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10 fallacies accountants should not buy into

Mark Lee

Not all accountants believe all of these fallacies. And some have been part of our psyche for so long we think they must be true. Others are repeated by salespeople and consultants who want you to believe stuff so that you’ll buy what they’re selling. But a salesperson’s assertions are not proof. Here are the 10 fallacies I recommend you do not accept at face value or repeat without first clarifying ther true position.

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Sales Tax Updates: What’s new in sales tax for April?

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Leveling the field. A bill that would raise the online sales tax in Alabama is progressing with state lawmakers. The current Alabama sales tax is 8% for online purchases, the same as for purchases at the state’s brick-and-mortar stores.

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Protect Your Startup’s Finances: 12 Proactive Risk Management Tips

BurklandAssociates

Mitigate financial risks at your startup and help ensure a smooth path towards sustainable growth and long-term success with these tips. The post Protect Your Startup’s Finances: 12 Proactive Risk Management Tips appeared first on Burkland.

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6 ways to use AI in your firm

Accounting Today

They say artificial intelligence will change the world, and in many ways, it already has. But AI's rapid advancements have been a source of stress for professionals like accountants. Will you be automated out of a job?

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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IRS Chief: $400 Million in ERC Claims Have Been Withdrawn

CPA Practice

During testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee on May 7, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said almost $400 million in unpaid employee retention credit (ERC) claims have been withdrawn by taxpayers since the agency put a moratorium on processing new claims last September. In addition, Werfel told lawmakers on the panel that the IRS has received $777 million from businesses that voluntarily returned the tax credit after being found ineligible.

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Meet the Best Firms for Technology for 2024

Accounting Today

Accounting Today's annual selection highlights some of the most cutting-edge practices in the country.

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A CPA's day in Tax Court

Accounting Today

For CPAs who aspire to practice in Tax Court, the ability to review a case that has been litigated by a fellow CPA is a useful educational tool.

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Virginia Pass-Through Entity Tax Updates

Cherry Bekaert

In the most recent episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Tax Services podcast, we focus on the Virginia pass-through entity tax (PTET) election. Join Cathie Shaw , partner at Cherry Bekaert, and Tony Konkol , State and Local Tax Manager, as they navigate the intricacies of this important topic. The Virginia PTET election is a crucial consideration for businesses operating in the state.

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PCAOB sanctions auditors over audit evidence

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned three auditors from Florida accounting firm Liggett & Webb for violations involving audit evidence, professional skepticism, and other matters.

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Insightful Accountant's Top 50 International ProAdvisors for 2024

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant is proud to announce our Top 50 International ProAdvisors for 2024. Congratulations to this year's International award recipients.

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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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Evolving through uncertainty: Opportunities and challenges for accountants

Accounting Today

At the BDO Alliance's Evolve conference, leaders in the profession lay out the highs and the lows of the current moment.

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Imagine the Chaos If the PCAOB Starts Naming and Shaming Audit Deficiency Clients

Going Concern

In its desperate quest to appear as though it does something of value to capital markets, the PCAOB is considering putting company names to inspection report deficiencies according to a recent story by Wall Street Journal. Currently, the PCAOB refers to clients as Issuer A, B, C etc. and includes only the client’s industry. Here’s an example from KPMG’s sketchy 2022 PCAOB inspection report : A Part IA deficiency like the one in the screenshot above is of such significance that

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Decoding carbon accounting

Accounting Today

It's crucial to understand the significant impact businesses have on the environment — and accounting for carbon emissions is a fundamental step in this process.

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The Next Tax Deadline is May 15 for Tax-Exempt Orgs

CPA Practice

While the April 15 tax deadline for most Americans to file their individual annual tax returns has passed, there are several deadlines each year, some for individuals, businesses, nonprofits and even organizations that are tax-exempt. The next major deadline on the calendar is May 15, 2024, is for tax-exempt organizations that follow a calendar year (Jan-Dec) reporting period.

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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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Getting to Know QuickBooks Desktop Alternatives

Insightful Accountant

During the upcoming Insightful Accountant Future Forward Event Murph will be presenting two sessions on Migrating from QuickBooks Desktop. One focuses on apps suitable for QBD Pro users, and the other QBD Premier users.

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Manufacturing 4.0: A Comprehensive Guide to Leveraging AI and Advanced Technologies for Operational Excellence

Withum

Empower your manufacturing business with efficiency, quality and innovation. We’ve put together a guide, designed to serve as your roadmap to getting started with AI and successfully leveraging its full potential. After all, AI is more than just Copilot or ChatGPT. In the guide, we explore real-world applications of AI and Machine Learning (ML) and offer actionable insights into leveraging AI to optimize business processes, contain costs and maximize human capital.

