Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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Stop Fraud Before It Starts

FraudFiles

My idea of a good time: Digging through boxes of documents for hours on end, looking for that smoking gun that proves an employee was stealing from a business. An attorney’s idea of a good time: Going to court with the expert witness who proved the employee was stealing, and burying the guilty party with [.

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Acterys Recognized as a Champion in SoftwareReviews’ 2024 EPM Quadrant Award

Acterys

Acterys has been named a Champion in the 2024 Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Quadrant by SoftwareReviews. For the second consecutive year, Acterys has been voted into the top spot by its customers. Each year, SoftwareReviews presents the Data Quadrant Awards to top-performing software products based solely on authentic user reviews, without any paid placements or analyst opinions.

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AI: Solving old drudgery, creating new drudgery

Accounting Today

New technology has a habit of fixing old problems but creating new ones in their place, and AI is unlikely to be an exception.

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Enrolled Agent Near Me: Comprehensive Tax Services for Individuals and Businesses

MyIRSRelief

Enrolled Agent: Comprehensive Tax Services for Individuals and Businesses When it comes to managing your taxes, finding a qualified and reliable tax professional is crucial. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax issues including audits, collections, and appeals.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

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.

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Are you ready? Prepare for tax season with these essential resources for accountants

ThomsonReuters

Jump to ↓ Why tax season resources matter How to make the most of these resources Tax season success starts here Tax season is here, and with it comes the familiar rush of deadlines, complex returns, and endless questions from clients. You know the drill all too well. But what if you had a comprehensive place with tools, guides, and expertise to help you navigate the chaos and stay ahead of the curve?

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CohnReznick is Allegedly Exploring a Private Equity Deal

Going Concern

PE Hub is reporting that according to three sources, CohnReznick is in talks with William Blair — the Patty Stanger of private equity investments — to “gauge new capital sources of investment” in the next few months. CohnReznick has $150 million of EBITDA, they said. The firm is currently sitting at #16 on the INSIDE Public Accounting Top 100 with $1,052,365,413 in revenue.

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The Missing Piece of Your M&A Plan: Merging Process & Technology

CPA Practice

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the accounting profession has been vigorous in the past year and all signs point to that trend continuing—especially if the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates over the next few months. Whether you are on the buyer or seller end and whether the transaction is driven by a desire to grow your market share, develop your team, or offer more specialized expertise, you want both sides to operate seamlessly from day one.

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The new drudgery

Accounting Today

Once AI handles all the boring and unpleasant tasks for accountants, what boring and unpleasant tasks will replace them?

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Friday Footnotes: AICPA Gets Around to Addressing Outsourcing; Prison-Bound CEO Updates His LinkedIn Hilariously; Big 4 Split | 10.11.24

Going Concern

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.

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Tech news: Center rolls out "Insights for Travel"

Accounting Today

Plus, Paystand enhances support for Microsoft Dynamics; and other accounting tech updates.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

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.

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Numeric Raises $28 Million in Series A Funding

CPA Practice

AI accounting automation platform Numeric has raised a $28 million Series A led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from new investors IVP and Socii Capital. Existing backers Founders Fund, 8VC, Long Journey, Access Industries, and Friends & Family Capital, among others, also invested in this round. Numeric said the investment will accelerate engineering hiring and product development, supporting the San Francisco-based company’s aim to enable real-time decision-making from financial d

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On the move: Centri hosts Community Collaboration Day

Accounting Today

Baker Tilly names chief growth officer; Marcum and KPMG release surveys; and more news from across the profession.

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Key Questions To Help Evaluate And Operate Your Construction Business

Randal DeHart

External factors, such as economic changes or technological advances, can significantly impact whether a business will thrive or fail. The rise of sharing and gig economy apps is an excellent example. These apps gave consumers more affordable options for daily tasks and errands and provided individuals with a new way to earn money on their schedules.

