Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Most accountants have just completed their tax season for last year's returns and are probably not thinking about their next tax season. But they should.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The 2025 preparer tax identification number (PTIN) renewal period for the nation’s paid tax return preparers is now underway, the IRS announced on Oct. 18. All current PTINs expire on Dec. 31, 2024. Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare any federal return or claim for refund must have a valid PTIN from the IRS, which they must use as the identifying number on any returns prepared.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The American Institute of CPAs teamed up with the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers on a joint report calling attention to the urgent need for accountants in state and local governments.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Avalara, Inc. , a provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, has expanded the capabilities of AvaTax with AvaTax for Accounts Payable. The enhancement provides a comprehensive solution built into AvaTax that is designed to automate tax calculation and compliance for purchases. The solution ensures more accurate tax calculation by identifying both over- and underpaid taxes on purchases.

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Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Former Deloitte CEO Joe Echevarria has come a long way since he earned “low potential” performance ratings at Haskins & Sells (the firm that merged with Touche Ross in 1989 to form Deloitte & Touche) and was told by a boss to get rid of his mustache because it makes him look like the Frito Bandito. Yes, they spoke like that in the late 70s and 80s.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The AICPA Foundation has launched the Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship to support the next generation of accounting and finance professionals with the skills, knowledge and training to advance the accounting and finance profession. The Fellowship has been established as a legacy of Barry Melancon’s 30-year leadership tenure at the AICPA & CIMA as well as his dedication, advocacy and future-focused commitment to the profession.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has decided to tweak some of its standards related to contract assets and liabilities for construction contractors.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Treasury Department and the IRS on Oct. 18 released new guidance for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credit, a tax incentive created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The guidance in Notice 2024-74 provides additional information to taxpayers using the safe harbors—which protect SAF makers from penalties, like an IRS audit, when qualifying for the tax credit—outlined in an IRS notice released last April.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hi. Monday again. Oh joy. Without any further filler text, let’s get this over with. Yesterday Financial Times published a story about PwC UK’s top consolation prize : Senior PwC staff in the UK who will never be partners are to be offered a new “managing director” title as the Big Four firm seeks to keep top employees whom it is unwilling to admit to its £1mn-a-year partnership.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Focusing on client relationships and satisfaction can lead to longer and more productive partnerships, directly impacting the firm's revenue.

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Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.

Xero

OCTOBER 21, 2024

“The UK doesn’t really have the practice of living in multigenerational homes that other cultures do. We are one of the most age-segregated countries in the world; as we grow older, we tend to move away from family, forming bubbles of people who are the same age, who think like us and talk like us. That can lead to issues like loneliness, ageism and social isolation,” said Louise Goulden, founder of The Together Project.

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Insightful Accountant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the accounting profession grapples with a widening skills gap, tax practice leaders must adapt their strategies to build and maintain strong, capable teams in an increasingly competitive market.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Binary Stream, an award-winning Microsoft ISV (Independent Software Vendor), has announced an expanded partnership with Solver, a leader in extended financial planning and analysis (xFP&A). The enhanced partnership will help organizations using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central manage the complete order to cash process while accessing powerful analysis that delivers real-time insights to business performance.

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Insightful Accountant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changes to the ProAdvisor training and certification recordkeeping may impact your ability to upload your current U.S. ProAdvisor Certifications to the 2025 ProAdvisor Award Application form. Read how to overcome Intuit's changes.

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Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and 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

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Withum

OCTOBER 21, 2024

About The Client An international humanitarian aid organization. Background and Challenge As a dynamic organization working around the globe—often responding to various crises—this client faced difficulties in identifying qualitative trends across its historical projects. It needed a solution that could holistically analyze its past engagements, highlight core themes and issues beyond quantitative data and provide relevant data insights to improve future projects.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Universal Business Computing Company (UBCC), a provider of high-volume, high-productivity software for accounting and payroll professionals, today announced the purchase of all of its stock by Pioneer Accounting Group , based in Seattle, Washington. Armaven Pogosyan, the founder of Pioneer Accounting Group, comments, “I had observed the exceptional productivity of UBCC software when I purchased the accounting practice of Vivat Lin, a UBCC client in Seattle.

