Canopy Accounting

MARCH 8, 2024

In the spirit of International Women's Day, we continue to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in the tax and accounting industry. This year, we're highlighting a new group of trailblazers who are redefining success, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of our field. These professionals excel in their areas of expertise and serve as mentors, innovators, and leaders in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

The unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a point to 3.9% and the BLS revised downward the job numbers for December and January, indicating some softening in the labor market.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

By Kit Eaton, Inc. (TNS) AI systems can advise you on the future of your business, generate PR-ready images, videos, and music, and thanks to Microsoft’s efforts, help you be more productive. What AI cannot help your business with, it seems, is tax prep. An investigation by The Washington Post tested new built-in AI systems offered by TurboTax and H&R Block, and found that they were frequently unhelpful and often just plain wrong when it came to offering advice.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Cherry Bekaert Foundation partners with Junior Achievement USA to provide $100K in grant donations; Maner Costerisan promotes 11; and more news from across the profession.

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Going Concern

MARCH 8, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

President Joe Biden proposed tax increases on the wealthy and large corporations, along with some new tax credits, in his State of the Union address on Thursday night.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

A bill backed by the Minnesota Society of CPAs that would ease the path to a CPA license has moved forward in the Minnesota Senate.

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Randal DeHart

MARCH 8, 2024

Marketing your construction business is crucial for its growth and success. You can use various strategies to promote your business, such as creating a website, networking, social media marketing, and advertising. Additionally, sponsoring events and collaborating with other companies can help you reach a wider audience. I understand how daunting it can feel for construction business owners like you; we've been there.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Some companies are misrepresenting when food and wellness expenses can be paid for by FSAs, HSAs and other health spending plans.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

The American Institute of CPAs has submitted a letter to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service providing recommendations for regulations that deal with gross proceeds and basis reporting by brokers, as well as determination of amount realized and basis for digital asset transactions. The AICPA recommends that Treasury and the IRS clarify the meaning of important terms and certain examples within the section 6045 proposed regulations.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Advisors must be attuned to the emotional factors at play, since no two clients have the same relationship with money.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

Susana Guerrero SFGate, San Francisco (via TNS) California has a newly appointed Fast Food Council ahead of a state law that will increase the hourly pay for fast food workers to $20 on April 1. On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed seven members to join the nine-member Fast Food Council, which was created to help set rules for franchise owners and restaurant chain representatives and working conditions for the state’s nearly 500,000 fast food workers, according to CalMatters.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Plus, Baker Tilly solution helps find clean energy credits; and other updates from the accounting tech world.

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AccountingDepartment

MARCH 8, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 14 of our podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Accountants are known to be 'good with numbers', but that doesn't mean they enjoy entering the same data repeatedly into different systems.

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Withum

MARCH 8, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, optimizing accounting procedures is essential for success. Oracle NetSuite ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) stands out as an indispensable tool for in-house accounting, offering a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that revolutionizes how companies manage their financial operations. Today, embracing NetSuite ERP is not just an option – it’s a strategic imperative.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

The stock rose as much as 22% in Madrid on Friday after Spanish plasma maker published its annual consolidated accounts with an unqualified opinion from KPMG

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Going Concern

MARCH 8, 2024

March 8, 2024 (that’s today) is International Women’s Day and as such, I felt an urge to comb through the archive to see what compelling content we’ve written about it over the years. Since 2009, we’ve written two articles about International Women’s Day. TWO. Do better, GC. One post was this: In Honor of International Women’s Day, Let’s Recall Some Important Rules For Women In the Workplace.

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Accounting Insight

MARCH 8, 2024

No matter how well-prepared you and your clients are, the end of the tax year is always a busy time. Statements need checking and re-checking, clients want near-constant communication, and it all happens at around the same time. Jeremy Hunt added a whole new headache into the mix yesterday with the Spring Budget. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know and what you need to sort out before the new tax year begins.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

The company's Solopreneur Accelerator program will provide tax and accounting services to people who work for themselves.

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Accounting Insight

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to recognize the pivotal role women play in various professions like finance, which is traditionally dominated by men. One subset of that field is bookkeeping, where women have been the backbone for centuries. Today, I want to shed light on how empowering bookkeepers aligns with the broader goals of women’s empowerment, drawing from my own experiences and insights.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

MARCH 8, 2024

QB Ledger was announced at QB Connect a few months ago. If you’re like me, March is that special month from hell where clients that have ignored your pleas for four quarters in a row suddenly show up again… and lucky you. Because now they’ve got a new AirBnb rental property in tow! Or yet another side gig! Or even better: an estate that they have to manage until it settles, and it’s caught up in probate!

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Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

By Gail Cole. There are currently two annual sales tax holidays in Alabama: A severe weather preparedness tax-free weekend in February and a back-to-school tax-free weekend in July. A new tax holiday will join them starting in 2025 should House Bill 257 become law: The twice-yearly Alabama Adventure Awaits sales tax holiday. What items would qualify for the Alabama Adventure Awaits sales tax holiday?

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Withum

MARCH 8, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Ivan Calata , CPA and Sameer Uddin , CPA graduated from the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Leadership Academy. The FICPA Leadership Academy is a selective program for CPAs aged 35 and under looking to grow as leaders. For the third consecutive year, the FICPA has partnered with the Succession Institute to develop the Leadership Academy’s curriculum, which challenges participants to evolve, create a roadmap for change and expand their skill

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

The Tax Blotter is a summary of recent tax news, rulings and legislation. Previously, taxpayers that itemized could deduct miscellaneous expenses on their personal returns, but the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) suspended this tax break. Set to return. Prior to 2018, you could write off miscellaneous expenses—including unreimbursed employee business expenses and certain production-of-income expenses—above 2% of your adjusted gross income (AGI).

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Withum

MARCH 8, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Ivan Calata , CPA and Sameer Uddin , CPA graduated from the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Leadership Academy. The FICPA Leadership Academy is a selective program for CPAs aged 35 and under looking to grow as leaders. For the third consecutive year, the FICPA has partnered with the Succession Institute to develop the Leadership Academy’s curriculum, which challenges participants to evolve, create a roadmap for change and expand their skill

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent promotions, management changes, and other staffing announcements from across the profession. CohnReznick Elevates Three to Commercial Real Estate Leadership Roles CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, recently announced that it has created a new level of leadership within its expanding Commercial Real Estate practice, elevating three partners to U.S. regional leadership positions.

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FraudFiles

MARCH 8, 2024

The million dollar question in many litigation disputes, be it family law, a shareholder divorce, or other corporate wrangling, often centers around unreported income. Are there sales that aren’t being recorded on the books? Is the individual receiving cash for work done? Is revenue hidden to shield it from being considered by the court? It [.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

Top 15 accounting firm CBIZ acquired Philadelphia-based technology solutions provider CompuData, effective March 1. Founded in 1971, CompuData provides cloud computing, accounting enterprise resource planning software, managed IT, and security to small and midsized businesses, with the tools to scale, protect, and streamline their organizations. CompuData is a Sage Diamond Partner and has Microsoft Partner designation in both Azure Cloud and Modern Work.

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Accounting Insight

MARCH 8, 2024

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. However, the day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. IWD dates as far back as the beginning of the 19th century , and is recognised around the world. You can learn more about its history here. We sat down with Accountex Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden.

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When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.