Tue.May 28, 2024

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How accounting firms are innovating in 2024

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: 2024 top priorities Key Insights from the 2024 State of Tax Professionals Report Preparing your firm for the future In the ever-evolving landscape of tax and accounting, professionals are continually adapting to new challenges and opportunities. Having weathered the waves of post-pandemic anxiety, many tax & accounting firms are now shifting their attention back to business fundamentals.

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5 Common Business Situations That Can Expose You to Sales Tax Risk

TaxConnex

Managing your sales and use tax process can be difficult for businesses of all sizes and industries. Unlike most countries, there isn't a nationwide sales tax. So keeping up with the continual changes in states and local jurisdictions and maintaining a fully accurate compliance process for a complex business could make even the best of sales tax experts dizzy.

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IRS update: Boosting alternative dispute resolution, and more

Accounting Today

The decline in taxpayers taking advantage of the ADR process was a major topic at a recent IRS meeting.

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New Small Business Grants Available from Intuit QuickBooks

CPA Practice

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp , announced the QuickBooks Grant Program , which will award 20 small business owners $10,000 each and business mentorship resources to help drive their success. The program is one of several activations for Intuit’s Small Business Success Month , which recognizes and celebrates small businesses and provides tools, resources, and funding to fuel their growth.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Intuit's TurboTax lost 1M users this tax season

Accounting Today

Intuit has been working to cater TurboTax to those with more complicated tax situations, betting that those customers could use online help from experts.

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Intuit QuickBooks Offers New Small Business Grants

Insightful Accountant

New Small Business Grants available from Intuit QuickBooks will unlock $200,000 in funding for small businesses.

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North Carolina Extends PTET Election Due Date and Clarifies Franchise Tax Base Cap Computation

Cherry Bekaert

Contributors: Tony Konkol, Manager, State & Local Tax North Carolina Senate Bill No. 508 (Session Law 2024-1) was signed into law on May 15, 2024 and provides an extended July 1, 2024 due date for partnerships to make a tax year 2022 pass-through entity tax (PTET) election. House Bill No. 259 (Session Law 2023-134) was enacted on October 3, 2023, expanding eligibility for North Carolina’s PTET election.

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Application portal opens for bonus energy credit

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program through June 27.

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We're Off To The Races with the 2024 ADC Summer Challenge!

AccountingDepartment

It's summertime at AccountingDepartment.com and we have all sorts of fun things happening! To kick off the summer season this past Memorial Day weekend, we launched our 13th annual ADC Summer Challenge.

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GASB guidance aims to improve government financial reporting

Accounting Today

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released an updated standard to improve some of the main components of the financial reporting model for state and local governments.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Is An IRS Change In Slot Machine Jackpot Thresholds Really Coming?

CPA Practice

By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS) Color me skeptical, but I’ll believe the recent news about the IRS and U.S. Treasury acting to increase the threshold on reportable slot machine jackpots when I see it. Last week, there was a report that the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council recommended to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel that the current amount required to trigger preparation of a W2G form of winnings above $1,200 would be changed to $5,800.

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Connected Leaders: Cultivating deeper bonds for team success

Accounting Today

Taking a different approach to leadership, management and community can yield tremendous results.

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First Annual Conference from Rightworks a Success

CPA Practice

Nearly 200 accounting professionals gathered earlier this month in the warm sunshine of Austin, TX to share experiences and learn from a host of experts at the inaugural Rightworks RightNOW conference, billed as a conference that “unites accounting professionals to drive awareness around cutting-edge solutions, innovative strategies, and best practices that foster modern and profitable firms.

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Excluding capital gains of $10M — or more — from taxes with QSBS

Accounting Today

Qualified small business stock carries major potential savings for startup founders and investors, but the benefits come with some important caveats to keep in mind.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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New Developments in Business Combination Accounting

Withum

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued two new accounting standards updates applicable to business combination accounting. The new guidance is aimed at improving the consistency of financial reporting for business combinations and reducing complexity in accounting for contract assets and contract liabilities. It is expected to provide more useful information to investors and other financial statement users.

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KPMG agrees to merge U.K. and Swiss operations

Accounting Today

The new firm will be led by KPMG's U.K. CEO, Jon Holt, while Stefan Pfister, currently the boss of the Swiss arm, will become deputy CEO.

