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TAX SEASON SCAMMERS:  Don't be a Victim With tax season, comes scams. When reading the February 2017 issue of the General Ledger (Vol. 34, No 2) I came across an article warning the consequences of falling into a common scheme and how to avoid it this Spring. These scams were aimed to trick accountants, bookkeepers, and tax professionals. It all starts with a phone call or an email. Over the phone, once the potential victim is reached, the person on the line will act as if they are with the IRS. They will ask you to verify certain details regarding your personal information, such as your Social Security number or credit card info. They may even read you data and ask if it is correct.You may also receive an email asking for the same information. In addition, you may receive a message over email telling you there are software updates that need to be performed on your computer. Once you hit download, a program automatically floods your computer stealing your informatio...

SCAMMER ALERT! Can you hear me?   Answering this simple question over the phone may put you in an unwanted situation. Across the United States, people just like you and I are becoming victims of a scam. It all starts with a phone call   Often times, the number trying to reach you is from a familiar area code, which increases the probability of you picking up. Once on the line, you will most likely hear a kind voice. Sometimes they will tell you a little bit about themselves and what company they are with. Then, they may ask you something along the lines of "Can you hear me?".  Do NOT say yes Saying yes to this innocent question, often actually spoken by a recording, will cause you to be a victim of a scam. The "yes" or "sure" you recite will be recorded and then played back to accept various offers. Some common bills have been from cruise lines and homeland security companies. They may also use your voice to confirm charges o...

QuickBooks Online has Apps and Add-On made to help you get the most out of QuickBooks Online Here are some of the newly released apps! Trippeo: Travel a lot? With Trippeo you can book rooms, track reports, and reimburse travel expenses!  Bill Warrior: Have trouble remembering to bill your clients? Maybe having clients pay you? With Bill Warrior it sends reminders to your clients informing them when their bill is due, or past due. Once linked to your QuickBooks Online it sees who has paid you, who hasn't, and who will be needing to pay you. It finds the customers information and send them an email notifying them when there bill is due.  Bid Saw: The easiest way to capture everything you need in order to make an accurate bid. Take pictures of a site, take specific notes and more!  All your projects are in one place, including: Contact information, status, notes, line items, photos and more are all in one place. ...