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What is Co-Sourced Accounting and Is It a Fit for My Company?

Cherry Bekaert

In response to the talent shortage and the declining number of certified public accountants (CPA) professionals, many corporate accounting departments are relying on professional services firms to fill the gaps. This disruption has caused professional services firms to create different offerings to assist clients, prompting the questions, ‘What does this mean for my company, and how do I determine what I need?

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What to Do if your Business is Defrauded

RogerRossmeisl

Occupational fraud isn’t just a financial threat. It can potentially change a business’s reputation, culture and relationships. But before dealing with any larger ramifications of fraud, defrauded companies must first “clean up” the mess. This may include potentially terminating the perpetrator, taking civil action or referring the perpetrator to the police.

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IRS tries to use AI to close tax gap

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is turning to artificial intelligence to help select tax returns to audit and narrow the tax gap, but it needs to use this new technology consistently and transparently, according to a new government report.

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Tax Tips When Buying the Assets of a Business

RogerRossmeisl

After experiencing a downturn in 2023, merger and acquisition activity in several sectors is rebounding in 2024. If you’re buying a business, you want the best results possible after taxes. You can potentially structure the purchase in two ways: Buy the assets of the business, or Buy the seller’s entity ownership interest if the target business is operated as a corporation, partnership or LLC.

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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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Managers Think They Are Doing Great But Employees Disagree, Survey Finds

CPA Practice

By Suzanne Lucas, Inc. (TNS) Everyone says people don’t leave jobs; they leave managers. And yet, managers don’t get the feedback they need to improve, according to a new survey from Gallup. As a result, many think they’re doing a better job than they actually are. Here’s what you need to know—and what you can do about it. Managers and employees don’t see eye to eye Gallup found a disconnect across the board between manager self-perception and employee sentiment: Manager responsiveness “72 per

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A Three-Step Strategy to Save Tax When Selling Appreciated Vacant Land

RogerRossmeisl

Let’s say you own one or more vacant lots. The property has appreciated greatly and you’re ready to sell. Or maybe you have a parcel of appreciated land that you want to subdivide into lots, develop them and sell them off for a big profit. Either way, you’ll incur a tax bill. For purposes of these examples, let’s assume that you own the vacant land directly as an individual or indirectly through a single-member LLC (SMLLC), a partnership or a multi-member LLC that’s treated as a partnership for

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Should You Convert Your Business from a C to an S Corporation?

RogerRossmeisl

Choosing the right business entity has many implications, including the amount of your tax bill. The most common business structures are sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, C corporations and S corporations. In some cases, a business may decide to switch from one entity type to another. Although S corporations can provide substantial tax benefits over C corporations in some circumstances, there are potentially costly tax issues that you should assess before making th

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NPAG: All hands on deck to solve the pipeline problem

Accounting Today

Restocking the accounting profession's talent pipeline is everyone's responsibility, says the National Pipeline Advisory Group.

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Deloitte’s Growing Its Disease Business

Going Concern

Announced Monday, Deloitte has acquired the assets — including software engineers, developers, and epidemiologists — of a disease surveillance business called CasePointer. If you try to visit CasePointer.com today, you are automatically redirected to Deloitte’s announcement. Said the press release : End Point’s team is one of the premier implementers of EpiTrax, an open-source platform for collecting, organizing and maintaining epidemiological data.

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Nancy McClelland's Biggest Takeaways of Scaling New Heights 2023

Insightful Accountant

Gear up for Scaling New Heights 2024 by taking a look at Nancy's takeaways from last year's Scaling New Heights.

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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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Trade Name vs. Business Name: Do You Know the Difference?

Patriot Software

One of the first things you do as a business owner is choose a business name. Your business can operate under your legal business name. Or, you can operate your company under a trade name. So, what’s the difference? Read on to learn more about business names vs. trade names and how they contrast.

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Intuit to offer Account Management program for QuickBooks customers

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has selected customers who display complexity for this new program and you need to be aware of this offering because some of those customers may also be your clients.

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Accountants by every other name

Accounting Today

As the profession takes on more and more roles, it's getting harder and harder to define what, exactly, an "accountant" is.

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What Is a Business Bank Statement? Definition, Breakdown, and Example

Patriot Software

If you have a business bank account, you should regularly receive a paper or electronic statement. These business bank statements provide valuable information for managing your business finances. So if you’re tossing your unopened business bank account statements in a drawer or—worse—the trash, this one’s for you.

