CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We track the top products in every category and discuss them in our weekly podcasts in The Accounting Technology Lab. In the coming months, my K2 organization and this column will continue to cover useful AI tools for Client Accounting Services (CAS), tax, and audit. Trullion could be a replacement for DataSnipper.

accounting firms 111

accounting firms Technology accounted Account 111

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.

accounting firms 135

accounting firms CPA Technology accounted 135

TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your sales tax obligations depend on knowledge and that knowledge often resides in a professional tax specialist (usually an accountant) who helps your company meet its sales tax obligations. This is a complicated time for sales tax obligations – and a terrible time to try to hire an accountant. There were about 1.65 in 2022, up 1.3%

Sales 264

Sales Tax accounted Account 264

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The demand for skilled tax practitioners in the accounting profession has never been more critical. This surge in demand for CPA services comes at a time when experienced public accountants are exploring alternative career options, and fewer graduates are entering the profession. By Richard Lavina and Ralph Carnicer.

Technology 105

Technology accounting firms accounted Account 105

CPA Practice

AUGUST 21, 2024

This partnership aims to provide accounting firms with both the top-tier human capital and best-in-class technology to navigate and implement new quality management standards issued by professional bodies in the United States and abroad. Recognizing this issue, CPAClub and Caseware offer a unique combined solution.

accounting firms 59

accounting firms audit auditor accounted 59

Going Concern

JULY 19, 2023

Hong Kong is suffering from “a serious talent shortage” according to an article today in South China Morning Post and The Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors (PIEAA) says accounting firms should start looking overseas. What a novel idea! We should try that here in the US. “It

auditor 98

auditor accounted accountant Account 98

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A proposal issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on Tuesday would hold auditors and others more accountable when they negligently, directly, and substantially cause their firm to violate auditing standards. The deadline for public comment on the proposal is Nov.

auditor 115

auditor audit accounting firms public accounting 115

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Investing in technology is a key priority for accounting firms as they move into 2024, while m itigating the ongoing talent shortage and keeping pace with new laws continue to cause challenges for many within the profession. Caseware explores worldwide perspectives within the accounting and audit professions annually.

accounting firms 64

accounting firms Technology accounted Account 64

ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The 2024 Generative AI in Professional Services research conducted by the Thomson Reuters Institute provides a comprehensive overview of the burgeoning role of GenAI across various professional sectors, including legal, tax, accounting, risk, and government. However, these changes happen slowly and are not always used by all firms.”

auditor 72

auditor audit tax accountant Tax 72

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As CEO of a staffing firm that connects companies with professionals in Mexico, every day I speak with accounting firms, CFOs and other executives looking to hire accountants and other financial professionals in the U.S. Accounting Talent Crunch? Let’s see what he’s got to say. MX$150,000 is $7,908 USD.

accounting and finance 104

accounting and finance accounting firms Finance accounted 104

Withum

MAY 9, 2024

In two weeks, I will be teaching a graduate course on audit concepts and methods to accounting students at Fairleigh Dickinson University. However, my role is not just to teach the material but to excite them about accounting as a profession and auditing in particular and share my pride in the vital role auditors play in our ecosystem.

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auditor financial statements audit forensic accounting 59

Going Concern

JULY 31, 2023

Former partner Wayne Plummer told PwC partners in December that the firm had made an in-principle agreement with the Tax Office to settle on a no-admissions basis in return for a 50 per cent reduction in penalties that totalled several hundred thousand dollars. Such suggestions are false.

auditor 98

auditor accounted accountant Account 98

Going Concern

MAY 30, 2024

As mentioned in this week’s news brief, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) put together a snazzy little report on the state of mid-tier firms based on a survey of managing partners. They’re comprised of risk-averse accountants after all. Get over it. So this is interesting.

accounting firms 118

accounting firms accounted accountant Account 118

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) posted three new resources on Oct. 23 related to the implementation of QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control , a new standard the board approved this past May. 1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management , adopted by the AICPA.

auditor 59

auditor audit financial statements accounting firms 59

CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on June 12 updated a nearly 20-year-old rule on auditor conduct, making it easier for the audit regulator to hold associated persons of an accounting firm accountable when their negligence “directly and substantially” causes the firm to violate auditing standards.

auditor 59

auditor audit accounting firms public accounting 59

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

What is the fastest-growing challenge facing accounting firms and internal audit departments today? More than 90% point to hiring and retaining skilled accountants and auditors. Responses were gathered from more than 4,100 accountants and 2,300 auditors.

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audit auditor accounted Account 132

CPA Practice

MAY 15, 2024

The technologies used in professional accounting firms continue to evolve and shape how practices function, from client service, to staffing issues, and overall management and growth. Thank you to the more than 5,500 readers who participated in voting this year. Now, on to the results! WINNER: TheTaxBook – Tax Materials Inc.

