TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sales tax is not something top of mind for most executives, but it is something that the majority of businesses will have to manage at some level. No matter the size of your business, if you are selling a taxable product or service and establish nexus in specific states or jurisdictions, then you have a sales tax obligation. While it is not meant to be a burden on the seller, many businesses have been left scrambling to understand how to manage the complex process of sales tax compliance.

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Canopy Accounting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Busy season is upon us. Every year you may be saying the same things…"I start off sticking to a routine but it quickly falls off and I start feeling burned out and tired". Make this the year you are going to make small changes that make a big impact through incorporating mindfulness practices at work. During this session, we will experience practices we can put in place in our day to gain a better understanding of where we are off-balance internally so we can show up better for ourselves and tho

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

State and local taxes, also often referred to as SALT, are one of the most dynamic areas of tax practice, with thousands of jurisdictions across the U.S. imposing increases or newly-created taxes on real or other property. The SALT professionals at Grant Thornton have compiled it’s top predictions for what it expects to see in the coming year in this volatile space. 1.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Hey guess what, everyone? We have fresh research that shows the 150 hour CPA licensure rule decreases the number of Black and Hispanic entrants to the profession. In this case, a 26% drop. Add this to the existing body of evidence that demonstrates two things: the 150 hour rule does not improve the quality of licensed CPAs (“ Occupational Licensing and Accountant Quality: Evidence from the 15 -Hour Rule ” by John Barrios) and the 150 hour rule is actively preventing minorities from p

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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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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service revised its frequently asked questions on the Form 1099-K to alleviate confusion this filing season.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Announced yesterday in an excessively flowery press release, Baker Tilly announced a “strategic investment” from private equity firms Hellman & Friedman and Valeas Capital Partners. The investment is expected to close in early 2024. According to the press release, Baker Tilly has doubled its workforce in the past five years and the deal will help them continue to grow in all the ways a large accounting firm can.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Thought you might be interested in some preliminary information about what the 2024 'Domestic' (US) ProAdvisor Applicants are telling Insightful Accountant about their 'App' experiences.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A new analysis forecasts a higher return on investment from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, but only if the funding isn't reduced.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jump to: When to consider an automated tax software solution Benefits of sales tax automation software What if you don’t have a complex business model? Amidst a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, it can seem more challenging than ever to understand your sales tax obligations in every jurisdiction in which you do business. The tax complexities of interstate and international commerce are why most companies use some form of automated software to help track and calculate their organizatio

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This year's roster of great new tools for accountants is heavily inflected with AI.

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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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Patriot Software

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a small business owner, one of the first decisions you make is deciding between the different types of business structures. But, choosing between business structures can be intimidating and confusing. Before you decide what business structure type to use for your small business, understand your options.

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KROST

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service has published the 2024 Estate and Gift Exemption Amounts. The Unified Exclusion Amount is $13,610,000 and the Annual Gift Exemption Amount is $18,000. In addition to the annual gift exemption, payments made directly to medical providers or educational institutions are considered non-reportable. Married couples, will be able to gift up to Read the full article.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board is proposing to toughen its rules for requiring auditors to look for signs of fraud in a client's financial statements.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Are you calculating 'Net Retention' to determine the health of the subscription-based businesses you advise? If not, you should be.

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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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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

And what to do if your client hasn't received their abatement from the IRS.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The landscape of public accounting experienced an unprecedented shakeup in 2023, marked not by the usual suspects of annual updates or technological advancements, but by a surge of interest from an unexpected source: private equity (PE). With a series of high-profile investments in large accounting firms and a quieter but no less significant foray into the accounting software sector, PE firms have unmistakably cast their eyes towards an industry traditionally characterized by its cautious, measu

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Quarterly results at MicroStrategy Inc. will likely get more volatile under a recently approved accounting rule change that requires valuing the digital asset at market prices.

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Mark Lee

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One thing that remains as challenging for accountants today as it was when I was in practice is that of converting prospects into valued clients. It’s not that you need flashy pitches or to make exaggerated claims; it’s about building a genuine connection and trust. Picture this: you’re face-to-face with a potential client, you’re tempted to showcase your expertise and talk about your services.

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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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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Utah-based company that invests in and acquires small accounting firms has received an $85 million minority funding round to support its expansion.

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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. This is according to findings from the 2024 State of Accounting Firms Trends Report released by Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Senate may not get to the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act soon enough to impact returns.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (ARCPA) announced the 2024 ARCPA Student Education Fund Golf Tournament, which will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Maumelle Country Club.

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Anders CPA

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Once your business reaches 80 to 120 employees, it must undergo an audit of its 401(k) plan , but securing a 401(k) audit firm’s services can be a challenge in certain locations. Engaging a local firm to handle the audit traditionally results in the auditor’s presence in your office, which can cause disruptions to daily operations. Remote 401(k) audit services offer businesses benefits such as enhanced security, access to experienced professionals and technology-driven convenience.

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LSLCPAs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

At this time of year, we like to let our clients, who own or are in the market to buy Electric Vehicles (EVs), know about the latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credit rulings. It’s good news. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s October 6, 2023 press release gives access to the (27-page-long!) guidance that explains the. The post 2024 Clean Vehicle Tax Credits appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Accounting Seed

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Columbia, Md. [February 6, 2024] — Accounting Seed , the #1 accounting solution built on the Salesforce Platform, unveiled its first product offering of the new year, AP (Accounts Payable) Automation. The launch of the new product highlights Accounting Seed’s commitment to helping small-to-mid sized companies drive efficiency and maximize growth by running their accounting and payable processes within a single platform.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Discover the new IRS tool to monetize clean energy credits, allowing businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and government entities to apply these options to specific tax credits, even without taxable income.

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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.

Withum

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When one thinks of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, one should think of transparency. In other words, they should think of additional sources of information that help identify unseen risks and justify shareholder value. This investing style is known as ESG integration. Private equity investors use ESG integration as a value-creation tool by analyzing material and non-financial factors during due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jump to: What is direct tax? What is indirect tax? Direct tax and indirect tax. You’ve likely heard these terms but understanding what they are and how they differ is important in helping companies better understand the costs they may face and how much they may owe going forward. The differences between direct tax and indirect tax are important to understand.

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Withum

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This on-demand webinar presented by Withum’s Founders and Tech Executives Services Team explores the basics of Qualified Small Business Stock and Equity Compensation and their impact on Tax Planning. Already Registered? Click Here View On-Demand Webinar In this on-demand webinar, Dan Krolikowski and Dan Vukosa provide an overview of QSBS as well as helping simplify equity compensation and explaining some general tax considerations of several types of equity compensation, including Restrict

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jump to: What is direct tax? Examples of direct tax Understanding tax provision Understanding state apportionment Differences between direct and indirect taxes When a taxpayer must pay taxes directly to the government, meaning the taxes cannot be shifted to other entities or individuals, it is known as direct tax. This is the opposite of indirect tax.

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