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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 to Look for in a vCFO Service Provider

GrowthForceBlog

9 min read June 5th, 2024 Every department within a business requires its own leadership. While the CEO (chief executive officer) is in charge of envisioning a future for the company and coming up with a plan to steer it in the right direction, the CFO (chief financial officer leads the financial aspect of the business creating a financial strategy designed to support and fuel the overall business strategy.

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Weather victims in Massachusetts get tax relief

Accounting Today

The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines for those impacted by last September's storms and flooding.

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Leveraging Law Firm KPIs for Business Success

Withum

Measurement is an essential management tool for law firms to monitor performance, manage resources, and highlight areas that need improvement. Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a law firm is crucial for evaluating performance, profitability, client satisfaction, and overall success. Understanding which attorneys are the most profitable, which matters are the most lucrative, and the cost of acquiring new clients is crucial for making informed business decisions.

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Governance and leadership dynamics in accounting firms need scrutiny

Accounting Today

The shift of public accounting firms, traditionally focused on providing auditing and tax services, into expansive multidisciplinary firms has long raised concerns among investors and regulators.

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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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Keys to Worker Efficiency for Skagit County Small Business Owners

SkagitCountyTaxServices

An unfortunate thing about being a business owner sometimes is that you are at the crosshairs of the changing winds of the culture. And these past ten years, the very polarized political environment has put some pressures on businesses to align with different political leanings. While some have capitalized on that and seen some gains (examples: Jeremy’s Razors and Ben & Jerry’s ), backing certain ideals can put business owners like you in a precarious position.

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SEC hedge fund fee disclosure rule struck down by US court

Accounting Today

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans sided with the private funds industry, which argued that the agency overstepped its authority.

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Overcoming Challenges Under SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rules by Improving Your Cybersecurity Incident Response Program

Cherry Bekaert

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implemented new, stricter, and more comprehensive rules related to cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure that took effect in mid-December 2023. The SEC approved the new rule to help enterprises (and comparable private foreign issuers) ensure prompt and accurate incident reporting and improve transparency for company stakeholders.

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Spanish court grants 'Bitcoin Jesus' bail in extradition fight

Accounting Today

A crypto investor known as "Bitcoin Jesus" has been released on bail in Spain, where he faces extradition to the U.S. on tax fraud charges.

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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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Tax Professionals' Guide to Assisting Freelance Clients

Insightful Accountant

Post-COVID, the freelance economy is booming. Tax pros face challenges managing a mix of employees and contractors. Clients seek help with self-employment taxes, offering growth opportunities for tax professionals.

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NYC congestion pricing risks delay after Hochul weighs pause

Accounting Today

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering delaying a plan to charge motorists driving into midtown Manhattan and potentially replacing it with a tax on New York City businesses.

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IRS Urges Clean Fuel Producers to Apply Now for Tax Credit

CPA Practice

Fuel producers that are eligible to claim the Clean Fuel Production Credit starting next year should apply for registration as soon as possible, the IRS said on May 31. “A taxpayer must have a signed registration letter from the Internal Revenue Service dated on or before January 1, 2025, for the taxpayer to be eligible to claim the § 45Z credit for production starting January 1, 2025,” the IRS said in Notice 2024-49 , which was released last Friday.

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Tax Directors & Finance Teams – Do you need to register for Pillar 2?

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. LATEST UPDATE Groups within the scope of Pillar 2 in the UK will need to register with HMRC within 6 months of the Group’s first accounting period starting on or after 31 December 2023. For example, Groups with a year end of 31 December 2024 will need to register with HMRC by 30 June 2025. WHAT IS PILLAR 2?

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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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Be Insightful at Scaling New Heights: Unveiling Exclusive Perks at Insightful Accountant's Booth

Insightful Accountant

Join us at the Scaling New Heights conference for exclusive offers, insightful resources, and more at the Insightful Accountant booth! Elevate your practice to new heights with us.

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Impact for Small Businesses: MTC’s New Interpretation of PL 86-272

Cherry Bekaert

Public Law 86-272 (PL 86-272) offers limited protection to out-of-state companies that solely solicit sales for tangible personal property within a state. Small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors have heavily relied upon this state protection since it was enacted in 1959 to decrease overall tax liability.

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Private sector hiring and pay growth slowed in May

Accounting Today

The jobs market showed signs of a slowdown last month as the private sector added 152,000 jobs in May, while annual pay grew 5.0 percent year-over-year, ADP reported.

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Tired of Scattered Systems and Missed Opportunities? Streamline Your Accounting Firm with Cajabra

Insightful Accountant

If you're an accountant longing for a simpler, more automated solution, look no further than Cajabra, the all-in-one CRM designed specifically for your needs.

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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.