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How to Maintain Compliance Documentation for Sales Tax Audits | TaxConnex

TaxConnex

Maintaining compliance documentation is crucial for businesses to ensure smooth and successful audits. Proper documentation allows auditors to interpret and verify your financial transactions accurately. Unfortunately, many businesses find themselves unprepared when faced with an audit, lacking the necessary documentation. This can lead to auditors assuming transactions are taxable, or making historical projections or arbitrary assessments of taxable sales.

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20 states that collect the most tax per capita

Accounting Today

The top state takes in $7,200 in tax per capita.

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IRS Updates Guidance on RMDs

CPA Practice

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service has issued final regulations updating the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. The final regulations reflect changes made by the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act impacting retirement plan participants, IRA owners and their beneficiaries. At the same time, Treasury and IRS issued proposed regulations, addressing additional RMD issues under the SECURE 2.0 Act.

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IRS updates RMD guidance

Accounting Today

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations Thursday to update the rules for required minimum distributions.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Chuck Rettig Thinks His Former Employer Should Hurry Up on Paying Out ERC Claims

Going Concern

In an opinion piece published in Fortune on July 17 , former IRS commish Chuck Rettig recognizes that his former employer was wise to put a moratorium on processing fraud-plagued Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims but says the IRS should process the less shady ones in the meantime. The work of identifying the risk level of individual claims has apparently already been done so at this point they know which bunch are most likely to be legit.

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RSM acquires firms in Europe

Accounting Today

The RSM network made five strategic acquisitions in Europe, including specialist audit and consulting firms in Austria, Denmark and France, plus a prestigious law firm in Spain.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Treated like royalty

Accounting Today

Go Pats; on the hook; two down; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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CMiC issues new Construction Industry Survey

Insightful Accountant

If you are a ProAdvisor, Consultant, or Accountant wanting to support construction businesses as they digitally transition, you won’t want to miss this survey, which will provide valuable insights into the industry.

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Using AI to shed the constraints of the monthly close

Accounting Today

To achieve greater agility, accuracy and the foresight needed to adjust and adapt, businesses must shed the constraints of the financial close and embrace continuous accounting.

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Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Information for Employers

Patriot Software

The Connecticut paid sick leave law was the first state-mandated paid sick leave in the United States, dating back to 2012. In 2024, the state passed a major Connecticut sick leave expansion that begins in 2025. Do you have to pay your employees for sick days in CT?

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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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It's time for tax leaders to invest in AI

Accounting Today

The time is ripe to start implementing AI in organizations to harness its power in time for next year's busy season.

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Top accounting challenges in 2024

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What are the top challenges accountants are facing? Attracting, hiring, and retaining staff Time management and deadlines Keeping up with tax law Billing and cash flow issues Rising challenges for accountants The accounting industry continues to experience profound change as tax and accounting professionals navigate the fluid regulatory landscape amid shifts in client and employee expectations and advancements in innovative technologies like artificial intelligence.

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The road to November: What tax pros' clients think about the election

Accounting Today

Expiring provisions and a misunderstanding of how tax law is made top the list of client worries, practitioners say.

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AICPA & CIMA Recognized as ‘Great Place to Work’

CPA Practice

AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are officially a Great Place To Work , according to the organization of the same name that tracks employee experience. AICPA & CIMA are certified as a Great Place to Work in seven countries – The U.S., U.K., Ireland, South Africa, Malaysia, India and China.

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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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Study finds GDPR reduced value but increased cybersecurity

Accounting Today

A recent study looked at the impact of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and found that firms lost some value but, at the same time, suffered fewer data breaches.

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Basis 365 Relaunches Bookkeeping Plan for Startups and Simple Businesses

Basis 365

Managing finances is a critical aspect of running a business, yet it often poses a significant challenge, especially for startups and small businesses. Recognizing this, Basis 365 has relaunched its Bookkeeping plan , designed specifically for startups and simple businesses. This plan aims to provide streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective bookkeeping services.

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San Francisco mayor hopeful wants tax cut to spur return to work

Accounting Today

San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell has a plan to get workers back into downtown offices — and it doesn't include commuter benefits or coffee machines.

