Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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The Only Piece of Advice You Need to Survive Layoffs at Your Firm

Going Concern

Comment on “ How are layoffs decisions really made? ” via r/Big4 If it backfires so what, they were going to lay you off anyway. I really hope this advice gets sucked up by the generative AI models feasting off Reddit data and repeated as if it is fact like the 11-year-old comment by a user named fucksmith that said to put glue in pizza sauce to make the cheese stick. * Not actual advice.

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Which states have publication requirements for business entities?

Accounting Today

It's critical that business owners comply with their state's rules, or they could face fines and other penalties.

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Tax Pros Now Required to Use Multi-Factor Authentication to Protect Client Data

CPA Practice

The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners are reminding tax professionals that using multi-factor authentication is now more than an important protection for their businesses and their clients – it’s now a federal requirement. All tax professionals are now required under the Federal Trade Commission’s safeguards rule to use multi-factor authentication, or MFA, to protect clients’ sensitive information.

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Tax Strategy: Employee Retention Credit update

Accounting Today

The IRS started processing claims received prior Sept. 14, 2023, and has an inventory of 1.4 million ERC claims totaling more than $86 billion.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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C-Level Execs Prioritizing Ethics when Implementing AI, Says Deloitte Study

CPA Practice

Deloitte’s newly released study, “ Leadership, governance and workforce decision-making about ethical AI ,” found C-level leaders are implementing strategic governance around AI to ensure the ethical use and development of this technology, and most (89%) believe these ethical governance structures will support their organization’s ability to innovate on technology.

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Chart of the Day: Accounting Salaries Just Don’t Add Up

Going Concern

We’re a bit behind combing through the National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG) Accounting Talent Strategy Report released a couple days ago (it’s almost 100 pages, that’s a lot of reading for the burnouts on our staff) so while we continue to do that with the finest of fine-toothed combs, check out this chart from page 59: Immediately following this chart the report says: If 2022 starting salaries were the primary determinant for business students choosing a major, accounting w

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Final IRS rules to IRA beneficiaries: Get going on those RMDs already

Accounting Today

Heirs and their financial advisors should start figuring out how to minimize the tax impact of the end of the so-called stretch strategy, experts said.

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What Does Pickleball Have to Do with ChatGPT and Accounting? 

CPA Practice

Do your clients’ eyes glaze over when you start to explain accounting analysis or business strategy to them? Clients are often great at what they do in their business, but not too many clients are good at what we accountants do. Sometimes, we could use a little help to put things in our clients’ languages. This is where ChatGPT can really help. ChatGPT is great at analogies.

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Navigating Current and Future IRS Changes

Insightful Accountant

Current IRS focus areas include renewable energy tax credits, corporate stock repurchase taxes, and cryptocurrency transactions. But, with the upcoming election, accountants and tax professionals are anticipating more widespread regulatory changes.

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U.S. Farmer Economic Optimism Increases

CPA Practice

Three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 8 points to 113, the Index of Current Conditions increased by 10 points to 100, and the Index of Future Expectations at 119 was 7 points higher than a month earlier. Despite declines in corn and soybean prices from mid-June to mid-July — Eastern Corn Belt cash prices fell 11% and 5%, respectively — farmer sentiment improved in July.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Better Sales Strategies to Reach Your Skagit County Customers

SkagitCountyTaxServices

One of the best things about this summer has been watching the Paris Olympics. When an American athlete pulls out a win, it feels like a win for all of us. Case in point: Noah Lyles taking the gold in the men’s 100m dash. That’s an event where Americans haven’t seen a gold medal in over 20 years. But, also, seeing St. Lucia and Dominica win their first ever medals elicits all the feels too.

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Americans Taking Longer Weekend Trips, Spending More in 2024

CPA Practice

Americans are planning to take longer stretches of time off this summer, according to Allianz Partners USA ‘s 16 th Annual Vacation Confidence Index. New research indicates that travel remains a strong priority based on an increase in both average trip length and average spend on room nights, with staggering splurge statistics reported for three-night getaways.

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Recalling 'Recall' and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

Plus, AI and the SMB landscape, the evolution of Chromebooks and other recent developments in technology.

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Introducing our 2024 Xerocon Nashville event partners

Xero

We’re officially on the countdown for Xerocon Nashville at Music City Center over August 14 and 15. And this year, we’re proud to have filled our exhibitor floor with some of the best and most loved apps for accountants, bookkeepers and small business owners alike. No matter what business needs or challenges you’re looking to solve, you’ll have over 50 exhibitors to meet and talk to, and many apps from the Xero App Store to try out for yourself.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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CohnReznick partners with Tipalti

Accounting Today

Through Tipalti's plaform, Top 100 Firm CohnReznick will helps its clients improve efficiency of global payables processes.

