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Why Real-Time Financial Reporting is Essential for Your Business

AccountingDepartment

Financial reporting has long been a fundamental component of successful business management. It serves as the blueprint for decision-making, reveals opportunities, and identifies risks. Yet, in a rapidly changing economic environment, depending only on monthly or quarterly financial statements is gradually becoming outdated.

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Friendly Reminder Not to Work Yourself to Death For This Profession

Going Concern

Saw this on the bird app yesterday and thought its message would be worth passing along what with 20 days remaining until April 15 and nerves as strained as ever around here. We need to do a better job at pushing healthy boundaries in our profession. Third time this week someone has called the office looking for an accountant because their current one has either passed away or is in critical condition in the hospital. — Albert J.

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Do You Have an Excess Business Loss?

RogerRossmeisl

If an individual taxpayer has substantial business losses, unfavorable federal income tax rules can potentially come into play. Heres what you need to know as you assess your 2024 tax situation. Disallowance rule The tax rules can get complicated if your business or rental activity throws off a tax loss and many do during the early years. First, the passive activity loss (PAL) rules may apply if you arent very involved in the business or if its a rental activity.

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How to Choose the Right Payroll Software For Your Skagit County Small Business

SkagitCountyTaxServices

The nations collective basketball-related madness has begun. (Thanks to tax season, my team and I have been feeling the madness for a while now. So welcome to the party). How is your bracket faring? Because I love statistics, heres one for you: So far in March Madness history, only one person has ever had an absolutely flawless bracket through the Sweet 16.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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5 Reasons Growing Startups Need an ERP System

BurklandAssociates

Scaling a startup is exciting, but the wrong tools will slow you down. An ERP system automates tasks, centralizes data, and boosts efficiency for smarter growth. The post 5 Reasons Growing Startups Need an ERP System appeared first on Burkland.

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You May Be Able to Make a Deductible IRA Contribution for Last Year This Year

RogerRossmeisl

If youre getting ready to file your 2024 tax return and your tax bill is higher than youd like, there may still be a chance to lower it. If youre eligible, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA until this years April 15 filing deadline and benefit from the tax savings on your 2024 return. Whos eligible? You can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA if: You (and your spouse) arent an active participant in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, or You (or your s

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Expert insights on payroll data security and tax scams in 2025

ThomsonReuters

Businesses continue to face serious cyber threats that target payroll and tax information. As scams become more common, it is important for companies to protect sensitive data and stay compliant with regulations to better secure their payroll processes and reduce risks. Cliff Steinhauer, Director of Information Security and Engagement at The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), recently highlighted the importance of recognizing common payroll-related tax scams, understanding the evolution of d

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Shutting Down Your Tech Company? Take These 5 Steps

Shay CPA

Deciding to close down operations at a company you founded is never easy. This venture represents a lot of time, energy, and money. Shutting it down can feel like a major loss. At the same time, though, it might come with some measure of relief. By the time youre deciding to close up shop, youve probably had some difficult months or even years. Youve felt your runway slipping away and you might be, in some ways, ready to end this chapter.

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Beyond the bottom line: How FinOps turns finance leaders into innovation drivers

Accounting Insight

The rise of cloud computing has transformed how businesses operate, offering scalability, flexibility, and innovation at an unprecedented pace. However, for finance leaders, this shift presents a challenge: how to manage unpredictable cloud costs while ensuring financial discipline and strategic investment. Enter FinOps (Financial Operations) a cloud financial management discipline that helps businesses maximise the value of their cloud investments.

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Taming the Tax Tangle if You’re Retiring Soon

RogerRossmeisl

Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a long career. Yet the transition may bring a tangle of tax considerations. Planning carefully can help you minimize tax bills. Below are four steps to take if youre approaching retirement, along with the tax implications. 1. Consider your post-career lifestyle Begin by assessing what retirement might look like for you.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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The Future of Business: Outsourced Accounting Services

Basis 365

The way businesses handle their finances is evolving. Managing accounting in-house is expensive, time-consuming, and often inefficient. Hiring full-time staff, maintaining software, and ensuring compliance take valuable resources away from growth. Outsourced accounting services offer a smarter approach. By leveraging cloud-based technology and expert financial support, businesses can reduce costs, improve accuracy, and gain real-time financial insights.

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The Inventory Loophole: Using the Cash Method of Accounting Toward Tax Savings, Part 1

CTP

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought about far-reaching changes in the world of tax law. Though recent conversations have fixated on the soon-to-expire tax provisions, TCJA also introduced permanent changes that tax professionals can lean on to bring tax savings to their clients. One significant benefit to small business owners was the introduction of new rules surrounding the cash method of accounting.

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Deduction of Interest Expense During Prolonged Real Estate Development

Withum

If the development of a real estate property is executed without any complications, the project will begin operations and be placed in service post-production. However, what if unexpected situations delay construction? There may not be material costs, but if a project is funded with loans, interest will continue to accrue. This article takes a closer look at the tax treatment of interest expense during prolonged real estate development.

