Art of Accounting: Taking your practice to next level
Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
Growing a firm is difficult, but not growing it could be more difficult.
Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
Growing a firm is difficult, but not growing it could be more difficult.
Anders CPA
MARCH 25, 2024
Cash flow management is a lot like a road trip: If you want to know the answer to, ‘Are we there yet?’ you need to start with a destination in mind. In cash flow management , we call that a target, and it generally needs to be somewhere between 10-30% of annual revenue, depending on the size and type of your law practice and the length of your cash cycle.
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Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has posted new information about how to handle possible processing errors when electronically filing Form 1065, "Return of Partnership Income," and ways to avoid them.
Going Concern
MARCH 25, 2024
Hey. Hope everyone is well and ready to tackle another week. I’m in gardening mode so I’ll be unusually happy for at least the short-term until my petunias start dying off or something. Now’s the time to ask me for favors. I might even answer some of the millions of idiotic press releases I get in my inbox. ICYMI: Last weekend’s discussion item: Does leadership even know what gen AI is?
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.
Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
The Series C round was led by the Israel-based Key1 Capital fund and joined by Euclidean Capital, with funds managed by Hamilton Lane.
Insightful Accountant
MARCH 25, 2024
The changing landscape in the tax industry means firms are facing changes at a faster pace than ever. In addition to rapid technology changes, staffing challenges are prevalent and clients are demanding more value-added services than ever.
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Cherry Bekaert
MARCH 25, 2024
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was enabled on March 11, 2021. Shortly after the act was signed into law, the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) program was created to provide state and local governments with the rules and regulations related to the funding. In November 2023, the U.S. Treasury released the Obligation Interim Final Rule (IFR) to aid state and local governments in compliance with the ARPA obligations requirements.
Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
Bob Lewis and Doug Lewis of the Visionary Group dive into how best to navigate the generational shifts in approach to a host of issues in accounting.
CPA Practice
MARCH 25, 2024
By John Graziano, CPA, PFS, CFP®. Landing a new client is exciting for any firm, but before solidifying your working relationship, it’s important to go through the onboarding process. Onboarding is a simple and effective way to ensure everyone understands how the relationship will work and what will be expected of each party. Taking the time to plan and optimize your onboarding will improve efficiency and client satisfaction.
Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has updated its whistleblower award form for tipping off the IRS about tax violations and applying for a monetary reward for the information.
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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.
CPA Practice
MARCH 25, 2024
By Samuel Stolton. Bloomberg News (via TNS). Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta Platforms Inc. face the risk of potentially hefty fines as the European Union opened a full-blown investigation into the firms’ compliance with strict new laws reining in the power of Big Tech. The European Commission said Monday that Apple and Google’s app store rules will be targeted in the first probes under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, how Google search results might unfairly preference its own servic
LSLCPAs
MARCH 25, 2024
The California Enterprise Zone Tax Credit program ended in 2013 with the dissolution of Enterprise Zones. Two things happened as a result of the dissolution: Any employees hired and equipment purchased after December 31, 2013, would not qualify for the tax credit. The carryover period for tax credits that had been for an unlimited number. The post The California Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Will Disappear in 2024 appeared first on LSL CPAs.
CPA Practice
MARCH 25, 2024
Depositors expect their needs for safety and values to align when choosing a banking partner in the wake of 2023’s bank failures and a resurgent focus on corporate responsibility. That’s according to the first annual Depositor Priorities Survey report, commissioned by Ampersand Inc. , a financial services firm revolutionizing deposit management. The full survey results, based on responses from leading executives and senior managers across industries involved in deposit administration, can be fou
Accounting Seed
MARCH 25, 2024
Salesforce World Tour events bring Salesforce users, partners, customers, and the surrounding community together for a day filled with innovation, transformative learning, and inspiring conversations around today’s business challenges. Whether you’re currently using Salesforce for CRM or exploring the possibility of moving onto the platform, the Salesforce World Tour New York is the event.
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.
Menzies
MARCH 25, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. If you don’t declare or don’t pay the tax you owe to HMRC, it’s likely you will receive significant penalties and in some cases be criminally prosecuted. But did you know that HMRC can publish your details, or enter you into a programme to monitor your affairs more closely if HMRC consider you to be a serious tax defaulter?
Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
The measure would have allowed the city council to increase transfer levies on upmarket residential and commercial property sales.
