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4 Key Challenges of Accounting for AI Startups

BurklandAssociates

Learn about the unique challenges of accounting for AI startups, from revenue recognition to validating expenses for R&D tax credit and VC investment. The post 4 Key Challenges of Accounting for AI Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Sales tax and due diligence in an M&A

TaxConnex

Those involved in mergers and acquisitions often get understandably excited about the deal, especially execs who stand to see their business power (and paychecks) expanded. These execs might also go into the deals knowing all about the familiar M&A landmines such as employees’ reactions or overpaying the target company. Other potential deal-killers, though, might get less scrutiny in due diligence – including problems with a target company’s past sales tax compliance.

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Drop shipment: simple yet complex for sales tax

TaxConnex

Sales tax comes with a lot of important terms. One is “drop shipment.” Drop shipments are common in ecommerce and often occur when a seller uses a distributor for order fulfillment to a buyer. In such a transaction, a distributor must charge sales tax to the seller. Sounds simple – and in many ways it is, except that a drop shipment can often involve not two but three locations (usually states) where sales tax must be considered.

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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

CPA Practice

By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA. If you’re planning a career in the world of accounting or finance, two distinctions have the branding impact and bench strength you need. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name. First and Lasting Impressions The first impression a potential employer will have of you comes in a flash – the top line of your LinkedIn profile or your resume or perhaps a qui

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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FASB proposes to improve interim reporting

Accounting Today

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed accounting standards update that aims to improve the navigability of the disclosures that need to be provided for interim reporting periods.

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What do you REALLY need to promote as an accountant?

Mark Lee

What do you really need to promote as an accountant? This is a simple enough question, and knowing the right answer could make a profound difference to the success of your practice. Let’s start with what you’re NOT promoting. Your time. It’s less common today than it was, but still there are plenty of people, including some accountants, who think accountants are selling their time.

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Some Enrolled Agents Have Until Jan. 31 to Renew Their Status, IRS Says

CPA Practice

Enrolled agents who have a Social Security number ending in 0, 1, 2, or 3 must renew their EA status by Jan. 31, 2025, to ensure they receive their new enrollment card before their current enrollment expires on March 31, 2025, according to the IRS. Per Circular 230 , EAs are required to renew their EA status every three years, and the time frame for renewal is based on the last digit of their Social Security number.

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Audit committees boost cyber, ESG expertise

Accounting Today

Audit committees are bringing on more directors with experience in cybersecurity and sustainability, according to a new survey.

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ADC Attends The 2024 Genius Network Annual Event

AccountingDepartment

Last week, AccountingDepartment.com Co-Founder, Bill Gerber, and Business Development Representative, Shawn Marcum hit the road and attended the Genius Network Annual Event in Scottsdale, AZ.

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The ROI of Implementing Sage Intacct: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

GrowthForceBlog

8 min read October 19th, 2024 Deciding whether or not to invest in a next-level accounting solution with enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities, is a big decision. Key Takeaways How to Perform a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Sage Intacct Implementation: First, you'll need to look at the costs of purchasing and implementing new software in your business.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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6 Reasons Why a 401(k) Plan Audit is Always Worthwhile

LSLCPAs

You might not have been due for a Department of Labor 401(k) audit in 2024—or even next year—but conducting an annual 401(k) plan audit ensures your retirement plans are fully compliant with DOL regulations. Get six other compelling reasons why regular 401(k) audits make sense: 1) Ensuring compliance with DOL regulations, 2) Upholding Fiduciary Responsibility, The post 6 Reasons Why a 401(k) Plan Audit is Always Worthwhile appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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RSM Teams with Additive to Enhance Tax Service Capabilities Using Generative AI

CPA Practice

RSM, a major provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market, has announced a strategic business relationship with Additive to enhance tax service capabilities with the Additive generative AI platform. This collaboration positions RSM as a pioneer in integrating advanced AI technology into K-1, K-3, State K-1 and related document processing, enabling rapid and reliable tax solutions for clients and RSM engagement teams.

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Accountants eye sustainable business management

Accounting Today

The Institute of Management Accountants released a report on why business sustainability depends on the competencies of management accountants.

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Choosing the Perfect Outsourced Client Accounting Services for Your Business

AccountingDepartment

Opting for outsourced client accounting services can significantly conserve time and resources for your business. Nevertheless, locating a reliable outsourcing partner can be difficult. But how can you be sure you’re choosing an outsourced accounting service you can trust? A few characteristics of trustworthy, competent, and reliable accounting services will help you know the provider you chose is the right one.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Understanding Fund Accounting: The Backbone of Nonprofit Finances

GrowthForceBlog

9 min read November 6th, 2024 Looking at nonprofit financial management from a for-profit perspective makes the unique needs of a nonprofit's back office seem exceedingly complex. Key Takeaways Why Fund Accounting Is Crucial for Nonprofit Organizations: In nonprofit organizations, the goal and rules of accounting differ from the for-profit world. Nonprofit organizations aim to use almost all of their resources to further their mission in the.

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Building Brighter Futures With Home Builders Institute

Withum

Accessible, affordable housing is critical to our society. Explore Other Episodes #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact The post Building Brighter Futures With Home Builders Institute appeared first on Withum.

