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4 questions to ask yourself before choosing a sales tax calculation engine

TaxConnex

Getting the right sales tax on your invoice is a pivotal step in managing your sales and use tax obligation. Sales and use tax is a tax imposed on the use or consumption of a product or service and meant to be paid by the end consumer. In certain situations (when you have sales tax nexus), it is your obligation to collect and remit it. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.

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Annual Financial Planning Resources for Startups

BurklandAssociates

Build a solid financial foundation for your startup’s future with these annual financial planning resources from Burkland’s blog. The post Annual Financial Planning Resources for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Mother Pens Letter Calling Out EY After Her Overworked Daughter Suddenly Passed Away at 26

Going Concern

Various outlets in India have reported today that the mother of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant who tragically passed away on July 20, has sent a scathing email to EY India Chairman and Regional Managing Partner Rajiv Memani accusing the firm of callous indifference in the death of their young employee. The mom, Anita Augustine, said that her daughter, who “excelled in everything she did,” was too young to set boundaries and thus experienced an “overw

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Tax planning for the unknown

Accounting Today

Between the coming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the presidential election and a host of other factors, this is shaping up to be a tough year for advising clients.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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While PwC Begs Clients Not to Leave, EY Hands Out Cake

Going Concern

PwC China is currently sitting on the sidelines after Chinese regulators handed down a six month ban and $62 million in fines for the firm’s work on collapsed developer Evergrande. At least five clients have left since the news of the punishment came out on Friday despite PwC’s assurance (no pun) they would continue to work to the extent they’re allowed through the ban period.

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PCAOB shares best auditor independence practices

Accounting Today

Auditor independence is an area of common deficiencies year after year, according to PCAOB inspections.

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The Federal Crackdown on Worker Misclassification: Understanding the Stakes and Taking Preventive Measures

Withum

Worker misclassification remains a significant issue in the U.S. labor market, with substantial implications for both workers and employers. Misclassification occurs when businesses improperly classify workers who should be employees as independent contractors. This can lead to severe penalties, legal challenges, and back taxes for businesses. Recent efforts by the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) highlight the growing scrutiny on this issue and the necessity for businesses to take proactiv

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[CPE] What to Expect in the Upcoming Tax Season

CPA Practice

Explore key topics for the upcoming tax season, including recent tax law changes, the impact of evolving technology, and adjustments to reporting requirements. Register now Program Level Basic Prerequisites None Field of Study Business Management and Organization Advance Preparation Needed None Delivery Method Group Internet-Based Recommended CPE Credit 1 Credit per 50-Minute Session Registration Instructions Register Online Cost Free Complaint Resolution editor@cpapracticeadvisor.com Presented

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Who's filing for the CTC?

Accounting Today

Those earning between $30,000 and $40,000 filed 3,160,016 refundable CTC claims and received a total of $6,561,128,000 in returns.

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A Tax-Friendly Way for Businesses to Help Teachers with Supplies

CPA Practice

By Gary C. Smith. There is a good chance that many teachers are paying for classroom supplies with their own money. In these days of shrinking school budgets, they have become an expert in doing more with less. Probably, no one has told them that many of these same classroom supplies are available at no cost to teachers through something called a gifts in kind organization.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Client Accounting Services to Help Drive Your Business

AccountingDepartment

When you have a small or mid-size business, one of the issues you can run into is not having all the departments a larger company would have. In other words, you might not have dedicated employees for HR, accounting, and other areas. Fortunately, there are ways to outsource a number of services, including client accounting services. This helps keep your company growing and succeeding, without the need to bring on more employees or overwork yourself to get everything done.

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Intuit Launches AI-Enabled Intuit Enterprise Suite

CPA Practice

Intuit has launched Intuit Enterprise Suite , a configurable suite of integrated financial products designed to seamlessly scale and enhance productivity and profitability for businesses as they grow. Intuit is the financial technology platform that makes TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp , as well as solutions for accounting and tax professionals.

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IRS finalizes rules on consistent basis reporting for estates

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on consistent basis reporting between an estate and a person acquiring property from a decedent.

