Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Accounting firms see private-equity funding as a welcome resource for further expansion, but many professionals wonder what the true cost of the money is.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The explosion of online holiday shopping in and around Thanksgiving has evolved beyond conversational. It’s now expected – and getting bigger every year. Online retail ruled Black Friday , Nov. 29, this year, even as in-person shopping dropped slightly. Adobe Analytics reported $10.8 billion in U.S. online sales on Black Friday, up 10.2% over last year – a record amount of spending on that day of the calendar.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Following the November presidential election, CPA business leaders have a much more positive outlook about the U.S. economy and their own organizations for the next 12 months, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The quarterly survey includes 273 qualified responses from CPAs and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) who hold leadership positions, such as CFO or controller, in their companies.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act.

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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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Summit CPA

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Is your service-based business experiencing inconsistent cash flow that is hard to forecast ? Your accounts receivable days might be to blame. Whether you don’t yet have payment terms or aren’t consistently following up on unpaid invoices, not receiving cash on time can cause unwanted side effects.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships have ways to correct errors on the returns they've filed to avoid closer scrutiny.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But last weekend was just the beginning: Retailers need help for the rest of the year, too.

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IgniteSpot

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As a business owner, its easy to focus on growth and the hustle. But if youre finding that your businesss cash balance is smaller than youd like, it might not just be the economyit could be your spending habits. Lets dive into why your business is struggling to save money and, more importantly, what you can do about it right now.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to approve the nomination of David Samuel Johnson as the next Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

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AccountingDepartment

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In 2025, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a rapidly changing economic landscape. From navigating inflation and supply chain disruptions to adopting new technologies and meeting rising customer expectations, business owners have a lot on their plates.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is also offering insights on improving audit committee communications and a video on the new confirmation standard.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Top 100 accounting firm Dean Dorton is expanding its specialized forensic accounting and valuation services for clients after bringing aboard Shilts CPA, a forensic accounting and valuation firm based in Jacksonville, FL, on Dec. 1. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Josh Shilts, founder and CEO of Shilts CPA, is now a director in Dean Dorton’s Valuation and Forensic Services practice.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It's in your best interest to help your clients receive their payments faster and reevaluate spending.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Are you having trouble finding remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? Accountingfly can assist you! With our Always-On Recruiting service, you can access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Sign up now to view the complete candidate list and connect with potential hires.

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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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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee is a forum for issues in electronic tax administration, such as ID theft and refund fraud.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As a tax and accounting professional, you understand tax research and staying current with new developments can be time-consuming, especially in todays ever-changing legislative and regulatory environment. In fact, state legislatures have found that keeping pace with the changes and complexity of tax laws continues to be a top concern for most CPA firms.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Brace yourself; more Ultimate crimes; good enough; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Withum

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Today, most financial data and records exist in electronic form, and while this digital transformation offers benefits for businesses in terms of efficiency and productivity, it also creates another layer of evidence that must be properly examined when performing any type of forensic investigation. At Withum, our Digital Forensics/eDiscovery and Forensic and Valuation Services teams blend their talents to provide a unique service to clients.

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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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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As you plan for 2025 and beyond, attack your strategic plan in a more open, creative way than in the past.

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Withum

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In government contracting, understanding the various types of indirect cost rates used for pricing and billing is crucial. Why? By establishing indirect rates, contractors are equipped to calculate the total cost of contract performance. Additionally, federal contractors are also able to determine how much of their indirect costs (G&A, overhead, etc.) can be recovered.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Payroll Integrations , the technology company that’s reimagining how employers support employees’ financial well-being through benefit automation, has announced its work with U.S. employers to expedite their compliance with the SECURE 2.0 Act. The company’s platform prepares companies for compliance with the new 2025 requirements under SECURE 2.0, including auto-enrollment in new retirement plans.

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Withum

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Microsoft has pushed Copilot Agents to the Business Chat areas of Copilot (e.g., Teams Chat and Office.com). This feature enables every Copilot license holder to create personalized agents, making Copilot even more adaptable to individual requirements. These agents can be shared within an organization, fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The challenge of workplace loneliness hits particularly hard in tax practices, where remote work and intense seasonal pressures can strain team connections.

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FraudFiles

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Trust is inherent in any good business. We continuously place trust in our employees and in those with whom we do business. But that trust which is so necessary to the operation of a business is also the impetus for thieves to profit. It is unfortunate that fraud occurs when and where you least expect [.

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Withum

DECEMBER 5, 2024

There are various types of tax professionals who practice in the M&A space. An obvious one is a tax lawyer who can weave both tax and non-tax issues together to produce a tax-efficient transaction. That skill, no doubt, is invaluable, in as much as weaving together even a couple provisions, let alone scores, of the Code, is daunting, and incurring a large tax bill can dampen the appeal of selling a business.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 5, 2024

← Blog home At Thomson Reuters, we’re known for our trusted AI, advanced technology, and deep expertise across legal, tax, and compliance. But we don’t stop there. Through our Partnerships & Alliances Program , we have built a thriving ecosystem of world-class partnerships, offering professionals like you a unique opportunity to harness our mutual strengths, capabilities, and resources to better navigate today’s complex landscape.

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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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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Bequests returning territorial assets to indigenous nations pose thorny questions for financial advisors and their clients, two experts tell FP.

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Menzies

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. It can be concerning when a company that owes you money is placed into Administration. But receiving a proposal explaining that a pre-packaged sale of the customer’s business has taken place raises the question; should they continue trading with the new entity? Trade creditors usually find out that a customer has entered into Administration upon receiving a letter and set of proposals.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Tipalti has announced the launch of its localized solution for the Canadian market and registration as a money services business (MSB) with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), marking a significant milestone in its international expansion. Since establishing a presence in Canada with its Vancouver office in 2020 and its Toronto office in 2022to support its US headquarters, Tipalti has grown its Canadian workforce to over 300 employees and serves more than

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 5, 2024

On Monday, the 23rd anniversary of Enron filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Houston Chronicle ran a story about every accounting professor’s favorite cautionary tale making a grand return to the American business ecosystem. Hey, Arthur Andersen is still doing tax work (and by all accounts they’re doing quite well), why not. Twenty-three years after Enron declared bankruptcy, the infamous Houston-based energy company appears to be making a return.

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