AccountingDepartment

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When you have a small or mid-size business, one of the issues you can run into is not having all the departments a larger company would have. In other words, you might not have dedicated employees for HR, accounting, and other areas. Fortunately, there are ways to outsource a number of services, including client accounting services. This helps keep your company growing and succeeding, without the need to bring on more employees or overwork yourself to get everything done.

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BurklandAssociates

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

New specialty consulting area provides accounting expertise and financial guidance tailored to the needs of Clean Energy startups. The post Burkland Expands Services for Clean Energy Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Start by identifying the why, who and how to make the most of every change.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Updated: Feb. 28, 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?

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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.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ernst & Young issued a major mea culpa following a failed split of the firm.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here’s some news from the labor market that’s both good and bad for CPA firm leaders and other employers of accounting and finance talent. A Robert Half survey found that only 27% of workers in the profession are planning to look for a new job in the next six months. In a similar survey our company conducted in mid-2023, that figure was significantly higher — 41%.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Top influencer keynotes, transformative tech insights and AI innovators converge to elevate the accounting profession at RightNOW 2024. May 14-16, 2024 | Austin, TX – Register Rightworks will set the stage for accounting and tax professionals to learn actionable insights, innovative strategies and best practices that modernize firm operations and fuel thriving businesses at RightNOW 2024.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The 83 publicly disclosed accounting and auditing enforcement actions represented the highest number of actions initiated since FY 2019.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is delayed in the Senate but may progress soon. If passed, tax law changes could impact mid-tax season.

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Cherry Bekaert

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

According to a 2023 Salesforce survey , 61% of 2,000 respondents believe that generative AI will help them better serve their customers. Additionally, 61% of the respondents believe that generative AI will help them sell efficiently. Yet, many organizations don’t understand the technology or how to get started with generative AI, which can generate text, images or other data using generative models.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Accelerating the companies’ joint vision for a connected suite of e-invoicing and indirect tax solutions for customers across the globe.

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Xero

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We shared a number of product and tech updates at Xero’s Investor Day in Melbourne on how we are bringing new capabilities to help Xero customers run their operations and manage their finances more efficiently. However, with Generative AI (GenAI) being one of the more recent exciting and emerging technology developments, it was one of the big areas we wanted to share more detail around how we are approaching it and how we see it impacting accounting in the future.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a dynamic conversation, Gary and Randy explore ways for tax professionals to expand their business leveraging the U.S. Tax Code.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Alicia Shaul ’s path to accounting was less than traditional. As an undergrad, she majored in political science and pre-law. She decided to skip law school and instead took a job as a bookkeeper, finding her chosen profession and going back to school to earn her CPA. Once, one of Shaul’s professors spoke about the importance of business development, saying that if you ever want to become a partner in a firm, you need to become a rainmaker and start bringing in your own work.

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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.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With millions of tax refunds going out each week, the IRS reminded taxpayers today that recent improvements to “Where's My Refund?” on IRS.gov provide more information and remains the best way to check the status of a refund.

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Withum

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Explore Other Episodes #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact The post How Veterans Are Becoming Warrior Strong appeared first on Withum.

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GrowthForceBlog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

7 min read In industries like engineering, technology has taken over - from the early days of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing that helped engineers and clients conceptualize design to the implementation of augmented reality and virtual reality modules that enable engineers and clients to be immersed in design concepts in addition to revolutionary concepts within Industry 4.0 like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) that will supercharge automation.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The software vendor's recently released Zoho Practice aims to help small and midsized practices run themselves better.

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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.

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Xero

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Paying bills and getting paid on time are critical requirements for small businesses to effectively manage cash flow. However, this is still a very manual process for small businesses. Our Money Matters report found many small businesses utilize multiple payment strategies to manage their cash flow. To tackle this problem, we have announced a new partnership with BILL , a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), to bring bill pay capabilities to our US custo

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SkagitCountyTaxServices

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Firstly — a quick reminder for those of you working under a corporate status: we gotta file those returns for you by March 15th — so help us help you. Send us anything we’ve been asking for … today? ? Second — there are less than 30 days before the ERC withdrawal deadline ( March 22 ) is here. If you fell victim to the ERC mills and submitted a claim you shouldn’t have, there’s still time to fix that decision.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The IRS has pushed back filing and payment deadlines for those affected by the August fires.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Pictured: Seal of approval The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has issued yet another proposal and at least this time it is a refreshing break from the usual extra work they love piling on already overworked auditors. Rule 2400, False or Misleading Statements Concerning PCAOB Registration and Oversight would, according to the PCAOB , “enhance public understanding and investor protection by establishing new restrictions on statements auditors can make concerning a firm’s PCAOB reg

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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.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If an affected business has a cybersecurity incident and is found to be noncompliant, the owner can be subject to civil or criminal prosecution.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A new rule proposed by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on Tuesday would prohibit audit firms from making false or misleading statements regarding their registration status with the regulator to clients and potential clients. Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, public accounting firms must register with the PCAOB before they can prepare or issue an audit report for a public company or a broker-dealer.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The tax authority is drafting final regulations that would require crypto brokers, including exchanges, to report detailed information on their clients' transactions.

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Basis 365

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Every business has the need for “accounting”. You’d think every business would then need accountants to help them out. If that’s the case, why are there bookkeepers and what do that do that an accountant does not? What about a CFO, are they an accountant? You’re not alone in understanding the differences as there isn’t really a common definition that everyone uses.

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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

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The move would make New Jersey's corporate tax the highest rate in the country.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Did you know that the average cost of a cyber breach last year was $4.45 million? And that number will only increase. If that isn’t scary enough, the bad actors are getting more sophisticated every day. Cyberattacks are a daily threat to any organization and can result in compromised data, damaged client relationships, financial cost, litigation, reputational harm and more.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Deloitte has another award to add to its large trophy case: At Deloitte US, we are a workplace for all. Incredibly proud to announce that we have been recognized as the Top Employer by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine! #BestWorkplaces [link] pic.twitter.com/djl6mJZQTD — Deloitte US (@DeloitteUS) February 18, 2024 It took some real digging to even find this magazine — there’s no direct link to it on Deloitte’s Awards and Recognitions page — but we did it.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sage , a provider of accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services. This agreement will significantly enhance how SMBs optimize their operations with generative artificial intelligence and tackle environmental responsibilities, with Sage Earth now available in AWS Marketplace.

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