CTP
MARCH 21, 2025
When it comes to choosing an entity type, many entrepreneurs are drawn to S corporations and may make an election without truly weighing the pros and cons of each option. Business owners may not think to ask their tax planner for advice on business structures, but offering your expertise early in the process can help your clients save significantly on their tax bill down the road.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
The first of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted for good and ill by artificial intelligence.
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CTP
MARCH 21, 2025
When you are starting a new business or attempting to reduce the tax bill for your existing business, how do you decide which entity type is right for you? Entrepreneurs these days tend to gravitate towards S corporations almost as a default, and certainly, this can be the right choice for certain businesses and comes with its own set of tax advantages.
CPA Practice
MARCH 21, 2025
The news that the Department of Homeland Security has pressured the Internal Revenue Service to help with immigration enforcement actions has stirred up more concerns of potential mass deportations in Fresno and the Central Valley.
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
The third of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted for good and ill by artificial intelligence.
CPA Practice
MARCH 21, 2025
In this video and podcast, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the latest innovations in technology that they've seen so far this year at CES and other trade shows and conferences. Watch the video, or listen to the audio podcast.
Accountant Advocate brings together the best content for small business accounting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CPA Practice
MARCH 21, 2025
The Troy, MI-based top 40 accounting firm is expanding in Florida by combining with Vero Beach-based CPA firm Kmetz, Elwell, Graham & Associates, effective June 1.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
The threat is that clients decide an AI chatbot is good enough for their purposes and so they never call their accountant in the first place.
CPA Practice
MARCH 21, 2025
Los Angeles is facing a projected deficit of nearly $1 billion in the next fiscal year as the city grapples with the aftermath of historic wildfires and a deep decline in revenue.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
Lohman adds professional services line; Nathan Wechsler hires COO; and more news from across the profession.
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
CPA Practice
MARCH 21, 2025
South CarolinaSenate Finance Committeemembers investigating a $1.8 billion accounting error on the states books will likely recommend Treasurer Curtis Loftisbe removed from office for willful neglect of duty.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board is looking for feedback on its proposed strategic plan for 2026-30.
CPA Practice
MARCH 21, 2025
Sergio Zacarias Lopez, 57, was charged with bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and illegal re-entry of a removed alien, according to the Justice Department.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
The second of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted for good and ill by artificial intelligence.
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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.
Canopy Accounting
MARCH 21, 2025
What's New? In January, we launched an open BETA of Questionnaires the ability to create survey-like forms to collect information of any kind in any format youd like.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
SEC accepts 2025 FASB taxonomies; SAP builds Joule AI into Concur Expense and Concur Travel; New startup, Town, launches with SMB tax platform; and other accounting tech updates.
Going Concern
MARCH 21, 2025
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
MARCH 21, 2025
Ahead of Tax Day, annual return filings consume a lot of attention, but advisors and other experts say they pose opportunities for growth and savings as well.
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?
MyIRSRelief
MARCH 21, 2025
California’s tax environment is notoriously complex, with businesses often facing a gauntlet of issues from multiple state agencies like the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), and the Employment Development Department (EDD). Navigating these challenges requires not just a deep understanding of tax law but also strategic representation.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
The fourth of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted for good and ill by artificial intelligence.
Randal DeHart
MARCH 21, 2025
In the bidding process, contractors prepare detailed proposals that outline their approach, costs, and timelines for a project. This involves thoroughly understanding the project specifications, assessing the site conditions, and determining the resources needed. Competitive bidding requires a balance between offering a competitive price and ensuring the proposal reflects the quality and reliability of the work.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
When a firm is independent, there's flexibility and a cogent desire to invest in the future.
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CPA Practice
MARCH 21, 2025
The Trump administration must continue to comply with a Maryland judges order to temporarily reinstate almost 25,000 fired employees at 18 U.S. agencies for at least another week, a federal appeals court held.
Accounting Today
MARCH 21, 2025
The cryptocurrency industry is on a roll in Washington and it's not just because of President Donald Trump.
Going Concern
MARCH 21, 2025
In case you haven’t heard, billable prospects aren’t looking so hot for Accenture these days. Pick any one of these stories from the last 24 hours: Let’s go with Financial Times since they appear to be first as usual: Consulting giant Accenture warned that Elon Musks efforts to slash costs across the US federal government had started to affect its revenues and geopolitical developments had raised economic uncertainty around the world.
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