HANOCON is a largest annual gathering in which nonprofit professionals–as well as sector allies, supporters, and advocates are brought together to network, learn, share ideas, collaborate, and partner. Here’s what’s in store for the HANOCON! The opening plenary will be followed by a morning breakout session line-up that includes: Nonprofit Ethics: Compliance and Beyond A Network…
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By Vertaccount Admin on September 25, 2018
[EVENT INVITE] FOCUSON: PROFITABLE OUTSOURCING
Name: FocusON: Profitable Outsourcing Date: October 4, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM HST Location: 1132 Bishop St., Ste. 601, Honolulu Event Description: Outsourcing your company’s back-office functions can save you money, time and increase your overall operational efficiency. Experts will discuss the benefits of outsourcing and how to make it work for you. Featured Speakers: Bernice Parsons has…
By Vertaccount Admin on June 1, 2018
Vertaccount’s Tribal Summer Outing 2018
To keep the team from burning out this summer, Vertaccount went on a break to this year’s outing at Eagle Point Resort in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas Philippines last May 27-28, 2018. Adding a splash of color to their trip, they beat off the heat with a tribal-inspired theme party. In between the working days, all…
By Vertaccount Admin on November 3, 2017
VERTACCOUNT Q3 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EVENT
Last October 27, 2017, Vertaccount celebrated the 3rd quarter employee recognition event with a dinner buffet party held at Vikings SM Jazz Mall. This fun-filled buffet dining experience has become one of the most exciting traditions in Vertaccount. It is an opportunity to celebrate success. The event was hosted by our accountants – Jogenn Gagarin and…
By Vertaccount Admin on October 27, 2017
3 Services That Can Help Your Small Business Grow in Leaps and Bounds
As a small business owner, one must wear multiple hats and play multiple roles in order to keep the running costs at bay. When you are on a limited budget, you cannot afford to hire individual resources for every aspect of your business. Hiring resources are not only expensive, in case of a small business,…
By Vertaccount Admin on October 18, 2017
Best Times to Have Meetings When You Work Remotely
As a remote business, having meetings with clients and colleagues can be a bit tricky. So, what is the ideal time to schedule meetings? As with all great things in life, the short answer is, “it depends.” It truly depends on what type of meeting you’re having, who is in control and the tone necessary…
By Vertaccount Admin on October 11, 2017
Creating Work-Life Harmony Using Automation
The arrival of cloud technology and artificial intelligence has brought great change and potential, however concurrently it also inspires concern about what it means for the future of the accounting profession. The accounting industry has undeniably been reshaped by automation and will only continue to evolve. However, as I shared at my session at Accountex Boston recently,…
By Vertaccount Admin on September 15, 2017
Email Scam Mimics Executives in Fleecing W-2 Forms
As part of its “Don’t Take the Bait” campaign, the IRS is warning tax professionals of emails that target employees’ W-2 forms, following a fourfold increase in such cases during the 2017 filing season. The scam, called business email compromise (BEC), “is one of the most dangerous phishing email schemes trending nationwide from a tax administration perspective,”…
By Vertaccount Admin on September 5, 2017
5 Ways That Failing Prepares You for Success
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill Hopefully, most of us won’t stumble from failure to failure too much before tasting sweet success, however the sentiment behind the famous Brit’s saying is true: failure can be a stepping stone to success. The part about not losing enthusiasm is…
By Vertaccount Admin on August 15, 2017
How to Manage Your Day-to-Day Tasks
Any business owner or manager will be able to relate to feeling as though there are not enough hours in the day. So much to do, and not enough time to do it – sound familiar? To be a successful entrepreneur means being organised, and if you are not organised then you need to…
By Vertaccount Admin on August 4, 2017
How to Avoid Online Fraud
Fraud differs from identity theft. Stealing one’s identity involves stepping into another’s shoes, actually opening accounts and loans, and then not paying. Fraud is stealing one’s funds through forgery and/or use of unauthorized credit cards. Conducting business over the internet exposes merchants to the greater risk of losses due to fraud. Therefore, risk management and…
By Vertaccount Admin on July 20, 2017
5 Developments Changing How Cloud Accounting Works
Cloud software as well as other technological developments are changing the role of accountants forever. Accountants are becoming less number crunchers and more creative advisors, looking for new ways to help their clients’ bottom line. Cloud pioneer Xero “found that 83 percent of accountants believe that an understanding of technology is now as important as…
By Vertaccount Admin on June 27, 2017
What are the Tax Implications for the Gig Economy?
Like it or not, the United States is rapidly becoming what’s commonly called a gig economy, populated by workers of all ages who for a variety of reasons prefer to work independently on off-staff jobs of varying time lengths. It’s not for the faint of heart, and that goes for the accounting involved with these…
By Harlene Gomez on May 30, 2017
Vertaccount Survivor Summer Outing 2017
Vertaccount held this year’s summer outing at Sabangan Beach Resort in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines and kicked off the summer with a survivor inspired theme party. The team enjoyed the splendid beach of Batangas with blissful game adventures prepared by the committee. Participated by four teams, each of them has prepared and gave their…
By Ace Garcera on December 11, 2015
Vertaccount Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
Last December 5, 2015, Vertaccount celebrated their 5 year anniversary with a black-and-white cocktail party at Grass Garden Resort in Plaridel, Bulacan. The event’s highlight was the screening of the entries for VA’s Top 5, a video making contest about the 5 things that makes Vertaccount special. Five teams were asked to come up with a 5-minute video…