Fri.Aug 02, 2024

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Small Projects, Big Profits: The Art Of Juggling Multiple Projects

Randal DeHart

Handling multiple projects simultaneously is a common challenge for small construction companies. While it can signify growth and success, it comes with its fair share of struggles. From resource allocation to maintaining quality and meeting deadlines, juggling several projects can be overwhelming. However, with the right strategies, it's possible to navigate these challenges successfully.

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Navigating Cannabis Tax Compliance, Audits, and Section 280E

MyIRSRelief

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, with more states legalizing its use for medicinal and recreational purposes. However, despite state-level legalization, cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. This dichotomy creates a complex tax landscape for cannabis businesses, particularly concerning compliance, audits, and the infamous Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

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Fifth Circuit rules cell phone tax unconstitutional

Accounting Today

The Supreme Court is likely to take up the case, which hinges on what, exactly, constitutes a tax.

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Report Says Undocumented Immigrants in U.S. Pay Nearly $100 Billion in Taxes

CPA Practice

Nic Querolo Bloomberg News (TNS) Undocumented immigrants paid almost $100 billion of taxes, underscoring the importance of border policies on the country’s tax collections, according to a new report. One of the most common arguments for curtailing immigration is the cost borne by the U.S. government. But undocumented immigrants pay more than a quarter, about 26%, of their income in taxes, in line with the median taxpayer, according to a report released Tuesday by the Institute on Taxation and Ec

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Tech news: KPMG announces new partnerships

Accounting Today

KPMG announces new partnerships; CAQ releases generative AI guide for audit committees; US Bank announces new AR solution; and other accounting tech news.

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How Shohei Ohtanis’ Interpreter’s Theft of $16.5 Million Occurred and Went Undetected for Years

Withum

We will explore what happened with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar pitcher, how common situations like this are, how the fraud occurred, and how to prevent it from happening in the future. What Happened? According to a federal indictment and a guilty plea, Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, unlawfully transferred more than $16 million from Ohtani’s bank account at a bank in Arizona to pay his gambling debts to an illegal bookmaking operation.

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Friday Footnotes: It’s BDO and Forvis Mazars’ Turn to Get Yelled at About Audit Quality; Eat Rice Because Deloitte Asked; PwC CEO’s Secret Bonus | 8.2.24

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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CLA adds Axiom CPAs

Accounting Today

The Albuquerque-based firm joined CliftonLarsonAllen, effective Aug. 1.

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Commonly Used Latin Words

Withum

I was recently asked to work on a project for a client and was not provided with all the information. I was slightly annoyed, but I did everything I could. When I sent them what I did, I wrote a favorite Latin expression of mine: A pila est in atrium , meaning the ball is in your court! That is an obscure expression, but it got me thinking that many Latin words (or abbreviations) are used frequently in everyday talk, so I prepared the following shortlist.

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SEC charges unicorn founder with $170M fraud

Accounting Today

Abraham Shafi, former CEO of social media platform IRL, was charged with defrauding investors of $170 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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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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The Virginia Retroactive 2021 PTET Tax Election: What You Need To Know

Cherry Bekaert

Contributor: Tony Konkol, Manager The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that went into effect in 2018 limited individual deductions for state and local taxes to $10,000. Many states, including Virginia, developed a Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) to combat this limitation. Effective for years 2021-2025, Virginia taxpayers can now pay their VA tax at the entity level, receive a federal deduction, and then receive a VA credit for the tax paid.

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Practice Profile: Personal Finance 101

Accounting Today

SD Mayer's 5 Buckets Foundation brings together staff, clients and more to improve financial literacy.

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Emburse and Finexio Partner for B2B Payments

CPA Practice

Emburse , whose innovative travel and expense solutions power forward-thinking organizations, has announced a strategic relationship with Finexio , the fast-growing accounts payable (AP) payments as a service company. The partnership offers Emburse customers an innovative solution to long-standing AP challenges in the $125+ trillion B2B payments market.

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On the move: Herbein adds VP & consulting lead

Accounting Today

The Bonadio Group hosts its seventh annual Purpose Day of volunteering; PwC airs ad during Olympic games; and more news from across the profession.

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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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Peeling Back the Curtain on the Vendor/Firm Relationship

Insightful Accountant

Summer is an excellent time to consider changes you would like to see in your practice. As technology advancements continue, it is increasingly helpful for firms to work closely with vendors to reach solutions that can help clients and employees.

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He Said, She Said: Is a succession plan really beneficial?

Accounting Today

With firms changing so rapidly, does it still make sense to lock in a long-term plan?

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Public Records in Financial Investigations

FraudFiles

The internet is an important source of information in financial investigations. It has become so important, that I wonder what I ever did without access to all of this information! Even though my work is focused on digging into the details of financial records – – and many of those are private and not available [.

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What is a Sole Proprietorship?

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

According to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the definition of a sole proprietorship is as follows: A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business that is owned by one individual. It is the simplest kind of business structure. The owner of a sole proprietorship has sole responsibility for making decisions, receives all the profits, claims all losses, and does not have separate legal status from the business.

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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 Generative AI Will Disrupt Accounting

CPA Practice

By Lilac Bar David. Accounting departments have undergone a rapid evolution throughout the years. Gone are the days of thick carpets strewn with paperwork and manual calculators, as manual processes have been replaced by software that enhances accuracy and efficiency, including artificial intelligence. But even as accounting professionals are increasingly expected to adopt a technology-centric approach, many organizations still rely on outdated processes that cause frustrations among workers and

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Bipartisan Tax Bill with Child Tax Credit and Business Provisions Fails in Senate

CPA Practice

Caitlin Reilly CQ-Roll Call (TNS) WASHINGTON — The Senate fell short as expected Thursday of the 60 votes needed to start debate on a $79 billion tax bill that would deliver financial relief to businesses and low-income families, amid opposition from most Republicans and some on the majority side of the aisle as well. Though the procedural vote was expected to go down, Democrats hope Republicans’ opposition to expanding the child tax credit will hurt the GOP on the campaign trail and give their

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