxes are the ultimate DIY snare for business owners. Entrepreneurs and small business owners feel that filing tax returns (sales; payroll; franchise, etc.) should be a DIY process.

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How Women Can Achieve Success In Male Dominated Professions

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According to an AICPA 2013 report, for the last 20 years women have represented about 50% of new CPAs in the accounting profession. While the amount of women entering the traditionally male dominated profession has improved significantly, today, women account for only 19% of partners in CPA firms nationwide. My Early Days.