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Preparing Your Client for a Tax Audit: A Tax Planner’s Secret Weapon is Good Documentation

CTP

When that IRS audit notice shows up in the mail, many taxpayers’ first reaction is to panic. For well-trained tax planners, however, this can be our moment to shineand to demonstrate to our clients the immense value that we bring to the table. Many taxpayers dont realize that a number of tax returns are chosen randomly for an audit, which means that anyone could win the audit lottery in any given year.

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Is it time to start your own firm?

Accounting Today

Whether you should hang out your shingle as an accountant depends on the answers to a number of questions.

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IRS Proposes Regs, Draft Form for Corporate Separations and Reorganizations

CPA Practice

The Treasury Department and the IRS on Monday released proposed regulations for corporate separations and reorganizations, as well asreporting requirementsfor multiyear corporate separations and a draft version of new Form 7216.

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SEC chief accountant to retire

Accounting Today

The Securities and Exchange Commission's chief accountant, Paul Munter, plans to retire from federal service this month.

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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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BDO USA Announces Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as First Cause Partner

CPA Practice

BDOs commitment marks the firms first national strategic nonprofit collaboration and begins a three-year relationship with BBBSA to invest in future generations and enhance youth well-being.

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Layoff Rumor: RSM US Cuts in Risk Management, Staff Think the Jobs Are Going to India

Going Concern

Can you imagine why people at RSM US would think jobs are going to India when they see their colleagues laid off ? It’s a mystery. Anyway, tip we received this PM: RSM US cut a bunch of teams within their risk management function. Impacted teams were conflicts, independence, and enterprise risk management. Chief Risk Officer gave a 5 minute call with no question or answer period.

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IRS proposes regs for corporate splits, reorgs

Accounting Today

The IRS and the Treasury Department issued proposed regs and reporting requirements for multi-year corporate separations and a draft form.

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Deadline for Forms W-2, W-3 and 1099-NEC Due on Jan. 31, Says IRS

CPA Practice

Employees should also be provided with their copies by this date, so they can make preparations for filing taxes by April 15.

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KLR merges in Sullivan Bille

Accounting Today

KLR, a Top 100 Firm based in Boston, has added Sullivan Bille P.C., based in Andover, Massachusetts.

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L.A. Fires: Rental Housing Costs Spike and Claims of Price Gouging in Southern California

CPA Practice

In the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, the asking rent for a two-bedroom condo jumped from $5,000 to $8,000 in the wake ofthe fires.

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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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QB on Amazon, and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

1-800Accountant and LegalZoom teamed up, accounts payable's AI-empowered glow-up, and other tech developments from the past month.

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Retention of Title Claims: What Are They, and Could They Be Helpful in an Insolvency Scenario?

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Retention of Title (ROT) iswhere the seller of physical goods attempts to protect itself against non-payment by retaining ownership of those goods until payment is received, even after the goods have been delivered. There are two types of ROT clause: Simple clause The goods supplied under a specific invoice remain the property of the seller until all such goods on the invoice have been paid for.

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Lessons from the Bench Shutdown: How to Safeguard Your Business’s Financial Data

AccountingDepartment

When an accounting service provider unexpectedly closes, businesses may find themselves in a rush to retrieve their financial data and maintain operations. The recent closure of a major accounting platform highlights the essential need for businesses to protect their financial information proactively.

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The Best Audit Defense? Good Documentation

CTP

Just the mention of the word audit can strike fear into a taxpayers heartbut with enough preparation, an audit does not have to be a reason for anxiety. Each year, a number of audits are randomly chosen by the IRS, so the possibility of being audited is unavoidable even if your tax return has been filled out perfectly. So how can taxpayers prepare for this eventuality?

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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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Navigating R&D Tax Credits: Maximizing Benefits for Companies

Shay CPA

As the year comes to a close, you might be thinking about ways to minimize your 2024 tax bill. At any tech company, that means exploring how to maximize your R&D tax credit. Technically called the Credit for Increasing Research Activities , this tax savings opportunity can help companies get as much as $500,000 back. This is an area you dont want to miss out on.

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Budget Addresses Key Changes to Agricultural Property Relief

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Budget Reforms Fuel Farming Controversy Following the new Labour Governments first budget, Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR)reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) has sparked controversy within the Welsh farming community, fuelling further uncertainty for businesses already navigating uncertain economic conditions.

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Atlas Salt spices up Project Management with Oracle Solutions

Insightful Accountant

North American mineral development company "Atlas Salt" has taken their project, information management and financial efficiency to the next level with Oracle Primavera Cloud, Aconex, and NetSuite.

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5 Steps to Delegate More at Your Firm

Ryan Lazanis

Learn how to delegate the right way so you can hand off tasks you dont enjoy, free up your time, and focus on what matters most. The post 5 Steps to Delegate More at Your Firm appeared first on Future Firm.

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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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Input Needed: ProAdvisor 'Inventory/Manufacturing' App Survey

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant needs your help updating ProAdvisor preferences for Inventory/Manufacturing Apps working with QuickBooks. Please answer this short survey.

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Workwize Raises $13 Million in Series A Funding to Disrupt IT Asset Management for Globally Distributed Teams

CPA Practice

Workwize, a platform for global IT hardware asset management, has closed $13 million in Series A funding led by Klass Capital, with continued support from early-stage investors Peak and Graduate Entrepreneur Fund.

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How to Intuit Enterprise Suite: Dimensionalization

Insightful Accountant

Murph takes you through the steps to 'Dimensionalize' your accounting using Intuit Enterprise Suite.

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IESBA plans standards for firm culture, governance

Accounting Today

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants plans a standard-setting project on accounting firm culture and governance in response to a new report.

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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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Key Changes Coming to Circular 230: What Tax Preparers Need to Know

Insightful Accountant

The Treasury Department and IRS are proposing significant amendments to Circular 230, marking the most substantial changes since 2014. Here's what you need to know.

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insightsoftware Acquires JustPerform to Deliver Unified, No-Code, Cloud-Native Enterprise Performance Management

CPA Practice

The demand for EPM platforms is surging as organizations seek integrated, cloud-native solutions to address budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation challenges with real-time accuracy.

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Project Management for Accountants: The Complete Guide

Ryan Lazanis

Discover the top project management tools for accountants and what makes each one stand out. We also included project management pro tips. The post Project Management for Accountants: The Complete Guide appeared first on Future Firm.

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Tax automation tools top firms' wishlists

Accounting Today

A survey from Wolters Kluwer found that accounting firms are planning major tech investments in 2025.

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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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IRS, Treasury Lay Out Guidance on Clean Fuels Production Credit

CPA Practice

Section 45Z of the tax code provides a tax credit for the production of transportation fuels with lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions below certain levels. The credit is in effect in 2025 and is for sustainable aviation fuel and non-SAF transportation fuels.

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AICPA updates digital assets practice aid

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs updated its aid on accounting for and auditing digital assets in response to changes in accounting standards.

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IRS and Treasury Department Float New Rules for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit 

CPA Practice

Under Section 45W of the tax code, the credit may be claimed by purchasing and placing in service qualified commercial clean vehicles, including certain battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid EVs, fuel cell EVs, and plug-in hybrid fuel cell EVs.

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AI implementation at firms grows 34% in a year

Accounting Today

A recent survey from Wolters Kluwer found that implementation of AI search and productivity tools at firms went from 1% in 2023 to 35% in 2024.

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Crafting Impact: Revenue Growth And Efficiency For Finance Professionals

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.