Thu.Jul 11, 2024

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IRS collects $1B from millionaires

Accounting Today

The agency is hoping to counter a widespread impression that people can get away without paying their taxes, according to Commissioner Werfel.

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It’s Official, Aprio Inked a Private Equity Deal

Going Concern

Announced 24 minutes ago via press release : Aprio (or the “Company”), a leading business advisory and accounting firm, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”), a middle-market private investment firm with more than $18 billion of capital raised since inception, to accelerate innovation and growth of the business.

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App Aware: MyWorks

Insightful Accountant

MyWorks is an eCommerce integration app that can connect QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero with WooCommerce and Shopify. Murph would like to make you 'App' aware of this highly functional tool if you're looking for an eCommerce app.

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insightsoftware Acquires LeaseAccelerator

CPA Practice

insightsoftware (lowercase spelling intentional), a provider of solutions for the Office of the CFO, has acquired LeaseAccelerator , a leading provider of automated solutions for lease accounting, real estate lease administration, competitive lease sourcing, and lease lifecycle management. The acquisition extends insightsoftware’s market reach in the U.S. and enhances its lease accounting and administration solutions.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

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.

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Mastering Financial Success for Your SMB

AccountingDepartment

Running a small to medium-sized business (SMB) comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. One of the most pivotal aspects of ensuring your business's success is strategic financial planning. While it might seem daunting, mastering this process can propel your business growth and profitability to new heights. This blog post will walk you through the critical steps in strategic financial planning tailored specifically for SMB owners.

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Andersen Global Adds Valuation Capabilities in Nigeria and South Africa

CPA Practice

Andersen Global has added valuation capabilities in Africa and strengthened its overall regional coverage through the addition of two new collaborating firms – Nelson Thorpe Alonge in Nigeria, and Valeo Capital in South Africa. These additions mark Andersen’s first valuation service offerings in Africa, adding to the firm’s global valuation service offerings in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Settle up. Shining a light on the late payment scandal

Xero

Small businesses are the heroes of our economy. Yet they are not well defended when it comes to late payments, which cost UK businesses an estimated £1.6 billion in 2023.* The problem is politely called ‘late payment’ which makes it sound like a legitimate business practice. But it’s not. Late payments can drown small businesses. Late payers are holding on to other people’s money without permission, so we see this instead as unapproved debt.

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Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions

Cherry Bekaert

R&D Tax Credit FAQs: What Is the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit? What Activities Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit? What Types of Expenses Are Eligible for the R&D Tax Credit? My Company Performs Research and Development Work for Other Companies. Could These Activities Qualify? What Are the Benefits of R&D Tax Credits? Can I Claim R&D Tax Credits for Prior Years?

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8 Trends in Fundraising Nonprofit Leaders Should Know

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read July 11th, 2024 Over the last several years, it seems that the world has been turned upside down and right side up and back again. This shakeup has caused our society to change fundamentally. Key Takeaways Nonprofits Struggle to Keep Donors Engaged: According to OneCause's 2023 Fundraising Outlook Report, the two top challenges reported were donor engagement and donor fatigue, followed closely by recurring giving and donor retention.

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Choosing the scheduled tax season

Accounting Today

After my last column about spreading out the tax season, several readers contacted me to share their experiences about making busy season more sane.

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

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.

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Empowering Low-Income Communities: How Community Development Financial Institutions Utilize New Markets Tax Credit Allocations

Cherry Bekaert

Contributor: Jason Callaham, Senior Manager What Is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)? Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are financial institutions that aim to serve and empower low-income communities by providing affordable financial products and services to individuals and small businesses who may not have access to traditional banking services.

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Quickbooks Alternatives for Skagit County Businesses Post QB Price Raise

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Remember that noncompete ban I told you about a while back? The ban that was originally supposed to take effect on September 4 has been temporarily paused. You already know the implications of this ban for your business: vulnerability to head-hunting, higher salary costs, and even trade secrets being put at risk. You can take a breath for now. We’ll keep you posted on whether you’re facing those issues or not.

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insightsoftware buys LeaseAccelerator

Accounting Today

insightsoftware announced it has acquired lease accounting solutions provider LeaseAccelerator, its third acquisition this year.

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Avoiding the Risk of Incorrect Employee Retention Credit Claims

Cherry Bekaert

What Are the Next Steps With Processing Employee Retention Credits (ERCs)? On June 20, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published IRS enters next stage of Employee Retention credit work; review indicates vast majority show risk of being improper (IR-2024-169). This IRS publication shares the next steps for the processing of ERC claims, although they have not lifted the moratorium on the processing of claims submitted after September 14, 2023.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

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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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | July 11, 2024

Going Concern

Struggling to find remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? Accountingfly can help! With our Always-On Recruiting service, access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Sign up now to see the complete candidate list and connect with potential hires. TAX CANDIDATES FTE Senior Tax Accountant | Candidate ID #21978847 Certifications: CPA Education: BS Accounting, MS Accounting – Taxation Experience (years): 3

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Hong Kong's audit regulator says allegations against PwC in letter not supported

Accounting Today

The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council is still carrying out a separate investigation into audits on China Evergrande Group.

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Staying Independent in Fraud Investigations

FraudFiles

I would like to think that most companies are committed to doing business honestly. They try to do the right thing, and when a problem is found, they try to correct it quickly. Even when a scandal is looming, I hope most companies would want to find the truth as fast as possible and take [.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Big deals

Accounting Today

Action; very little cash; not from around here; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Navigating Corporate Travel Changes Post-Pandemic

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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Intuit Laying Off 1,800 Employees

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has announced that it is laying off 1,800 employees.

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IAASB offers guidance on auditing less complex entities

Accounting Today

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board issued new advice for auditing smaller companies.

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Workiva Adds New Global Internal Audit Standards to Audit Management Platform

CPA Practice

Workiva Inc., a provider of assured integrated reporting, has added the Global Internal Audit Standards to the Workiva platform, making it the first SaaS company to incorporate the newest standards into its suite of GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) solutions. Released by the Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), the Global Internal Audit Standards are designed to equip internal audit professionals to respond to emerging business challenges and engage with board members and executives a

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Anti-PE Firms Talk About How to Compete When Everyone Else is Selling Out

Going Concern

INSIDE Public Accounting ran a little pulse survey last month and asked 84 managing partners at accounting firms with revenue of $15 million or more for their views on the private equity trend sweeping the profession. Despite huge deals making headlines recently — Grant Thornton selling a majority stake to New Mountain Capital , Baker Tilly’s $1 billion deal , and the Aprio private equity deal announced today) — most of the MPs surveyed are skeptical at best, pessimistic at wor

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

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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Review of QuickFee and Knuula – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – July 2024

CPA Practice

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss a newly-formed relationship between QuickFee and Knuula. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast. Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA 00:00 Welcome to the accounting Technology Lab sponsored by CPA practice advisor.

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IRS Has Raked In More Than $1 Billion in Back Taxes From the Rich

CPA Practice

The IRS has topped the $1 billion mark in past-due taxes collected from millionaires, the agency said on Thursday. That’s double the amount of back taxes from rich tax cheats the agency has recouped since it provided its last update earlier this year. Danny Werfel “With this collection activity, the IRS passed an important milestone in our effort to improve compliance and ensure fairness in the tax system,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a statement on July 11.

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