Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The official start date of tax season for individual taxpayers will be on Jan. 29, but the Internal Revenue Service plans to accept business tax returns as soon as Jan. 16.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 11, 2024

Business explosions are often followed by money-making opportunities within those businesses. With TikTok, the red-hot display showcase of short videos and influencers with more than a billion monthly active users, that opportunity takes the form of TikTok Shop. The forum enables product discovery, checkout and post-payment activities from within the TikTok app.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

Salary, burnout and work-life balance are among the factors affecting retention of accountants, according to a report from the Illinois CPA Society.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Steve Brown, The Dallas Morning News (via TNS). The battered commercial property business will likely see a rebound later this year. That’s the forecast from top analysts at Dallas-based CBRE Group, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate firms. “We expect 2024 will be decidedly different for real estate investors,” Darin Mellott, head of Americas capital markets research for CBRE, which moved its headquarters to Dallas in 2020.

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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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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

U.S. congressional negotiators are nearing a bipartisan deal to renew expired business tax breaks and boost the child tax credit in time for many voters to receive the benefit during the current election year.

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Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 11, 2024

The magical 'checkbox' turns one-sided items into two-sided items allowing you to use the same item to sell and purchase, and making for proper reporting on item profitability.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved several new Bitcoin-based exchange traded products, despite skepticism of the asset and its value, following an appeals court decision.

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AccountingDepartment

JANUARY 11, 2024

Every savvy business leader knows the value of having a well-run bookkeeping or accounting department. However, not everyone is aware of how important it is today to have a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team to help back their business with effective and accurate financials.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The seven states that impose the least on residents have an individual income tax burden of 0.00%.

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MineralTree

JANUARY 11, 2024

Embracing electronic payments is necessary for businesses seeking to enhance efficiency, reduce manual errors, and improve financial control. However, accounts payable (AP) automation can make electronic payments in ERP systems , like Netsuite, much easier. AP automation technology enables streamlined and error-free payment processing while maximizing the potential of NetSuite electronic payments and accelerating ROI.

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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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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The failure of the leaders of the Ivy League universities to condemn antisemitism could affect their tax-exempt status, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee said.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate.com (via TNS). The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages ticked down to 6.94% this week from 6.96% the previous week, according to Bankrate’s weekly national survey of large lenders. Just a few months ago, the average rate on 30-year home loans topped 8%. But mortgage rates dropped after the Federal Reserve indicated it’d begin cutting its key rate in 2024.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

Is a legacy firm one that follows tradition, or one that's interested in maintaining its legacy for years to come?

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Michael Sasso, Bloomberg News (via TNS). There’s no relief in sight for U.S. car owners who’ve faced soaring costs of maintaining a vehicle in the past two years. Prices of motor-vehicle insurance rose 20.3% in December from a year earlier, the biggest jump since 1976, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was the 16th straight month of annual gains exceeding 10%.

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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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Going Concern

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) is accepting applications for Professional Accounting Fellow (PAF) positions that will begin this summer. On the off chance one of you might be interested in this, here’s the info. The PAF program, which began in 1972, is designed to provide participating fellows with outstanding opportunities for public service and professional development.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

The AICPA & CIMA have opened the application period for the EDGE in Teaching Awards and Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award. The two awards highlight accounting educators at the college level for their outstanding achievements in the field, and for their contribution to shaping the best new talent for the profession. As the profession grapples with a talent shortage, the AICPA & CIMA are committed to boosting the pipeline of talented, passionate professionals entering

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LSLCPAs

JANUARY 11, 2024

In today’s rapidly advancing business world, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is leading a transformative shift in how companies operate and compete. These technologies, once on the fringe of futuristic speculation, have now become central pillars for driving operational efficiency and securing a competitive edge in the market.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

Top 60 accounting firm Prager Metis has expanded its presence in North Carolina by combining with Asheville-based Goldsmith Molis & Gray, a full-service tax, accounting, payroll, and consulting firm. Financial terms of the deal, which became official on Jan. 1, weren’t disclosed. Joe Molis, Allen Gray, and Crystal Goldsmith have joined Prager Metis as partners, and George Gabler and Steven Foster have joined as principals.

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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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Withum

JANUARY 11, 2024

I find the following information interesting and informative and put them in charts for easy viewing. The charts start with 1990 and go through the end of 2023. The chart with the annual sales growth starts in 2001. I prepared the charts, but the underlying data came from Multpl , which has a ton of additional information and statistics, and I recommend checking it out.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and promotion announcements from around the profession. Kavanagh joins CohnReznick as Assurance Partner CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, recently announced that Charles (Chuck) Kavanagh , CPA has joined the firm as an assurance partner.

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Withum

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the realm of finance, a revolutionary trend is emerging: tokenization. This process involves converting real-world assets into digital tokens, a concept gaining traction worldwide. As reported by Bloomberg, the Philippines Bureau of the Treasury’s recent decision to offer 10 billion pesos ($179 million) of tokenized treasury bonds marks a significant step in this direction.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

Not so amusing; in the rough; interior designs; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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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.

Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 11, 2024

Join William Murphy, Sr. Technical Editor of Insightful Accountant, in this special episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast as he shares top takeaways from QuickBooks Connect 2023!

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Withum

JANUARY 11, 2024

Withum held its annual State of the Firm on January 9, 2024, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ. Team members from all over the country gathered to hear the latest updates and projections across Advisory, Tax and Audit Services as well as Firm Operations. Pat Walsh , Managing Partner and CEO, moderated panels of Firm leaders in a new fireside chat-style format that gave attendees a front-row seat to conversations and insights about the future of Withum relating to AI

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Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 11, 2024

Form 7203 compliance could be an easily overlooked form this tax season. Not all tax software or all preparers are aware of the form’s filing requirements or when they need to be prepared. Discover more in this webinar replay!

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Dent Moses

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was a significant piece of U.S. legislation signed into law in January 2021. The CTA was created to address issues related to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes, including those committed by anonymous shell companies. Shell companies are set up without revealing their true owners and can be exploited for illegal activities due to a lack of transparency.

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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.

Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 11, 2024

A WISP (Written Information Security Plan) is required for tax and accounting professionals. Lucky for you, Christine Gervais did a webinar on this topic a few months ago and we’re bringing it back around for your viewing.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

Canopy , a maker of accounting practice management software, has launched its new podcast, “Canopy Practice Success.” The podcast features interviews with top accounting profession thought leaders and firm owners. Learn from industry experts on Canopy’s Practice Success Podcast In each episode of the Practice Success Podcast, Canopy takes a deep dive with accounting professionals, exploring their career trajectory, extracting advice for firms, and discussing the latest trending topics.

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Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 11, 2024

Accountants can enhance their firm's security without being IT specialists. By creating a security partnership with Swizznet, they can share resources and expertise to protect against cyber threats and data breaches during tax season wrap-up.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

Tax season officially starts Jan. 29, 2024, when the IRS begins accepting and processing tax returns for the 2023 tax year. With the IRS anticipating receiving nearly 129 million individual tax returns by the April 15, 2024, deadline this season, getting an early start on prepping yours may be best. The Illinois CPA Society offers these tips for speeding up the filing process: Gather all your information first.

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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.