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Emerging risks for accountants

Accounting Today

Stephen Vono and John Raspante of McGowan Pro look at the new areas that are sparking claims against firms — and the tools they can use to protect themselves.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Tax Deductions and Credits: A Comprehensive Guide for Individuals and Businesses

MyIRSRelief

When it comes to navigating the complex world of taxes, understanding deductions and credits is like having a secret treasure map to unlock potential savings. Tax deductions and credits are powerful tools that can help individuals and businesses reduce their tax liabilities, putting more money back in their pockets. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore a wide array of deductions and credits available to individual and business taxpayers, shedding light on the financial opportunities they

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EAs call on IRS to restart balance due notices

Accounting Today

The National Association of Enrolled Agents is asking the Internal Revenue Service to resume sending reminder notices immediately to non-filers and those with balances due of more than $10,000.

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The Like-Kind Exchange Home Sale Strategy

CPA Practice

By Daniel F. Rahill, CPA/PFS, JD, LL.M., CGMA Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, median home prices in the United States have skyrocketed, increasing by 41.6% from March 2020 to July 2023 as inventories have declined, according to the National Association of Realtors. The pandemic-driven shift to remote work, increasing demand for suburban and rural homes, and formerly low interest rates combined to accelerate demand and home values.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

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

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IRS uses Inflation Reduction Act funds to bridge tax gap

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to leverage the extra funding to collect more taxes, but has spent surprisingly little so far.

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Flexibility Is the Name of the Game For Hybrid Workers This Year

Going Concern

Videoconference tech company Owl Labs has released its 2023 State of Hybrid Work report and boy is there a lot to cover. When Fortune wrote it up a few days ago , one item they chose to highlight is how much it’s costing workers to be back in the office: the average is $51 a day, $71 a day for workers with pets. The total, says Owl Labs, breaks down as follows: $16 – Lunch $14 – Commuting costs $13 – Breakfast/coffee $8 – Parking ($20 – pet care) Employees who work a hybrid schedule, the c

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It’s Time for Your Clients to Tackle Meeting Minutes

CPA Practice

By Nellie Akalp. Accountants are crucial for guiding clients through the various financial and administrative aspects of running a business. Tasks like meeting minutes might not be the most exciting part of running a business, but they are crucial for ensuring transparency, accountability, and legal compliance. As the year-end approaches, your business clients must ensure they have taken proper meeting minutes.

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Pritzker says he'd veto any Chicago financial transaction tax

Accounting Today

The Illinois governor's comments follow months of speculation over how Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to raise revenue to tackle the city's embattled finances.

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My Favorite Newbies – QuickBooks Desktop 2024

Insightful Accountant

As the last piece in our QuickBooks Desktop 2024 series, Murph is giving us another of his favorite feature picks or, as he likes to call them, "his favorite newbies.

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Cyber Attacks on the Rise: The Growing Threat to Healthcare

Withum

The number of cyber incidents within the healthcare industry has continued to increase, ranging from isolated incidents to targeted attacks that have grown in their material impacts. Hospitals and medical practices that fall victim to cyber-attacks can be left figuring out how to operate without their daily information systems. This has led to patientsreceiving incorrect medicine dosages, delayed operations, and diverted healthcare, such as ambulances being rerouted to other facilities, threaten

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.

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Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Taxpayers with an Extension

CPA Practice

October 16 is this year’s deadline for taxpayers who requested additional time to file their taxes. Automatic extensions are available to virtually anyone who request it. This is often necessary for taxpayers who are still waiting on some documents before they can file their returns. However, taxes expected to be owed were required to be owed by the original April 18, 2023, deadline.

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ADP Research Institute Launches Today at Work

Insightful Accountant

The new resource for business leaders helps accountants share this quarterly workforce report with their clients looking for actionable insights to improve business operations.

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IRS Says Tax Gap Grew to $688 Billion in Tax Year 2021

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—increased to $688 billion for tax year 2021, the IRS said on Oct. 12. The new estimate reflects a rise of more than $192 billion from the prior estimates for tax years 2014 to 2016 and an increase of $138 billion from the revised projections for tax years 2017 to 2019.

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Extra time for California storm victims' taxes

Accounting Today

Residents in 55 out of 58 counties have an extra month to file and pay.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Why Cyber Attacks Are Increasing in Healthcare

Withum

The number of cyber incidents within the healthcare industry has continued to increase, ranging from isolated incidents to targeted attacks that have grown in their material impacts. Hospitals and medical practices that fall victim to cyber-attacks can be left figuring out how to operate without their daily information systems. This has led to patients receiving incorrect medicine dosages, delayed operations, and diverted healthcare, such as ambulances being rerouted to other facilities, threate

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What are the best home-based business ideas in Australia?

