Acterys
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Collaborative planning and forecasting brings business leaders together to evaluate historic business performance against changing circumstances and create a plan for future success. Yet despite producing more data than ever before, many organizations still struggle to unlock its full potential. Instead of driving smarter decision-making, data often remains underutilized due to issues with access and clarity.
BurklandAssociates
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Recent additions to Burkland’s cash runway extension toolkit include a free runway calculator and a customizable treasury policy template. The post Measure & Extend Your Startup’s Cash Runway appeared first on Burkland.
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TaxConnex
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Previously, we gave an overview of how IT and telecom companies have special challenges regarding sales tax and regulatory compliance because of what such companies sell. Sales tax compliance for technology is about definitions of what you sell, and about whether what you sell, for various reasons, is taxable or non-taxable. IT and telecom companies, for example, must determine if they sell Software as a Service (SaaS), an information service or a strictly telecom service.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
By Mark Thomas. As you embark on your career journey into the world of accounting, you’ll find that your first years can be full of twists and turns. While some of you may seamlessly land a dream role right out of school, others might navigate through multiple positions before discovering their true professional passion. Amidst this exploration, it becomes crucial for you to refine your approach to personal finances so you can confidently manage the financial realities of adult life.
Advertiser: Paycor
Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed accounting standards update to update the guidance on accounting for software, specifically when it comes to developing software for internal use.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A new pass-through field operations unit announced in fall 2023 has officially started work in the IRS’s Large Business and International (LB&I) division to more efficiently conduct audits of pass-through entities, the tax agency said on Oct. 22. Pass-through organizations—including large partnerships, S corporations, and trusts—will be in the crosshairs of the new work unit within LB&I.
Accountant Advocate brings together the best content for small business accounting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing industries worldwide. A recent survey found that 90% of respondents are using AI to some extent, but this doesn’t mean that everyone is sitting at their desks and putting all of their work duties on autopilot. Like other software, AI is helping streamline some tasks and is used as an aid for many in the accounting industry.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Job and wage growth continued at a moderate pace among small businesses in October, likely slowed by the impact of recent hurricanes down south, according to payroll company Paychex.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Intuit Inc. the global small business and personal financial platform that makes Intuit TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , Mailchimp , and several technologies for tax and accounting professionals, released new innovations at its annual Intuit Connect conference to serve the accounting community and business customers through the company’s AI-driven expert platform.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Thomson Reuters has made a major investment in Propense, an AI-powered cross-selling solution, which will enable the company to expand its reach among CPA firms.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Few things have created more discussion and disruption in the profession than the current confluence of private equity’s entry into the accounting world with the ongoing talent shortage. But this story goes beyond just the financial implications. “While the influx of cash is grabbing headlines, we believe the real story is how this new structure will transform firm dynamics and career opportunities for its team members, particularly women and people of color,” said Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk, Accounti
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Uncertainty around sunsetting provisions should have professional athletes planning ahead on their taxes.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Lili , a financial platform designed for small business owners, today announced that it is launching Lili Connect,an embedded finance integration that streamlines small business banking, accounting, and tax processes, allowing partners to offer Lili’s comprehensive financial management tools directly through their platform. With Lili Connect, partner companies can help their small business customers manage their financial needs in one place with Lili’s unique offerings—including a business che
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The number of taxpayers filing Forms 1040 and 1040-SR are projected to increase by about 10,000,000 over the next eight years.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Propense , a SaaS platform utilizing AI technology to improve client experiences and drive cross-selling revenue for professional services firms, announced today a significant investment from Thomson Reuters Ventures to propel its growth. The investment enables Propense to continue advancing its proprietary cross-selling technology by developing innovative, human-centered AI solutions designed to help firms predict client needs and use the full breadth of their offerings to serve clients and ma
Going Concern
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Whose job is it to provide future workers with the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate the working world (and the world in general, really)? Is it their parents and community? K-12 education? College? Employers themselves? Opinions on that vary but what everyone seems to agree on is that these skills are crucial for success. According to a Deloitte survey released last week , half of full-time workers at companies with a minimum annual revenue of $100 million surveyed are “very or e
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Foreign gifts and penalties; FBARs and the Constitution; contention and confusion; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This post is for the employers. If you’re a job seeker you can ignore this. With many of the big firms having called their people back to the office three or more days a week, more professionals than ever are on the hunt for remote work. Adding to this flood of jobseekers in the accounting space is the worrying trend of layoffs which you’d think would make things great for hiring managers.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
Insightful Accountant
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Good news for hundreds of thousands of ProAdvisors, the term ProAdvisor is making its way back onto the New Badges and Certificates that have appeared over the last week or so.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Top 200 accounting firm Herbein + Co. has established its first location in Delaware after acquiring Bumpers & Co., a Wilmington, DE-based full-service accounting and advisory firm, effective Oct. 28. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Bumpers’ managing partner, Douglas Kook, director Chadwick Milton, and the firm’s team of 18 professionals will remain at their current Wilmington location, which will become a new Herbein office.
