Why CPAs must master the soft skills
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
When a CPA transitions from individual contributor to leader of many people, his or her technical skills alone will not be enough to drive results.
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The SaaS Founder’s Guide to Seed Stage Fundraising Metrics
BurklandAssociates
AUGUST 13, 2024
Demonstrate a clear grasp of these metrics, and you’re well on your way to building investor confidence and securing capital to fuel your SaaS startup’s growth. The post The SaaS Founder’s Guide to Seed Stage Fundraising Metrics appeared first on Burkland.
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IRS updates information security plan for tax pros
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
A new template for a 'Written Information Security Plan' is available for practitioners to meet their mandate.
78% of Employees Would Take a New Job for Better Benefits
CPA Practice
AUGUST 13, 2024
H ealthcare benefits play an important role when it comes to an employer’s ability to retain and hire employees. More than two-thirds of employees surveyed a new Intuit QuickBooks survey conducted in collaboration with Allstate Health Solutions , said healthcare benefits are second only to salary when considering a job offer, and 78% said they would find a new job if their benefits package was inadequate.
Building a Business Case for Finance Automation
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.
TIGTA: IRS lacks plan for legacy systems
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said the IRS lacks concrete plans for retiring and replacing legacy IT systems.
Massachusetts Collects $2.2B From ‘Millionaires Tax’
CPA Practice
AUGUST 13, 2024
By Chris Van Buskirk Boston Herald (TNS) Massachusetts’ voter-approved “millionaires tax” delivered roughly $2.2 billion last fiscal year, a massive haul that shot past original projections set by Gov. Maura Healey’s administration. State budget writers said Friday the 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million managed to generate hundreds of millions more for transportation and education projects than expected during its first full year on the books.
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Baker Newman Noyes to be led by board of directors
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Top 100 Firm is retiring the role of managing principal and adopting the new leadership structure on Jan. 1, 2025.
Should You Use an Employee Handbook Builder?
Patriot Software
AUGUST 13, 2024
Is creating, updating, and keeping a compliant company handbook stressful? Drafting a federal- and state-compliant handbook is daunting for many business owners and HR professionals. It can take weeks of research, writing, formatting, and editing. But it doesn’t have to. An employee handbook builder can streamline the process.
NASBA announces research grant recipients, opens 2025 applications
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
NASBA's Accounting Education Research Grants aim to advance academic research on the educational issues impacting CPAs and the accounting profession.
“The AICPA Can Eat a Bag of Dicks,” or Here’s What CPA Candidates Are Mad About Today
Going Concern
AUGUST 13, 2024
According to the latest information on the AICPA’s “ Find out when you’ll get your CPA Exam score ” page, score release dates for Q1 2025 were due to be published “in the beginning of August.” There’s no doubt that timeline was purposely vague to leave room for the ongoing tweaking of CPA Evolution implementation and other circumstances both foreseen and unforeseen.
Fall In Love With the Month-End Close
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It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.
Weather victims in Minnesota get tax relief
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
The affected by severe storms and flooding in June now have longer to file and pay.
The True Cost of Your Grant – The More You Know, The More You Win
Cherry Bekaert
AUGUST 13, 2024
Episode four of the Grants Management Podcast series focuses on indirect costs related to grant projects and the importance of capturing those costs to assist your organization with grant-related personnel and overhead expenses. This podcast episode is hosted by Kimberly Konczack, an Advisory Manager at Cherry Bekaert, and Kat Kizior, Manager, with special guest Nikky Lettini, Managing Director, Advisory Services.
Ex-banker faces €14M bill in German tax scandal
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
Former investment banker Martin Shields had already paid €3 million for his part in a dividend-tax refund scheme, and will now pay an extra €11 million.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Outsourcing Firm
Cherry Bekaert
AUGUST 13, 2024
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, we discuss ways to optimize the benefits of outsourcing your accounting operations. Host Craig Hunter, a Director in the Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Mike Cippel, Managing Director, and Directors Irwin Kaplin and Jonathan Reid. Tune in to learn more about: Deciding if outsourced accounting is your best option Uncovering the benefits of using an outsourcing firm Optimizing the working relationship with a
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
B. Riley struggles to value assets as SEC steps up scrutiny
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
The investment firm late Monday said it couldn't file its quarterly report with regulators on time, due to problems in valuing its loans and investments
Why Biotech and Health Care Startup Industry Clusters Bloom in St. Louis
Anders CPA
AUGUST 13, 2024
St. Louis is fast emerging as a powerhouse in the biotech and health care startup industries, thanks to a confluence of support organizations, investment opportunities and community initiatives that foster innovation and growth. Major players involved in this transformation include BioSTL , Cortex and the Danforth Plant Science Center , an anchor institution of 39 North.
This is What PwC is Paying Its Audit Interns in 2025
Going Concern
AUGUST 13, 2024
Don’t know if this is particularly newsworthy but we happened across this PwC posting for audit interns and thought hey, it might be neat to look back on this ten years from now and see it’s barely increased at all just how much it’s increased since the good old mid-’20s. Assuming this website still exists in 2035, that is. So in 2025, PwC is paying summer interns $30.75 – $40.75.
