FraudFiles
JUNE 14, 2024
The financial part of a complex case can become overwhelming quickly. Particularly in cases involving white collar crime, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, or other fraud recoveries, the trail of financial documentation is often very long. A forensic accountant needs to examine tens of thousands of transactions and piece together the evidence in a way that [.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
Plus, Bill360 solution offers AR automation; Certa announces gen AI capacities, new ESG module; and other accounting tech news.
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MyIRSRelief
JUNE 14, 2024
Receiving an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer. However, understanding the audit process and knowing your rights and options can significantly ease the stress. This article will delve into the intricacies of IRS audits, outline the steps you should take upon receiving an audit notice, and explain how an Enrolled Agent (EA) can represent and assist you throughout the process.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
For tax pros, the IRS is also hosting recruiting events at its Nationwide Tax Forums.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
CPA Practice
JUNE 14, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a renewed warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams, which often target older adults by pretending to be government officials, in an attempt to steal sensitive personal information and money. By posing as representatives from agencies such as the IRS, or other government agencies, these fraudsters use fear and deceit to exploit their victims.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
If you have clients with employees in more than one state, they must pay attention to the payroll-related rules and tax responsibilities in the states where those staff live and work.
Accountant Advocate brings together the best content for small business accounting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
Plus, FICPA presents Women to Watch Awards; Baker Tilly expands enterprise risk management practice; and more news from across the profession.
CPA Practice
JUNE 14, 2024
By Charles Ayitey and Jarrell Dillard, Bloomberg News (TNS) Initial applications for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped to the highest level in nine months, led by a large increase in California, during a period where holidays and the end of school year can cause fluctuations in claims. Initial claims increased by 13,000 to 242,000 in the week ended June 8, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The Institute of Management Accountants held its annual conference this week in San Antonio, Texas, where it discussed ways to attract more people to join the profession.
Withum
JUNE 14, 2024
Tips are a staple of the restaurant industry and are currently under scrutiny as there is a wave of frustration with customers that is resulting in less tipping or no tipping at all. This has a wide array of impact to restaurants, from the employees, in both the front and back of the house, all the way up to the owners and investors of the restaurant.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general to weigh in on whether a Pennsylvania tax case has federal ramifications.
Randal DeHart
JUNE 14, 2024
The success of any business, large or small, depends largely on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. While improving employee productivity should always be a priority when the ultimate goal is a sustainable and profitable business, the process is more straightforward said than done. In today's fast-paced construction industry, staying in touch and being productive is crucial for project success.
Patriot Software
JUNE 14, 2024
Benefits matter to 81% of employees, which means your benefits package is an important recruitment and retention tool. From traditional benefits, like health insurance, to newer benefits, like student loan repayment, you’re always looking for the next best thing. Have you heard of employee assistance program (EAP) benefits? What is EAP, exactly?
AccountingDepartment
JUNE 14, 2024
Andrea Boccard teams up with Dennis Najjar, co-founder of AccountingDepartment.com, to explore the pivotal role of transparency in business success.
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Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
Intense scrutiny that began last year with revelations that the Australian arm of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP shared confidential information from its work with the government on upcoming tax changes to generate new business at private firms.
Going Concern
JUNE 14, 2024
Despite getting two exceptions to extend his term beyond the firm’s mandatory retirement age of 60, 61-year-old EY UK Chair Hywel Ball is now stepping down early and will “hand on the baton” to the next sucker lucky winner. This according to an email to partners Financial Times got their hands on. As head of the UK firm, the second largest in EY’s global network behind the US, Ball was an influential figure as the firm’s global bosses tried and failed to split its accounting an
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
CFOs remain divided on the prospects for the economy and continue to see risks from inflation, cybersecurity, generative AI and talent shortages, according to a new survey from Deloitte.
Withum
JUNE 14, 2024
As the sun sets on Workplace by Facebook (now known as Workplace from Meta), many organizations are facing the challenge of migrating their content and workflows to a new platform. With Meta’s decision to focus on AI and metaverse technologies, Workplace will remain operational until August 31, 2025, and will become read-only until May 31, 2026, after which it will be completely decommissioned.
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Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The century-old accounting and management consulting firm based is expanding its presence beyond its Midwestern base.
Withum
JUNE 14, 2024
Today, Family Office growth presents a unique set of challenges, especially regarding financial management systems. As Family Offices grow their portfolios and operations, QuickBooks — once a dependable option for smaller businesses — becomes less and less viable to manage Family Office accounting. To fuel growth and overcome these challenges, it’s a good idea to explore alternative solutions that offer enhanced functionality, scalability and efficiency.
Dent Moses
JUNE 14, 2024
The retirement plan landscape has changed dramatically in the last few years. Most plans now have a Roth option. The Secure Act 2.0 passed in 2022 accelerated those changes by adjusting existing retirement plan rules. Among these is a feature that allows participants to treat employer-matching contributions as designated Roth contributions if the plan design allows.
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 14, 2024
Bill360, an end-to-end accounts receivable automation solution,
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
Going Concern
JUNE 14, 2024
Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default.
Accounting Today
JUNE 14, 2024
Donald Trump promised to lower the corporate tax rate to 20%, further reducing the income levy on the largest U.S. companies that he already slashed while president.
CPA Practice
JUNE 14, 2024
By Nancy Cook and Justin Sink, Bloomberg News (TNS) Donald Trump promised to lower the corporate tax rate to 20%, further reducing the income levy on the largest U.S. companies that he already slashed while president, according to people familiar with the remarks. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee pitched his support for cutting the business tax rate during a private meeting in Washington Thursday with roughly 100 chief executive officers of some of the biggest American companies,
CPA Practice
JUNE 14, 2024
By Caitlin Reilly and Aidan Quigley, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) In meetings with congressional Republicans on Thursday that were otherwise light on concrete policy details, former President Donald Trump again trotted out his desire to eliminate federal taxes on income from tips. Many Republicans said the idea had merit and should be part of the conversation as Congress weighs how to address the expiration of 2017 tax law provisions slated for the end of 2025.
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 technology to drive productivity and cost savings. So, how do you make the case for automation within your organization?
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