CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By Dr. Sangeeta Chhabra Efficiency and speed matter more than ever in today’s business environment—and for the majority of accounting firms. Managed IT services are a sure way to bring those elements to your practice. These services scale IT infrastructure to help accountants speed up accounting services, manage the workforce, adhere to global compliances, and lower operational costs.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting projects that inflation-adjusted amounts in the Tax Code will increase 2.8% in 2025 — roughly half the increase in 2024 and down from 7.1% in 2023.
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CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting has released its 2025 Projected U.S. Tax Rates, which indicate inflation-adjusted amounts in the tax code will increase 2.8% from 2024. This is about half the increase in 2024, and a significant drop from the 7.1% increase in 2023. The full report is available at: [link]. Bloomberg Tax’s annual Projected U.S. Tax Rates Report provides early, accurate notice of the potential tax savings that could be realized due to increases in deduction limitations, upward adjustm
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The OZ program allows investors to defer their capital gains from sales of appreciated real estate, stocks, businesses, personal residences, collectibles and even crypto through 2026.
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Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By Chris Howard Executive Summary The accounting profession stands at the precipice of transformative change driven by rapid advancements in technology and evolving client expectations. This Canopy and CPA Practice Advisor survey asked respondents to share where they currently were and where they thought their firms would be three to five years from now on topics like automation, AI integration, workforce dynamics, remote work models, client interaction, digital transformation, security and more
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Going Concern
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
According to exclusive reporting by Mark Maurer at WSJ , PwC will be laying off about 1,800 people, or about 2.5% of the workforce. That’s PwC US , guys. The reason given is “restructuring its products and technology group to simplify operations and address declining demand for certain advisory services.” The Big Four accounting firm is in the process of cutting employees in the U.S. and elsewhere, primarily in its U.S. advisory and products and technology operations, according
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
William Melhado The Sacramento Bee (TNS) Delayed spending and a lack of oversight threaten to disrupt a $100 million grant program run by the Department of Cannabis Control intended to help businesses secure state licenses, a recent report by California State Auditor found. The August report identified local governments that had spent some of the state funds on things unrelated to the grant’s purpose and failed to properly track money designed to help businesses navigate cannabis regulations.
Going Concern
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In response to the post “ What’s going on at BDO USA? ,” an erudite Redditor with remedial EDGAR search skills pulled up Apollo’s 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. As far as we know, the details of this deal haven’t been reported in the media, only that BDO and Apollo had done a $1.3 billion debt financing transaction.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By Nick Coltrain The Denver Post (TNS) Coloradans will soon be able to file their federal income taxes directly online for free under a program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Beginning with tax year 2025—filing for which happens in early 2026—Coloradans will be able to use the IRS’s free Direct File program to submit their state and federal taxes online for free.
Speaker: Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius
4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor
Accounting Insight
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Company secretarial software and formations specialist Inform Direct is to unveil its latest update at Accountex Summit Manchester – a new flexible client portal which delivers a range of real benefits to accountants. The enhancement enables end-to-end automation of managing the production of clients’ confirmation statements, while still ensuring accountants can retain the control they need.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
This is a prologue to Murph's new series on Oracle NetSuite with an emphasis on their 2024.2 Release product enhancements. Today's article gives you a glimpse at some of their Manufacturing and Warehouse features.
Ryan Lazanis
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Don't take cybersecurity for granted. Learn 10 steps we're using to protect ourselves and how they can help safeguard your business too. The post 10 Ways We’re Getting Serious With Cybersecurity appeared first on Future Firm.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Sales, Onboarding, and Service is commonly referred to as SOS in operations. This triad forms the backbone of client relationships and firm growth, making it essential for long-term success.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.
LSLCPAs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Data breaches are a growing concern in today’s digital age, and even 401(k) plans are not exempt from this risk. When a breach occurs, the response from the plan sponsor is critical to protect participants and maintain trust. Let’s explore a detailed response strategy, illustrated by a case study of a basic, fictional company. Case. The post How Should a 401(k) Plan Sponsor Respond to a Data Breach?
