Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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Navigating the crossroads of tax technology

ThomsonReuters

T ax and accounting firms are rapidly approaching a crossroads when it comes to tax technology. F irms are more focused on technology than ever before, but according to the Tax Firm Technology report, they lack the personnel and workflow infrastructure to achieve true technological success. The future of the tax and accounting industry is being written today — ensure your firm is ready to lead the way.

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Review of TaxGPT – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Nov. 2024

CPA Practice

Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston review TaxGPT , an AI-powered tax assistant for accountants & tax professionals. The tech and accounting professionals that developed the TaxGPT co-pilot system says it can boost productivity by 10x. Watch the video, or listen to the audio podcast below (transcript below): Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.

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One Quarter of Firms Say They’re Offshoring, Another 12 Percent Plan to Start

Going Concern

This Journal of Accountancy article was mentioned in last Friday’s Footnotes (*ahem* Footnotes a wrap-up of the week’s accounting news from other sources without the sassy GC commentary and is published every Friday at 5 pm Eastern) but honestly it deserves its own article in case anyone missed it. In “Offshoring for CPA firms: The hows and whys,” JofA throws out some figures on outsourcing — both foreign and domestic — based on responses from its MAP survey a

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Ensuring Success 2024 – CPAs Can Earn Up to 14 Hours of Free CPE in December

CPA Practice

From your desk, you can earn up to 14 hours of free CPE credits (pick the sessions you want) on Dec. 18-19, 2024, during our live streaming event at [link]. – The end of the year is almost here, and that means you need to check if you have all of your CPE requirements completed. I know a lot of us have just gotten out of extension season, and then the election, but if you need to complete some more CPE this year, how about joining us at Ensuring Success , the largest annual online live-streaming

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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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Taxpayer Advocate criticizes IRS move to shorten third-party notice requirements

Accounting Today

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins is objecting to proposed regulations that would enable the IRS to shorten its notice requirements from 45 days to as little as 10 days.

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ITA Announces New Members at Fall Collaborative

CPA Practice

The Information Technology Alliance (ITA), an independent membership association of leading mid-market technology professionals, consultants and product/service providers in North America, announced its new member firms during this week’s ITA Fall Collaborative in Indian Wells, including: Stellar One , providing a fast, reliable way to deploy and use an ERP system, featuring a unique subscription-based approach for cloud ERP software that puts businesses in control of costs and outcomes.

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How to Automate User and Device Provisioning for Onboarding with Hire2Retire and Withum

Withum

Every organization needs to onboard new hires, so any organization can significantly benefit from streamlining its onboarding procedures. As remote work has become common in recent years, HR and IT departments everywhere are navigating new challenges in effectively managing employee onboarding. Teams that are often understaffed lack the skilled resources to manually keep up with demand, leading to delays and errors in provisioning and system access that cause a poor experience for new hires.

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Keeping an eye on DEI

Accounting Today

As the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion evolves, firms find themselves in a complex dance where the music occasionally skips a beat.

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Announcing “Accounting Explained,” a new podcast for introductory accounting featuring Professors Jill Mitchell and Wendy Tietz

Wendy Tietz

Greetings! I am excited to announce that Professor Jill Mitchell and I have teamed up to create a series of podcasts for introductory financial accounting. Our podcast is called “Accounting Explained.” Accounting Explained podcast episodes will generally be short (eight to ten minutes) and are designed for students in introductory accounting.

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Tech news: Sikich rolls out AI studio

Accounting Today

Plus, Thomson Reuters integrates AI CoCounsel with tax solutions; Sovos introduces 1099 Professional solution; and other accounting tech updates.

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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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ZBS Group Acquires Saul Rosenberg CPA in New York

CPA Practice

Plainview, NY-based accounting firm ZBS Group has acquired fellow New York-based firm Saul Rosenberg CPA, effective Nov. 6. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The move will significantly enhance ZBS’s portfolio and expand its service offerings to a broader base of clients, the firm said in a media release. “We are excited to welcome Saul Rosenberg into the ZBS Group family,” Michael Zaidman, tax partner at ZBS Group, said in a statement.

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Autumn Budget 2024

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. In this podcast, Menzies look at the Autumn Budget Breakdown 2024, with speakers Jonathan Bass, Partner, Business Recovery, Matt Watkins, Tax Disputes & Disclosures Director, Helen Cuthbert, Partner, Private Client and Stephen Hemmings, Partner, Business Tax. Meet the speakers Partner Jonathan Bass About Jonathan Bass Director Matthew Watkins About Matthew Watkins Partner Helen Cuthbert About Helen Cuthbert Partner Stephen Hemmings About St

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[New Accounting Explained podcast episode] Topic: Features of a corporation

Wendy Tietz

The first episode of Accounting Explained has now been released. In this episode, we discuss the features of a corporation, including the advantages and disadvantages. You can access this podcast episode at this link. Background: Professor Jill Mitchell and I have teamed up to create a series of podcasts for introductory financial accounting.

