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Accounting Firms Will Not Be Leading the AI Revolution

Going Concern

Rightworks has released their inaugural 2024 Accounting Firm Technology Survey and the results tell us what we already done knew: Accounting firms are hesitant to adopt next-gen technology. Hell, a bunch of them are hesitant to move to the cloud. In 2024. The survey of decision makers and influencers at accounting, tax and bookkeeping firms revealed that nearly 60 percent of respondents identified their firms as slow adopters of new technologies like AI.

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IRS unveils draft Form 1099-DA for crypto reporting

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service previewed a draft version of the Form 1099-DA on Friday for reporting on the proceeds of digital asset transactions for crypto brokers.

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Forbes Unveils Its Top 200 CPAs in the U.S.

CPA Practice

Forbes this week released its inaugural list of America’s Top 200 CPAs , nine of whom were recently recognized by CPA Practice Advisor. Forbes said the 200 finalists were selected through a review of more than 1,000 CPAs from a variety of backgrounds, specializations, and locations. Those candidates were then evaluated and graded on the following criteria: Certifications and credentials Years of experience Industry specialization Professional achievements Community involvement Thought leadership

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PCAOB finds auditor evaluation deficiencies

Accounting Today

Seventeen percent of comment forms in 2021 and 2022 contained auditor evaluation deficiencies, according to the PCAOB.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Unlocking Summer Success: Inside A Typical Summer at ADC | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

AccountingDepartment

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 17 of our podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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IRS targets 'ghost employers'

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service's criminal investigators have been on the lookout for tax evasion by businesses that don't pay employment taxes.

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'Advisory as a replacement' can dramatically scale your practice

Accounting Today

Advisory as a replacement requires the biggest leap: Firms have to cut the cord tethering them to the compliance work of old.

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Decisions 2024 – So, What’s Next?

CPA Practice

A Top Technology Initiative Article By Randy Johnston. As business tax season winds down in the US Market, many leading partners have contacted me for strategic technology guidance for 2024 and beyond. Unlike the old days when public practice CPAs rarely spoke to anyone but clients and other team members during tax season, it is evident that CPA firms have become year-round businesses.

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New CPA exam section on financial planning links tax and wealth

Accounting Today

After a decade-long effort by holders of the personal financial specialist credential, aspiring candidates can be tested on investments, retirement plans and other areas.

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IRS Provides Sneak Peek of Form 1099-DA for Digital Assets

CPA Practice

The IRS on Friday posted on its website the highly anticipated draft Form 1099-DA , a new tax form that cryptocurrency brokers will begin using next year to report digital asset transactions. The tax agency teased the forthcoming tax form last August when it issued proposed regulations that would require brokers to report sales and exchanges of digital assets by customers.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Clients who claim a questionable ERC could mean trouble

Accounting Today

Tax preparers who fail to take note of red flags and proceed with ERC calculations they know aren't reasonable, or fail to amend an existing claim, might face disciplinary proceedings.

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More CAS Firms Adding 1099 and W-9 Services

CPA Practice

By Gail Cole One of the most effective ways for an accounting practice to increase revenue and promote client satisfaction is to offer additional services that are essential to client compliance and success. While tax automation tools have reduced the need for many manual accounting tasks, there’s growing demand for accounting professionals to offer client advisory services (CAS).

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Tech news: Certinia stresses automation and analysis in latest release

Accounting Today

Plus, LeaseCrunch announces webinar on lease changes and remeasurements; and other accounting technology updates.

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Virginia Accountant Admits to Stealing Over $1 Million From Client

CPA Practice

By Stacy Parker, The Virginian-Pilot (TNS) A Virginia Beach, VA, accountant pleaded guilty April 12 to stealing more than $1 million from a client and using an additional $250,000 in COVID-19 small business relief money for personal bills. Maria Reich, 45, former president of On Call Accountants, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Norfolk to eight counts of wire fraud as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Hong Kong regulator to probe PwC auditing role over Evergrande

Accounting Today

The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council will be investigating an anonymous whistleblower report alleging potential deficiencies in the firm's systems of quality management and the quality of its audits of the Chinese real estate giant.

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Buying an Accounting Practice: The Complete Guide

Ryan Lazanis

Are you considering acquiring an accounting firm? Learn all you need to know about buying an accounting practice by checking out this post. The post Buying an Accounting Practice: The Complete Guide appeared first on Future Firm.

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On the move: Aprio adds five partners

Accounting Today

KPMG enters $1.1 million partnership with Women's Health Access Matters; UHY releases nonprofit trends report; and more news from across the profession.

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Meet the brand: Xbert

Accounting Insight

Learn more about Xbert, first-time exhibitors at Accountex London… What do Xbert do? XBert is an AI-Powered Work Intelligence system that monitors both the data quality in Xero QBO Myob data entry and your teams workflow, ensuring team efficiency and accuracy. Practice Analytics to onboard and price clients, and to understand ledgers under management.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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The highs and lows of remote partners

Accounting Today

Remote partners bring many advantages, but firms do need a little more thought when it comes to managing them.

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Friday Footnotes: PwC Slashes Partner Class; Accounting Firm Rescues Dog; Do We Still Need CPAs? | 4.19.24

Going Concern

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.

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Are remote partners the future?

Accounting Today

While still a minority in the accounting world, remote partners offer unique benefits amid talent shortages.

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Georgians Claimed Over $109 Million in Tax Deductions For ‘Unborn Dependents’

CPA Practice

By Maya T. Prabhu, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) More than 36,000 Georgians used a new “unborn dependents” deduction in 2022, lowering their taxable income by about $109 million, state officials say. The new deduction is the result of Georgia’s 2019 abortion law, which allows expectant parents to claim an embryo or fetus as a dependent on their taxes.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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How to Reflect Investment Income and Capital Gains/Losses on your Personal Tax Return

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Residents of Canada are required to reflect all sources of worldwide income on their personal tax returns. For most individuals, who have investments with Canadian based banks and brokerages, this is fairly straightforward as you will receive the relevant tax slips, usually by March 31st of the year following the end of the calendar year i.e. for the 2023 tax year, you should receive all investment related tax forms and slips by March 31st, 2024.

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Avalara Gives Update on Online Marketplace and Tax Changes in 2024

CPA Practice

By Gail Cole. Online marketplace sales are expected to exceed $603 billion in the United States in 2027, or nearly 35% of all U.S. ecommerce. By 2027, marketplaces may account for 59% of ecommerce globally. Who wouldn’t want a piece of that pie? The success of online marketplaces is inspiring many retailers to operate marketplaces of their own.

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Biden unveils winners of $2B in green tax credits

Accounting Today

Battery-material maker Novonix, electric vehicle charger manufacturer Wallbox and rare earth producer MP Materials Corp. were among about 35 recipients of clean energy tax credits totaling nearly $2 billion.

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