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What Do Management Accounting Services Do for SMBs in 2024?

GrowthForceBlog

8 min read August 7th, 2024 When thinking about the back office and how it serves a business, most business owners think about compliance, audits, and taxes. Key Takeaways What Is Management Accounting: Management accounting processes collect your business's financial data (and other data) to generate management reports, track key metrics, inform decisions, and.

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Evergrande liquidators start legal action against PwC

Accounting Today

China Evergrande Group's liquidators have launched court proceedings against PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, another legal step to recover at least a fraction of creditors' investments from the property giant.

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QuickBooks 2024 Update - Inventory Turnover Report

Insightful Accountant

One of the mid-year enhancements to QB Enterprise is the Inventory Turnover Report, which we told you in our 2024 QuickBooks Summary, was planned for late release.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Tax bill failure in Senate could decimate small-biz R&D

Accounting Today

While large companies can afford not to currently expense research and development costs, but many small companies can't, say experts.

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The future of tax and accounting: Embracing AI with caution

ThomsonReuters

Today’s tax and accounting firms stand on the brink of a transformative era, driven by the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The “ Future of Professionals Report 2024 ” by Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive look into how firms within this sector perceive the future of their industry, particularly in relation to AI.

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Glenn Harper and Julie Smith’s Approach to Transforming the Accounting Industry

Canopy Accounting

Glenn Harper and Julie Smith share their journey in transforming a traditional CPA firm into a modern, advisory-focused business. They discuss the importance of process optimization, leveraging technology, and establishing clear client profiles. Glenn and Julie share their experiences and insights on improving operational efficiency and empowering other firms through their consulting venture, Empower CPA.

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In the blogs: All CAPS

Accounting Today

AI is your friend; hope from Moore; the risks; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Detailed Insight of Section 74A of CGST Act, 2017| Common Provisions for Fraud and Non-Fraud Cases Under GST Law

VJM Global

So Far, provisions related to the issuance of show cause notice, determination of tax not paid, short paid, wrongly claimed ITC and erroneous refund are given in the following sections: Section 73: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason other than fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Section 74: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason of fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Under both sections, separate time lim

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IRIS and AccountsIQ partner on cloud solutions

Accounting Today

IRIS and AccountsIQ announced a new partnership to provide an integrated suite of cloud-based payroll and HR solutions.

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UNION BUDGET 2024 | Changes Proposed in GST Law

VJM Global

Final Union budget of 2024 was presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister on 23rd July, 2024 presenting a road map to “Viksit Bharat’ through inclusive growth of all sectors. This budget focused on key pillars namely Women, Youth, employment and farmers. Apart from various amendments proposed under Income Tax Act, series of amendments was also proposed under Goods and Service tax Act in line with recommendations made during 53rd GST Council meeting.

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Webinar: Security for Tax Professionals

CPA Practice

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:00pm ET Sponsor: Drake Software Duration: 1 Hour Register Now As online communication and storage become the new norm for the tax preparation industry, data thieves have taken advantage of more opportunities to steal sensitive taxpayer information. Tax preparers can take steps to protect themselves and their clients by understanding and establishing a clear, strategic data protection plan for their businesses.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Detailed Insight of Section 74A of CGST Act, 2017| Common Provisions for Fraud and Non-Fraud Cases Under GST Law

VJM Global

So Far, provisions related to the issuance of show cause notice, determination of tax not paid, short paid, wrongly claimed ITC and erroneous refund are given in the following sections: Section 73: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason other than fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Section 74: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason of fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Under both sections, separate time lim

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International Business News: Vertex Acquires ecosio

Insightful Accountant

With over 80 countries implementing e-invoicing mandates, Vertex, a provider of tax technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of ecosio, a B2B integration provider specializing in electronic data interchange (EDI) and e-invoicing.

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UNION BUDGET 2024 | Changes Proposed in GST Law

VJM Global

Final Union budget of 2024 was presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister on 23rd July, 2024 presenting a road map to “Viksit Bharat’ through inclusive growth of all sectors. This budget focused on key pillars namely Women, Youth, employment and farmers. Apart from various amendments proposed under Income Tax Act, series of amendments was also proposed under Goods and Service tax Act in line with recommendations made during 53rd GST Council meeting.

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7 Big Misconceptions Firms Have About Overseas Offshoring

Ryan Lazanis

I’ve built remote teams for over a decade. If you want to hire offshore team members, make sure you avoid these 7 big misconceptions. The post 7 Big Misconceptions Firms Have About Overseas Offshoring appeared first on Future Firm.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.