Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Rev. Proc. 2019-48 lays out the new rates for taxpayers who don't want to substantiate their actual expenses.

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MyIRSRelief

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Navigating the IRS appeals process can be daunting, but understanding the steps involved and knowing how to effectively present your case can significantly improve your chances of a favorable outcome. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the IRS appeals process, detailing each step and explaining how our representation tax firm can assist you.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The cuts include roughly 240 employees in RSM's consulting businesses, and come as demand for the profession's consulting services wanes.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A tipster let us know about some layoffs going down at RSM this morning: There are a large amount of layoffs going on at RSM, specifically in the D365 practices, Risk Cyber Security, and MC (management consulting practices). Meetings were scheduled yesterday via Webex, not MS Teams, which is interesting as the firm uses MS Teams for all communications.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The unexpected demise of an audit firm proved a boon for many small auditors.

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CTP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Client Advisory Services (CAS) have emerged as a crucial offering for accounting firms, evolving the traditional client-accountant relationship into a more strategic partnership. Defined by the AICPA as services where practitioners provide findings, conclusions, and recommendations to aid in client decision-making, CAS encompasses far more than mere compliance.

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Dent Moses

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Earlier this year, we wrote about beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) signed in to law in January 2021. Click this link to see the original post. In Q4 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024, congressional leaders and professional associations made efforts to extend the deadline to make the initial and annual filings.

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer when you're an entrepreneur. There are a lot of things you need to do, and it can feel like they're all urgent. In such cases, it's easy to push essential tasks to the side and focus on less vital activities, but that often means you miss deadlines, make mistakes, or always feel like you're trying to catch up.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The International Accounting Standards Board has begun a public consultation on proposed amendments to IFRS to account for investments in associates and joint ventures.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Today’s quote of the day comes from a post on r/KPMG: Things feel worse than ever OP says: I’ve been working here a year in an office in New York and we had a call yesterday that went terribly. I believe the call was supposed to just be a tech training but it devolved into discussion over why this year was the way it was. The biggest offender was a partner who explained the new PTO change as “now we don’t have to pay people out when they leave which is just good business let’s be real” lik

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Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has created an online toolkit to help small business owners comply with the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I have a treasure trove and didn’t realize it! Earlier this week, I wanted to see a copy of the NY Times for the day I was born as I was looking for content for a speech I will be presenting. I contacted my local public library to see if they had access to past issues. I was told they do not, but the Rutgers Library has access, and the copy can be viewed digitally with a Rutgers ID.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Trullion offers AI-powered cloud audit suite; april tax solution now covers all 50 states; Workday announces new initiatives, investments and a wellness solution; and other accounting technology news.

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Menzies

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. This Autumn Budget will be announced against a backdrop of plateaued economic growth, diminishing living standards and above target inflation. With a recent change in Government promising to fill the tax gap, the Prime Minister has warned the budget will be “painful”. So, what might the new Labour Government announce as part of the “painful” budget, and will it strike the right balance between remaining optimistic while attempting to resolve th

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

NASBA selects executive vice president; KPMG releases 2024 CEO Outlook Survey; and more news from across the profession.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Dependent eligibility stands as a pivotal subcomponent within the broader eligibility process of any health plan. Given that dependents are typically not employees of the plan sponsor, meticulous gathering of key demographic and relevant information is paramount during the enrollment process. To strengthen the integrity of dependent eligibility, it is advisable for the plan administrator to procure supporting documentation before adding a dependent to the plan.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Prosecutors alleged Robert Brockman controlled Point, a Bermuda-based entity, and used it to engage in the largest tax-evasion scheme by an individual in U.S. history.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Download a PDF of this case study. Executive Summary A telecommunications company client was grappling with a unique set of challenges. These included consolidating reporting, limited data visibility, non-standardized practices and manual and undocumented processes. These issues were causing delays in decision-making, time-consuming month-end processes, data entry errors and increased costs.

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LSLCPAs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

What to Expect from October 1, 2024 and Beyond Updates to Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) Key Definition Updates Clarification on Fixed Amount Awards and Contracts Section 200.201 New Section 200.217: Whistleblower Protections Internal Controls and Cybersecurity Section 200.303 Clarification on Program Income Section 200.307 Equipment Threshold Increased Section 200.313 Supplies Threshold Increased Section 200.314.

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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer when you're an entrepreneur. There are a lot of things you need to do, and it can feel like they're all urgent. In such cases, it's easy to push essential tasks to the side and focus on less vital activities, but that often means you miss deadlines, make mistakes, or always feel like you're trying to catch up.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

CPA firms constantly seek ways to boost efficiency, enhance client satisfaction, and drive growth. While technology and strategies play crucial roles, one often overlooked element can be the key to unlocking your firm’s full potential: document management. Because it can be difficult to know if or when you need a new document management solution, IRIS wants to provide you with a checklist of ten red flags you can look for in your firm.

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Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Canopy Accounting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Task Templates are a Blueprint for Success Accounting efficiency and consistency are the keystones of client satisfaction and team productivity. Workflow automation, specifically through task templates, offers a robust solution to streamline processes across your team. Templates standardize repeatable processes and ensure that tasks are evenly distributed and managed, regardless of the team members involved.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Jump to ↓ The need for stronger penalties Key provisions of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act Protecting taxpayers’ privacy Ensuring stronger protections for taxpayer data The Taxpayer Data Protection Act , recently passed by the House of Representatives, represents a significant legislative effort to fortify the penalties associated with the unauthorized disclosure of such information.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In his meeting, Vance touted Trump's pledges to lower taxes and argued for the Republican nominee's tariff policies.

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