Wed.Sep 18, 2024

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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by Half a Point

CPA Practice

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will lower the federal funds rate by half a point. The rate is the amount it charges banks to borrow funds, which in turn affects the rates consumers and businesses see for loans, mortgages, credit cards and other finances, and can impact the economy as a whole. The Federal Reserve said the decrease will help decrease inflation, and was justified due to the economy achieving a better balance with employment levels.

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Fed cuts rates by half point

Accounting Today

The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point Wednesday, an aggressive shift aimed at bolstering the U.S. labor market.

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Executives Expect More Deepfake Attacks on Accounting and Financial Data

CPA Practice

More than half of C-suite and other executives (51.6%) expect an increase in the number and size of deepfake attacks targeting their organizations’ financial and accounting data – otherwise known as deepfake financial fraud – during the next 12 months, according to a new Deloitte poll. That increase could impact more than one-quarter of executives in the year ahead, as those polled report that their organizations experienced at least one (15.1%) or multiple (10.8%) deepfake financial fraud incid

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CFOs cautious as election looms

Accounting Today

A new Deloitte survey shows 58% of CFOs saying the result of the presidential election will be extremely or very consequential for their organization.

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

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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Improving Advisory Firm Services for Hispanic and Latin-American Entrepreneurs Drives U.S. Economic Growth

CPA Practice

By Vanessa Piedrahita. Hispanic- and Latino-owned businesses are an economic powerhouse in the U.S., driving growth, innovation, and job creation. Nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned companies generate about $2.8 trillion in economic output and $800 billion in annual revenue, outpacing the overall growth of U.S. businesses. Understanding and addressing the unique needs of these businesses is crucial for advisory firms seeking to make a meaningful impact in this sector and foster growth.

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Accounting by the numbers: September

Accounting Today

Accountants weigh in on which groups are most affected by the economy, the importance of certifications, and other key metrics.

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Intuit debuts enterprise suite

Accounting Today

Intuit announced the release of Intuit Enterprise Suite, an all-in-one solution that is meant for larger, more complex businesses.

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Beyond automation: How AI can transform the human side of accounting

Xero

I was excited to sit down at Xerocon Nashville recently with Ashley Francis, a CPA with almost 25 years of experience, who has become an accounting expert on using artificial intelligence. Based in the US, Ashley is a well-known speaker, teacher and writer in the accounting industry on the value of incorporating generative AI (GenAI) and automation into practices.

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The case for consolidating your tech stack

Accounting Today

Pruning your technology from time to time will make sure its better serving you and your clients.

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EY Responds to the Viral Letter From Bereaved Mother of a Deceased Auditor, Social Media Calls BS

Going Concern

EY has issued a statement addressing the now-viral email written to EY India Chairman and Regional Managing Partner Rajiv Memani by a mother who tragically lost her daughter, an EY employee for just four months, in July. Anita Augustine’s scathing letter details how her 26 year old daughter Anna Sebastian Perayil “worked tirelessly at EY, ” giving in to unreasonable demands placed upon her day after day because she was new and wanted to impress. “However, the workload, ne

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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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ERP Implementation Planning: Key Steps to Success  

Withum

Implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a transformative decision for your organization and marks a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. As with any major initiative, the journey begins with a strong foundation and strategic approach. This article provides a deep dive into the initiation and ERP implementation planning phases of your ERP implementation project, offering strategic steps to ensure your organization is set up for success from the very beginning.

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Prosperity Partners acquires CCA

Accounting Today

Prosperity Partners, a private equity-backed firm in Chicago, has completed the acquisition of Detroit-based Cendrowski Corporate Advisors.

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The Importance of an Accurate Income Statement

Basis 365

An income statement, also known as a profit and loss (P&L) statement, is a crucial financial document that provides a detailed summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period. While many business owners focus on revenue growth, an accurate income statement offers deeper insights into the financial health of a business.

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Court Rules Against Coca-Cola Israel in Tax Dispute

CPA Practice

Ela Levi-Weinrib Globes, Tel Aviv, Israel (TNS) The Central Bottling Co. (Coca-Cola Israel), which exclusively markets Coca-Cola products in Israel, has been dealt a major blow and will have to pay hundreds of millions of shekels to the Israel Tax Authority. The Tel Aviv District Court has dismissed appeals filed by the company against the tax assessment issued by the Tax Authority on the Central Bottling Company’s tax liability for royalties it paid for using the intellectual property rights of

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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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Andrew Lassise on Building a Successful Tech Stack

Canopy Accounting

In this episode, Andrew Lassise, founder of Tech for Accountants, shares his career journey, from entering the financial planning world during the 2009 recession to transitioning into IT and tech consulting for accountants. He discusses the importance of leveraging technology in accounting firms, integrating AI, and building a robust tech stack that can scale with business growth.