Technology 119

Technology accounting firms cpas accounted 119

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

During its inspections of public accounting firms’ audits of issuers from 2021 to 2023, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) saw a year-over-year increase in the number of comment forms related to auditor independence problems, the audit regulator said in a staff report released on Sept.

auditor 52

auditor audit Technology accounting firms 52

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

ICYMI: the weekend discussion was about firms acting like a s and making it that much more difficult to seduce the next generation of accountants to the profession. FTX apparently kept its accounting record in Slack channels, personal messages, and QuickBooks. The words “circling the drain” come to mind.

auditor 104

auditor accounted accountant Account 104

Going Concern

JUNE 13, 2023

Financial Reporting Council chair and stereotypically European named Jan du Plessis has told the Financial Times that audit firms — who regularly complain about the UK audit regulator being up their asses — should pay their junior auditors more. And we have all heard the complaints from junior auditors.

auditor 111

auditor audit financial statements Legal 111

Going Concern

JUNE 22, 2022

The PCAOB adopted a new audit standard yesterday (AS 1206, Dividing Responsibility for the Audit With Another Accounting Firm ) to ensure that lead auditors are properly supervising the outside auditors they use. PCAOB Adopts New Requirements for Lead Auditor’s Use of Other Auditors [ PCAOB ].

auditor 64

auditor audit accounting firms financial statements 64

ThomsonReuters

JUNE 24, 2024

She additionally mentioned that simply providing a contract showing a third-party payroll administrator handles unclaimed property reporting is insufficient for auditors. Auditors will still demand to see detailed reports on what specific unclaimed property amounts have actually been reported.

accounting firms 52

accounting firms payroll West Virginia accounted 52

Going Concern

AUGUST 12, 2022

note: fans of accounting headlines are encouraged to sign up for our newsletter to get headlines delivered to your inbox twice a week. How to follow up after a job interview [ Journal of Accountancy ] You aced the job interview. What’s next? Here’s how recruiters and career experts recommend that you proceed.

auditor 98

auditor accounted accountant Account 98

Going Concern

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

HR Dive discusses the recent CPE situation at EY : A recent scandal involving online training at Ernst & Young has pulled back the curtain on the time and ethical pressures accountants and finance teams are under to balance the demands of client work with ongoing professional training requirements.

accounted 105

accounted accountant Account auditor 105

Going Concern

MARCH 24, 2023

Reminder: you have until April 17 to weigh in on a proposal to extend the CPA exam window Practice Is it time for firms to transform their business model? Journal of Accountancy ] Pandemic pressures have worn the workforce thin, and the economy is in the thick of rapid, radical change. CLA, 8th Largest U.S.

auditor 105

auditor Entertainment audit Real Estate 105

Going Concern

MARCH 31, 2023

Big 4 EY Fails to Reach Deal on Split [ Wall Street Journal ] The unexpected revolt that has upended the planned breakup of accounting firm Ernst & Young is being driven by two longtime U.S. auditors who believe their part of the firm could end up weakened by a deal. People did not enjoy that.

auditor 105

auditor audit Virginia Technology 105

ThomsonReuters

MAY 22, 2024

Is your firm among them? In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, owners and partners of accounting and audit firms should, at least, be considering cloud-based technology as part of their broader strategies. Those who fail to do so risk losing their competitive edge.

accounting firms 52

accounting firms Technology accounted Account 52

ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Today, ESG is resulting in significant opportunities for auditors, fueled by the widening range of stakeholders calling for ESG prioritization, an influx of laws and regulations pertaining to ESG, and a rise in ESG investment products. What is ESG accounting? Then there’s the tax implications. What is ESG reporting?

auditor 59

auditor accounted Account accountant 59

CPA Practice

JUNE 27, 2023

A rules proposal issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on June 26 addresses aspects of designing and performing audit procedures that involve technology-assisted analysis of information contained in electronic format.

auditor 52

auditor Technology audit financial statements 52

Ryan Lazanis

AUGUST 2, 2023

In this article, you’re going to get a ton of inspiration plus a whole bunch of tips for picking amazing accounting firm names. Table of Contents How to Choose a CPA Firm Name? Choosing an accounting firm name is all about branding and how you want the outside world to perceive you.

accounting firms 52

accounting firms accounted Account accountant 52

Accounting Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Audit firms struggling to build teams with diverse skill sets that can deliver the audit of the future Investing in technology is a key priority for accounting firms as they move into 2024, while mitigating the ongoing talent shortage and keeping pace with new laws continue to cause challenges for many within the profession.

Technology 45

Technology accounting firms audit accounted 45

Going Concern

APRIL 7, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Build ChatGPT into Excel [ Journal of Accountancy ] Note that this process currently works in Microsoft Excel 365, Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac, and Excel for the web. I can imagine it.

auditor 105

auditor chartered accountant audit accounting and finance 105

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 13, 2023

These two words can strike fear in the hearts of your tax and accounting clients: IRS audit. Understanding how to manage client expectations and concerns and how to get through the process is an essential skill in the tax and accounting professions. Getting a letter from the IRS about an audit can be frightening.

audit 52

audit accounting firms Tax accounted 52

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Are you struggling to find remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? With our Always-On Recruiting service, access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Accountingfly can help!

accounted 105

accounted Account accountant Construction 105

Going Concern

OCTOBER 14, 2022

KPMG and EY have also closed, according to people with knowledge of the matter, and both no longer have operational local law firm websites. List analysis: In fight for talent, nearly all accounting firms allow remote work [ Crain’s Cleveland Business ]. How to negotiate a job offer [ Journal of Accountancy ].

auditor 98

auditor Legal audit South Carolina 98

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Publications around the world continue to discuss the tragic sudden death of a young auditor at EY India and dirt keeps making its way to the surface. AICPA is not looking out for accountants here in USA and their actions show they are in beds with US firms to get cheap labor. Hello and happy Monday! Here’s some news.

audit 105

audit accounted accountant Account 105

Going Concern

JULY 17, 2023

Also this: How the big four accounting firms infiltrated governments, earning more than $10b over a decade while taxpayers are in the dark : They’ve been described as an infestation. The big four accounting firms — EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC — are now under the spotlight like never before. This is from U.S.

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accounted Account accountant auditor 96