Wed.Aug 14, 2024

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How Streamlining Tech Can Supercharge Success

Insightful Accountant

Irana Wasti of BILL discusses how the economic volatilities of the past few years have been challenging for finance teams, with inflation and uncertainty driving efficiency pressures and creating cash flow concerns for some businesses.

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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Hurricane Debby Victims in the Southeast

Withum

On August 9, 2024, the IRS announced relief from certain tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses in all of South Carolina, most of Florida and North Carolina, and part of Georgia that were affected by Hurricane Debby. The relief provided in IR-2024-205 postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred beginning on August 1, 2024, in Florida, August 4, 2024, in Georgia and South Carolina, and August 5, 2024, in North Carolina – the postponement period.

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Xero Showcases New Tech and Integrations at Xerocon 2024 Conference in Nashville

CPA Practice

Small business accounting technology maker Xero opened its annual Xerocon event in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, hosting more than 1,000 accounting professionals, financial advisors, and business consultants. Worldwide, the Xero platform has more than 4.2 million subscribers. During the morning’s keynote session, Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy welcomed the attendees and then discussed the accomplishments the company has made in the last year with “resetting foundations, shaping aspiratio

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City and local sales taxes spike

Accounting Today

A new study reveals increases in both local and new tax rates across the country, highlighting an urgent need for revenue at the municipal level.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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IRS Updates WISP Guide for Tax Pros

CPA Practice

A newly updated Written Information Security Plan (WISP) is now available from the IRS, designed to help protect tax professionals against continuing threats from identity thieves and data breaches. The updated 28-page template , “Publication 5708, Creating a Written Information Security Plan for Your Tax & Accounting Practice,” was announced by the agency and its Security Summit partners—representatives of state revenue departments and the tax industry—on Aug. 13 as part of their “Protect Y

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Revenue is Down More Than 5 Percent at EY Australia

Going Concern

Just the other day we were talking about EY missing its revenue target and many, many people on the payroll getting disappointed by this year’s promotions, raises, and bonuses as a result. We don’t have numbers yet as the firm won’t announce until September but we do have revenue results for EY Australia released today. You ready? EY Australia reported (unaudited) revenue of $2.81 billion ($1.86 billion USD) in FY24, down from $2.97 billion ($1.97 billion freedom bux) in FY23.

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Hackers Tried to Help This Firm Get Through Their Tax Return Backlog, Fraudulently

Going Concern

*this headline is obviously a joke. We have no way of knowing if Heier Weisbrot & Bernstein, LLC has a tax return backlog. Yet another accounting firm has reported a data breach, this time Heier Weisbrot & Bernstein of Gibbsboro, New Jersey and the details are a bit scarier than just bad actors caught digging around in the firm’s files.

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How to Issue a Corrected 1099 (MISC and NEC)

Patriot Software

Do you file Forms 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC? If so, you might mix up the forms, enter incorrect information, or use a form from the wrong tax year. If you make a mistake on either form, you may need to issue a corrected 1099. “Mistake” is the last word you want to hear in business.

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Boosting Your Bottom Line with Financial Forecasting

AccountingDepartment

In today's competitive landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need every advantage they can get to thrive and grow. One powerful tool that can significantly impact a company's bottom line is forecasting.

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Post-Debby tax relief expands to all Vermont

Accounting Today

Everyone in the state who was affected by the storm now has until Feb. 3 to file and pay.

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.

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Business Valuation: The Impact of Real Estate Ownership and Rent Adjustments

Withum

Typically, when performing a business valuation for SBA 7(a) purposes, the prospective buyer is seeking to purchase both the business and its underlying real estate from the seller. In these instances, it is important to ensure the relationship between the company and the real estate is addressed correctly. Otherwise, the business valuation may provide an unreliable conclusion.

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New features announced at Xerocon Nashville

Xero

Running a small business in the US or Canada comes with its fair share of unique challenges. That’s why Xero has been doubling down on building out our product capabilities for the unique needs of this region. Today, on stage at Xerocon Nashville, I was very excited to unveil the huge number of improvements Xero has made to make things easier for small businesses and their advisors.

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How to Simplify HR Processes When Compliance Feels Impossible 

Patriot Software

HR compliance can be a nightmare for overwhelmed small business owners. You need buttoned-up HR processes to avoid compliance-related penalties and lawsuits. This takes time—a commodity most business owners don’t have. Is it possible to streamline your HR processes to stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations? Yes.

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IPSASB clarifies requirements for first-time adoption of accrual basis IPSAS

Accounting Today

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has proposed an update to its rules for first-time adoption of accrual basis International Public Sector Accounting Standards.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Chaser introduces an advanced Revenue forecasting tool to improve financial planning

Accounting Insight

New feature uses machine learning to enhance revenue predictions and improve decision-making for businesses Chaser, the leading global accounts receivable SaaS provider, has launched the Revenue forecast. This new tool enables businesses to automatically predict future revenue, improving their financial planning and decision-making. Accurate revenue forecasting is essential for effective financial planning and business growth.

