GrowthForceBlog
AUGUST 12, 2024
8 min read August 12th, 2024 Most business owners are familiar with two reasons why their businesses need a bookkeeping and accounting function, compliance and taxes. While these are important functions of a back office, your back office has the potential to offer so much more to your business like improving its overall operation, efficiency, productivity, and profits.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
In a move set to change practice management for solo accounting and bookkeeping firms, Financial Cents, a leading provider of accounting workflow management software, has announced the launch of its new solo plan. Priced at an unbeatable $9 per month (when billed annually), this plan is designed specifically for solo practitioners who need streamlined, accounting-focused workflow tools without the complexity or cost associated with larger platforms.
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Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Accountants are generally pessimistic about the economy as a whole, but feel much more confident when it comes to their own firm and clients.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
Small business owners still waiting for their pandemic-era Employee Retention Credit (ERC) payments got good news and bad news from the IRS on Aug. 9. The good news is the IRS said it’s accelerating payments to businesses that had submitted legit claims for the tax credit and will now begin processing claims filed between Sept. 14, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2024.
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Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.
Going Concern
AUGUST 12, 2024
Just as we’ve started seeing a handful of interns saying they haven’t received offers from the firm they interned at, this pops up on Xitter: Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers 2024 Internship & Co-op report These figures come from NACE’s 2024 Internship & Co-op report and include responses from 283 organizations, not strictly public accounting.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
Top 200 accounting firm Honkamp merged in Brems Group, a CPA firm with offices in Cedar Rapids and Coralville, Iowa, effective Aug. 1. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. After the merger, Brems Group leaders Jim Brems, Brian Coller, and John Warren, as well as their 20 or so employees, will continue to serve their current clients from those two offices, Honkamp said in a media release.
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CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
Top 200 accounting firm Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors has expanded its presence in the Southeast Michigan region by combining with Bloomfield Hills-based firm Berger, Ghersi & LaDuke (BGL), effective July 1. As part of the deal, BGL partners Alan LaDuke, David Berger, and Jim McAuliffe have joined Yeo & Yeo’s principal group. In addition, BGL’s team of nine accounting and administrative professionals have joined the Saginaw, MI-based firm.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
The SEC charged electric vehicle company Ideanomics and three of its executives with fraud for misleading the public about its financial performance from 2017 and 2019.
Xero
AUGUST 12, 2024
“We believe that Australian music is a vital part of life and we want to help musicians make a living from their craft,” shared Kathy Wilson, co-founder of Suitcase Records. The family-run business operates out of Brisbane, Australia, and aims to support local musicians by providing a more sustainable PVC compound to produce high-quality vinyl records.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Planners can help savers avoid higher taxes, IRS penalties and Medicare headaches by guiding them through the strict guidelines for the accounts.
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Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.
Cherry Bekaert
AUGUST 12, 2024
Contributors: Trevor Nelson | Strategic Financing Services Manager, Joe Hennessee | Strategic Financing Services Senior Manager The federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program provides funding to sponsors who make qualified investments in businesses or projects located in designated low-income communities. For manufacturers, this program offers a compelling value proposition – a savings of up to 20% of the total project cost.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Financial Cents, which makes practice management software for accountants, announced a new $9 a month plan for solo practitioners.
Going Concern
AUGUST 12, 2024
What’s up, newshounds? Everyone good? I hope so. Don’t want to hold you up so let’s get right to it. Computerworld interviewed Ken Englund, Technology Sector Growth Leader at EY Americas. Headline: EY exec: In three or four years, ‘we won’t even talk about AI’ Why do you think this has been one of the most unique hiring periods over the past decade or so, and how has AI affected that lately?
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Regional Leader Yeo & Yeo is growing in Southeast Michigan, while two firms in New Jersey have joined forces.
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Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 12, 2024
As we navigate the complexities of the modern tax landscape, one thing becomes increasingly clear: technology is no longer just an asset; it's a necessity. The tax industry is undergoing a digital revolution, and staying ahead is crucial.
