Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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Canopy Transforms Virtual Accounting: A Case Study with Fulling Management and Accounting

Canopy Accounting

In the dynamic world of virtual accounting, staying ahead of workflow management challenges is crucial. Rusty, the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, is pioneering these efforts with innovative solutions. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with him about how his firm is leveraging Canopy, a leading cloud-based software, to streamline operations and deliver consistent service across 25 states.

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Using Work-Life Harmony to Thrive in the AI Era

CPA Practice

Being a CPA today is nothing like it was even a decade ago. With artificial intelligence and automation reshaping our profession, it’s easy to feel like we’re caught in an influx of change. But this transformation isn’t just about technology. It’s an opportunity to redefine what success looks like for us professionally and personally. The Old Way Isn’t Cutting It Remember when success meant burning the midnight oil, sacrificing weekends, and being available 24/7?

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3 minutes with Callum Macrae

Accounting Insight

Callum is an experienced marketing leader with 14 years of B2B marketing expertise. Having led multi-channel strategies at IRIS, he’s an expert in driving growth through demand generation and strategic, creative campaigns. Now at JE Consulting, Callum applies his deep knowledge of SaaS, fintech, and professional services to create impactful marketing strategies.

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Whitley Penn Announces New Leadership

CPA Practice

Whitley Penn Chief Executive Officer, Larry Autrey , CPA, ABV has announced executive leadership transitions for the firm effective January 1, 2025. Nathen McEown , current Partner-in-Charge of Consulting and Chief Growth Officer, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Toby Cotton , current Partner-in-Charge of Tax will move into a Chief Operating Officer role.

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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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CPA Candidates Would Like to Know Why We Can Determine Presidents in a Day But Not CPA Exam Scores

Going Concern

Asks a user on r/CPA: “The United States can count millions [of] votes in one night but Nasba takes 3 months to grade my CPA exam that I took on a computer?” Obviously the answer is that they’re sadists and they enjoy f **g with people. For real though, people have been asking this since the CPA exam was computerized in 2004. The answer is not “because there’s a conspiracy to artificially inflate/deflate passing numbers to keep the credential prestigious” but

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How to Get a Business Credit Card in 5 Simple Steps

Patriot Software

Chances are, you likely have applied for a credit card to help pay off personal expenses and build credit. But, have you gotten a business credit card yet? If not, it’s time to learn how to get a business credit card.

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How Law Firm Entity Type Affects Owner Compensation

Withum

The type of compensation a law firm owner may receive will vary depending on how the law firm is structured. If a business issues the wrong type of compensation, it may have exposure for failure to withhold state taxes on nonresidents and may also overpay the employer’s portion of Social Security taxes. S Corporations (Including LLCs Electing to Be Treated as S Corporations) S corporations are magical entities in the fact that they can issue shareholders both W-2 compensation (to the extent that

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A primer on the IRA "bridge" to bigger Social Security benefits

Accounting Today

A complex mixture of new or expiring laws, intersecting retirement planning questions and the threat of so-called stealth taxes could add up to a highly beneficial strategy.

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Steer Clear of These Common Budgeting Mistakes for Your Business

AccountingDepartment

Creating a budget is essential for any business aiming for long-term success. As a business owner or CFO of a small to medium-sized enterprise, you might have faced the difficulties involved in developing and executing a budget.

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Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid - Find-A-ProAdvisor Referral Scams

Insightful Accountant

ProAdvisors with exposed profiles need to be on the lookout for potential scam referrals.

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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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CPE Webcast Nov. 21 – S Corporation vs. LLC: Similarities and Differences

CPA Practice

This webinar will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: CorpNet.com Duration: 1 Hour Register Now It’s best that accountants, CPAs, and tax professionals are up to date on entity advantages to assist their clients in making the best decision when it comes to choosing which entity option is best for their business. In this webinar, CorpNet.com CEO Nellie Akalp will outline the similarities and differences between S Corporations and LLCs.

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Building a strong cash culture with AI

Accounting Today

In an age where every dollar counts, AI is emerging as a game-changer in helping businesses optimize their cash flow processes with precision and scalability.

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The Best 3-Tiered Packages Do These 8 Things

Ryan Lazanis

I'm a big believer in 3-tiered pricing. Here’s what makes the best packages stand out and why they can help you close more deals. The post The Best 3-Tiered Packages Do These 8 Things appeared first on Future Firm.

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Filling the AI skills gap, and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

Plus, AI agents in Dynamics 365, Teams joins the fight for work-life balance, and seven other recent developments in technology.

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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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The Best 3-Tiered Packages Do These 8 Things

Ryan Lazanis

I'm a big believer in 3-tiered pricing. Here’s what makes the best packages stand out and why they can help you close more deals. The post The Best 3-Tiered Packages Do These 8 Things appeared first on Future Firm.

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Atlanta CPA Heading to Federal Prison For Tax Shelter Scheme

CPA Practice

By Lois Norder The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) An Atlanta-area accountant sold his clients on what he assured them was a lucrative, guaranteed investment. For every dollar they paid in, they would get tax deductions of about $4.50. It didn’t take much convincing for wealthy clients to sign on. Now that longtime accountant, Herbert Lewis, is heading to federal prison for his role in promoting and selling illegal tax shelters.

