Randal DeHart
JUNE 21, 2024
In the construction industry, unexpected challenges can arise at any moment. Numerous factors, from material delays to unforeseen weather conditions, can disrupt project timelines and budgets. From terrorism to fire, from extreme weather or earthquakes to cyber-attacks – how would your business cope if it was affected? Would your staff know what to do?
Acterys
JUNE 21, 2024
Businesses need to be equipped to handle whatever uncertainties the future may bring, from market shifts to technological changes and regulatory updates. That’s where a scenario planning template comes in handy. These templates are invaluable for businesses looking to map out potential future scenarios and develop strategies to handle them effectively.
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Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service released a revised draft version of Form 6765, the Credit for Increasing Research Activities, in response to feedback.
Withum
JUNE 21, 2024
Many dealerships’ operations were brought to a halt due to the second cyberattack on CDK Global software and its impact is still being felt today. “Late in the evening of June 19, we experienced an additional cyber incident and proactively shut down most of our systems,” CDK said in a statement per CNN. CDK provides over 15,000 dealerships software to support dealer operations.
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
Notice 2024-55 from the IRS explains exceptions to the additional tax for certain emergencies, and for victims of domestic abuse.
CPA Practice
JUNE 21, 2024
In Notice 2024-55 (PDF) issued on June 20, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service is providing guidance on exceptions to the additional tax incurred when taxpayers with tax-deferred retirement accounts take an early permissible retirement plan distribution for emergency personal expenses, and for victims of domestic abuse. This was added by the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, and the provisions became effective on January 1, 2024.
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CPA Practice
JUNE 21, 2024
The Internal Revenue Services says that, following a detailed review, it expects to deny tens of thousands of improper high-risk Employee Retention Credit claims while starting a new round of processing lower-risk claims to help eligible taxpayers. “The completion of this review provided the IRS with new insight into risky Employee Retention Credit activity and confirmed widespread concerns about a large number of improper claims,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
AccountingDepartment
JUNE 21, 2024
In this celebratory episode of Beyond the Books, host Andrea Boccard is joined by Amy Harold to discuss the prestigious Inc. Best Workplaces award.
Withum
JUNE 21, 2024
In an exciting development, Oracle NetSuite was recently recognized by Frost & Sullivan, a renowned global research and consulting firm, with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award for Leading Innovation in Cloud Business Management Solutions. This award demonstrates NetSuite’s excellence in the industry and showcases its strong technology and ability to innovate and deliver unparalleled value to its customers.
CPA Practice
JUNE 21, 2024
A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday to evading taxes on income he earned from commercial fishing in Massachusetts. According to court documents and statements made in court, Christopher Garraty, of New Port Richey, and formerly of Newport and East Greenwich, Rhode Island, worked as a commercial fisherman and deckhand for fishing companies operating out of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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
GrowthForceBlog
JUNE 21, 2024
9 min read June 21st, 2024 Last year, the global ERP software market was valued at $71.41 billion, and it's estimated to expand from 2024's $81.15 billion to $238.79 billion by 2032. More than 70% of large businesses use ERP software , and more than 53% of businesses experience a positive ROI as a result of implementing ERP solutions. Key Takeaways What Is ERP: The term "enterprise resource planning” refers to a platform that integrates multiple software systems to facilitate the global manageme
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
The IRS will deny tens of thousands more pandemic-era employee credit claims it deems potentially fraudulent in the coming weeks, as it remains in a holding pattern for processing new claims.
Going Concern
JUNE 21, 2024
14. That’s (up to) how many hours a week EY’s global VP of tax Marna Ricker says she’s seeing their people save with AI tools. Here she is in an ad interview with Microsoft’s WorkLab : Q: You’ve been driving AI transformation at EY, and you have been watching it reshape the broader world of tax services. How is it changing your industry?
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
Workiva launches Workiva Carbon for ESG; TaxDome launches AI reporting feature; Protiviti using new "ProtivitiGPT" to enhance internal ops; and other accounting tech news.
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CPA Practice
JUNE 21, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has released a new draft Form 6765 , Credit for Increasing Research Activities, also known as the Research Credit. ( [link] ) The IRS received helpful comments from various external stakeholders that have informed several revisions the IRS is making to reduce taxpayer burden. The feedback and changes will alleviate taxpayer burden, provide taxpayers with a consistent and predefined format and improve the information received for tax administration.
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
Nigeria's tax agency dropped accusations of tax fraud against Tigran Gambaryan, but a separate money-laundering case brought against the former IRS employee by the anti-graft agency resumed in the capital, Abuja.
Going Concern
JUNE 21, 2024
Struggling to find remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? Accountingfly can help! With our Always-On Recruiting service, access a pool of skilled remote accountants without any upfront costs. Sign up now to see the complete candidate list and connect with potential hires. TAX CANDIDATES FTE Tax Manager | Candidate ID # 21914340 Certifications: CPA Education: BS Accounting Experience (years): 10 years accounting and tax experience Work ex
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
Cross-selling is the lifeblood of every professional services firm, but it's also the bane of law and accounting firm partners.
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?
CTP
JUNE 21, 2024
An experienced tax planner will tell you that you can put together the best techniques, angles, and methods for creating a tax plan, but none of it will matter without implementation. If you create the ultimate money-saving tax plan, hand it off to your client, and they fail to take the next steps, that plan won’t save them a dollar. What is the solution here?
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
Over 500 internal penetration tests conducted from 2021-23, RSM professionals found only 1.6% of organizations had no vulnerabilities at all. Most had at around 8.
Going Concern
JUNE 21, 2024
Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default.
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board says that, for federal government accounting purposes, seized digital assets aren't monetary unless they come from a central bank.
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CPA Practice
JUNE 21, 2024
By Caitlin Reilly, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) The GOP party line on the expiring 2017 tax law has been to extend and make it permanent, but changing politics and growing debt has House Republicans charged with reviewing the provisions shifting away from that message. Lower tax rates on individuals, relief from the alternative minimum tax, treatment of money U.S. companies make abroad, small business deductions and other provisions established by 2017 law are set to expire at the end of next year.
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
The Treasury Department provided formal notification to Russian authorities that it's partially suspending a tax treaty as relations worsen over the war in Ukraine.
CPA Practice
JUNE 21, 2024
By Caitlin Reilly, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden said committee Democrats left a meeting on next year’s tax battle aligned on the need for wealthy individuals and multinational corporations to pay more in taxes. Wyden, D-Ore., said he would work with other Democrats on the panel to come up with a “menu” of possible revenue raisers, as preparations heat up for next year’s expiration of many provisions in the 2017 tax law.
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
Global Reporting Initiative CEO Eelco van der Enden plans to step down at the end of the year when his three-year contract concludes.
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!
Accounting Today
JUNE 21, 2024
The senator dismissed concerns from budget watchdogs that it could increase the deficit by $250 billion or even more over a decade.
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