Mon.Jul 08, 2024

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5 Signs It’s Time to Move On from QuickBooks

Accounting Seed

A revealing list of the top 5 reasons businesses make the switch from QuickBooks to Accounting Seed for their accounting needs.

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IRS fights misleading social media claims

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service has stepped up efforts to combat dubious tax advice promoting schemes involving the Fuel Tax Credit, the Sick and Family Leave Credit, and household employment taxes.

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Most People Think Their Salaries Won’t Give Them Financial Security

CPA Practice

By Bruce Crumley, Inc. (TNS) Business owners facing employee requests for higher pay have plenty of reasons why they can’t increase salaries over current levels, and a new survey suggests another one. They may not be making enough money to feel financially secure themselves. A new poll shows that people across a wide range of revenue levels believe they need far higher incomes to feel financially secure—considerably more than businesses could possibly pay them.

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Ryan lawsuit halts noncompete rule

Accounting Today

A federal court issued a stay and a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission's non-compete rule after a lawsuit by the Ryan, a Dallas-based tax services firm, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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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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American Credit Card Debt Rises

CPA Practice

Vince Golle Bloomberg News (TNS) U.S. consumer borrowing increased in May by the most in three months, reflecting a jump in credit-card balances. Total credit outstanding rose $11.4 billion after a revised $6.5 billion gain in April, according to Federal Reserve data released Monday. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an $8.9 billion increase for May.

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Deadline for MP Elite 2024 submissions extended for final time

Accounting Today

Due to extensive interest, Accounting Today is extending the deadline for submissions for its annual Managing Partner Elite list to the end of the day on Monday, July 15.

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David Hartley Appointed to the SIU Foundation Board of Directors

Anders CPA

David Hartley, CPA, CISA, advisory partner-in-charge at Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders), has been appointed to the Southern Illinois University (SIU) Foundation Board of Directors effective July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career and a deep commitment to philanthropy, Hartley brings invaluable expertise to the Foundation’s mission of supporting SIU’s academic endeavors.

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IRS: Kentucky Storm Victims Qualify For Tax Relief

CPA Practice

By Janie Slaven, The Times-Tribune, Corbin, Ky. (TNS) The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that began on April 2, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 1, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make payments.

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Accounting Today news quiz: July 8

Accounting Today

Test your accounting knowledge on identity theft, sales tax reliance, and more. No. 2 pencil not required!

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Professionals on the Move – July 2024

CPA Practice

Professionals on the Move is a round-up of promotion and staffing announcements from around the profession. Daniel Winokur joins Wipfli as partner, healthcare services Wipfli LLP , an advisory firm, recently announced that Daniel Winokur has joined the firm’s national healthcare services practice as a partner. Winokur is an executive management consultant with 15 years of experience advising federally qualified health centers and other socially responsible ventures.

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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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About the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards Nomination Form

Insightful Accountant

In this third article of Murph's miniseries on the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards forms, he examines the new Nomination Form and gives some quick tips on its use.

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U.S. Job Market Shows More Signs of Slowing, ADP Data Suggests

CPA Practice

By Jarrell Dillard, Bloomberg News (TNS) Labor data Wednesday added further evidence that the labor market is slowing down. U.S. companies hired workers at a more moderate pace in June and wage growth cooled in private payrolls, according to data from the ADP Research Institute. Recurring claims for unemployment benefits rose for a ninth straight week, the longest stretch since 2018 that indicates a growing number of people are having difficulty finding a new job.

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Art of Accounting: Growing by not learning

Accounting Today

When it comes to practice management, try to learn as much as you can from whatever source is available.

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Staying Profitable in a Competitive Cannabis Market: A Conversation with Marianne Cursetjee of Alibi Cannabis

Anders CPA

Cannabis cultivation is not for the weak of heart. It’s also not for fly-by-the-seat-of-your pants kind of people. When Marianne Cursetjee co-founded Alibi Cannabis in Oregon, they had to finance it all themselves: the land, the construction, the equipment. Luckily, she was disciplined enough to run the numbers, start small, and create high-quality, high-value cannabis that now regularly sells out before the four-month journey from seed to product.

