TaxConnex
JANUARY 16, 2025
Finding qualified tax professionals is tough across all industries for a number of reasons. Whats working for and against your company as you work to find the folks to help with your sales tax compliance? First, realize that youre not alone. Even though overall employment is expected to hover around its current 4.2% for most of this year, unemployment among accountants has historically been less than half of that.
BurklandAssociates
JANUARY 14, 2025
AI aids tasks like bookkeeping and tax prep but can't replace expert accountants for oversight, data review, and decision-making. The post Areas to Address in Using AI in Accounting appeared first on Burkland.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 10, 2025
Newly expanded and improved tools will be available when tax season kicks off this month.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2025
The IRS says the defendants in these cases committed millions of dollars in fraudulent activity, duped investors into believing they were going to strike it rich and tried to funnel money to terrorist organizations.
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Patriot Software
JANUARY 14, 2025
Just starting your entrepreneurial journey? Been in business for over 10 years? Regardless of if youre a veteran business owner or just starting out, you may need to get a business loan. So, where do you start? Let us walk you through how to apply for a business loan.
Xero
JANUARY 13, 2025
Were excited to unveil our new tagline: Your business supercharged. This is more than just a statement. Its about helping you achieve your business goals. But its also about the journey, the passion and freedom to do what you love. Ultimately, its about helping you unlock your full potential. Time for change Your business supercharged is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to you and the value we hope to provide every day.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 13, 2025
The IRS has pushed back filing and payment deadlines for those affected by the wildfires to Oct. 15.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2025
One hundred fifty hours will no longer be required to obtain a CPA license in the state of Ohio after Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation on Jan. 8 that provides two alternate pathways for accountants pursuing the credential.
Going Concern
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Ohio Society of CPAs announced yesterday that their state is leading the way in alternative pathways to CPA licensure, officially. Here’s what they said: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 238 into law on Jan. 8, which includes OSCPA-backed legislation that will position Ohio as a national leader in addressing the dire CPA shortage.
GrowthForceBlog
JANUARY 16, 2025
8 min read January 16th, 2024 As CFO, you hold a wealth of financial information, and it's up to you (and the executive team) to determine how much of your business's financial information you want to share with the rest of the company, and it's best not to hold all of your cards too close. Key Takeaways What Is Financial Transparency: The practice of being more open about a business's finances.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Basis 365
JANUARY 14, 2025
Running a successful business requires more than just a great idea and hard work. It demands a sound financial business model and reliable information to guide decision-making. At Basis 365, we provide outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, acting as the accounting department for our customers. But building a strong business requires a broader network of strategic partners to address every aspect of your operations.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Every state levies unemployment insurance taxes, but rates vary depending upon such factors as the health of the state's UI trust fund.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 14, 2025
In December, more than two dozen accounting profession thought leaders participated in the latest Accounting Meta Influencers roundtable event focused on advisory services, compliance and firm specialization.
Going Concern
JANUARY 14, 2025
“We do think theres a huge opportunity to roll up accounting firms and automate a lot of the workflow and let the same accounting firms take twice as many clients, says Marc Bhargava, Managing Director at VC firm General Catalyst to Wall Street Journal for their recent piece ‘ AI Has Venture Investors Excited About (Yes) Accounting Firms.’ “The idea is not to cut people with AI, the idea is to enable them to do two to three times the work.” According to their Linked
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Withum
JANUARY 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS (collectively, Treasury) on December 18, 2024, published a Notice 2025-04 (Notice) and announced their intent to issue proposed regulations and other guidance on applying the Simplified and Streamlined Approach (SSA) method of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for pricing certain controlled transactions involving baseline marketing and distribution activities.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 13, 2025
Blog home In corporate tax departments, change comes in many forms. There is incremental changesmall adjustments to everyday activities that may be important, but dont necessarily affect the organizations overall direction or culture. And then, there is transformational changebig, bold initiatives that deeply influence a companys operations, processes, and culture.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2025
The tax deadline change, permitted under presidential disaster declarations, is similarto those in previous yearswhen flooding or wildfireshindered residents and business owners suffering from property loss or damages.
Speaker: Debra L. Robinson
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.
Randal DeHart
JANUARY 17, 2025
If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, bookkeeping will likely rank high. It's an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up much time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Avoiding your bookkeeping is dangerous, however. Not knowing your construction company's financial situation can result in missteps that could ultimately cost you your business.
Going Concern
JANUARY 15, 2025
Can you imagine why people at RSM US would think jobs are going to India when they see their colleagues laid off ? It’s a mystery. Anyway, tip we received this PM: RSM US cut a bunch of teams within their risk management function. Impacted teams were conflicts, independence, and enterprise risk management. Chief Risk Officer gave a 5 minute call with no question or answer period.
inDinero Tax Tips
JANUARY 13, 2025
Running an LLC or startup means wearing many hats, and learning how to track business expenses may not be the most exciting one. But with a bit of forethought, you can create a system that saves you time, money, and headaches. In this article, well teach you how to track business expenses in a way thats simple to learn and easily fits into your routine.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 15, 2025
Whether you should hang out your shingle as an accountant depends on the answers to a number of questions.
Speaker: Aaron Berson
Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g
CPA Practice
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Treasury Department and the IRS on Monday released proposed regulations for corporate separations and reorganizations, as well asreporting requirementsfor multiyear corporate separations and a draft version of new Form 7216.
Nancy McClelland, LLC
JANUARY 12, 2025
It’s tax time, you’re digging through your records… and your preparer or tax software asks about tax payments you’ve already made. Um, was I supposed to track those? Lots of small business owners pay what are known as “quarterly estimated taxes” to the IRS and their state department of revenue throughout the year — as a replacement or in addition to W-2 withholding, in order to pay tax on their self-employed or pass-through company’s profit.
Menzies
JANUARY 15, 2025
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Retention of Title (ROT) iswhere the seller of physical goods attempts to protect itself against non-payment by retaining ownership of those goods until payment is received, even after the goods have been delivered. There are two types of ROT clause: Simple clause The goods supplied under a specific invoice remain the property of the seller until all such goods on the invoice have been paid for.
Accounting Insight
JANUARY 10, 2025
2024 was certainly a year of discovery and rapid progression for AI and automation. We witnessed the widespread adoption of tools like ChatGPT to generate and speed up idea development, create structure and conduct research. This widening use of generative shows a growing acceptance of how it can benefit people in business as well as for personal use.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
A Federal Trade Commission order requires the tax prep giant to make it easier for customers to use cheaper options.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 10, 2025
Currently, only individuals and households that reside or have a business in Los Angeles County qualify for tax relief. However, the same tax relief will be offered to any counties designated by FEMA in the coming days or weeks.
Withum
JANUARY 17, 2025
The constant waves of hype about artificial intelligence have left many business leaders asking themselves an increasingly urgent question: “Have we missed our chance?” With headlines trumpeting AI successes and competitors announcing ambitious AI initiatives, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. But before you rush to implement AI solutions out of FOMO (fear of missing out), let’s examine why “too late” is a relative concept and why thoughtful
Patriot Software
JANUARY 17, 2025
Millions of businesses use at least one small business software platform to do everything from running payroll to managing customer relationships. Software can simplify processes, save time, and ensure accuracy. But the more systems you use, the greater your costs. Can you take a software tax deduction to offset your expenses?
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