Menzies
MARCH 25, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. HMRC has recently changed the time limit on the reporting for new EMI notifications granted from 6 April 2024. Under the new legislation, the deadline to report the grant of new EMI share options is now 6 July following the end of the tax year in which they were granted. Therefore, any EMI share options granted between 6 April 2024 and 5 April 2025 must electronically notify to HMRC by 6 July 2025.
CPA Practice
MARCH 25, 2024
Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. [ State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S. ] The ASCPAs mission is to create professional opportunities for members and prospec
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.
Withum
MARCH 25, 2024
When you’re responsible for a global business with both suppliers and customers thousands of miles away, you may stay up some nights thinking about major unpredictable disasters and disruptions that could put your supply chain at risk. If you don’t have contingency plans in place for even seemingly mundane events, the business consequences could be enormous.
CPA Practice
MARCH 25, 2024
Companies in the US finance and insurance sector have increased their R&D investment by 70.4% compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual data. The second highest increase of all sectors in the US. In the latest year, companies in the sector invested a total of $20.9 billion on R&D, up from $12.3 billion the previous year. The level of increased investment is nearly seven times higher than the US average.
Wellers Accounting
MARCH 25, 2024
Find out how the Non-Dom status and tax regime is going to change, it's impact, and top tax planning tips for the new rules.
CPA Practice
MARCH 25, 2024
Corvee, a software and solutions company serving small and medium-size businesses as well as tax and accounting firms, has added home office deduction filing guidelines to Instead and Instead Pro. A home office deduction allows for the deduction of expenses related to a portion of a home that is used exclusively and regularly for business operations or activities.
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.
FraudFiles
MARCH 25, 2024
What kind of work can a forensic accountant do in divorce cases? Tracy Coenen talks about the work of a CPA, including calculating income, evaluating financial disclosures, valuing assets, and completing a lifestyle analysis.
ThomsonReuters
MARCH 25, 2024
Section 174 Capitalization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has created confusion for many corporate tax specialists to work through in the coming months. Pending legislation is complicating matters even further. Panelists from the Thomson Reuters webinar, Section 174: What We Now Know , discussed these challenges, and provided key insights to help tax professionals navigate this murky landscape. __ Here are three important takeaways from their conversation: #1 – Big changes to resear
VJM Global
MARCH 25, 2024
Job work is an indispensable part of the business and most of the manufacturing entities are required to get their work done from the job worker on a regular basis. However, whether it is Central Excise, Service tax or Goods and Service Tax, special provisions are always provided under the law for goods sent on job work basis. Under CGST Law, a person sending goods for job work is required to file Form GST ITC-04 on GST portal to furnish information about goods sent for job work or goods receive
Menzies
MARCH 25, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As a general rule, any individual undertaking employment duties in the UK is immediately liable to UK PAYE taxes, even if they are only in the UK for a matter of days. However, HMRC advises employers that it may be possible to relax strict PAYE requirements for employees on short-term business visits to the UK.
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
VJM Global
MARCH 25, 2024
Held by Hon’ble High Court of Madras In the matter of Radiant Cash Management Services Ltd., Vs. The Assistant Commissioner (ST) (W.P.No.2981 of 2024 and W.M.P.Nos.3246 & 3247 of 2024) Since commencement of Assessments under GST, there are many practical issues which are being faced by the Assessee. One of the common issues is issuance of GST ASMT-10 and DRC-01 for the same matter.
Menzies
MARCH 25, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As another UK tax year draws to a close, here is a summary of the employer’s reporting deadlines that are approaching. If you have any questions about any of the reporting obligations, please just let us know. Approaching deadlines: 4 April 2024 – Gender Pay Gap Reporting If you employ 250 or more people on a specific date each year (the “snapshot” date), you must submit a Gender Pay Gap Report within a year of the snapshot date. 5 April
Going Concern
MARCH 25, 2024
Do you guys remember the Deloitte auditors in Canada who were busted changing the clocks on their computers to backdate workpapers ? The reason they took the extraordinary step of changing the clocks on their computers is due to a software feature Deloitte added to their audit suite explicitly intended to prevent the backdating of workpapers. The feature was explained ad nauseam to partners and staff alike after its implementation to make sure everyone understood that backdating workpapers is a
Accounting Today
MARCH 25, 2024
Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have begun laying out their visions for the Tax Code.
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