Fri.Dec 01, 2023

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10 Common Accounting Mistakes CEOs Make and How to Avoid Them

GrowthForceBlog

9 min read CEOs are supposed to be creative visionaries with specialized knowledge in their industries, and that's great for carving out a niche and unique value proposition for your business

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C Corporation Tax Savings: Frequently Asked Questions

MyIRSRelief

C Corporations are a common choice for many businesses, offering a range of tax benefits that can lead to significant savings. This article will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about C Corporation tax savings. What is a C Corporation? A C Corporation is a legal structure for a corporation in which the owners, or shareholders, are taxed separately from the entity.

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IMA certification aims to address accounting talent shortage

Accounting Today

The Institute of Management Accountants is rolling out a new Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate certification that requires no prerequisites like a college degree.

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IRS Offers New Guidance On Clean Vehicle Manufacturing

CPA Practice

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued two items of guidance on the excluded entity restriction of the section 30D clean vehicle credit, as amended by the Inflation Reduction Act. Under the excluded entity restriction, vehicles are not eligible for the clean vehicle credit if the battery contains battery components manufactured or assembled or applicable critical minerals extracted, processed or recycled by a foreign entity of concern (FEOC).

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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SEC approves PCAOB audit confirmation standard

Accounting Today

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to approve a new standard for audit confirmations that updates a decades-old standard to recognize the use of technology.

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Friday Footnotes: Burner Phones For Big 4 Firms; Mandatory Unpaid Leave Rumors; CISOs Hate on CPAs | 12.1.23

Going Concern

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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Counting on Christmas: The Accountant's Wishlist

Canopy Accounting

It's the most wonderful time of the year…for many people. For many, the whirlwind months of November and December are a time for reflection, celebration, gatherings, and anticipation. Still, this time of year also marks the return of tax return season — and consequently, many accountants are likely already feeling the pressure.

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2023 Has Been a Banner Year for PCAOB Enforcement

CPA Practice

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has doled out a record $20 million in total fines to audit firms and individual auditors so far in 2023, almost doubling the previous high mark of $11 million set last year. PCAOB Chair Erica Williams had warned audit firms that strengthening enforcement would be one of the regulator’s top priorities during her tenure, saying the PCAOB “will not hesitate to hold wrongdoers accountable for breaking the rules.

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How to Build an Enduring Business

Summit CPA

Building a business that has longevity is a process that requires patience, diligence, and dedication. More specifically, establishing a company that is an enjoyable place to work, profitable, and sustainable will put you, as a business owner, in a position to achieve your long-term goals. Below are some actions you can take to ensure your business meets all three factors mentioned.

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The Technology Lab Podcast – Review of TeamMate Document Linker – Dec. 2023

CPA Practice

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss TeamMate Document Linker for External Audit, a solution from Wolters Kluwer designed for CPAs, saving junior auditors time, strengthening audit quality, and improving auditor satisfaction. Use the podcast player below to listen. Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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What to know about Form 4562: Depreciation and Amortization

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What is Form 4562? Form 4562 instructions Is Form 4562 required every year? What is listed property for depreciation? What does a depreciation schedule look like? Section 179 and expensing property Running a company is expensive. Therefore, helping business clients save money and reduce their tax burden by expensing property they’ve purchased for their company and claiming deductions for  depreciation  or  amortization  of assets is critical.

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Why Online Reviews Matter And Ways To Deal With Negative Feedback

Randal DeHart

In today's digital age, online reviews hold immense power and influence over the success of small construction companies. With easy access to social media, Google reviews, and review websites, customers can easily voice their opinions and experiences with your business online. Most people searching for a local construction company - whether they need a plumber, painter, or general contractor, will check their online reviews before deciding.

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What the 2023 Autumn Statement Means for Making Tax Digital

Xero

Following the Autumn Statement, you might be curious about the specific measures that impact Making Tax Digital (MTD). Especially since digital transformation is already underway, with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax on the horizon. Here’s a guide outlining what the announcement means for your practice and clients. Phased mandation is still going ahead Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) is still coming into place.

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On the move: Moss Adams launches gov't contractors practice

Accounting Today

The Top 100 Firm adds a service line, CohnReznick announces a number of awards, and other news from across the profession.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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What Inspires a Great Company to Promote a Healthy Work-Life Balance | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

AccountingDepartment

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 7 of our podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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Tech News: AuditClub now CPAClub, adds tax and advisory solutions

Accounting Today

Plus, Xero now automatically calculates sales tax; and other accounting technology news and updates.

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Tim Ryan Got Hit With a Pie

Going Concern

…for charity. It was an honor to volunteer for a great cause at the Pie A Partner event in Washington, D.C. earlier this month! Whether we volunteer or donate, I encourage us all to give back to our communities this #GivingTuesday. pic.twitter.com/CnZ7ZLtWRU — Tim Ryan (@Timothy_F_Ryan) November 28, 2023 According to some pics we found, the event benefits “various charities” including Sunflower Bakery , DC Scores , and N Street Village.

