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The new breed of audit

TaxConnex

Even though many audits have shifted to remote audit, the fundamentals of the sales tax audit haven’t changed. The consultancy Agile has cited several stats on sales tax audits, including that one in five small-to-midsize businesses have been audited within the past five years. Fear and loathing.

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Wirecard Forces ‘Radical’ Reboot Of German Accounting Regs

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As the fallout from Wirecard ’s troubles unfold, Germany’s deputy finance minister has called for radical solutions to fix how accounting firms are regulated, the Financial Times reported. We have reached an agreement with the Finance Ministry to terminate the contract,” a Justice Ministry official told Reuters. million) bail.

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Friday Footnotes: Florida Man’s Tax Problem; Accountants Are Walking Out; BDO Assures on Tether | 2.10.23

Going Concern

Talent As tax season approaches, accounting firms are short on staff [ Marketplace ] Oh hey! How can employers optimise working environments to support the needs of their accountancy teams and ultimately retain them, all while adding value to their organisation? The stablecoin firm released BDO’s assurance opinion on Feb. 31, 2022.

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Why Microsoft’s $29 Billion Tax Bill Could Be the Big Knockout Punch in Fight with the IRS

CPA Practice

By Clint Rainey, Fast Company (TNS) Way back in 2012, the IRS launched the largest-ever audit in history, accusing Microsoft of stashing billions in offshore tax havens to dodge U.S. Microsoft’s accounting firm KPMG had spelled out explicit steps to convince the government that the Puerto Rico venture was “real.”

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When You Need to Hire a Pro: Online Accounting Service for Small Business

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It’s time to go beyond merely tracking the ins and outs of your books and to start focusing on accounting and the financial health of your growing business. Choosing an online accounting service for your small business is the best way to keep your books updated, in compliance, and thriving. But it is no small task!

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More Businesses Are Turning to Automation to Manage Tax on Purchases

CPA Practice

That’s according to a new survey from Avalara of accounts payable departments, accounting, finance, and tax professionals that focus on managing use tax obligations. Nearly a third (32%) of respondents also indicated that audit risks are high, especially when managing consumer use obligations. Avalara, Inc. ,

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What Smaller Firms Can Learn from Big Firm Blunders

Mark Lee

Background In 2015 I took on a voluntary role that included responsibility for the finances of a members’ club that had long been audited by a top 20 firm. I called the audit partner to introduce myself and to mention that we would no longer require an audit. Our accounting date was 31 March.