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Withum

OCTOBER 21, 2024

We are excited to share that Withum Wealth Management has been recognized once again by Forbes and SHOOK® Research as one of America’s Top RIA Firms for 2024 ! This prestigious ranking, developed by SHOOK® Research, is based on a comprehensive algorithm that includes both quantitative and qualitative data. Out of over 46,000 nominations, we are proud to be recognized as a top 250 RIA firm in the country.

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Anders CPA

OCTOBER 21, 2024

When it comes to managing finances strategically, contingent-fee law firms face a diverse set of challenges compared to firms that use hourly or flat-rate billing. Personal injury firms, particularly those that specialize in complex, lengthy cases, need to take special care with their cash flow management, expense management and long-term financial planning.

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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.

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Withum

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) hosts their annual Ovation Awards to honor industry players with outstanding achievements in their fields. This year, Withum team members Kevin McElgunn , Vince Reilly and Frank Boutillette were honored in two of the six Ovation Award Categories. Innovation Kevin McElgunn, Partner, was selected as an Innovation honoree for being at the forefront of a digital transformation and positioning himself as a leader within the industry by se

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Shay CPA

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The state of New York offers some serious tax perks for tech startups operating within its borders. Specifically, if you can get certified as a qualified emerging tech company (QETC), you and your investors can claim some meaningful credits to lower your tax liability. Plus, your company will qualify for a lower corporate tax rate on your New York State taxes.

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Withum

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Shift into high gear for the Fall 2024 issue of Dealer Vision ! This newsletter is packed with the tools you need to keep your dealership firing on all cylinders. Discover how to navigate the uncertainties of today’s tax landscape, address common accounting and parts inventory discrepancies, and take steps to enhance your automotive retail marketing strategy.

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Canopy Accounting

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The accounting industry thrives on precision, compliance, and efficiency. However, when implementing new systems, processes, or technologies, firms often face challenges like inconsistency, prolonged onboarding times, and resistance to change. One secret to overcoming these hurdles? Accounting templates.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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FraudFiles

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In an ordinary lifestyle analysis, the divorce financial analyst extracts all of the transactions from bank, brokerage and credit card statements, categorizes them and calculates totals for each category for the period under analysis. This is an important exercise to assess what the parties to a divorce have historically spent and determining an appropriate level [.

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Insightful Accountant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Tomorrow, October 23rd, QB Talks, will explore Intuit's new Enterprise Suite. Alicia Katz Pollock will provide up-to-date information on this new offering.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board issued its updated five-year strategy and work program.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Top 20 accounting firm Armanino has received a minority investment from Further Global Capital Management, a New York-based employee-owned private equity firm that makes investments in businesses within the financial services industry. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but it’s alleged that Further Global is taking a 20% stake in the San Ramon, CA-based accounting firm.

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Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The first Secure Act was a "game-changer for IRAs and Roth IRAs," according to a retirement expert. Here's the compelling case for paying taxes sooner.

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SchoolofBookkeeping

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One Intuit Login - One login to rule them all!! If I had a nickel for every time there was confusion about an Intuit Login, you wouldn't be reading this article because I'd be retired. Managing logins and passwords has become a full-time job. Intuit's login system adds complexity due to the various services that can be linked to a single login, the timing of login creation, and the interaction with third-party apps.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Avalara, Inc. , a provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, has been positioned in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: European Compliant e-Invoicing Solutions 2024 Vendor Assessment. “Avalara has an unwavering commitment to help organizations with their e-invoicing compliance needs today and into the future,” said Jayme Fishman, Chief Strategy and Product Officer at Avalara.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The idea, which the former president was asked about during an interview, could impact as many as 20 million taxpayers

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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.

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