TaxConnex

MARCH 5, 2024

The non-fungible token (NFT) remains a sizzling commodity. These digitized assets denote ownership of such collectibles as sports cards and artwork, even designer digital footwear. Two signs of the size of the sizzle: The online NFT platform OpenSea claims to be worth more than $13 billion. Some NFTs alone on OpenSea have sold for millions and in recent years the average sales price of an NFT (an admittedly volatile commodity) jumped from about $150 to $4,000.

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BurklandAssociates

MARCH 5, 2024

From what to look for when hiring a Fractional CFO to when to make the hire, this article answers eight top questions we hear from startup founders. The post Hiring a Fractional CFO for Your Startup – Answers to Common Questions appeared first on Burkland.

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 5, 2024

With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax deferred. Earnings used to pay qualified education expenses can be withdrawn tax-free. However, earnings used for other purposes may be subject to income tax plus a 10% penalty.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 5, 2024

The 25 accounting practices with the highest revenue growth in percentage terms in 2023 from Accounting Today's Top 100 and Regional Leaders list.

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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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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 5, 2024

Business valuators sometimes consider major events that happen after the valuation date. For example, what if a business is subsequently sold, files for bankruptcy, discovers new technological advances, or experiences a major fraud loss, data breach or natural catastrophe? Such events could potentially affect a business’s fair market value, but whether a valuator will consider a particular event depends on the facts and circumstances of the valuation assignment.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 5, 2024

An Alabama federal district court held that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional, stating it "exceeds the Constitution's limits on Congress' power.

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Withum

MARCH 5, 2024

In this episode of Cryptonomix, Mark Eckerle sits down with Seth Priebatsch, President at Groma, a full-service real estate development and management firm with a blockchain twist.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 5, 2024

The ruling further complicates an already complicated area — the law's mandate around beneficial ownership information reporting.

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 5, 2024

If you operate your business in multiple locations (as with retail or restaurant chains), you face some extraordinary fraud-prevention challenges. After all, you can’t be everywhere at once. And the more locations you operate, the harder they are to monitor. Without the appropriate checks and balances in place, fraud losses in one store could threaten the health of your entire company.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 5, 2024

Technical skills and a meticulous eye for detail have always been the bedrock of the accounting profession. Yet, amid the focus on balance sheets and financial analytics, there’s a vital element that’s often overlooked—Emotional Intelligence (EI). As we venture through the evolving landscape of modern business, the ability to adeptly navigate our own emotions and those of others has become indispensable for accountants looking to elevate their service beyond the numbers.

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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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Accounting Today

MARCH 5, 2024

The least attractive place to go shopping has a combined sales tax rate of 9.563%.

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 5, 2024

Business bankruptcies increased 40.4%, from 13,481 to 18,926, from 2022 to 2023, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Solvency opinions may help creditors determine whether a liquidating debtor can meet repayment obligations. They also may come into play in fraudulent conveyance, bankruptcy alter ego and due diligence actions.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 5, 2024

A new survey by business accounting and management software maker BILL shows that small and mid-sized businesses believe innovative technology such as AI and automation are beneficial capabilities for their financial operations. The BILL 2024 State of Financial Automation Report shows they are looking to AI and automation to help them increase efficiency and empower them to redeploy staff to more strategic tasks that can foster innovation and growth.

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 5, 2024

The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to certain eligible small businesses. Claiming the credit involves complex calculations, which we’ll take care of for you. But in addition to the credit itself, be aware that there are two additional features that are especially favorable to small businesses: Eligible small businesses ($50 million or less in gross receipts for the three prior tax ye

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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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Anders CPA

MARCH 5, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been declared unconstitutional, putting the newly finalized law in jeopardy. Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements directing closely held businesses to submit personal details about the beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) are now in limbo as the government prepares its response to the ruling.