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Want to include AI in your accounting course? 24 step-by-step tutorials and more…

Wendy Tietz

AI is transforming how we workand our students need to be ready to use AI in their future careers. As educators, we have a responsibility to help them understand how to use tools like ChatGPT responsibly and effectively.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Financial Relief for Families: The Benefits of the Child Tax Credit

RogerRossmeisl

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has long been a valuable tax break for families with qualifying children. Whether youre new to claiming the credit or youve benefited from it for years, its crucial to stay current on its rules and potential changes. As we approach the expiration of certain provisions within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025, heres what you need to know about the CTC for 2024, 2025 and beyond.

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The Future of Business: Outsourced Accounting Services

Basis 365

The way businesses handle their finances is evolving. Managing accounting in-house is expensive, time-consuming, and often inefficient. Hiring full-time staff, maintaining software, and ensuring compliance take valuable resources away from growth. Outsourced accounting services offer a smarter approach. By leveraging cloud-based technology and expert financial support, businesses can reduce costs, improve accuracy, and gain real-time financial insights.

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When to Recommend a Partnership Structure: The Tax Benefits of Special Allocations

CTP

When it comes to choosing an entity type, many entrepreneurs are drawn to S corporations and may make an election without truly weighing the pros and cons of each option. Business owners may not think to ask their tax planner for advice on business structures, but offering your expertise early in the process can help your clients save significantly on their tax bill down the road.

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BGL enhances CAS 360 integration with Xero Practice Manager

Accounting Insight

BGL Corporate Solutions (BGL), a leader in company compliance solutions, has announced an enhanced integration of its company secretarial software, CAS 360, with Xero Practice Manager. This development introduces a more seamless two-way integration, enabling professional firms to manage their practice efficiently with a single firm database. The integration simplifies the management of company, trust, and individual client/contact data across both platforms, eliminating manual and duplicate data

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Enhancing Financial Management for Advertising and Marketing Firms

Withum

Advertising and marketing firms operate in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where creativity, strategy and client relationships drive success. However, behind the scenes, these firms often face challenges with financial management, resource allocation and performance analysis. Without addressing these critical areas, issues like cash flow gaps and unclear project profitability can hinder a firm’s ability to scale and succeed in a competitive market.

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Perception vs Reality: What is the Value of a Business Interest?

RogerRossmeisl

A business interests value is more than just a number to its owner. It represents years of hard work, sacrifice and investment. Owners often believe they have a clear understanding of their companys worth. But emotions and optimism about future earnings can cloud their perception. Lets look at psychological factors that may affect owners value perceptions and why the numbers might tell a different story.

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IRS underreported costs of Direct File: TIGTA

Accounting Today

Internal Revenue Service reports of the cost of the free tax-filing program left out at least $8.8 million in costs, according to a new report.

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Why Structure Your Business as a Partnership? Understanding the Tax Benefits of Special Allocations

CTP

When you are starting a new business or attempting to reduce the tax bill for your existing business, how do you decide which entity type is right for you? Entrepreneurs these days tend to gravitate towards S corporations almost as a default, and certainly, this can be the right choice for certain businesses and comes with its own set of tax advantages.

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New Software & You: Elevating Your Tech Stack

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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BlackCloak Releases Digital Executive Protection Framework

CPA Practice

The new framework offers chief information security officers and chief security officers a detailed risk assessment and control review of the necessary components of a comprehensive digital executive protection program.

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Spring Statement 2025 Commentary: Property & Construction

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Overview The Government has announced a series of policy and funding reforms aimed at increasing housebuilding and strengthening skills within the construction sector, in a bid to support economic growth and meet long-term infrastructure demands. National Planning Policy Framework Reforms Reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) were announced in December 2024 with the aim of increasing housebuilding in England.

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Do Your Salespeople Come By Their Commissions Honestly?

RogerRossmeisl

Preventing financial losses from occupational fraud requires your company to remain vigilant. In a nutshell: Trust employees, but routinely verify they arent stealing. This includes salespeople who, if theyre unethical, could falsify sales commission records to illicitly line their own pockets. Because its sometimes impossible to spot crooks in your midst, be aware of potential sales commission fraud schemes and how best to detect and prevent them.

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Tax season 2025 so far: By the numbers

Accounting Today

With tax season underway, here are the filing statistics, updated weekly.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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The Inventory Loophole: Using the NIMS Method

CTP

When you hear about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), typically people are speculating about the future of the tax laws that expire this year. What we hear less about are the tax provisions that were made permanentand that could be beneficial to your business. For instance, when you established your business, you selected a method of accounting. If you have a C corporation or a larger business, that decision may have been made for you, since most of these entities are required to use the accrual

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PCAOB Posts Educational Videos to Help Auditors Implement New Quality Control Standard

CPA Practice

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has released a series of three staff presentation videos focused on implementing the monitoring and remediation process under QC 1000,A Firms System of Quality Control.

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Spring Forecast 2025 Commentary: Property & Construction

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Overview The Government has announced a series of policy and funding reforms aimed at increasing housebuilding and strengthening skills within the construction sector, in a bid to support economic growth and meet long-term infrastructure demands. National Planning Policy Framework Reforms Reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) were announced in December 2024 with the aim of increasing housebuilding in England.

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Transforming Your Construction Team Through Support And Collaboration

Randal DeHart

Being a construction manager and a business owner requires a unique blend of skills and attributes essential for effectively leading a crew. Leadership is at the forefront of this role, as a construction manager must inspire and motivate their team to achieve project goals while maintaining safety and quality standards. This involves clear communication, conflict resolution, and a collaborative team environment.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.