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Tax Court Halts Deduction for Start-Up Costs in Some Cases

CPA Practice

The tax law allows a generous current deduction for start-up costs if the business begins to function before the close of the year. However, as shown in a new case, Eason, TC Summ. Op. 2024-17, 8/13/24 , you can’t deduct start-up expenses if you abandon the business before it ever gets off the ground. Background : Normally, a business is required to amortize start-up costs over a period of 180 months.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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ATA scores private equity investment

Accounting Today

The Regional Leader firm based in Jackson, Tennessee, has received a strategic investment from Copley Equity Partners LLC.

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Trullion Releases AI-Powered Audit Suite Platform

CPA Practice

Accounting automation platform Trullion announced its Audit Suite, a cloud-based solution designed for auditors to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance accuracy and reduce human error in audits. With Audit Suite, Trullion enables audit teams to work within an AI-driven ecosystem that improves collaboration, mitigates errors, and enhances overall audit quality, the company said in a media release on Tuesday.

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IASB looks to improve statement of cash flows

Accounting Today

The International Accounting Standards Board has begun a research project to review the requirements for the statement of cash flows and related matters.

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Many Retirees Plan to Return to Workforce in 2025

CPA Practice

Thousands of retired seniors may soon be returning to the workforce, driven by various financial and personal factors. That’s according to a new survey from ResumeBuilder.com , a resource for professional resume templates and career advice, that looks at the employment status and plans of U.S. residents aged 65 to 85. Results showed that 13 percent of retired seniors say they’re likely to re-enter the job market next year.

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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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Xero to buy reporting and analytics platform Syft

Accounting Today

Business solutions platform Xero announced it will acquire cloud-based reporting, insights analytics platform Syft.

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KPMG Is Ditching 38,000 Square Feet in San Francisco

Going Concern

As reported by San Francisco Chronicle , KPMG is downsizing its San Francisco office space when its lease runs out at 55 2nd Street where the firm occupies 138,000 square feet. Image: Google Wrote SFC: The deal comes after KPMG in March moved to extend its lease at its current office at 55 Second St., which it has occupied since 2003, on a short-term basis of less than three years.

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Riveron acquires Effectus

Accounting Today

The business advisory and consulting firm is adding a San Jose-based accounting advisory and financial operations firm.

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Impact of Transferable Energy Tax Credits on Private Equity Investments

Cherry Bekaert

Discover how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has revolutionized renewable energy tax credits, allowing them to be transferred or sold to qualified buyers, including private equity fund managers. This tax credit development offers a streamlined approach for taxpayers to monetize energy tax credits and a significant tax planning opportunity for private equity funds and their portfolio companies.

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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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Prager Metis to Pay $1.95 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over FTX Audits

CPA Practice

Top 60 accounting firm Prager Metis agreed to pay $1.95 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday to settle charges that it bungled audits of failed crypto asset trading platform FTX. Prager Metis also settled separate charges that it violated SEC auditor independence rules. In addition, the firm agreed to be censured. Gurbir Grewal “Effective investor protection requires a collaborative approach that includes both regulators and gatekeepers, such as auditors.

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In the blogs: Nonsense

Accounting Today

Projected brackets; the remote debate; relief and refunds; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Xero Acquiring Syft

Insightful Accountant

Xero has just announced that they are acquiring Syft Analytics to enhance their reporting and insights capabilities.

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SEC charges tech execs with $1.3M fraud, lying to auditors

Accounting Today

The SEC alleges Kubient's two former execs and former audit committee chair artificially inflated the company's revenue and lied to auditors.

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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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Future Forward Webinar and Qvinci® help you 'Build Advisory'

Insightful Accountant

With the right tools at hand you can have the 'Advisory' service offerings you want to sustain your practice. Murph explains how Qvinci's Turnkey Advisory offering makes it possible.

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Prager Metis to pay $1.95M to SEC for FTX audits and independence violations

Accounting Today

The firm agreed to settle charges with the SEC over negligence for its work for the now shuttered crypto exchange.

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Reckon named “Great Place to Work”

Reckon

Is your small business a great place to work? Reckon is! For 2024-2025, Great Place To Work has stamped its seal of approval and determined that Reckon is an industry leader in nurturing our employees and providing a safe workplace. So, who is Great Place To Work, and how did Reckon measure up? About Great Place to Work Great Place To Work is an industry body that consults on workplace management and provides certifications for businesses of all sizes on their capacity to offer a great working e

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The future of group audit technology

Accounting Today

Emerging technologies are revolutionizing the group audit process with solutions to navigate the complexities and enhance audit quality.

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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.