Canopy Accounting
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The way you price your accounting services shouldn’t be arbitrary. The correct accounting pricing strategy can effectively mean the difference between scraping by and robust growth.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Well, it’s Groundhog Day. again. – Phil Connors, Groundhog Day In 1993, a Bill Murray movie quietly appeared about a Pennsylvania TV weatherman who relives the same day (February 2) over and over in the town of Punxsutawney. He’s been sent there, much against his wishes, to cover Phil the famous groundhog whose shadow, year after year, forecasts the end of winter.
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Acterys
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Innovative Features and Seamless Integrations Help Acterys Secure Its First Magic Quadrant Appearance (Chicago, Il., January 26, 2024) – Acterys, a leading provider of financial planning software, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. This recognition highlights Acterys’ commitment to delivering innovative solutions that streamline and automate financial planning processes for organizations worldwide.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
American Institute of CPAs president and CEO Barry Melancon discussed the new tax extenders bill that's working its way through Congress, along with a variety of issues affecting the accounting profession, during a wide-ranging talk Thursday at the Accountants Club of America in New York.
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.
Withum
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The House of Representatives passed Rep. Jason Smith’s sponsored bill H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 , by a wide bipartisan vote of 357 to 70 yesterday evening. While the decisive vote helps to focus the Senate discussion, the ability and timing for the Senate to vote on the bill remains unclear. The bill includes tax legislation to help small and private businesses, including the ability to immediately expense domestic research and experimental expenditures
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Mule the merrier; cashing out; going for the gold; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
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Cherry Bekaert
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
For technology companies, “efficiency” isn’t just another buzzword. It’s a strategic imperative, and the pursuit of efficiency has emerged as a critical factor in driving sustainable growth. Our “Year of Efficiency” podcast series recently featured four key areas in which technology company CEOs and CFOs should focus on in the continual quest for improved business processes and substantial growth.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Under the so-called “Augusta rule,” homeowners can avoid any tax consequences for certain short-term rentals. However, in a new case, Sinopoli, TC Memo 2023-105, 8/14/23, the shareholders of an S corporation got greedy when they claimed six-figure deductions for rent paid to hold business meetings at their homes. Let’s start with this basic tax premise.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
12,000 people at KPMG UK may have had their pay frozen and bonuses cut late last year but partners are doing OK according to this recent report from FT. First of all, LOL: The story : Payouts for UK partners at KPMG climbed 4 per cent to an average of £746,000 (approx. $949k USD) last year despite a surge in fines for audit failures and a slowdown in growth at the Big Four firm.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The IRS started accepting and processing income tax returns on January 29, 2024. The deadline to file returns in 2024 is April 15 (this sometimes varies based on weekends or state holidays). This article includes a handy reference chart taxpayers can use to estimate how soon they may get their income tax refund. “ When will I get my tax refund? ” is one of the most common questions for many taxpayers.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Want some help with school? You’re in the right place. Everyone here is a walking billboard for why you should stay in school really, let that be some motivation. Fresh press release for you straight from the source: Aiming to aid accounting students and increase the pipeline of future certified public accountants (CPAs), the Illinois CPA Society and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, are now accepting scholarship applications.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Intuit QuickBooks has released the results from its Black History Month survey revealing the top challenge facing Black small business owners is 'inflation.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
From digitalization and consultancy to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, 2024 is set to be a year of growth and possibility.
AccountingDepartment
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
It is that time of the year again, tax season. Many businesses dread this time of the year - it's tough. But thankfully, it's not as tough when you have the unrivaled support of AccountingDepartment.com.
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Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
We sat down with Emma to get her thoughts on being the 2023 International ProAdvisor: Non-Americas Award Winner, her journey, her path to success and helping her clients understand the numbers behind their business.
