Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service successfully opened the 2024 tax season today by accepting and processing federal individual tax returns as the agency continues focusing on expanding options to help taxpayers.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns Monday, promising improved help to taxpayers and new resources both in-person and online.
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Acterys
JANUARY 29, 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
JANUARY 29, 2024
Without breaking the bank, small and midsized firms can make smart investments to adopt AI and tailor it for specific uses.
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.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2024 tax season on January 29, 2024, accepting and processing federal individual tax returns, and announcing that it expects more than 146 million individual tax returns for 2023 to be filed this filing season. The final regular day of the 2024 tax season is April 15, 2024, although almost all tax filers can receive an automatic six-month extension if they apply for one. 2024 Tax Refund Calendar: How to Estimate When You May Receive Your Refund With the st
Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
The best state to be a saver scored 0 out of 100, where a lower score means it's easier to save.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
The first step is defining 'success,' says Seth David.
Anders CPA
JANUARY 29, 2024
As one of the Anders core values, Generosity is present at every level of the firm. Individually and collectively, we’re proud to give back to charitable organizations and foster an environment where people offer their time, skills and resources to improve our communities. To help showcase the efforts of our firm and employees, we’re proud to present our 8th annual Community Impact Report.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
The commoditization of audits is contributing to the CPA shortage.
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 29, 2024
Opening Keynote at Acumatica Summit reflects product plans and strategy for supporting customer growth ambitions with leading-edge technology
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.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 29, 2024
Valentine’s Day is returning to its romantic traditions, with total spending on significant others for the holiday expected to reach a record $14.2 billion, according to the latest annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers are ready to help customers this Valentine’s Day with meaningful and memorable gifts,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 29, 2024
Drake Software® announces the launch of an integrated contactless payment acceptance system, Drake Pay™.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 29, 2024
By Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times (via TNS). It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. Starting later this year, taxpayers in 12 states — Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming — will have access to a new program from the IRS called Direct File.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
Accounting firms are starting to dive headfirst into artificial intelligence.
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CPA Practice
JANUARY 29, 2024
Today marks the start of the long and grueling road ahead for CPAs and enrolled agents as the IRS has begun accepting 2023 federal income tax returns. So with that in mind, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel had a message for all tax professionals as they embark on another filing season: Thank you. The message, which was emailed this morning to tax professionals and was posted on the IRS’s website, says: As we start the 2024 filing season today, I just wanted to take a moment to especially thank ever
Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
Financial advisors and tax professionals with clients who bet online or at casinos must guide them through the choice of classifying as amateur or professional.
Cherry Bekaert
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued nine Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs), and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued only one new GASB Statement in 2023. The latest issue of the Rundown features a summary of the new standards issued in the fourth quarter 2023. For summaries of standards issued in the first three quarters, view our previous rundowns here.
Going Concern
JANUARY 29, 2024
The following story from Financial Times pertains to EY UK however it confirms what many have suspected is happening here in the US: at least one Big 4 firm is watching badge swipes to make sure their little grunts are in the office like they’re supposed to be. Spoiler: they aren’t. FT : EY has started monitoring UK employees’ office attendance, with swipe card entry data being circulated at senior levels of the firm as some of its staff flout its hybrid working guidelines.
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Cherry Bekaert
JANUARY 29, 2024
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Withum
JANUARY 29, 2024
“A rising tide lifts all boats” – Credited to John F. Kennedy A corollary to this metaphor may be that a falling tide sinks all ships. Observance of daily high and low tides would prove this corollary incorrect, as ships do not sink at low tide and the sinking of a ship may be caused by a multitude of factors and circumstances. It may also be observed that a rising tide does not lift all boats to the same height.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Korean internet and messaging powerhouse has hired a law firm to probe SM's books at the request of Kakao board's audit committee
Menzies
JANUARY 29, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is a highly valuable relief to promote and reward attempts by companies to achieve advances in scientific or technological fields or appreciable improvements in associated processes. The scheme is especially important to the manufacturing sector with 21% of the total claims made, and over £1.5bn of annual support received, by the sector in the latest statistics.
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
JANUARY 29, 2024
There are 178 checklists for tax season, practice management and personal tips, plus a Getting Your Affairs in Order Tool Kit with 27 additional checklists.
Menzies
JANUARY 29, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. According to a recent survey an increasing number of students are receiving private tuition, with one estimate now putting the value of the private tutoring industry in the UK at £7.5 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic, and the increase in competition for places at top universities, have contributed to more students turning to private tutors to give them that additional support to help them achieve their own personal goals.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 29, 2024
The business landscape is increasingly driven by digital transformation, making the relationship between these two leaders more critical than ever.
Menzies
JANUARY 29, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Navigating the post-Christmas slump can pose significant challenges for businesses, especially those in the hospitality and leisure sector. As sales dip after the festive season, maintaining cash flow becomes crucial. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of cash flow management, highlighting the importance of understanding fluctuations, creating comprehensive cash flow forecasts, and exploring strategies to boost cash availability.
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?
Accounting for Good
JANUARY 29, 2024
Accounting For Good’s training and support services reach all levels of your organisation. Experts in Xero implementation.
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 29, 2024
House committee approves bipartisan tax bill to extend tax breaks before April 15 deadline. Proposed bill includes various provisions such as expanded Child Tax Credit and deductions for research expenses. Read about it here!
Accounting for Good
JANUARY 29, 2024
Accounting For Good’s training and support services reach all levels of your organisation. Experts in Xero implementation.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 29, 2024
Today’s accounting firm leaders are constantly grappling with two pivotal challenges: attracting top-tier talent and holding on to the people they have. Retiring Baby Boomers are creating a vacuum, leading to a scarcity of experienced professionals, and there aren’t enough young people graduating with accounting degrees—or choosing to enter public accounting—to fill that void.
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