Fri.Aug 30, 2024

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Top Ways to Detect Fraud in Companies

FraudFiles

Tracy Coenen talks to a group of CPAs about the top ways fraud is detected within companies. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) conducts a survey of its members every two years. It consistently finds that the most common way fraud is found within companies is through tips from employees, customers, and vendors. Next, [.

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On the move: Herbein names client experience manager

Accounting Today

OSCPA makes 66th Hall of Fame induction; CohnReznick opens digital forensic lab; and more news from across the profession.

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One-Fourth of Accounting Professionals Want More DEI Activity

CPA Practice

Research conducted by the Center for Accounting Transformation revealed that about one-fourth of accounting professionals would like to increase their activity in DEI programs. However, only about 30% of accounting organizations implement DEI initiatives. The findings were shared during the Center’s recent webinar on the research results, “The DEI Journey of Accounting Professionals – A Research Study Analysis,” which was hosted by Donny Shimamoto, CPA, CITP, CGMA, the founder and managing di

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Tech news: CohnReznick touts new digital forensics lab

Accounting Today

Plus, Crowe solution streamlines financial spreading process; Patriot Software releases new payroll, compliance tools; and other accounting tech news.

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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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Let’s Critique This Guy’s Five Steps For Business Leaders to Address the Accountant Shortage

Going Concern

StoneTurn’s Brad Wilson wrote an opinion piece for Bloomberg Tax about how business leaders can take proactive steps to address the accountant shortage and I am presenting it here for you to critique. According to Glassdoor , StoneTurn is a global professional services firm that works with law firms, corporations, and government agencies in solving the most complex and consequential business issues.

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Deloitte rower earned gold at Paris Olympics

Accounting Today

Olli Zeidler was one of 10 Deloitte professionals who competed at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

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SOX Compliance Checklist

Cherry Bekaert

Contributor: Yani Diaz, Senior Manager Risk & Accounting Advisory What is Sarbanes-Oxley? The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002 is a federal law administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that requires public companies to meet certain criteria and standards regarding internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). ICFR is a critical component of a company’s overall system of internal controls, and it is designed to prevent, detect and correct errors or fraud that co

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Accountant Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns in Connecticut

CPA Practice

By Hana Ikramuddin New Haven Register, Conn. (TNS) Aug. 29—FARMINGTON — An accountant pleaded guilty in Bridgeport Thursday to filing fraudulent tax returns for multiple years after failing to report $1.4 million in income, federal officials said. Mark Legowski, 60, a self-employed accountant who did work filing tax returns in Farmington, underreported gross receipts from 2015 to 2017 as part of an effort to reduce his income tax liability, according to a news release from the U.

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Corporate Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis Frequently Asked Questions

Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert offers corporate and strategic finance services to companies with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial operations and strategy, and data analytics needs. We provide a wide range of services focused on areas such as financial and operating model development, cash management, budgeting, forecasting long-term planning, operating expense (OpEx) benchmarking and much more.

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IRS hasn't ensured audits remain low for taxpayers under $400K

Accounting Today

The Treasury Department directed the IRS not to use any additional Inflation Reduction Act funds to increase audits on small businesses or households earning less than $400,000.

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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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Construction Business Continuity - From Labor To Legacy

Randal DeHart

We often overlook the immense value that construction contractors bring to our communities. From building our homes and schools to developing infrastructure and commercial spaces, construction contractors like you play a vital role in shaping our world. Your contributions are undeniably essential, yet they often go unrecognized. This Labor Day weekend, it's time to shed light on your significant impact on our everyday lives.

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2025 tax planning: The four boxes you need to check

Accounting Today

Transfer pricing, Pillar Two, GLAM and more are important considerations.

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Applications Open for Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit

CPA Practice

The U.S. Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Energy have received over 800 concept papers — project proposals — seeking a total of nearly $40 billion in tax credits, representing $200 billion in total project investments, for Round 2 of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) Program. Of the nearly $40 billion, approximately $10.3 billion is from projects in designated energy communities census tracts.

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The Fundamentals: Tax research software

Accounting Today

In this installment of The Fundamentals, we asked firm leaders and tech experts the basics of selecting a tax research solution.

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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 is a Payslip? Definition & requirements in the UK

Accounting Insight

It’s important to understand your payslip. Aside from showing your workplace salary payments, UK payslips cover a lot of useful information. If you are aware of everything that’s going on on your payslip, you can better plan your personal finances. Why is a payslip important? Payslips are important because they allow you to ensure you are being paid and taxed the right amount.

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US seeks dispute consultations on Canada's digital services tax

Accounting Today

The U.S. has taken a first step toward a potential challenge of Canada's digital services tax on large foreign technology companies under the North American trade deal.

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Celebrating Labor Day Monday 9/2/2024

Insightful Accountant

All of us at Insightful Accountant want to wish all of you, and your families a great Labor Day as we celebrate this day of recognizing all that the American 'working man and woman' have done for this great country, the United States of America.

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Advanced Energy credit applications open for next step

Accounting Today

The IRS has received over 800 project proposals seeking over $40 billion in credits.

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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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Patriot Software Adds Free HR Center For Users

CPA Practice

Accounting and payroll software provider Patriot Software has released a new HR Center, which comes at no additional cost for its payroll and HR software customers. Powered by Miratech Mineral, a leader in HR compliance, the HR Center includes proactive federal, state, and local compliance monitoring and robust HR tools, resources, and templates, the company said in an Aug. 23 press release.

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Friday Footnotes: CPAs Need to Get Contemporary; Internal Audit Priorities for 2024; A PwC Comic Book? | 8.30.24

Going Concern

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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U.S. Workforce Expected to Expand By 0.4% a Year in Coming Decade

CPA Practice

By Alex Tanzi Bloomberg News (TNS) The U.S. labor market is expected to grow by 0.4% a year through 2033, less than one-third of the pace in the preceding decade, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics projections. The annual rate translates to 6.7 million additional jobs over the decade, or about 55,000 a month, the BLS said in a report published Thursday.

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Harris to propose tax credit new small businesses

Accounting Today

Vice President Kamala Harris said she would unveil a proposal to provide a tax credit for new small businesses next week, as she visited a local gift and kitchen supply store in Georgia.

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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 issues spark Harris campaign

Accounting Today

As the presidential campaign heats up and with a hotly anticipated debate coming between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, a tax expert is weighing in with his thoughts about the child tax credit and other proposals.

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