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Gary DeHart of Insightful Accountant and Justin Roper, Director of New Business for TOA Global North America, discuss the growing adoption of offshoring by accounting firms in the U.S. and Canada.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Thomson Reuters has announced the latest evolution of its strategic partnership with SAP to introduce a product integration aimed at supporting customers with environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, simplifying compliance with emerging regulations for multinational corporations. The integration plans include combining Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Statutory Reporting and SAP Sustainability Control Tower, enabling customers to prepare, gather, and file ESG data seamlessly within a unifi
Withum
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
According to an S&P Global Ratings report released on August 7, 2024, median days cash on hand for U.S. hospitals and health systems dipped to a 10-year low. While the upper half of U.S.-based nonprofit acute healthcare providers reported an average of 292 days, the concern is with those in the lower half, who reported 128 days on average. As a result of the lower cash on hand, the report noted that an uptick is expected in borrowing activity for many organizations in 2024.
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Historical bookkeeping clean-up is like an archaeological dig for financial documents. It is a vigorous, systematic process that ensures thorough scrutiny of every document. From verifying inconsistencies to reconciling payments, each layer of exhaustive evaluation brings greater clarity into your company's financial past. In this article, we will walk through all that historical bookkeeping clean-up entails.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has slowed, and for prospective EV buyers, the main concern is a lack of charging infrastructure, according to the fifth annual EY Global Mobility Consumer Index report. The report – based on 19000 respondents from 28 countries – shows that while globally those looking to buy an EV has risen from 55% to 58% since last year, demand is leveling off, having increased from 30% to 55% between 2020 and 2023.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
A new NetSuite - SalesForce integration, planned for release within the next 12-months, should help users enhance data management, streamline processes, expand business insights, and improve decision-making.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Visual Lease (VL) , a platform for integrated lease management, accounting, and reporting, has announced a strategic partnership with Workiva , a platform for assured integrated reporting, at Workiva Amplify 2024. Both companies focus on empowering mutual customers to streamline financial and sustainability reporting. “At VL, we saw firsthand how challenging portfolio management was for the Office of Finance in adopting the accounting standards (ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87 & 96),” said Robe
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Oracle NetSuite’s new procurement offering and vendor collaborations with Amazon Business and Staples Business Advantage should help businesses increase productivity and control spending.
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By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In this engaging webinar a panel of accounting professionals will dive into the data, share their insights, and forecast where they see the profession going in the future. The survey focused on automation, AI, technology usage, security, client interactions, workforce dynamics, work models and more. Come learn what your peers had to say and get some insights on the future of the profession.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
To help organizations build smart and responsive supply chain operations, Oracle has announced new user experience enhancements within Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM).
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Paystand , a provider of blockchain-enabled B2B payments, has announced its zero-fee B2B network is expanding to Canada. While Paystand first introduced limited service in Canada in 2018, Canadian payers will now be able to access all the benefits of the Paystand Platform and the Zero-Fee B2B Payment network. A recent Atradius report highlighted that in the face of heightened credit risks and a sharp rise in bad debt, Canadian businesses in the past two years are opting for cash-based B2B trans
ThomsonReuters
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
← Blog home In response to the growing demand for transparency and accountability in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, the European Commission has established a new regulatory framework through the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This directive mandates that companies annually report their ESG data, for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2024.
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Accounting firms must embrace digital transformation to stay competitive. From improving efficiency and client experience to ensuring data security, digital tools offer the edge needed in a digital-first world. Discover how Fincent can streamline your transition. The accounting industry faces a digital revolution. As technology reshapes business, firms must adapt or risk obsolescence.
Cherry Bekaert
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
What exactly is accounting co-sourcing? How is it different from outsourcing? During this CPE webinar, we will explore the differences and dive into how co-sourcing can benefit accounting departments of various sizes and when a co-sourcing model is an appropriate solution over outsourcing. Learning Objectives: Understand the definition of accounting co-sourcing Identify specific areas or projects where co-sourcing is appropriate Determine the right accounting solution model to support your organ
FraudFiles
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Tracy Coenen explains exactly what a Ponzi scheme is: an investment scheme in which the promoter takes money from "investors" and promises to invest it. There is little to no real investment, and when it comes time to pay "returns" those investors, the promoter needs money from NEW "investors" to pay them. The promoter is [.
Accounting Insight
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Navigating the intricacies of tax season is a demanding task for accountants, and as more professionals search for ways to optimise their efforts, many are turning to popular communication apps like WhatsApp to streamline tax. Why? Well, as the world’s leading messaging app more professionals are recognising the immense value WhatsApp has in facilitating client engagement.
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