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Tax Experts Receive Awards from AICPA

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs has recognized two prominent Tax Division members during the 2024 AICPA Fall Tax Division Meeting. James W. Sansone, CPA, was presented with the Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award and Annette Nellen, CPA, CGMA, Esq., received the Jonathan Horn Distinguished Service Award. These recipients have stood apart from their peers throughout their careers and this past year contributed valuable expertise to strengthen the accounting profession.

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'Bitcoin Jesus' fights IRS tax evasion case from Spanish island

Accounting Today

To the Internal Revenue Service, Roger Ver symbolizes a new target in the digital age: a crypto holder suspected of failing to pay taxes after selling tokens.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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Narrowing in on 2025 with Driver-Based Budgeting & NetSuite

AccountingDepartment

Driver-based planning is a type of management that zeros in on a company's key value drivers and key business drivers. It helps create budgeting and business plans based on these factors. The goal of this type of planning is to center on the factors that are important to fueling success. Mathematical models can be created to project business. Driver-based planning is helpful for finance executives when they are planning long-range strategic strategies.

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Innovating Tax Prep: StanfordTax CEO Dan Berenholtz on AI Solutions

Insightful Accountant

Gary DeHart interviews Dan Berenholtz, co-founder and CEO of Stanford Tax. Dan shares his journey into the tax and accounting industry and how inefficiencies in tax document collection inspired the creation of StanfordTax’s innovative solution.

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Navigating New York’s Carbon Challenge: Local Law 97 and the Battle Against Emissions

Withum

New York City’s Local Law 97 became effective January 1, 2024, as a critical component of the city’s Climate Mobilization Act of 2019, aimed to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 in comparison to the benchmark from 2005. Local Law 97: Reducing NYC’s Emissions This law targets larger residential and commercial properties, including buildings with more than 25,000 square feet, which are the primary contributors to the city’s carb

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Wolters Kluwer and Internal Audit Foundation Uncover Potential of GenAI in Audit Activities

CPA Practice

Wolters Kluwer, a provider of information, software, and services for professionals, has collaborated with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Internal Audit Foundation on a research report: Harnessing Generative AI for Internal Audit Activities. The report explores the use, implementation and governance of GenAI within organizations and internal audit functions.

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Harness the Potential of Your Enterprise Knowledge

The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.

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FASB wants feedback on financial KPIs

Accounting Today

The invitation to comment requests input on financial key performance indicators such as EBITDA and free cash flow and how they should be treated.

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Dent Moses Offers Free Shred Service for Clients

Dent Moses

Beginning now through January 15, Dent Moses has extra shred bins on-site to help our clients dispose of old financial and tax records. All you need to do is bring your unwanted documents to our office, and we will place them in one of our secure shred bins. If you have more than you can carry, we have staff available to help you get the documents from your car to the office.

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Tax Benefits for Founders: Qualifying Small Business Stock (QSBS)

Shay CPA

As a founder of a startup, you’re putting your belief in a delayed gratification model. Those early days of building your company will probably be lean. You’ll work nights and weekends in exchange for what’s most likely a small amount of pay. The thinking goes that you’ll see significant ROI on this effort. Down the road, the shares you have in your company will ideally be worth a sizable sum.

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How Accountants Can Avoid Scope Creep and Protect Their Business

Canopy Accounting

As an accountant, you're likely familiar with the scenario: a client asks for "just one more thing," and before you know it, you're handling tasks far beyond the original agreement. This phenomenon, known as scope creep, can lead to increased workload, strained client relationships, and reduced profitability if not managed properly. In this blog post, we'll explore what scope creep is, why it happens, and practical strategies accountants can use to avoid it.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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Citrin Cooperman Adds Signature Analytics in California

CPA Practice

Top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman is continuing its run of acquisitions in 2024 by adding Signature Analytics, a San Diego-based outsourced accounting and advisory firm. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. As part of the deal, New York City-based Citrin Cooperman gains two partners and more than 65 professionals while expanding its presence in Southern California.

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Citrin Cooperman buys Signature Analytics

Accounting Today

The acquisition of the San Diego-based outsourced accounting and advisory firm is the latest deal since Citrin received private equity financing.

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What is a Fractional CFO and Does My Business Need One?

Basis 365

In the fast-paced world of business, financial oversight is crucial. But not every company, especially companies that are in strong growth stages, needs a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is where a fractional CFO can step in to provide companies with executive-level financial expertise on a part-time, contractual, or project basis. This flexible approach gives businesses access to the strategic guidance they need without the high cost of a full-time CFO.

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Let’s Speculate Wildly About Which Mid-Tier Firm is About to Announce a Private Equity Deal

Going Concern

Someone on r/accounting with a very legit-looking username and sparse comment history said today that their firm is announcing a PE deal. Who? WHO KNOWS! Candidates must be a “very hybrid” mid-tier with decent culture. Welp, they’re announcing a PE deal by u/User0273649362539506 in Accounting Text : Welp, they’re announcing a PE deal Not looking forward for what’s to come.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.