Insightful Accountant
OCTOBER 29, 2024
In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, Gary DeHart sits down with CPA doctoral candidate Christine Gervais to address the biggest technology challenges facing small tax practices.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
GBQ Partners, a full-service accounting firm with over 300 professionals across multiple Ohio offices, has established itself as a trusted advisor to clients in construction and various other industries. With the implementation of the new lease accounting standards under ASC 842, GBQ faced significant challenges in helping their construction clients navigate these complex changes.
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
Withum
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Contact Us For more information on this topic, please contact a member of Withum’s CleanTech Services Team. Let’s Chat The post Navigating Clean Energy Tax Credits: Opportunities & Challenges appeared first on Withum.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and staffing announcements from around the profession. KPMG Announces New Leaders KPMG recently announced that Rob Fisher, who has been leading KPMG’s sustainability practice, is moving to a new role as the US Consulting Sector Leader for Financial Services and Insurance. Maura Hodge will be taking over as the new KPMG US Sustainability Leader.
Summit CPA
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, signs point to improvements in the agency world. Inflation is coming down, and interest rates have been cut. But there’s still a feeling that a lot of pipelines are a little too slow for comfort.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
AI Unchained 2024, powered by Botkeeper, rocked Santa Rosa, CA October 8-10, with three electrifying days of insights, innovation, and game-changing strategies that are rewriting the future of accounting. Exceeding the inaugural Botkeeper event with over 2,000 onsite and virtual attendees from coast to coast (and even a few off-coast completely), this year’s event cemented its place as the ultimate gathering for Client Advisory Services (CAS) accounting pros eager to harness AI and automation fo
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The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.
Withum
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Buying a dealership requires much more capital than many dealers have access to through traditional channels. A growing number are partnering with investment firms that provide that capital to grow. Those firms often take an equity stake in the growing dealership group. “We have seen a surge of interest in an equity investor,” says Stuart McCallum, Partner and Dealership Services and Practice Leader.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Global revenue for PwC grew 3.7% in local currency terms and 4.3% in U.S. currency terms to $55.4 billion during its 2024 fiscal year that ended June 30, the Big Four accounting firm said on Monday. PwC’s 4.3% revenue growth is slightly larger than the 3.8% and 3.6% year-over-year growth shown by its Big Four counterparts, EY and Deloitte , respectively, this year.
Withum
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Contracted FedEx routes are a popular business that aspiring entrepreneurs often seek to acquire using financing from SBA 7(a) loans. FedEx routes present a business opportunity to leverage an established national brand with a predictable income stream that comes with fixed contracts. Routes can be added over time to expand operations and increase scalability.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a plan on Oct. 29 to modernize guidance on the accounting for software costs, which the board said would enhance the transparency of an entity’s cash flows related to internal-use software costs. Richard Jones “During our 2021 agenda consultation, stakeholders expressed the desire for updated accounting guidance that better aligns with how software is developed,” FASB Chair Richard Jones said in a statement.
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
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