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Millionaire tax backed by Illinois voters in threat to Chicago

Accounting Today

Illinois voters approved a nonbinding proposal to add an extra 3% levy on annual incomes of more than $1 million, which could fuel a new effort to raise taxes on the state's highest earners.

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Aldrich Acquires HMA CPA in Washington

CPA Practice

Top 70 accounting firm Aldrich is venturing into the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area in the Inland Northwest after acquiring HMA CPA, an accounting firm based in Spokane, WA. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. HMA’s four partners and their employees will be joining the Lake Oswego, OR-based firm. John Lauseng “We share with HMA a commitment to serving our people, our clients, and our communities and are honored to build on HMA’s 40-year legacy,” John Lauseng, CEO and partner at Aldric

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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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Understanding Advanced Client Costs: A Tax Perspective for Attorneys

Withum

As attorneys navigate the complex landscape of tax law, understanding the financial intricacies of their practice is crucial. One area that demands attention is advanced client costs. These costs, often borne by attorneys on behalf of their clients, can significantly impact both financial reporting and overall profitability. What Are Advanced Client Costs?

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LGA Joins Forces With Comolli & Co. in New Hampshire

CPA Practice

Shortly before it announced a merger with Lexington, MA-based accounting firm Abbott & Co. on Nov. 4, top 200 accounting firm LGA said last week it’s combining with Comolli & Co., a Salem, NH-based practice known for its tax, financial reporting, and business advisory expertise. Woburn, MA-based LGA said in a media release on Nov. 1 that the move strengthens its footprint in the New Hampshire market and enhances its ability to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services to a broader cli

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Understanding Investor Information Rights

Shay CPA

When you’re in the beginning stages of getting your company off the ground, it’s tempting to promise investors the moon and stars in exchange for the capital you need. Without their money, after all, you’re going to have a much harder time turning your dream into a reality. Don’t get too hasty here, though. The promises you make to investors in your early stages will follow your company for years to come.

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Inspiration, Education, and Primo Networking: Intuit Connect Continues to be THE Event for Accounting Professionals

CPA Practice

On Oct. 28-30, 2024, accounting professionals gathered once again for Intuit Connect at the ARIA in Las Vegas. Formerly known as QuickBooks Connect, the event continues to be THE event for accounting leaders to network, learn, and get inspired. The name change to Intuit Connect encompassed the integrated platform’s ability to help businesses start up and scale up, with accountants as the key advisors who, along with the QuickBooks ecosystem , guide their clients to growth.

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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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A post-election checklist for year-end tax talks with clients

Accounting Today

With 2025 nearly here, year-end tax strategies including gifting, charitable donations, estate planning, retirement plans and more are on the table.

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ERM Strategies & Managing Risk for Your Skagit County Business

SkagitCountyTaxServices

As I write this, election day is only hours away. I would tell you to remember to get out and vote, but, by the time you read this, you most likely have already checked that box (or, more accurately, colored in that circle). Stats are showing nearly half of those who voted in 2020 have already voted early. If you’re nervous about what could happen tomorrow, that’s understandable – you’re not just voting as an individual, but also as a business owner.

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ADM has yet to get a handle on accounting months after scandal

Accounting Today

Almost 10 months after a scandal that shook Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., the commodity-trading giant is still struggling to sort out its accounting.

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WATCH OUT FOR THE ZOMBIES!

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Although it may seem like a concept straight out of a horror movie, zombie companies may present hazards for credit managers. Definition A zombie company is defined by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as one that cannot pay the interest on its borrowing from operating profit for three years in a row.

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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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Final 12 Teams Announced for Grant Thornton Invitational Golf Tournament

CPA Practice

Tournament officials have announced the remaining 12 teams that will compete in the Grant Thornton Invitational, set to return Dec. 13-15, 2024, at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida. The final 12 mixed teams for the second annual event include: Céline Boutier and Matthieu Pavon Rose Zhang and Sahith Theegala Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners Lauren Coughlin and Cameron Young Andrea Lee and Billy Horschel Mel Reid and Cameron Champ Lilia Vu and Luke List Gabriela Ruffels and Nick Dunlap

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Trump's victory: What it means for taxes

Accounting Today

The return of the former president to the White House gives him an opportunity to deliver on his many tax promises.

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Republican victory in the U.S. Presidential Election: What it means for tax and accounting professionals

ThomsonReuters

Jump to ↓ Expected tax changes under Republican leadership Implications for tax and accounting professionals Opportunities for tax professionals Embracing the new tax landscape The recent Republican victory in the U.S. election, with Donald Trump returning to the presidency, marks a significant shift in the political landscape. This change is expected to bring about substantial alterations in tax policies that will directly impact tax and accounting professionals.

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Trump win may threaten IRS funding

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service may be facing steep cuts in its budget with the win on Tuesday night of President-elect Donald Trump.

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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.