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Promotion Watch ’24: Plante Moran Welcomes 25 New Partners and Two Other Guys

Going Concern

The Midwest’s favorite accounting firm announced earlier this week that 25 of its brightest stars have reached the very top of the ladder so join us in giving them a salute. Matthew Bohdan , risk and accounting advisory services, Southfield Eric Bowers , Plante Moran Financial Advisors, East Lansing Amanda Carrigan , risk and accounting advisory services, Denver Tech Center Alicia Cole , wealth management, Detroit Ben Cote , tax, Denver Tax Center Adam Counts , assurance, Southfield [Ed. n

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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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Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Introduces AI Expression Generator and Enhanced Integrations for Workpapers

CPA Practice

Bloomberg Tax & Accounting has announced new enhancements to Bloomberg Tax Workpapers, including an innovative AI formula generator and additional integrations with Bloomberg Tax’s Fixed Assets and Tax Provision solutions. These advancements continue Bloomberg Tax & Accounting’s commitment to integrating and streamlining corporate tax workflows across its suite of solutions.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | July 18, 2024

Going Concern

Struggling to find remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? Accountingfly can help! With our Always-On Recruiting service, access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Sign up now to see the complete candidate list and connect with potential hires. TAX CANDIDATES FTE Tax Manager | Candidate ID #22002360 Certifications: CPA Education: BS Accounting, MS Finance Experience (years): 8+ years tax experience Work ex

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Why is Cash Flow Forecasting Important for Service-Based Businesses?

Summit CPA

Paying your employees, keeping the lights on, and staying within your line of credit : If you want to stay in business, you need to stay on top of cash flow. It doesn’t matter how many contracts you have signed or customers you have rushing through your doors, if you don’t have enough money to cover your expenses today. It also doesn’t matter if you have a huge amount of money in your bank account, if you’re about to get hit by a shortfall next month.

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QBO Payroll offers Employee Organization Chart

Insightful Accountant

Now, you can create an employee organization chart using QuickBooks Online Payroll.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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Free Webinar: Contractors, Overtime and Other Recent Employment Compliance Changes

Summit CPA

Free Webinar: Contractors, Overtime and Other Recent Employment Compliance Changes, August 15th at 1pm ET

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There's "a lot of spammin goin on!" Intuit wise.

Insightful Accountant

Be aware—be very aware—the 'dark side' is out in force these days, with a lot of 'spamming' of phone, email, and text messages.

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Review of BQE Core – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – July 2024

CPA Practice

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, take a look at BQE Core , an all-in-one accounting and invoicing software that let’s you manage everything from one platform. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast. Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.

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Still Don’t Have a Strategic Plan? Guide Your Business with a Coherent Vision and Direction

LSLCPAs

In the fast-paced world of business, having a strategic plan is like having a compass in a vast ocean—it guides your actions and decisions, steering your company toward its goals. Yet, astonishingly, there are still businesses out there operating without a clear strategic plan in place. If you find yourself among them, fear not! Today, The post Still Don’t Have a Strategic Plan?

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New Software & You: Elevating Your Tech Stack

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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HoganTaylor Merges in Talent Acquisition Group

CPA Practice

Top 100 accounting firm HoganTaylor has expanded its talent services business by joining forces with Tulsa, OK-based Talent Acquisition Group (TAG). As of July 16, TAG and HoganTaylor’s existing talent practice will do business as HoganTaylor Talent. Tulsa-based HoganTaylor has offered clients a wide array of talent development and talent management services for nearly a decade, including HR outsourcing and compliance, strategic planning facilitation, team-based training, executive coaching, and

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Leading with Intentionality: Navigating the Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Leadership

Cherry Bekaert

NFP leadership practices are experiencing a transformative shift, focusing on diversity, collaboration, empathy, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability. These emerging trends underscore that diverse perspectives and experiences lead to better decision-making and outcomes and underscore a commitment to driving positive social change and community impact in the nonprofit sector.

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Unlock the Power of Technology in Your Tax Practice: Join Our Exclusive Webinar

Insightful Accountant

Are you ready to revolutionize your tax practice? Don't miss our upcoming webinar, "Building a Tech-Driven Tax Practice” the first in an exciting series designed to help small and medium-sized tax firms thrive in the digital age.

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But Who’s Counting? Season 3, Episode 5: How Business Leaders Can “Mind the Soil” for AI and Innovation to Take Root with Stefanie Thelen, Chief Innovation Officer at Object Computing, Inc.

Anders CPA

Innovation in the workplace doesn’t happen spontaneously; it needs to be encouraged and cultivated for change to truly take place. Before your company can make transformative use of emerging technologies such as AI, you must carefully examine your organization’s culture and leadership’s reaction to failure to make the jump to the next level not just feasible but inevitable.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

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.