Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins issued a mea culpa admitting to the findings of a recent report faulting the Taxpayer Advocate Service that she runs for slow responsiveness to taxpayers.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Isaac Bock. The new tax season of 2024 brings multiple changes and updates, which makes it a rather challenging time for all tax professionals. At a minimum, tax professionals need to stay sharp and up to date with the laws and regulatory requirements that change from year to year. This year is marked by unique challenges under tax law, with new IRS regulations and sector-specific concerns.
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Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service cautioned taxpayers to steer clear of promoters who claim their services are needed to handle unpaid debts, saying such businesses often charge excessive fees and often produce no results.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Three people who blew the whistle on a longstanding tax evasion scheme will share a $74 million payout from the IRS, one of the largest awards in the history of the agency’s whistleblower program. The individuals, whose identities remain protected, disclosed an offshore tax evasion scheme that spanned 15 years, enabling the IRS to collect $263 million from an unidentified individual, Bloomberg reported.
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.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Journey's end; just shocking; house cleaning; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
Going Concern
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
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CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Are human resources (HR) teams spending a disproportionate amount of time on administration? That is one of the finding in the 2024 State of Employee Financial Wellness Report from Payroll Integrations. HR managers say they spend 12 hours on average, or more than one-fourth of their week, on payroll and benefit-related administrative tasks–with 27% of them spending 20 hours or more.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Navigating Medicare can be a complex task for retirees, and accountants play a crucial role in guiding their clients through this essential aspect of retirement planning.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers to beware of promoters claiming their services are necessary to resolve unpaid taxes owed to the IRS while charging excessive fees, often with no results. These unscrupulous “mills” use aggressive marketing to make false claims of guaranteed settlements for “pennies-on-the-dollar,” or will say there’s a limited window of time to resolve tax debts through the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service needs to do more to get ready for new reporting requirements on the Form 1099-K and 1099-DA, according to a new report.
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Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Kathy Grosskurth is our featured 2024 Top ProAdvisor this week. Kathy has her own Bookkeeping practice in Ormond Beach, Florida.
AccountingDepartment
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The month-end is coming up and that means it is time to close. A monthly close can be a laborious process that is dreaded by some accounting and finance departments, but it doesn't have to be that hard!
SkagitCountyTaxServices
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Cue the pumpkin stands, trick-or-treating supplies, mannequins with sweaters, and the way-too-perfect apple-picking photos in your social media feed. The calendar flipped to September and suddenly it’s fall … y’all. (Saw that one on a scrolling bank sign yesterday, so you know it must be true.) For you, know that this is the beginning of the holiday cycle, which serves as a good reminder of things to prepare for in the coming months.
Going Concern
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
It’s rare we write about $40 million firms over here as we focus on the behemoths of professional services but we’re writing about ATA Partners’ recent deal with Copley Equity Partners today because the private equity deals are coming hard and fast and unlike the happenings of small firms, that’s something we’re interested in.
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.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has proposed guidance on the credit, which was modified by the Inflation Reduction Act.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In an era dominated by digital communications, the act of sending mail might seem like a relic of the past. However, a new survey commissioned by Stamps.com , a leading provider of postage and shipping solutions from Auctane , reveals that mail is far from obsolete. From personal letters to essential business documents, consumers and companies alike are still mailing, driven by a desire for personal connection and reliable communication.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Three people shared the award after disclosing an offshore tax-evasion scheme that spanned 15 years, enabling the IRS to collect $263 million from an unidentified individual.
Withum
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 101 to provide updated guidance on the recognition and measurement of compensated absences for government entities. This statement aims to enhance the clarity and consistency of financial reporting for compensated absences, ensuring that financial statement users receive accurate and comparable information.
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.
Menzies
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As the Autumn Budget nears, Menzies’ Financial Services team have compiled a Wishlist for the sector, covering key areas such as FinTech, and skilled workers in the industry, New Government The new government brings with it renewed hope that the financial services (FS) sector will receive much-needed attention in the upcoming budget, something that has been lacking for quite some time.
Accounting Insight
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
FOI request to The Insolvency Service shows the proportion of businesses choosing to liquidate has more than tripled, with a record 12-fold increase in 2021. More than a decade of challenges, such as austerity, Covid, wars, and financial crises, means UK business leaders are increasingly choosing to liquidate their companies rather than being forced to, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustaina
Menzies
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. With the new Labour Government’s first budget approaching on 30 th October 2024, our Hospitality & Leisure team are looking ahead to what Keir Starmer could do to alleviate the ongoing challenges faced by the sector. The messaging coming out of Downing Street suggests the budget may be better placed on Halloween one day later, but our team are calling for positive change to propel the industry forward.
Reckon
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Australian Tax Office and the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, have released more details on the Payday Super scheme, which will take effect on July 1, 2026. The scheme was announced in the 2023-2024 Federal Budget and outlines that employers must pay their employees’ superannuation guarantee contributions alongside their regular salary and wages. This is quite an adjustment, as Aussie businesses have had to follow regular guidelines of contributing their employees’ super guarantees every quarter.
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.
Menzies
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As the Autumn Budget nears, Menzies’ Manufacturing sector team have compiled a Wishlist for the sector, covering key areas such as a government tax roadmap, full expensing, innovation, and education investment for the sector. Tax Roadmap For the manufacturing sector, a detailed tax roadmap from the government, which sets out anticipated tax reforms and their implementation timetables, would provide much-needed clarity and and allow busin
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
LeaseCrunch LLC , a leading lease accounting software company,today announces a webinar on GASB 87 and GASB 96: “From Basic Principles to Advanced Practices.” The webinar will take place on September 26 at 1:00 p.m. CDT. The webinar will feature Jess Vento, senior director of solution engineering, education and support at LeaseCrunch, as she explores lease recognition, measurement and disclosure under GASB 87, subscription-based IT Arrangements (SBITAs) in GASB 96 and how to handle lease modific
Menzies
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As the Autumn Budget nears, Menzies’ T&L Sector Team have compiled a Wishlist for the sector, covering key areas such as concerns over the fuel duty pause, capital gains, and green technology. Concerns about ending the fuel duty pause With tight margins in the industry, suddenly reintroducing fuel duty increases would have a massive impact.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: SafeSend Duration: 1 Hour Register Now Join our upcoming webinar “Balancing Automation and Personal Connection,” where Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer at SafeSend, tackles a common misconception — that automation, especially in tax software, results in a cold, impersonal experience.
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
LSLCPAs
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
When managing accounting for your government’s capital assets, a common question arises: Should capital assets with an individual value below your capitalization threshold be capitalized when the purchase is acquired as part of a larger purchase? Understanding the rules around this may surprise you and improve your understanding of your governments financial picture.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
At it’s SuiteWorld conference earlier this month in Las Vegas, Oracle NetSuite announced a series of new product updates and AI innovations across the suite to help organizations increase efficiency and accelerate growth. The company says these latest innovations build on the comprehensive AI capabilities, including generative AI, embedded in NetSuite by adding powerful new AI updates, a new procurement solution, new partner integrations, updated project management capabilities, user experience
Summit CPA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Businesses that learn to harness change management are the ones that see profit rise. Use these change management strategies to level up your business.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Hosts Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston discuss the technologies that won this year’s 2024 Tax and Accounting Technology Innovation Awards, a program by CPA Practice Advisor that honors products making a difference for professionals. View the video at: [link] Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.
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