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NJCPAs Welcomed College Students at Accelerating Scholars in Accounting Event

CPA Practice

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) held its inaugural Accelerating Scholars in Accounting (ASA) event on May 16 at its office in Roseland. More than 50 accounting students from universities/colleges and county colleges were in attendance. Interactive discussions about the accounting profession and becoming a CPA were held on cultivating a positive mindset for success, how to sharpen one’s professional presence, the CPA Exam, scholarships, networking, how to enhance on

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Yellen says U.S. isn't ready to sign global tax agreement

Accounting Today

About 140 countries signed on to the outline of a groundbreaking pact in 2021 to reform the way large multinational companies are taxed.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

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Expat Taxpayers Face June 17 Deadline for 2023 Filing

CPA Practice

U.S. taxpayers living and working outside the United States must their 2023 federal income tax return by Monday, June 17, according to the IRS. This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad , including those with dual citizenship. Qualifying for the June 17 extension U.S. citizens or resident aliens residing overseas or on duty in the military outside the U.S. are allowed an automatic two-month extension to file their tax return and pay any amount due.

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Accountants on the front lines of CSRD preparedness

Accounting Today

Day to day, accountants are already involved in everything from improving energy efficiency to waste management, recycling and digital solutions.

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Kabbage to Pay Up to $120 Million to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations

CPA Practice

By Thad Moore, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) The bankrupt Atlanta financial technology firm Kabbage will pay the federal government as much as $120 million to settle allegations that the lender enabled fraudsters preying on a pandemic-era stimulus program. Whistleblowers alleged that Kabbage boosted its revenue by approving suspicious applications for federally backed loans under the Paycheck Protection Program and taking steps that inflated the cost to the government.

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Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Valuing Your Marketing Agency

Anders CPA

No basic template exists to value a business, including a creative agency. Whether you’re considering the sale of your agency, an acquisition or merger with another agency, an employee buy-in or just want to understand what your agency may be worth, it’s important to be aware of costly mistakes that could lead to an inaccurate value. It may be appropriate to use one or more established valuation approaches to find a proper value for your agency.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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Clockwork Releases New Product Feature: Consolidated Forecasting

CPA Practice

Clockwork, a provider of AI-powered financial modeling and cash flow forecasting tools, has launched its new feature, Consolidated Forecasting. This innovative tool sets a new industry standard by offering the first and only solution for consolidating forecasts across multiple client accounts in real-time, a game-changer for accountants. Traditionally, accountants have been handcuffed to reporting tools to aggregate financial data for clients with multiple entities, and only on a historical basi

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In the blogs: Something fishy 

Accounting Today

Debate over the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; assessing last season; Etsy and sales tax; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Becca Johns and Sarah Dobek Inducted Into the AAM Hall of Fame

CPA Practice

The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) unveiled its 2024 recipients of the individual Marketing Achievement Awards (MAA) during the AAM Summit on May 14, including the newest inductees of the AAM Hall of Fame—Becca Johns and Sarah Dobek. Becca Johns “Becca Johns’ journey from marketing coordinator to director of practice growth at Rea & Associates exemplifies her strategic acumen and innovative approach,” the AAM said.

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Offshore Accounting: Everything You Need to Know

Ryan Lazanis

Dive into the world of offshore accounting: Discover benefits, challenges, and best practices in this comprehensive guide. The post Offshore Accounting: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Future Firm.

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New Software & You: Elevating Your Tech Stack

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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K2 Artificial Intelligence Conference – June 20 – 8 Hours CPE Available

CPA Practice

Get ready to demystify the world of Artificial Intelligence and its applications in our field. K2 Enterprises will host the Accountant’s Artificial Intelligence Conference, a new virtual event that is set to make an indelible mark on your professional skill set. Scheduled for June 20th, this virtual conference is meticulously designed to break down the barriers to adopting AI in accounting practices.

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Sage Intacct Unveils New Updates

Insightful Accountant

Sage Intacct has unveiled several new updates designed to advance productivity and control for SMBs. These new features streamline operations from AI-powered Timesheets to Advanced Financial Controls, ensuring smoother workflows and compliance.

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Intuit’s TurboTax Lost 1 Million Free Users This Tax Season

CPA Practice

By Brody Ford, Bloomberg News (TNS) Intuit Inc. shares dropped the most in two years after the company reported losing 1 million customers who use its TurboTax service for free, stoking concerns about demand for the software. Ten million people used TurboTax for free this year to file their taxes, a drop of about 1 million from a year ago, the Mountain View, California-based software developer said.

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Microsoft Build 2024: Key Announcements and Highlights

Withum

Microsoft Build 2024 brought forward several exciting and important updates last week that showcase the future of AI, productivity tools and developer platforms. Here at Withum, we are excited about these new innovations as we continue to have AI Strategy conversations and guide our early adopter clients along their Copilot journey. Our Microsoft MVP and Alliance Manager, Diana Torres Viasus ; was one of the fortunate 4,000 attendees in Seattle and part of the group of Experts supporting Microso

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.