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Many Great Resignation Job Switchers are Now Regretting the Move

CPA Practice

The Great Resignation saw workers quit their jobs in droves—but many are now regretting it. A new survey of U.S. workers reveals those who changed jobs since the pandemic are significantly less satisfied with their jobs than their colleagues who stayed. What’s causing job hoppers to regret their decision? The Conference Board survey found that leadership and culture saw the greatest gaps in satisfaction between the job switchers and job stayers.

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Deloitte’s New Olympics Campaign Inadvertently Reminds Everyone They’re First in Revenue

Going Concern

h/t Consulting.com.au Deloitte Digital, in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has produced a video to get everyone excited about the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and remind us why Deloitte was chosen to be Flavor Flav to the IOC’s Public Enemy. GET HYPED. Highlighted in the video are Sarah Attar, Saudi Arabia’s first female Olympic athlete; Natalie Du Toit of South Africa, the first amputee to compete in Olympic swimming; Abdellatif Baka, a visually impaired

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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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Build America, Buy America Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cherry Bekaert

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) provides federal financial assistance to award recipients domestic manufacturing and infrastructure. Understanding who qualifies and how to apply may be confusing, but Cherry Bekaert’s Risk & Accounting Advisory professionals are here to help. Please read our FAQs below to learn more about the BABA Act and how it might affect your organization.

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Inherited Retirement Account Owners Granted Distribution Relief Through Latest IRS Postponement

Withum

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) again postponed Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules for certain taxpayers owning inherited retirement accounts. The announcement delays mandatory distributions for these taxpayers that were previously expected to begin in 2024 and continue until 2025. Prior to 2020, beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts were generally able to withdraw the balance of these accounts over their lifetime.

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Transforming Financial Management With Sage Intacct and Outsourced Controller Services

Cherry Bekaert

Background A mid-sized construction firm (the Company) with a diverse project portfolio, faced challenges managing its financial processes using manual, paper and Excel-based methods, and QuickBooks. As the Company expanded, these legacy systems struggled to keep pace with the increasing complexities of its financial operations. In response, the Company opted to implement Sage Intacct , a cloud-based financial management solution.

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Physician Compensation: How to Retain Talent Amid Budgetary Constraints

Withum

Physician compensation is a complex topic that must consider fair market value (to comply with regulatory standards for the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law), budgetary and financial constraints, and the overall contentment of the physician receiving the compensation package. According to the 2024 Medscape Physician Compensation Report, physician compensation rose by 3%, on average, in 2023.

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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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CCH AnswerConnect now sports gen AI

Accounting Today

Wolters Kluwer's tax, accounting and audit research solution now has generative AI capacities.

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Guidance for Determining and Disclosing the Fair Value of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions

Withum

When equity investments are valued at fair value, fair value needs to be measured based upon the requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) noticed diversity in practice related to applying a discount to the price of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction.

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In the blogs: Causes and effects

Accounting Today

Rescheduling cannabis; the outsourcing question; medical deductions in retirement communities; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Does Generative AI Level Playing Field for Small Business?

CPA Practice

More U.S. microbusinesses are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to grow and compete, with 50% of owners and operators recently surveyed indicating they have tried Gen AI tools in the past few months. The findings come from GoDaddy’s international research initiative, Venture Forward, which quantifies the economic impact of small businesses and explores their owners’ experiences, challenges and ambitions.

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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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Planning for Your and Your Family’s Future? Consider a Roth

LSLCPAs

As more Americans are facing their retirement years, lots of people are a-buzz over Roth accounts. The beauty of all retirement accounts is that your earnings grow tax free until you withdraw the funds in retirement. The uniqueness of the Roth option is that those earnings will not be taxed upon withdrawal. However, to get. The post Planning for Your and Your Family’s Future?

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Hancock Askew Merges in Willeford Group in Georgia

CPA Practice

Savannah, GA-based Hancock Askew & Co. said on May 6 that fellow Georgians, Willeford Group, a Roswell-based CPA practice that specializes in providing accounting and tax services to clients in the dental industry, has merged with the top 200 accounting firm. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. As part of the transaction, Willeford Group owner Kate Willeford will join as partner, while the entire Willeford Group staff will become team members at Hancock Askew and work in the firm’

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Robert Minkler, Jr. Named a Top 200 CPA by Forbes Magazine

Anders CPA

Robert Minkler, Jr., CPA/CGMA , Managing Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, has been named a Top 200 CPA by Forbes in recognition of his years of service to his clients. The top CPAs were chosen based on their “financial genius, innovation and deskside manner,” in addition to their trustworthiness. This list exclusively curated by Forbes’ editorial staff was sourced from a collection of candidates submitted through independent nominations and accolades from CPA societies and associations.

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Farmer Economic Confidence Drops

CPA Practice

April witnessed a steep decline in U.S. farmer sentiment, as indicated by the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer , which fell 15 points from March to a reading of 99. Both subindexes of the barometer also saw declines: The Current Condition Index dropped by 18 points to 83, while the Future Expectations Index fell by 14 points to 106. April marked the lowest farmer sentiment reading since June 2022 and the weakest current condition rating since May 2020.

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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!