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Online CPE Conference Dec. 6-7 Offers Up to 14 Hours of Free CPE Credits

CPA Practice

The sessions and CPE fields of study for Ensuring Success 2023 have been announced. Ensuring Success will be held December 6-7, 2023. Professionals can earn up to 14 hours of free CPE during this 2-day annual, virtual conference. Additionally, EAs can receive up to 3 hours of CE credit. Register now and mark your calendar for Ensuring Success, to ensure you meet your year-end CPE requirements.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

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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The Friends Thou Hast…

Withum

The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel. These are the words of Polonius in Hamlet Act I, Scene III, along with other pithy words of wisdom. I thought of this verse while I was reading an obituary of Charles T. Munger, who passed away November 28, 2023, at age 99, one month short of his 100th Birthday.

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Binance's VIP traders got sneak peek of record US crypto penalty

Accounting Today

The IRS's Western Cyber Crimes Unit based in Los Angeles took the lead for the agency and worked with the U.S. attorney's office for the Western District of Washington, which is based in Seattle, on the case.

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Business Start Up Costs: Projecting Expenses and Tax Treatment

inDinero Accounting

Ask any entrepreneur, and they’ll tell you strategy and planning are essential when it comes to running a business. One of the first things you need to plan for is your business start up costs. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to estimate costs in theory and practice with a real-world example. We’ll also identify what the IRS officially regards as startup costs, so you can strategically time your expenses to maximize tax efficiency.

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Navigating the accountant shortage by embracing technology

Accounting Today

Navigating the accountant shortage by embracing technology

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Harness the Potential of Your Enterprise Knowledge

The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.

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The Confluence of Bookkeeping, Tax & Advisory: How to Thrive in the New Accounting Landscape (12/6 @ 3:30 pm ET)

Nancy McClelland, LLC

Insightful Accountant is hosting their last Future Forward virtual conference of the year on December 5-6, and I’m delighted to be presenting an exciting topic that resonates with the theme of Niches, Trends, and Predictions for 2024. I love this particular webinar series, as it’s a fabulous opportunity to connect with peers, get the latest industry updates, and explore best practices, new tech, and other developments in accounting.

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Ability, affability and availability

Accounting Today

How many of the three A's would your clients say you possess?

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The Confluence of Bookkeeping, Tax & Advisory: How to Thrive in the New Accounting Landscape (12/6 @ 3:30 pm ET)

Nancy McClelland, LLC

Insightful Accountant is hosting their last Future Forward virtual conference of the year on December 5-6, and I’m delighted to be presenting an exciting topic that resonates with the theme of Niches, Trends, and Predictions for 2024. I love this particular webinar series, as it’s a fabulous opportunity to connect with peers, get the latest industry updates, and explore best practices, new tech, and other developments in accounting.

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Mastering the Margins: Cheers to our new CPAs!

DMCL

Congratulations to our newest class of (soon to be accredited) Chartered Professional Accountants: Amy Cao Brian Alenton Brittney Lyons Edmund Ting Ekjot Singh Jane Guo Jeff Hinds Joyce Luo Justin Semkuley Karen Mak Kaylie Foskett Kiran Ghangus Liam McAllister Matthew Gazley Meng Sun Nav Gill Noah Lubberding Omar Castro-Garcia Phoebe Huynh Sam Choi Sam Raeisi Satinder Singh Stephen Kamyszek Tommy Tang We’re proud of your hard work, grit and determination.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

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.

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The Future of Real Estate With Blockchain Technology

Withum

For many, blockchain is a bit like the Internet in the early ’90s: advanced, exciting, but slightly confusing. Does blockchain technology have the power to potentially revolutionize real estate? Many believe that the use of this technology could transform both investing in real estate and the operational transactions associated with owning real estate.

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Financial Analysis in Litigation

FraudFiles

The financial portion of a lawsuit is often high-stakes. This is especially true in cases of divorce, breach of contract, securities fraud, tax fraud, money laundering, and white collar criminal defense.

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Offering Virtual CFO Services in the Cannabis Industry with Guillermo Rodriguez

Anders CPA

Are you curious about the ins and outs of the cannabis industry and how your firm can offer services? In this podcast episode from the Summit Virtual CFO by Anders Modern CPA Success Show , Tom Wadelton and Jody Grunden interview one of their own, Guillermo Rodriguez , Virtual CFO and Cannabis Industry leader for Summit Virtual CFO by Anders. Together, they take a deep dive into the world of cannabis.

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Guidelines For Deducting Conference and Training Expenses

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Attending conferences and investing in ongoing training can be a great way for small business owners and the self employed to keep current on industry developments, ensure ongoing professional development and improve their skills. It also allows for networking opportunities and occasionally includes trips to exotic locations, which can be a welcome change in environment from working at your office.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.