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 5, 2024

A recent report shows that post-pandemic global business travel is going strong. The market reached $665.3 billion in 2022 and is estimated to hit $928.4 billion by 2030, according to a report from Research and Markets. If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of having your spouse accompany you on trips.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 5, 2024

By Kevin Tampone, syracuse.com (TNS) The IRS is warning taxpayers that time is running out to claim a tax credit related stimulus payments distributed during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, the deadline is coming in mid-May. The credit, known as the Recovery Rebate Credit, is aimed at taxpayers who did not get one or more of their pandemic-era stimulus checks or did not get the full amount of the payments, the IRS said.

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 5, 2024

If you’re gathering documents to file your 2023 tax return and you’re concerned that your tax bill may be higher than you’d like, there might still be an opportunity to lower it. If you qualify, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the April 15, 2024, filing date and benefit from the tax savings on your 2023 return.

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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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Going Concern

MARCH 5, 2024

Should you quit during busy season? It’s a question that has plagued Big 4 accountants since the dawn of billable hours. While the consensus used to be that quitting during busy season makes you a tremendous piece of s**t without exception , attitudes toward bailing at the worst possible time have changed over the years. It’s still frowned upon and considered rude but perhaps not the permanent reputation killer it once was.

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Cherry Bekaert

MARCH 5, 2024

In an era dominated by technological advancements, organizations must prioritize cybersecurity as a non-negotiable cornerstone of their operational strategy. Recent warnings from the FBI regarding cyber-attacks originating from nation states, particularly China, underscore the critical need for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that encompasses prevention, detection and response.

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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 5, 2024

Xero report shows additional declines in small business sales, and continuing pessimism by business owners about the 2024 economy.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 5, 2024

Financial advisors and tax professionals say many clients get too fixated on April 15 without understanding the benefits and ease of pushing back the deadline.

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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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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 5, 2024

Ashleigh Sutter explores the challenges of transitioning from bookkeeping to tax, offering insights on starting, gaining alignment, executing, and maintaining employee engagement during change.

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Anders CPA

MARCH 5, 2024

What is Hoops for Hope? Hoops for Hope is a March Madness bracket tournament for a great cause. What started as a small office pool has grown into a tournament that includes hundreds of the firm’s closest friends! This is the 36th year for our Hoops for Hope fundraiser, and all entry donations will support our 2024 Charity of Choice: Memory Care Home Solutions.

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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 5, 2024

Alicia Katz Pollock will host QB Talks on Wednesday, March 20,2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, when she presents 'Revenue Recognition' in QuickBooks Online Advanced.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 5, 2024

Jump to: Compliance and having multiple plans Possibility of retroactive changes IRS funding may help either way Some expiring provisions may be positive The back-to-office effect Potential impact of changes Ideal situation for advisors Changes may come “late in the game” The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA; P.L. 115-97 ) of 2017 brought about significant changes to the U.S. tax system, including provisions affecting both individ

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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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Summit CPA

MARCH 5, 2024

I love sales. It was one of my first jobs before I went into accounting, and it was the hat that was hardest to give up when I grew my business. But so many business owners hate it. They find it unnatural, awkward and ineffective. That’s why I couldn’t agree more with Diane Helbig , internationally recognized business and leadership development advisor, when she says in a recent podcast interview , “Stop selling, because sales doesn’t work” – in the traditional sense of the word, that is.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 5, 2024

Here's how some financial advisors have offered the two services for decades and why the rest of the industry may finally be catching on to the opportunity.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 5, 2024

A Top Technology Initiative Article. – March 2024. As business tax season winds down in the US Market, many leading partners have contacted me for strategic technology guidance for 2024 and beyond. Unlike the old days when public practice CPAs rarely spoke to anyone but clients and other team members during tax season, it is evident that CPA firms have become year-round businesses.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 5, 2024

The auditing giant KPMG audited the three regional banks that failed last year. New York Community's recent disclosures that it had financial reporting weaknesses in 2023 raises new questions over the auditors' role.

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