TaxConnex
APRIL 25, 2024
There’s nothing like just walking down the hall of your office or clicking into a virtual team meeting to get an answer on something as complex and important as your company’s sales tax obligations. To handle sales tax in-house, you need someone on staff who understands evolving rules and regulations; can track a galaxy of filing deadlines and notices; and understands how your company growth changes tax obligations.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
Firms must transform their business models to afford the cost of multilayered retention strategies, a new report by the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs says.
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CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
By Sarah Lynch, Inc. (TNS) Family businesses are gearing up for growth. Seventy-four percent of U.S. family businesses are anticipating at least 10 percent growth this year, according to newly released data from Family Enterprise USA, a nonprofit and advocacy group that promotes family businesses. While the organization’s full report—the Annual Family Business Survey—has not yet been released, the organization shared that these growth expectations mark a “significant jump from the prior year.
Going Concern
APRIL 25, 2024
As of April 11 of this year, if a foreigner wants a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK they must earn a minimum of £38,700 (about $48k USD), up from the prior minimum of £26,200, unless the work falls under a small category of jobs on the shortage occupation list like health and care workers, graphic designers (take that, Canva), and veterinarians.
Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards
Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service have issued final regulations describing rules and definitions for the transfer of eligible credits in a taxable year, including specific rules for partnerships and S corporations. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors act (CHIPs) enable taxpayers to take advantage of certain manufacturing investment, clean energy investment and production tax credits through elective pay or transfer provi
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 25, 2024
Insightful Accountant is looking for a few Good ProAdvisors who want to contribute an analysis of apps we intend to compare. Do you like to review apps, more importantly, do you regularly work with a few great apps, you might be our Pros.
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Insightful Accountant
APRIL 25, 2024
When taxpayers realize their federal tax return has a math error, missing income or other mistake, they should file an amended tax return.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
Sens. Cassidy and Warren teamed up to introduce legislation aimed at making math error notices from the IRS easier to understand.
AccountingDepartment
APRIL 25, 2024
When you have a small or mid-size business, one of the issues you can run into is not having all the departments a larger company would have. In other words, you might not have dedicated employees for HR, accounting, and other areas.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
A recent experiment tested different generative AI models against each other on the CPA Exam and found they each have their own strengths and weaknesses.
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It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
By Jason Green, Silicon Valley, San Jose, Calif. (TNS) A former accountant for a Richmond, CA-based paving company is facing allegations she embezzled more than $800,000 from the firm, according to prosecutors. Angela Fae Brown, 53, of Olivehurst, CA, is charged with embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, and tax evasion, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
Regulators, investors and the public are demanding ever greater tax transparency, and companies must navigate evolving, complex reporting requirements around the globe.
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
To kick off the 2024 Project and address the pressing challenges of recruiting, retaining, and promoting women in the accounting profession, the Accounting MOVE Project is thrilled to announce its upcoming MOVE Mini Summit. Sessions will be delivered via the CPA Academy at 10 a.m. EDT daily on May 6, 7, 9 and 10. The innovative virtual event aims to empower accounting firm leaders with strategies to support the advancement of women and people of color in their organizations.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
Speedy sentencing; WWTF; no longer Confident; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Withum
APRIL 25, 2024
Many clients tell me that a problem they have with tax season is getting everything together and they wish they were better organized. Here are some easy ways to become better organized and also become more aware of your tax and financial situation. Collect Tax Data Tax information comes up all year long, not just during the filing season when you receive the 1099s, K-1s, W-2s and all the other data you need.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department released final regulations on the transfer of clean energy manufacturing, investment and production tax credits, with specific rules for partnerships and S corporations.
Summit CPA
APRIL 25, 2024
The pandemic was a challenging time for businesses, as companies were forced to adapt to a turbulent market, an unstable supply chain, and a remote work environment that was new to many. It also ushered in some positive changes in the workforce, including a steady rise in employment for people with disabilities. This shift is primarily due to the increase in remote work.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
Optimizing your presence online can maximize the reach of your client advisory services practice — and all your other practices, as well.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Accounting Insight
APRIL 25, 2024
One of the fastest growing UK companies of 2024, cloud accounting software developer iplicit , announces its collaboration with Konnekt365 , a leading mobile app developer, to introduce a new student expenses solution for expense claims – ‘Student Expenses’. The ‘Student Expenses’ app is designed to seamlessly integrate with finance disruptor iplicit’s award-winning cloud accounting software, offering a simplified solution for expense claims made within some 600 student unions in the UK.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
An overwhelming 77% of registered voters in the seven states that will decide the 2024 presidential election like the idea of a billionaires tax to bolster Social Security shortfalls.
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
A majority of companies (72%) either track or set aside fixed retention payments to encourage employees to remain at the company during or after an acquisition is completed, according to a survey by advisory, broking and solutions company WTW. C-suite executives and their direct reports are more likely to be offered retention agreements than other salaried employees.
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
Cum-Ex was a tax-driven trading strategy in which a global network of bankers, lawyers and agents exploited loopholes on dividend payout laws across Europe to reap duplicate tax refunds.
Speaker: Debra L. Robinson
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
By Prashant Gopal Bloomberg News (via TNS) Mortgage rates in the U.S. increased for a fourth straight week. The average for a 30-year, fixed loan was 7.17%, up from 7.1% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday. House hunters looking to land a deal during the typically busy spring season are having to dig deeper to afford a purchase. Borrowing costs have climbed fairly steadily since the beginning of the year, and a shortage of listings is pushing up prices in most areas of the countr
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
Companies are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity, executive compensation clawbacks and more.
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
By Eduardo Castillo, The Wichita Eagle (TNS) A Kansas accountant has been accused of defrauding a business client and using the client’s money to build himself a home, federal prosecutors said. Quintin Flanagin, 43, of Colby, is a certified public accountant and is part owner of Williams Consulting, a Colby accounting firm. Flanagin was charged with seven counts of wire fraud, four counts of bank fraud, two counts of false statements and six counts of money laundering, a news release from U.S.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 25, 2024
As an accountant, advising your clients on retirement income taxes and related strategies can help them to optimize their financial planning in their golden years. That’s why it’s important to have a thorough understanding of the tax implications, contribution limits, and distribution rules associated with various retirement accounts, including 401(k)s, IRAs (Traditional and Roth), and pension plans.
Speaker: Aaron Berson
Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
Content and technology company Thomson Reuters is expanding access to the power of generative AI (GenAI) with the launch of Checkpoint Edge with CoCounsel to help redefine how professionals perform tax research. The enhanced solution is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and delivers a GenAI assistant to tax professionals, enabling them to quickly get answers to complex research questions, saving them time and increasing their efficiency.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 25, 2024
As an accountant, your clients look to you for retirement advice, including tax considerations for IRA plans, the tax benefits of different IRA types, taxes on IRA contributions and withdrawals, and inheritance-related topics. Below are some commonly asked questions on IRA tax considerations so you can optimize retirement strategies and provide personalized advice to your clients.
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, has launched an expanded vision for CoCounsel, its professional-grade GenAI assistant. CoCounsel will unify the entire customer experience and give customers a new way to access Thomson Reuters product capabilities through a single GenAI assistant with applications across Legal, Tax, Risk & Fraud, and Media.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 25, 2024
When it comes to navigating the tax landscape of 401(k) contributions and withdrawals, it’s important for accountants to stay informed and help clients make tax-efficient decisions during their retirement years. Let’s take a look at some commonly asked questions and answers on 401(k) tax considerations for contributions and withdrawals. Jump to: Is a 401(k) pre-tax?
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