Canopy Accounting
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
For estate planning and taxation, IRS Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts , documents the income an estate earns after the estate owner passes away. It’s also used to track income before any beneficiaries receive designated assets. In other words, Form 1041 is used to report the income, deductions, gains, and losses of an estate or trust.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
We sat down with Jennie to get her thoughts on being the 2023 International ProAdvisor: Non-Americas Award Winner, her journey, her path to success and helping her clients understand the numbers behind their business.
SkagitCountyTaxServices
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The crescendo of the entire football season is coming up in two weeks, aka the Super Bowl (Sunday, February 11). It’s probably one of the most watched events in America. This year will be no exception… and not just because Taylor Swift will be there cheering on her man. It’ll be a 2020-rematch, and the Chiefs will be on the hunt to win back-to-back Super Bowls (something only 8 teams in NFL history have accomplished).
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Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.
MineralTree
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
It’s almost four years since COVID first appeared, and AP teams are still pressured to get more done despite fewer resources and persistent challenges. The pandemic dramatically exposed the inefficiencies of manual, paper-based processes and the difficulties of managing remote team members, invoice approvers, and payment authorizers. Yet, it also underscored the critical role that AP plays in enabling prompt vendor payments and strengthening relationships to keep goods and services flowing durin
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
CPAs and accountants are uniquely positioned to help their clients out with a variety of advisory services. That hasn’t changed. However, exactly “what” types of advisory a firm should offer has always been a question. The findings from the new Entrepreneurship in 2024 Report , conducted by Intuit QuickBooks in December 2023, solves for that, providing you a roadmap to help your clients.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Tax solutions provider Avalara announced updates to its partner program.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
By Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D. A Chicago-area real estate agent, Betsy Phillips, has built up her practice by focusing on the needs of transitioning seniors, www.seniorrealestateexperts.com. She recounts an experience with a client who was not ready to move – but had no choice. “He was not a happy camper,” she recalls. “In fact, he was something of a grouch.
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Audit reports contain significant, material information, argues accounting educator J. Edward Ketz.
Withum
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Last year is a closed book for most transactions that will be reported on your 2023 tax return. However, there are some things you could do now that would simplify your tax return for 2024 and later years and also reduce the fees you pay a professional preparer. Here are some actions to consider. Publicly Traded Partnerships Consider not investing in publicly traded partnerships (“PTP”) unless you invest amounts meaningful to your total financial assets.
Basis 365
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In the complex world of business, a robust accounting system supports the foundation of financial clarity and control. It's not just about crunching numbers – it's about crafting a strategic architecture that empowers informed decisions, optimizes operations, and navigates the complexities of compliance. Whether you're a small startup or a seasoned enterprise, building an optimal accounting system requires careful planning, strategic technology integration, and unwavering commitment to financial
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
AICPA & CIMA has received the Brandon Hall Group Gold award for Excellence in Technology. The award was in the Best Advance of Learning Management for External Training category. The 2023 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards are presented annually for work in the categories of Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology.
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 technology to drive productivity and cost savings. So, how do you make the case for automation within your organization?
Menzies
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Figures released this week by The Insolvency Service have indicated that 2023 had the highest annual number of corporate insolvencies since 1993. Although creditors’ voluntary liquidations were still the most frequently used process, all processes monitored by the Insolvency Service experienced an increase during the year. 2023 Insolvency Statistics in a nutshell The number of overall insolvencies recorded reached a 30-year high.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
ADP announced the launch of ADP Assist, a generative AI assistant.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The automation platform DataSnipper has partnered with on-demand accounting data provider Validis to provide auditors with a seamless end-to-end audit testing process. DataSnipper also recently announced a Series B funding round valued at $1 billion. DataSnipper, when integrated with Validis, delivers one audit test workflow to drive significant audit quality and efficiency.
Withum
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Learn how a regional healthcare provider overhauled their existing process automation system to Microsoft’s Power Automate to streamline and modernize critical workflow management. Download a PDF of this case study. Executive Summary Trusted community healthcare provider with desire to modernize their backend workflow/process automation management system.
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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.
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