Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The 83 publicly disclosed accounting and auditing enforcement actions represented the highest number of actions initiated since FY 2019.

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CPA Practice

JULY 16, 2024

Accounting is no exception. While some pundits say accounting has a dim future in the digital world of tomorrow, technologies such as cloud-based data management, process automation and advanced analytics are actually poised to further elevate accountants in new and empowering ways. Go to Part II of this two-part series.]

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 29, 2024

As more than 75% of Certified Public Accountants reached retirement age in 2019 and fewer recruits are entering the field due to demanding education and work experience requirements, the talent gap is widening—the U.S. is lacking 340,000 accountants alone. based companies between Q1 2022 and Q1 2024.

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Going Concern

JULY 11, 2023

The Wall Street Journal wrote today about recent disclosures made by Advance Auto Parts, Joby Aviation, and Germany’s Evotec that specifically point to a lack of accounting staff as a contributor to or sole factor causing certain material weaknesses. We have engaged a leading public accounting firm to support this work.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The 2023 AICPA Trends in the Supply of Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public Accounting Recruits report (short: Trends report) was released last week and spoiler alert, it’s dark. Says the AICPA, bachelor’s degree completions in accounting dropped 7.8% 65,035 total accounting degrees completed for 2021-22.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 3, 2023

Pay extra close attention to accounting firm press releases this year, they will be packed with claims of record applicants, excess hiring, and huge numbers of incoming interns. From Why So Many Accountants Are Quitting published in the Wall Street Journal last Wednesday: More than 300,000 U.S. People want to work here.”

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service has launched the second phase of a new online self-service tool for businesses that expands business tax account capabilities and eligible entity types. Available at IRS.gov/businessaccount , the new business tax account is a key part of the agency’s continuing service improvement initiative.

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Going Concern

JULY 29, 2024

India Today explains why US firms love hiring accountants in India : Consequently, American firms are increasingly turning to other countries to fill the gap, particularly eyeing India for its highly skilled accounting professionals. … In essence, the US accounting crisis presents a unique opportunity for Indian accountants.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Here we are again talking about the accountant shortage. Mark Maurer at Wall Street Journal wrote today about a young man named Omer Khokhar who realized after six years in accounting that he was done. The article title: “Job Security Isn’t Enough to Keep Many Accountants From Quitting.” ” Ruh-oh.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2020

Clothing company J.Crew said an unknown hacker accessed some of its customers’ online accounts almost a year ago, according to reports. Although the attack occurred in 2019, the company only now revealed that an unknown number of customers had been affected by the attack.

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online accounting accountant Account accounted 72

CPA Practice

APRIL 7, 2023

Despite high demand for CPAs, accounting firms struggle to hire accountants. In 2021, there was a 17 percent drop in employed accountants and auditors from a 2019 peak, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis. By Cameron White. Technology also gives staff real-time access to their data, from anywhere at any time.

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accounting firms CPA Technology accountant 139

Withum

MAY 7, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) again postponed Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules for certain taxpayers owning inherited retirement accounts. Prior to 2020, beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts were generally able to withdraw the balance of these accounts over their lifetime.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 4, 2024

The charges identified Kroger as a professor of business and accounting, but does not specify where. According to the indictment, Kroger and a business partner identified only as “Individual A” set up a Wyoming-based company called Lone Star Municipal Finance Company LLC in October 2019.

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Real Estate accountant Account accounted 74

CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2023

Despite high demand for CPAs, accounting firms struggle to hire accountants. In 2021, there was a 17 percent drop in employed accountants and auditors from a 2019 peak, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis. By Cameron White. Technology also gives staff real-time access to their data, from anywhere at any time.

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accounting firms CPA Technology accountant 135

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Mike Fouts The accounting profession is at a crucial moment in which there’s massive potential to enhance productivity, elevate client experiences, and prevent burnout. As financial first responders, accountants often find themselves under immense pressure that is only amplified by the busy tax season.

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Technology accounting firms accountant Account 111

CPA Practice

AUGUST 23, 2023

Partnering with an outsourced accounting firm can not only help leadership recapture lost time, but also increase financial efficiency and improve data accuracy – providing real-time insights and expertise that will embolden organizations’ missions and allow them to maximize their impact with limited resources.

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accountant Account accounted accounting and finance 98

Accounting Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

The SEC charged electric vehicle company Ideanomics and three of its executives with fraud for misleading the public about its financial performance from 2017 and 2019.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the 12th annual ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards, which recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession. re increasingly becoming the face of public accounting and financial management.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

a follow-up to the initial SECURE Act of 2019, may give the Roth 401(k) option more juice. It combines several elements of traditional 401(k) plans with Roth IRA features in designated accounts. Contributions benefit from tax-deferred growth within the account. Now new legislation dubbed SECURE Act 2.0, SECURE Act 2.0

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accountant Account accounted income tax 122

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s been a while since we’ve done an Accountants Behaving Badly megapost ( 381 days ago , actually), here’s some bad behavior you may have missed. Twice-Convicted Accountant Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $1.1 Palos Hills Accountant Indicted In $7.8M This stock photo is incredible.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 23, 2023

Brazilian retailer and PwC client Americanas filed for bankruptcy, its three largest shareholders said over the weekend they had not known of $4 billion in accounting inconsistencies. “We didn’t know of and would never allow any accounting manipulation in the company”, they said in a statement.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In a post published on October 7th by Montclair State University titled “ Top 5 Reasons to Transition to an Accounting Career ” that can be best described as a thinly veiled advertisement for their Master’s program, the university explains “why making the leap into accounting might be the best move you ever make.”

