Patriot Software
APRIL 11, 2024
Mistakes happen all the time—just look at your phone the next time you’re texting someone or putting in your password. Entering numbers in your books is no different. Data entry errors are common, but unchecked mistakes can quickly tank the accuracy of your books.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
The Institute of Management Accountants is examining the possibilities of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession while undergoing staff cutbacks.
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CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
The Justice Department is advising taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 15 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest. “Taxpayers must look out for unscrupulous preparers, who often will promise refunds that are too good to be true,” said Deputy Assistant Attorney General David A.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
From BOI reporting to tax legislation in limbo, even the most 'normal' filing season in a several years still has unresolved questions.
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.
Going Concern
APRIL 11, 2024
The 2024 KPMG U.S. CEO Outlook Pulse Survey is out and 87 percent of the 100 CEOs surveyed say they’re confident in the growth prospects of the economy. That’s good, right? Almost three-quarters of them plan to increase headcounts this year, also good, while just four percent anticipate having to decrease their ranks. All respondents to this survey are CEOs with organizations of annual revenue over $500 million, a third of them are at businesses with more than $10 billion in revenue.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 11, 2024
Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn't panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations.
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Insightful Accountant
APRIL 11, 2024
The 'far west' was the only geographic region to suffer a negative net change in employment in March. Wholesale and Construction led the way in net job growth among all employment sectors during the same period.
CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
By David B. McGarry, InsideSources.com (TNS) Tax Day looms, and the taxman cometh. It is a certainty, as Ben Franklin said. This year, the IRS has launched a pilot program dubbed “Direct File” through which Americans can opt to have the IRS prepare their taxes for free (well, except for the billions of taxpayer dollars used to create the program). The IRS wants to eliminate Americans’ reliance on private-sector tax-preparation services.
AccountingDepartment
APRIL 11, 2024
As small and medium-sized businesses undergo rapid expansion and growth, they are often faced with a myriad of sales tax challenges, particularly within the retail and e-commerce sectors. The complexities of managing sales tax compliance can be overwhelming for smaller businesses, especially when juggling various omnichannel strategies to handle their financial operations.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
The cutbacks in the Australia region are the latest sign of pressure in an industry that spans accounting, audit and consulting.
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.
CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
2023 definitely was a banner year for the enforcement division of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) as total enforcement activity reached its highest level since 2017 and monetary penalties doubled compared to the record set in 2022, according to a new study from Cornerstone Research. The PCAOB disclosed 46 total enforcement actions in 2023, 37 of which related to the performance of an audit, up more than 28% from 2022.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
The annual rush to pay Uncle Sam tends to suck hundreds of billions of dollars from the banking system.
Withum
APRIL 11, 2024
Automakers are grappling with the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles in a rapidly changing landscape. Despite their commitment to a sustainable future, recent sales declines and changes in consumer habits have raised concerns. Automakers and suppliers are investing heavily in EV technology, anticipating a surge in demand. Innovations in battery technology, charging infrastructure and vehicle design are driving this optimism.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
The Chicago-based firm is expanding in Southern California in the third M&A deal it has announced this month.
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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.
Accounting Insight
APRIL 11, 2024
Global employment management and payroll platform, Employment Hero, has announced the acquisition of Employment Innovations, one of the largest managed payroll providers in the world. Through this strategic acquisition, Employment Hero, who were the first technology company to offer automated payroll in the UK, will provide a service that streamlines the entire payroll process, meaning accountants and bookkeepers are able to spend less time running payroll and more time providing analysis and ad
Summit CPA
APRIL 11, 2024
As a small business owner , finding the right formula for the growth of your business can be difficult. When do you bring on more employees? Is your pricing where it needs to be? How do you improve profitability ? Do you have enough cash on hand to take risks to grow but also to weather any bumps in the road? How much of the total available market for your business are you actually reaching?
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants both published new strategic plans for the next few years.
Reckon
APRIL 11, 2024
Guest post by AON An overview of key policy and cover types, best practices for choosing the right policy and making claims. Business insurance is a purchase you should make, not necessarily one that you want to. But it’s also no understatement that a lot can go wrong while running your business – despite your professionalism and expertise, some things are still out of your control.
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
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 11, 2024
Jump to: How AI-powered research tools streamline research processes How cloud-based accounting software and automation tools enhance efficiency How data analytics and visualization tools provide insights How continuous training and professional development programs are essential Unlocking the potential of AI to address concerns about staffing accountants Today’s tax and accounting professionals face a wide variety of challenges.
Dent Moses
APRIL 11, 2024
As housing prices and mortgage rates continue to escalate, many young people struggle to purchase their first home or upgrade. One option is for parents or family to finance the purchase of the house and hold a mortgage. The transaction is documented like a regular mortgage with monthly payments. Let’s look at the advantages: Favorable interest rates.
CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
CohnReznick LLP , an advisory, assurance, and tax firm, has established a new Digital advisory practice. Bringing together an expanded, integrated portfolio of solutions and technology partners, the practice helps businesses navigate technology- and data-related opportunities and leverage digital innovation to streamline operations, manage cost and risk, and accelerate growth.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
Disunion; cell phones; only the lonely; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
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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.
CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, has entered into an agreement with KMJ Corbin & Company (KMJ),a California-based firm that provides accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services, for the KMJ team to join Crowe. The transaction, which is expected to close by mid-May, will enhance and expand the firm’s audit and tax services in the Southern California market.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
A professional title infers a level of authority, responsibilities and legal accountability, so it's important to choose wisely.
CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
By Jean Ross, InsideSources.com (TNS) If there’s one thing we should be able to agree upon, it’s that everyone should pay the taxes they owe without having to pay for the privilege of doing so. This year, for the first time, residents of 12 states who file simple tax returns can file online for free using the IRS’s new Direct File portal. Thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and as part of an ambitious modernization effort, this new public tool makes tax filing faster, easier and c
CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss cybersecurity issues and strategies for managing high net worth clients. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast. Or use this podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA 00:00 Welcome to the accounting Technology Lab sponsored by CPA practice advisor with your hosts, Randy Johnston, and Brian Tank
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.
CPA Practice
APRIL 11, 2024
By Karl W. Smith, Bloomberg Opinion (TNS) Back in 2017, the debate around President Donald Trump’s tax cuts was a case study in how quickly a discussion around legitimate policy can descend into partisan nonsense. On one side, Republicans spouted unfounded claims that the tax cuts would pay for themselves. On the other, Democrats spouted equally unfounded claims that only big business and the wealthy would benefit.
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