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GASB Asks For Input on Infrastructure Assets Proposals

CPA Practice

Several Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) proposals regarding the accounting and financial reporting for infrastructure assets are on the table for stakeholders to review and provide feedback. The GASB issued a preliminary views document Oct. 10 on the infrastructure assets project, which the standard-setting board said is in its “relatively early stage.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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What Procedures Are Performed in an ERISA 103(a)(3)(c) Audit?

Withum

Effective July 2019, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board issued the Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 136, Forming an Opinion on Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA. The SAS works on enhancing the reporting requirements for the audit and changes the form and content of the auditor’s report, therefore upgrading the name of a limited scope vs. full scope audit to the newly named ERISA 103(a)(3)(c) audit and ERISA non 103(a)(3)(C) audit.

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Validis Launches Upload Functionality to Streamline Data Collection

CPA Practice

Validis, a maker of technologies for accounting data extraction and standardization, has announced a breakthrough in financial data sharing that promises to transform the audit industry. The launch of its innovative Upload functionality empowers auditors to access standardized financial data from any accounting system, dramatically reducing data collection time while enhancing the customer experience.

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Section 1071: Understanding Data Collection Requirements Under the Dodd-Frank Act

Anders CPA

As the effective start dates for Section 1071 data collection draw near, banks need to review the requirements outlined in the Dodd-Frank Act and guidance provided by the CFPB. To stay in compliance with new data collection requirements, your institutions must understand which data points to collect, and how to build processes and procedures around them.

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RSM to Merge With RSM

Going Concern

Well this is surprising news to say the least. RSM US and RSM UK announced the two entities “intend to establish a partner-owned multinational organization dedicated to delivering quality, globally integrated services for the middle market.” In other words, they’re merging. And of that they said: This merger would significantly expand the multinational platform created by the U.S. and Canada with the launch of RSM Canada in 2017 to meet the growing needs of global middle market

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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AI and Privacy Regulations – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Oct. 2024

CPA Practice

Hosts Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston discuss how the privacy implications of artificial intelligence and new regulations attempting to address these issues. Watch the video: Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA 00:00 Randy, welcome to the accounting Technology Lab sponsored by CPA Practice Advisor, with your host, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, Randy Johnston

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Fatema Raza Named on NJBIZ 2024 Leading Women in Business List

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Fatema Raza , Partner, has been named on NJBIZ’ s 2024 Leading Women in Business List in the Traditional category. Previously known as the NJBIZ Best Fifty Women in Business, this program recognizes women who have made a significant impact on business in New Jersey. In addition to being an active member of Withum’s Financial Services Team , Fatema is a central contributor to several firm-wide initiatives and events.

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IRS Provides Tax Relief to All of Florida After Hurricane Milton

CPA Practice

Because of hurricanes Debby, Helene, and, most recently, Milton, all taxpayers in Florida now have until May 2025 to file individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS announced on Friday. As a result of Hurricane Milton—which hit the western coast of the Sunshine State during the late evening of Oct. 9 and crossed through Florida during the morning of Oct. 10—individuals and businesses in 51 counties will receive disaster tax relief.

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Tax Gap For 2022 Estimated At $696 Billion, IRS Says

CPA Practice

The projected gross tax gap—the difference between the total taxes owed to the federal government and how much is collected on time—for tax year 2022 is $696 billion , down $12 billion from a revised 2021 tax gap of $708 billion, the IRS said on Oct. 10. A projected $90 billion of the gross tax gap eventually will be paid, resulting in a net tax gap of $606 billion, according to the IRS.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

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.

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RSM US and RSM UK Plan Merger of Transatlantic Units

CPA Practice

RSM US LLP and RSM UK Holdings Limited, both among the largest providers of assurance, tax and consulting services for middle market leaders globally, are in advanced discussions to merge, subject to definitive agreements and customary legal, regulatory and other approvals. The transatlantic merger would establish a partner-owned multinational organization spanning locations across the U.S., the UK, Canada, Ireland, India and El Salvador, supported by 23,000 professionals, with combined annual

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