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On the move: Whitley Penn names next CEO

Accounting Today

NASBA announces 2024-25 board of directors; HCVT adds pair of partners; and more news from across the profession.

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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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Let us honor Veterans Day and our Veterans

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant would like to say "Thank You" to all who have honorably served our country in times of war and peace.

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PCAOB revokes Chinese firm's registration

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board settled a disciplinary order sanctioning JTC Fair Song CPA Firm for repeatedly violating rules and failing to cooperate with the investigation.

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How GenAI is transforming ESG reporting and compliance

ThomsonReuters

Highlights: Growing importance and data demands of ESG : The increasing significance of ESG compliance is overwhelming teams with expanding data demands and regulatory scrutiny. GenAI’s role in ESG management : GenAI is revolutionizing ESG management by automating tasks, accelerating data collection, and providing advanced data analysis. Use cases and benefits of GenAI in ESG : Real-world examples show GenAI’s essential role in meeting ESG obligations, ensuring long-term resilience

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Report calls for fair value accounting on federal loans

Accounting Today

The National Taxpayers Union Foundation issued a report saying that federal credit programs are costing taxpayers tens of billions of dollars more than stated because the federal government isn't using fair value accounting.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Friday Footnotes: PwC Scandal Somehow Gets More Scandalous; Deloitte Denied in Court; Withum Embiggens in Florida | 11.8.24

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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KNAV Merges in HLG Netherlands

CPA Practice

KNAV, an Atlanta-based global accounting firm and a top 300 firm in the U.S., has combined with HLG Netherlands, a firm that provides tax, assurance, and advisory services, effective Oct. 16. This merger builds on a five-year joint venture between the accounting firms, which was designed to serve KNAV’s multinational clients with subsidiaries in the Netherlands while giving HLG access to KNAV’s global talent pool.

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Should you Register or Incorporate Your Small Business?

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

When embarking on a new business venture one of the first decisions that a new business owner has to make is the type of legal structure that best suits the needs of the new business. In Canada there are essentially two choices - set up a business registration, which is either a sole proprietorship or partnership, also referred to as an unincorporated entity OR set up a corporation which results in the creation of separate legal entity.

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Don’t Settle for Less: What True Enterprise xP&A in Power BI Demands

Acterys

As xP&A and write-back solutions in Power BI gain traction, more vendors are entering the field, each claiming to offer “enterprise” solutions. Some even tout their products as the “Ferrari” of the industry, though the comparison often feels more like a toy car stacked up against the real thing. True enterprise-grade xP&A solutions require specific core functionalities to meet rigorous demands, especially when supporting over 100 concurrent users.

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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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Wolters Kluwer Adds Tech and AI Features Across its CCH Axcess Cloud System

CPA Practice

Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) recently announced a series of enhancements to its comprehensive cloud solution, CCH Axcess designed to streamline workflows across return preparation, firm management, and audit. Additionally, they have expanded vendor participation in the CCH Marketplace , further committing to open integration in support of growth.

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The Delegation Mindset: Empowering Your Construction Team

Randal DeHart

Delegation is a skill often discussed but rarely mastered, especially by small construction business owners wearing multiple hats. The balancing act of managing daily operations while pushing for growth can be overwhelming. Imagine if you could free up hours in your day to focus on strategic decisions rather than getting bogged down in every minute detail.

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Dive into QuickBooks Bill Pay: A Comprehensive Guide from the Experts

SchoolofBookkeeping

NOTE: This is an excerpt from Intuit's "In The Know" Webinar Series that covers new and upcoming features in QuickBooks Online. You can register for the series here. Introducing Carla Caldwell In the August 2024 "In The Know" webinar, Intuit welcomed Carla Caldwell, a renowned firm leader, ProAdvisor, and trainer, to dive deep into QuickBooks Bill Pay.

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Small Language Models vs Large Language Models in Generative AI

Withum

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is seen as a game changer for enterprises. Generative AI for business is changing enterprise operations, from streamlining processes to boosting productivity and transforming everyday workflows. According to a McKinsey Global Survey , 65% of respondents reported that their organizations are regularly using GenAI, nearly double the percentage from the previous survey conducted just 10 months ago.

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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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Challenges and opportunities for global trade professionals in a new Trump era

ThomsonReuters

As Donald Trump assumes the presidency again, global trade professionals are confronted with a complex and uncertain landscape. Trump’s past policies and rhetoric suggest significant changes in the global trade environment, which could have far-reaching implications for international markets and economies. This blog explores the potential impacts of the new presidency on global trade, the role of trade professionals in this evolving scenario, and key areas of focus including the De Minimis

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Trump plans to dismantle Biden's climate law. It won't be easy

Accounting Today

Although no Republicans voted for the measure two years ago, some of its incentives, such as tax credits for producing hydrogen and capturing carbon dioxide, are very popular with oil companies and other core GOP constituencies.

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