Reckon

With the pandemic bringing forward the immense possibilities of working from home, Australia has been no slouch in adopting home businesses. With high-speed internet, tax incentives , ease of entry, and a wide range of possible start-up ideas, creating a home business has never been more accessible and plausible. All you have to do is get yourself an ABN, register as a Sole Trader and off you go!

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FDIC Coverage: Understanding What It Is, What It Covers, and Why It's Important to Know

GrowthForceBlog

S ince 2000, the FDIC has recorded 565 bank failures in the United States. The number of bank failures peaked between 2009 and 2012 in the wake of the Great Recession.

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6 Strategies to Make Money Last in Retirement

CPA Practice

From Kiplinger Consumer News Service (via TNS). Retirement is a milestone many look forward to, marking the end of our working lives and the beginning of a new chapter. However, turning your retirement savings into a stable and sustainable income can be challenging. As life expectancies increase and pension systems continue to shift away from traditional plans and move towards consumer-saving plans like 401(k)s and annuities, smart strategies can help make your hard-earned money last a lifetime.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Everything You Need for an SBA Loan Application

inDinero Accounting

Applying for an SBA loan can be a daunting task. The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a variety of loan programs designed to help entrepreneurs get the financial support they need. Still, the information available makes it difficult to know whether or not an application is even likely to succeed. In this article, we’ll provide a snapshot of the minimum requirements for an SBA loan and a detailed overview of the documents you must submit to apply.

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Accounting groups work on public sector sustainability assurance

Accounting Today

The ACCA, IFAC and the INTOSAI Development Initiative are teaming up on guidance on sustainability reporting and assurance for the public sector.

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Is a Housing Market Crash Coming? (Short Answer is Probably Not)

CPA Practice

By Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate.com (via TNS). Much to the chagrin of would-be homebuyers, property prices just keep rising. It seems nothing — not even the highest mortgage rates in nearly 23 years — can stop the continued climb of home prices. Prices increased once again in July, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index , with 19 out of 20 markets measured showing month-over-month gains.

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Altice employees raised red flags years before corruption probe

Accounting Today

The telecommunications company replaced Deloitte as its auditor with KPMG International. The decision was questioned by shareholders.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Stay Domestic: The Benefits of Domestic Outsourcing for Your Business

CPA Practice

Tax season poses immense challenges for accounting firms. Capacity constraints force CPAs to work overtime to meet tight deadlines. Many firms turn to outsourcing as a solution. But, not all outsourcing is created equal. So how can firms ensure they implement outsourcing in a way that enhances, rather than hampers, operations? In this white paper, we explore how firms achieve faster turnarounds, improved workflows, and better client service through domestic outsourcing providers.

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Getting the story right on accounting

Accounting Today

The AICPA's CEO of public accounting explains why the profession's future is much brighter than some would have you believe.

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IRS Gives California a Last-Minute Tax Deadline Reprieve

CPA Practice

By Kelley R. Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Many Californians thought their taxes were due today (Oct. 16), but the IRS has further postponed tax deadlines for people in 58 counties impacted by natural disasters last winter. As Kiplinger reported, the new postponement means that many California taxpayers and businesses now have until Nov. 16, 2023, to file their 2022 federal income tax returns and pay any tax due.

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A PCAOB proposal that goes too far?

Accounting Today

A lawyer questions whether expanded regulatory enforcement powers will lead to better-quality audits.

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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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Beginning a New Age of Competitive Dota 2

Withum

With hundreds of video games hosting professional competitions and tournaments for increasing prize pools and opportunities, it is easy to get lost in the rapidly growing market that is Esports. For many, it may be beneficial to look at one of the oldest and most profitable games in the industry to get a better sense of it all: Dota 2. Dota 2 (Defense of the Ancients) is a PC game officially released by Valve Corporation in 2013.

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5 Tips for Manufacturers When Navigating Value Added Tax Obligations

Accounting Insight

How can manufacturers navigate the ever-evolving and increasingly complex world of value added tax (VAT)? There are several, key ways to evaluate your current and future approach to VAT, maintaining compliance the entire way. 1. Ensure alignment between IT and tax teams Far too often we have seen IT-centric processes miss (or at least misunderstand) key compliance needs and requirements, and tax-centric processes fail to consider the practicalities of automation.

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Day 2 lease accounting: Continual monitoring

Accounting Today

Sustaining post-day two compliance requires a rigorous focus on optimizing processes for ongoing management of lease accounting data and entries.

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Detailed analysis of 52nd GST Council Meeting 

VJM Global

GST Council met for 52nd time on 7th October, 2023 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Finance and Corporate affair minister. GST Council discussed various aspects such as Amnesty Scheme for filing of GST Appeal , Clarification on applicability of GST on Guarantee services provided by director and company, changes in GST rates etc. GST Council recommendations are categorized in following parts: Suggestions for facilitation of trade Changes in GST rates of goods and services ; Recommendations to is

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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