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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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How great works of art can bring grand tax savings on capital gains

Accounting Today

Art carries higher rates than most investments, but financial advisors and their clients can tap into trusts, charitable donations, loss harvesting and the stepped-up basis.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Should Partner Pay Be Tied to Audit Quality?; Capital Markets Cry Out for Accountants | 7.8.24

Going Concern

Morning! I trust everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July except for our non-American readers who I hope enjoyed their Thursday. It’s summer so spirits should be high regardless. I don’t expect there to be much news out there today, maybe the profession watercooler will surprise me. I found out from Reddit over the weekend that AI is going to put both you and me out of a job.

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BDO's new COO and chair plan improvements

Accounting Today

BDO USA recently appointed a new COO to oversee efforts to improve its audit practice and technology, as well as implement its ESOP.

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Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs publishes Firm Tech Report

Insightful Accountant

The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs has published a 29-page CPA firm Tech Report with insightful information on the use of technology and where firms are moving related to tech.

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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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Canada enacts digital-services tax amid US reprisal threat

Accounting Today

U.S. lawmakers and government officials view the tax as unfair and have threatened to retaliate if Canada moved forward with it.

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Automating Your AP Nightmare with Smart Data Extraction

Insightful Accountant

Many accounting professionals struggle with the time-consuming and error-prone task of managing accounts payable (AP). If you missed our recent App Academy , MakersHub presented how their innovative solution can revolutionize this critical process.

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New Year, New Business Plan

Reckon

Your business is always changing, and your business plan should reflect that. This handy document is key to tracking your company’s progress and helping you and your team stay on target. And with the new financial year upon us, now might be the perfect time to take your business plan out of the drawer and give it a fresh update. Yes, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate already, but getting into the habit now can pay off down the track.

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7 Reasons to Make Time for Strategic Planning

LSLCPAs

In the bustling world of business, where every minute counts and the pace seems relentless, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the bigger picture. However, amidst the chaos, there exists a crucial activity that is often overlooked but holds the key to long-term success: strategic planning. Strategic. The post 7 Reasons to Make Time for Strategic Planning appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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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 Importance of Crypto Investigation Tools

Withum

The Cryptocurrency market has become a booming industry over the past few years, with an influx of investments in digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. However, as the popularity of cryptocurrencies grows, the number of scammers and hackers trying to exploit people’s lack of knowledge and experience in the field also increases.

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H&L Sector: Post-Election 2024 Commentary

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Overview The UK general election has resulted in a landslide victory for the Labour party, making a significant shift in the political landscape, which has been under Conservative governance for the past 14 years. Labour’s, Sir Keir Starmer is poised to bring numerous changes, which will lead to implications in the Hospitality and leisure sector.

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Ponzi Scheme Red Flags

FraudFiles

Charles Ponzi How do you know if you’re considering investing in a Ponzi scheme? The promoters will never come out and tell you they are running a pyramid scheme, so the investors have to be smart enough to recognize them on their own. The good news is it is easy to spot a [.

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T&L Sector: Post-Election 2024 Commentary

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Overview Following the Labour Party victory in election results, there are several key points from their 2024 manifesto that would significantly impact the industry. These policies intend to reshape the transport, logistics and warehouse landscape with the aim of promoting sustainability, efficiency, and social equity.

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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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AICPA News – July 2024

CPA Practice

AICPA News is a collection of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. AICPA Recognizes Six Individuals with 2024 Outstanding Young CPA Award The AICPA & CIMA recently recognized six practicing CPAs under the age of 40 with the 2024 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award. Every year, these awards are given in memory of Maximo Mukelabai, a member of the inaugural class of the AICPA Leadership Academy whose life was tragicall

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The Xero Beautiful Business Fund is back for 2024

Xero

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024. With a prize pool of over NZ$750,000, the Xero Beautiful Business Fund is back to support small businesses and non-profits in seven countries with their growth plans and help drive future success. Small businesses are driven by dedicated and passionate individuals who work hard to contribute to their communities and their local economies.

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State CPA Society News & Updates – July 2024

CPA Practice

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—recently announced that Larry J. Wolfe, CPA, is the recipient of its prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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PSA to Clients: Be Sure to Ask Your Auditor If They’ve Committed Egregious Standards Violations Before Signing That Engagement Letter

Going Concern

This image is the first one that popped up when searching “advice” on the stock photo site we use. Let’s just roll with it. In the wake of Colorado firm and former Trump Media auditor BF Borgers being charged with “massive fraud” by the SEC in May , law firm Armstrong Teasdale has helpfully crafted some thought leadership aimed at those seeking audit services.

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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.