Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury released information on tax incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations and where they can be located.
Withum
JANUARY 19, 2024
Withum is proud to share that The Washingtonian selected team members Joel Susco and Billy Thomas for their DC’s Best Financial Advisers list. Joel, Partner, and Billy, Senior Manager, were chosen for the directory because of their industry expertise, community involvement and trustworthy reputations in the DC business world. As tax accountants, their specialties include business tax , private client services , and estate planning and trusts.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
Companies and state tax authorities are embroiled in court cases that could have a major impact on how states handle taxes on digital advertising, online sales and transfer pricing.
Going Concern
JANUARY 19, 2024
The ghost of SPAC past continues to haunt Marcum, this time it’s administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against assurance partner Edward Hackert, a 20-year veteran of the firm who’s been a partner since 2006. According to the SEC order, from 2012 through 2022, Hackert served as the engagement partner for at least 240 audits of public companies, including both operating companies and special purpose acquisition companies (88 operating public companies, 152 audits of special p
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.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
Congress moved one step closer to enacting $78 billion in business and child tax breaks Friday, although election-year politics add risk to the legislation's prospects.
Canopy Accounting
JANUARY 19, 2024
Have you ever had a brilliant idea for your firm that crashed and burned because the rest of the team just wasn't "on board" with your genius? (and we KNOW that you ARE a genius… yeah… I see you innovating over there.
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Going Concern
JANUARY 19, 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. And take our 2024 Predictions for the Accounting Profession survey ! Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
PKF O'Connor Davies adds 19 to partnership; Schneider Downs expands advisory practice; and more news from across the profession.
Randal DeHart
JANUARY 19, 2024
Mastering the right tone is critical when connecting and communicating with people in the construction business. Whether you're writing an email, making a phone call, or meeting in person, how you present yourself can make all the difference in building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. Research suggests that as much as 93% of communication is non-verbal , so it's unsurprising that the tone and meaning of emails and messages are misinterpreted as much as half the time.
Going Concern
JANUARY 19, 2024
TLDR: Scroll to the bottom, it’s the second-last paragraph. Traipsing haphazardly across the internet as one does, I came across this ancient scroll dated 1988 and entitled “Education requirements for entry into the accounting profession: a statement of the AICPA policies.” When I say ancient, I mean ancient. Serif fonts hadn’t even been invented yet. “Education requirements for entry into the accounting profession: a statement of the AICPA policies,” 1988 [ P
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CPA Practice
JANUARY 19, 2024
Accounting Thought Leaders Say CAS Will Become a Must for Firms in 2024 As technology continues to dramatically shape the accounting profession, the latest big conversations have been around AI and automation. But even pre-dating the pandemic, a much more fundamental dynamic has been underway, shaping the very nature of how modern and future practices will operate, the services they will provide, and the even the makeup of the staff who constitute those firms.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
The city cites corporation business tax "deficiencies" for 2017 through 2021 and is also seeking interest and penalties from the failed bank.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 19, 2024
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, attended CES 2024 in Las Vegas in January, and provide a walkthrough of the technologies they think will have the greatest potential or interest for accounting professionals. We now offer this podcast with video: [link] Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) SPEAKERS Randy Johnston, Brian F.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
The accounting software had issues such as a loss of data which meant payments and receipts didn't balance.
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.
Withum
JANUARY 19, 2024
Selecting the right e-commerce platform can be the key to achieving your business objectives. For Retail , Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or companies considering e-commerce, NetSuite offers two robust solutions: SuiteCommerce (SC) and SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA). Let’s pin SuiteCommerce vs. SuiteCommerce Advanced and explore what these platforms are, how they empower e-commerce goals and their key differences.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury have issued Notice 2024-20 (PDF) to provide guidance on eligible census tracts for the qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit and to announce the intent to propose regulations for the credit. The Inflation Reduction Act amended the credit for qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
Accountants, resellers and others need to be able to make the case for artificial intelligence to their clients.
Canopy Accounting
JANUARY 19, 2024
It's hard to fathom how quickly another year has passed, and yet here we are, reflecting on a compilation of new features and functionality that Canopy has introduced throughout the year. This was an exciting year full of enhancements, completely new functionality, and different package options designed to deliver the best value under one roof for firms of all sizes.
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.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
Plus, ZenBusiness announces new beneficial ownership filing capacities; and other accounting technology news.
Accounting Insight
JANUARY 19, 2024
A new report from global outsourced communications provider Moneypenny has revealed the UK’s top phone peeves when contacting businesses. 35% of people hate calls not being answered, 34% are put off by annoying hold music, and 28% are irritated by being told to check the website for more information. More than half (54%) won’t leave a voicemail if they can’t get through.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
If CFOs, controllers and other finance leaders implement a handful of straightforward best practices before, during and after an audit, they can maximize efficiency and insight for everyone involved.
Cherry Bekaert
JANUARY 19, 2024
Charitable trusts have long been a powerful tool for estate planning, but some tend to be more effective at tax savings than others in certain interest rate environments. The Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT) is one that tends to perform better in relatively high interest rate environments. With the Federal Reserve’s recent signaling in December of expected rate cuts starting in 2024, now may be the best time to lock in the benefits of a CRAT before rates drop.
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.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 19, 2024
Top 30 accounting firm PKF O’Connor Davies announced its newest partner class on Jan. 16. “Our 2024 partner class is comprised of high-performing, committed leaders who drive our organization forward and strengthen our reputation for excellence in countless ways,” Kevin Keane, executive chairman at Harrison, NY-based PKF O’Connor Davies, said in a statement.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 19, 2024
The former IRS contractor who admitted stealing and leaking the tax returns of former President Trump and other billionaires acted believed Americans had a right to the information, his lawyers told a judge.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 19, 2024
By David Voreacos, Bloomberg News (TNS) The former IRS contractor who admitted stealing and leaking the tax returns of former President Donald Trump and other billionaires acted out of a “deep, moral belief” that Americans had a right to the information, his lawyers told a judge. Charles Littlejohn, 38, pleaded guilty Oct. 12 to stealing Trump’s tax data from the Internal Revenue Service and leaking it to The New York Times.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 19, 2024
By Caitlin Reilly, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) The House Ways and Means Committee voted overwhelmingly Friday to approve a $78 billion tax package that would revive a trio of business tax incentives and expand the child tax credit. The panel backed the measure on a 40-3 vote, with unanimous Republican and strong Democratic support, despite the minority party’s criticism of the package for doing too little to boost the child tax credit.
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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