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CPA Practice

MARCH 31, 2023

Technology continues to be a driver of growth for today’s successful accounting practices, and professionals know it, with a recent survey showing that 86% of respondents agree that technology will play a significant role in the growth and expansion of their practices in the next year. The survey was sponsored by Intuit Inc.,

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LSLCPAs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you inherited an IRA or retirement plan account after 12/31/19, you are required to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) beginning in 2023. The post Have you inherited an IRA or retirement plan account after 2019 from someone other than your spouse? appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Although the accounting talent shortage seems like something that just popped out of nowhere and couldn’t possibly have been predicted, oh, a decade ago, I feel compelled to remind everyone that we here at Going Concern saw this coming. From Is There Really a Shortage of Entry Level Accountants? OK ready for the prophetic bit?

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Accounting Insight

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

IRIS, the leading provider of accountancy software, is calling on businesses to carefully consider which accountancy firms they work with in 2023. IRIS, the leading provider of accountancy software, is calling on businesses to carefully consider which accountancy firms they work with in 2023.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 27, 2024

This deal gives Chicago-based Sikich an even stronger foothold in Washington, a “hyper-focused” growth plan zeroed in on federal government work that’s been underway since they acquired Halt, Buzas & Powell in 2019. They’re not wrong though, just look at recent deals by Baker Tilly and Grant Thornton.

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Cherry Bekaert

AUGUST 31, 2023

Contributors: Jack McKee, Manager, Government & Public Sector With staffing challenges and exceedingly more complex Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements , many government and public sector organizations are finding it difficult to focus on their core mission and deliver results for constituents.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 26, 2024

The bakery chain collapsed into insolvency in 2019 after a forensic investigation revealed thousands of false entries in its accounts.

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Going Concern

MAY 20, 2024

PwC is facing legal action claiming the accountancy firm is liable for the alleged rape of a graduate employee following after-work drinks. Shout-out to NPR for continuing to stay on top of the accounting shortage. Illinois CPA Society has issued a new pipeline report: Re-Decoding the Decline. Find it, and other ICPAS insights, here.

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CPA Practice

MAY 2, 2024

By Michael Stavola, The Wichita Eagle (TNS) A former Wichita Police Department associate accountant had a first appearance in court this week on charges accusing her of stealing money from the city. One of the charges accuses her of stealing $25,000 to $100,000 sometime between May 20, 2019, and March 9, 2023.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 25, 2023

When Thomson Reuters reported late last year that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) had proposed an eighth round of changes to lease accounting rules 1 , accounting and finance execs around the country channeled their inner Charlie Browns with a collective, “Good grief!”

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Related research: In 2019, Academic Researchers Tried to Answer the Question ‘Is Accounting a Miserable Job?’ The post Science Has Finally Explained Why Accountants Are Good With Numbers: Because They’re Cynical and Negative appeared first on Going Concern. ’ Go forth and be negative, friends.

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Going Concern

MAY 9, 2023

So far it seems dwindling accounting graduate numbers in the Philippines are mostly affecting in-country businesses and firms, still something worth keeping an eye on. Ten to fifteen years ago, as soon as we graduate from Accountancy school, we would be employed by accounting firms or other local corporations. The salary.

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cpas accountant Account accounted 122

Accounting Insight

OCTOBER 8, 2024

One of the UK’s favourite visitor attractions has chosen the award-winning accounting software system, iplicit , as the platform to handle its finances. Tim Coles , Senior Account Executive at iplicit , said, “It’s a huge pleasure to see Beaulieu Enterprises joining the growing list of famous iplicit customers.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 17, 2023

They’re not missing something, either (minus a few thousand dollars in their bank accounts). And stats from a 2019 U.S. But the problem persists elsewhere too, and women know it: 62% of women in advertising and 60% in accounting also said they aren’t being equally valued, according to Glassdoor.

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accountant Account accounted accounting and finance 121

CPA Practice

APRIL 19, 2024

By Stacy Parker, The Virginian-Pilot (TNS) A Virginia Beach, VA, accountant pleaded guilty April 12 to stealing more than $1 million from a client and using an additional $250,000 in COVID-19 small business relief money for personal bills. Maria Reich, 45, former president of On Call Accountants, pleaded guilty in U.S.

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