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How to File Employee Taxes (Federal Income, Social Security, & More) 

Patriot Software

You’re part business owner, part marketer, and part … payroll tax filing extraordinaire. And being a payroll tax filing extraordinaire requires that you know how to file employee taxes. Filing payroll taxes takes time and an understanding of the process. Read on to learn more about filing employee taxes.

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ProAdvisor CRM Survey Request

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant wants your input on CRMs that you may use, refer to your clients, implement for your clients, or you are certified in. Please take 5 minutes to complete a very brief 3 question survey.

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You Only Need These 4 Things to Have a Great Firm

Ryan Lazanis

Discover the 4 crucial elements to focus on for business growth. Nail these, and you'll likely become a super happy firm owner—find out how! The post You Only Need These 4 Things to Have a Great Firm appeared first on Future Firm.

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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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Limited Partners Can No Longer Avoid Self Employment Tax

Insightful Accountant

The Tax Court's recent ruling in Soroban Capital Partners has significant implications for determining whether a limited partner's distributive share qualifies for the self-employment tax exception under Section 1402(a)(13).

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Creative Agency Podcast Deep-Dive: Secrets of Successful Agencies

Summit CPA

How does an accidental agency owner attract prospects, convert them into clients, and then scale their business to a point that selling is a realistic possibility? What are the factors that separate an ordinary agency from one that thrives?

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New NetSuite SuiteProjects Pro

Insightful Accountant

NetSuite has Introduced new AI-Powered Project Management Capabilities to bolster the 'suiteness' of SuiteProjects and anticipate risk, accelerate planning, and increase productivity.

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Amazon to Require Workers to Return to Office 5 Days a Week

CPA Practice

Lauren Rosenblatt The Seattle Times (TNS) Amazon will require employees to work from the office five days a week, starting in January, the tech giant has announced. It’s a shift from the current three-day-a-week return to office mandate, which Amazon has had in place since May 2023. In a note to employees Monday, CEO Andy Jassy wrote that the company is going to return to being in the office the way we were before the onset of COVID.

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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.

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Streamline Your E-commerce Bookkeeping with MyWorks Software with Peter Leonard

Insightful Accountant

In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Peter Leonard introduces MyWorks Software, an innovative tool designed to automate e-commerce bookkeeping for online businesses.

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Modern Tipping Has Changed: How Much Does the Worker Actually Receive?

CPA Practice

By Izzy Kharasch. Sometimes you tip at a restaurant, sometimes you give a gratuity and more and more you’re paying a service charge. What happens to that money? All of those may equal 20 percent, but how much goes to the server depends on which one you are paying. How Much of Your Tip Does the Server Get? My bill is $300 and I like to tip 20 percent, which means I am giving the server $60.

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How could Ford’s expansion of its Avon Lake plant to manufacture electric commercial vans impact its balance sheet, cash flows, and profitability?

Wendy Tietz

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is moving ahead with a $1.5 billion expansion of its Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake to start producing a new electric commercial van by 2026. This investment is part of Ford’s strategy to shift towards more electric and hybrid vehicles that are cost-efficient and offer better value to customers.

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ATA Lands Private Equity Investment From Copley Equity Partners

CPA Practice

Top 200 accounting firm ATA has joined the private equity party, announcing this week that it’s receiving a minority investment from Boston-based Copley Equity Partners. ATA partners will maintain majority control of the firm, and its executive and leadership teams will stay intact, including managing partner John Whybrew, who has led Jackson, TN-based ATA since 2016.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

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.

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The CannaBiz Success Show: A Journey Through Cannabis Regulations and Market Dynamics

Anders CPA

The CannaBiz Success Show is excited to announce its new co-host, Brett Adams! For Brett’s first episode, he and Guillermo explore the New Jersey cannabis market with Brian Dowling, CEO of Sussex Cultivation, and Joe Bellantoni, CFO of Sussex Cultivation. Brian shares his transition from college athlete to cannabis entrepreneur, influenced by his family’s healthcare business.

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What To Do If Your Startup Gets Audited

Shay CPA

Getting an audit notice from a tax authority is enough to stop most founders in their tracks. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done anything wrong, though. While things like high deductions can definitely trigger an audit, it’s also possible to get chosen at random. The IRS, for example, uses computer screening to pick out companies to audit, and anything that deviates you from their statistical formula can land you in the audit pile.

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Leaving Money on the Table: The Impact of Being a ‘Yes Man’

Canopy Accounting

In modern accounting, one thing remains constant: the need to provide real value to clients. However, in the quest to keep clients happy, many firms adopt a ‘yes to everything’ mentality. It seems harmless, even admirable, to accommodate every whim and demand, but in reality, it can lead to scope creep, unrealistic expectations, and ultimately, a strain on resources.

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Tax Audits and Extensions

FraudFiles

Are you more likely to be selected by the IRS for a tax audit if you file an extension for your income tax return?

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It Takes Two to Tango

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.