Dent Moses
AUGUST 12, 2024
On August 8 th , 2024, the Internal Revenue Service announced it is accelerating more payments and continuing compliance work on outstanding ERC claims. It’s estimated between that 10% and 20% of the unprocessed ERC claims show a low risk of noncompliance. For those with no eligibility warning signs that were received prior to last fall’s moratorium, the IRS will resume processing.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 12, 2024
There's always an exception to the rule. And there's always an exception to the exception! It’s one thing to master routine bookkeeping techniques, but it’s completely something else to use QuickBooks for rare business transactions.
FraudFiles
AUGUST 12, 2024
Divorce and child support cases often are highlighted by disputes over money. One party may be accused of artificially depressing earnings, hiding assets or manipulating the finances to lower the financial obligation to another party. Understanding the complete picture of the finances is necessary before a fair settlement can be reached. Chicago divorce attorney Jeffrey [.
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Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
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Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 12, 2024
If you believe you're a QuickBooks Social Media Rock Star or Social Media Mogul, then Murph wants to help ensure you maximize your Top 100 Award potential.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
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Menzies
AUGUST 12, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Life is unpredictable but we can protect our loved ones by securing their future with life insurance. What is Life Insurance Life insurance provides you with a lump sum benefit in the event of your death or sometimes terminal illness. Protecting loved ones Life insurance ensures your loved ones are financially protected in the event of your death.
Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius
4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
The IRS on Aug. 9 unveiled an updated draft version of Form 1099-DA , which cryptocurrency brokers will use to report certain sale and exchange transactions of digital assets that take place beginning in calendar year 2025. Generally, these forms will be sent separately to taxpayers and the IRS in early 2026, the agency said. The fresh draft version of Form 1099-DA , Digital Asset Proceeds From Broker Transactions , comes on the heels of the Treasury Department and the IRS issuing the highly ant
Menzies
AUGUST 12, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Life is unpredictable but we can protect our loved ones by securing their future with life insurance. What is Life Insurance Life insurance provides you with a lump sum benefit in the event of your death or sometimes terminal illness. Protecting loved ones Life insurance ensures your loved ones are financially protected in the event of your death.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
By David Plajstek, Principal, UHY. Forming an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy can be a resource intensive task given all the areas that it could impact. Luckily, companies with internal audit resources already have in place a valuable contributor to ensuring ESG success. These professionals have many of the requisite technical skills to assist in the formalization of processes and internal controls.
VJM Global
AUGUST 12, 2024
It has been 7 years since the introduction of Goods and Service Tax and limitations under Section 73 have commenced from September 2023 onwards for FY 2017-18. In the initial year, a Show Cause Notice in Form GST DRC-01 was issued on various grounds such as Difference in Tax liability declared in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, Difference in ITC Claimed , ITC liable for reversal concerning exempted supplies, and many others.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.
Anders CPA
AUGUST 12, 2024
From a single grow light in his Bay Area garage to running a vertically integrated cannabis business in the highly competitive Michigan market, Willie McKenzie has been on a bumpy ride. Going on his eleventh consecutive season as an outdoor grower, the CEO of Left Coast Holdings initially faced daunting challenges when trying to move from the legacy to the regulated market: “In California, I had four medical farms, I couldn’t license them,” he recounts.
VJM Global
AUGUST 12, 2024
It has been 7 years since the introduction of Goods and Service Tax and limitations under Section 73 have commenced from September 2023 onwards for FY 2017-18. In the initial year, a Show Cause Notice in Form GST DRC-01 was issued on various grounds such as Difference in Tax liability declared in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, Difference in ITC Claimed , ITC liable for reversal concerning exempted supplies, and many others.
Withum
AUGUST 12, 2024
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of modern businesses. But with the rapid evolution of technology, the need to future-proof ERP systems has become paramount and necessary. The adage kicking the can down the road will only worsen the situation. Whether you are planning to implement an ERP software or seeking to optimize your current system, understanding how to leverage next-generation AI can significantly enhance your ERP evolution.
VJM Global
AUGUST 12, 2024
It has been 7 years since the introduction of Goods and Service Tax and limitations under Section 73 have commenced from September 2023 onwards for FY 2017-18. In the initial year, a Show Cause Notice in Form GST DRC-01 was issued on various grounds such as Difference in Tax liability declared in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, Difference in ITC Claimed , ITC liable for reversal concerning exempted supplies, and many others.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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