‘Billion-Dollar Club’ Has Its 16th Member Accounting Firm
CPA Practice
AUGUST 13, 2024
There are now 16 public accounting firms in the U.S. that surpassed the billion-dollar mark in revenue during their most recent fiscal year, according to the newly released top 500 firms ranking for 2024 from INSIDE Public Accounting. New York City-based CohnReznick joined the “billion-dollar club” with revenue of $1.05 billion. There were 15 firms that surpassed $1 billion of revenue last year.
Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape
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.
How accountancy firms can benefit from working with a payments provider
Accounting Insight
AUGUST 13, 2024
Rising customer expectations and increased competition are placing pressure on accountancy firms to deliver better customer experiences and greater value to stand out from the crowd. Those accountancy firms that can provide global services at scale are the ones that will be able to retain and build their client portfolio. To alleviate these challenges, accountancy firms could boost their bottom line and optimise customer experiences in collaboration with a payments company.
In the blogs: Party time
Accounting Today
AUGUST 13, 2024
Crypto moves forward; what to know about gambling; new blog in town; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
R&D Tax Credit Update: Best Practices for Filing Requirements and Amended Claims
Cherry Bekaert
AUGUST 13, 2024
With the release of the revised Form 6765, there are significant changes of which businesses claiming the R&D Tax Credit need to be aware of. The new Form 6765 requires more detailed information regarding the R&D projects being performed, which can be complex and time-consuming to file accurately. Additional changes were also recently made for companies filing amended returns.
Warehouse Wednesday: Acumatica In-depth Part 2
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 13, 2024
This is a prologue of Murph's second part of his in-depth series on Acumatica. this summary reports on the retail and eCommerce capabilities of Acumatica ERP including numerous eCommerce integrations and integrated POS offerings.
Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know
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.
IRS Direct File Tool Now an Option for New Mexico Residents
CPA Practice
AUGUST 13, 2024
By Kylie Garcia The Santa Fe New Mexican (TNS) Aug. 5—New Mexico is now the fourth state that can use the IRS’s new system for filing federal taxes, which officials believe will make the 2025 tax season easier and save people time and money. After conducting successful pilots in 12 states last year, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS announced the Direct File system as a permanent option in May and invited all 50 states to jump on board.
August's QB Talks is our ProAdvisor Roundtable
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 13, 2024
This month's edition of QB Talks is a ProAdvisor Roundtable featuring some of our 2024 ProAdvisor Top Award Recipients. Murph and Gary will be hosting this informative discussion with leading ProAdvisors.
Preparing for Auditors: Best Practices and Key Workpapers for Long-Term Debt, Accounts Payable, and Accrued Liabilities
LSLCPAs
AUGUST 13, 2024
LSL Webinar ‘Back to Basics | Lighten Your Year-End Load: Tackle Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Long-Term Debt Reconciliations with Ease’ presented by LSL Manager Jayme Lambert, CPA, and Supervisor Monica Fernandez outlined how local government finance departments can start the new fiscal year with ease by staying ahead of the game by addressing challenges proactively.
Crowe Adds Cyber Advisory Firm Sylint Group
CPA Practice
AUGUST 13, 2024
Top 15 accounting firm Crowe has added Sylint Group, a Sarasota, FL-based cybersecurity advisory firm that has extensive experience in dealing with cyber incidents and precedent-setting court cases. Crowe said the deal will enhance and expand its offerings across the firm’s forensics and legal consulting and cybersecurity businesses and boost its incident response services.
Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact
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
Tackling Long-Term Debt, Accounts Payable, and Accrued Liabilities in Governmental Agencies: Understand the What, How, & Why
LSLCPAs
AUGUST 13, 2024
LSL Webinar ‘Back to Basics | Lighten Your Year-End Load: Tackle Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Long-Term Debt Reconciliations with Ease’ presented by LSL Manager Jayme Lambert, CPA, and Supervisor Monica Fernandez outlined how local government finance departments can start the new fiscal year with ease by staying ahead of the game by addressing challenges proactively.
LiveFlow Launches Xero Integration
CPA Practice
AUGUST 13, 2024
Financial automation platform LiveFlow has integrated with Xero, enabling businesses and accounting firms to streamline financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consolidate financial data, and easily visualize their financials. “We are thrilled to launch our integration with Xero,” Anita Koimur, COO and co-founder of LiveFlow, said in a statement.
VCFO Deep Dive: Jason Swenk
Summit CPA
AUGUST 13, 2024
Jody and Jamie take a deep dive into an episode of Jason Swenk's Smart Agency podcast.
XeroCon is On: 2024 Event Being Held in Nashville
CPA Practice
AUGUST 13, 2024
XeroCon 2024 is underway in Music City USA. One of the world’s largest makers of small business accounting and management technology, Xero is hosting it’s annual user and networking conference this year in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 14-15, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs and business advisors for two and-a-half days of learning and relationship building.
Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies
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Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.
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