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Xero announces new features on bank recs, compliance, payments

Accounting Today

Diya Jolly, Xero's chief product and technology officer, announced several new products and enhancements for bank reconciliations, payments, compliance and more.

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New insights into how consumers are making payments

Xero

The way we pay for products and services is changing faster than ever, and as a small business owner it’s important to keep up with these shifts to meet customer expectations. As payment trends evolve, you need to have all the facts so that you can get paid as fast as possible. So we asked consumers, ‘How do you want to pay?’ and delved into what options small businesses were offering today as well as the administrative challenges of paying suppliers.

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Quality advisory doubles the acquisition probability for startups

Accounting Today

Accountants play a crucial role in guiding our clients through some of their most stressful moments — the challenges of growth and the complexities of the acquisition process.

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Navigating Corporate Travel Changes Post-Pandemic

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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The Funding Games: 4 Considerations for Financing in Real Estate To Obtain Capital

Cherry Bekaert

While it may be an Olympic year, sponsors and developers are not ones to play games when searching for funding for their real estate deals. Rising inflation and interest rates coupled with legislative changes have created shifts and challenging hurdles in the real estate industry. Sources of traditional capital are under pressure due to economic uncertainty, and the industry is being forced to explore other funding avenues.

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Xero to focus on accounting, payroll, payments in US, UK and Australia

Accounting Today

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero, outlined her "Win On Purpose" strategy, which involves a focus on accounting, payments and payroll in the US, UK and Australian markets.

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AICPA Says Supreme Court Decisions to Have Major Tax Impacts

Insightful Accountant

Recent Supreme Court decisions have sent shockwaves through the accounting profession, particularly in the realm of tax law. These changes introduce a level of uncertainty that may make many tax professionals uncomfortable.

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Field Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Withum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) is one of the greatest museums in the world. Yet many people living in or surrounding New York City have never been there. Realizing this, for several years, I took a group of interns each summer on a day trip in Manhattan, culminating with an afternoon at The Met. I organized my tour centered around four works of art that have a connection to accounting.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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The finance function of the future: as simple as ABC

Accounting Insight

What does the finance function of the future look like? While some might envision futuristic CFO holograms or robots handling invoices, industry insiders know it’s much more complex than that. Emerging tools such as AI and machine learning are revolutionising how finance teams operate. Here’s how these technologies are streamlining the accounting world of the future to be as simple as ABC.

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Navigating inheritance tax in the UK

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Discussing inheritance tax often evokes feelings of uncertainty and discomfort, often accompanied by uncomfortable conversations around death and inheritance. Yet, it’s a crucial aspect of estate planning in the UK. With a labyrinth of regulations and emotional considerations surrounding the topic, it’s essential to approach it pragmatically.

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Penfold reaches £500m assets under administration, doubling in 12 months

Accounting Insight

Penfold (getpenfold.com), the innovative digital pensions provider, is excited to announce it reached £500m AuA, doubling assets from £250m in the last 12 months and achieving growth of 260% from £139m at the start of 2023. This robust growth trajectory has been driven by the rapid expansion of its workplace pension offering, enabled by a proprietary technology platform that helps accountancy firms and payroll bureaus streamline their clients’ auto enrolment obligations.

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Change management: 5 pitfalls that prevent change and how to overcome them

Accounting Today

First understand how things get done at your firm. Who needs to give a green light for an initiative to move ahead?

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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Xero Inventory Plus - an Introduction

Insightful Accountant

As part of our continuing coverage of various General Ledgers that might substitute for QuickBooks Pro-plus and Premier-plus Desktop, we are exploring a new functionality being offered by Xero, their 'Inventory Plus' option.

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The 5 Biggest Factors Impacting Your Firm’s Valuation (In Order)

Ryan Lazanis

Do you know what actually impacts your firm’s value? Discover the 5 key factors buyers consider when determining your firm's worth. The post The 5 Biggest Factors Impacting Your Firm’s Valuation (In Order) appeared first on Future Firm.

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Mental health: The best resources for small businesses in Australia

Reckon

Running a small business can be so incredibly rewarding. You’re completely in charge of making your dreams come true while not having to answer to a boss and doing something you love day in and day out. But running the show also comes with its own set of challenges and stresses, especially during busy periods of the year like tax time. Because managing financial pressures, giving your customers what they want and carving out some form of work-life balance can be overwhelming, having access to me

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Transforming Client Relationships with Tech-first Accounting

Canopy Accounting

Modern clients demand personalized service, real-time access to information, and proactive advice. Meeting these expectations is crucial for differentiating your firm in a competitive market.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.