Accounting Insight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Cameron Ford, UK general manager at Silverfin, thinks it will – provided firms include HR in their strategy. According to the ATT, the UK accounting industry will experience a shortage of 60,000 accountants by 2050, with areas like Manchester and Nottingham already feeling the pinch. From my experience including a stint at a big four firm, and providing accounting software to the sector, I can’t argue with the trajectory.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Workers’ compensation insurance can provide medical care and financial assistance to employees who are injured or incapacitated at work. However, this important benefit is also subject to fraud perpetrated by dishonest workers. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud says that 16% of workers’ comp claims are fraudulent, adding up to $9 billion in annual losses.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

One of the best developments over the past few decades is the growing awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one such form of neurodiversity that affects many people in the world. While often associated with children (affects about 11.3% of children in the US from ages 5 – 17 years), ADHD persists into adulthood for many.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect ownership of real estate via a pass-through entity such as an LLC, partnership or S corporation. You may expect to pay Uncle Sam the standard 15% or 20% federal income tax rate that usually applies to long-term capital gains from assets held for more than one year.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D. Accounting professionals are often called upon by their clients with questions concerning residential changes. Those nearing retirement or on a fixed income often need to know what the financial and tax implications might be should they sell a longtime family residence, a second home or real estate included in their portfolio.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Your businesses may have a choice between using the cash or accrual method of accounting for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for those that qualify. However, some businesses may be better off using the accrual method. Therefore, you need to evaluate the tax accounting method for your business to ensure that it’s the most beneficial approach.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Office supply scams are a tricky type of vendor fraud that generally use behavioral psychology and often depend on poor intraoffice communications for their “success.” Although they may not result in huge financial losses for defrauded companies, falsified invoices can add up to many thousands of dollars. Fortunately, you can help prevent them. How scams are perpetrated Office supply schemes typically begin as telemarketing fraud, with someone calling your business to obtain your street address

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The annual list recognizes thought leaders, decision-makers, standard-setters and others who are shaping the future of the profession.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Navigating the complexities of tax law can be difficult, especially when faced with an unexpected tax bill due to the errors of a spouse or ex-spouse. The reason for such a bill has to do with the concept of “joint and several” liability. When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is liable for the full amount of tax on the couple’s combined income.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As seen on Australian Financial Review , a university is handing out a total of $10,000 ($6,659 in freedom bucks) in prize money to any students who can make a compelling case for accounting as a career in a TikTok or Instagram Reel. The pitch: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paul Andon (@bized2052) The contest is open only to UNSW students over the age of 18 who reside in Australia so no one in our audience get any bright ideas.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling resolves a circuit split on a business valuation issue — and it could have a major impact on the value of many closely held companies going forward. In Connelly v. IRS (144 S. Ct. 1406, 2024), the Court held that corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) designed to fund the redemption of a deceased shareholder’s stock under a buy-sell agreement should be considered a corporate asset when calculating the value of the decedent’s shares for purposes of the federal es

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Avalara, Inc. , a provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, has announced Kevin Sellers has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Sellers brings more than 25 years of broad-based global marketing expertise to Avalara with a proven track record of driving growth and relevance for world-class brands and moving buyers to action.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Many employees began working remotely during the pandemic and continue doing so today. Remote work has many advantages for employers and employees, and as a result, it’s here to stay in many industries. But it may also lead to some tax surprises, especially if workers cross state lines. Double taxation may occur It’s not unusual for employees to work remotely for an employer in another state.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board staff released a report Monday on last year's banking crisis.

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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Shareholders who own a minority interest in a business may not always agree with key decisions made by controlling shareholders. For instance, a minority shareholder might object to a stock-for-stock or “squeeze-out” merger. Or, if a proposed transaction will reduce a minority shareholder’s compensation or divert corporate assets, that individual may file an oppression suit.

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Canopy Accounting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Participants: Brittany Malidore, Co-Founder, Ledgerly Consulting Dr. Jackie Meyer, CPA, CCTA, President, TaxPlanIQ Matthew McComb, CPA, President, McComb & Company Are you ready for an electrifying discussion that will challenge the very foundations of the accounting world? Join us for our upcoming webinar, where two expert panelists will go head-to-head in a debate, tackling the hottest and most controversial topics in accounting today.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Partnerships are often used for business and investment activities. So are multi-member LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. A major reason is that these entities offer federal income tax advantages, the most important of which is pass-through taxation. They also must follow some special and sometimes complicated federal income tax rules.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The deadline for taxpayers to submit their third quarter estimated tax payment is one week from today. However, individuals and businesses affected by disasters in 17 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands may automatically qualify for a delayed tax-payment deadline, the IRS said last week. Gig workers, sole proprietors, retirees, partners, and S corporation shareholders generally should make estimated tax payments if they expect to have a tax liability of $1,000 or more when they file thei

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Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best opportunities to put money in your pocket without current federal income tax implications: Roth IRAs offer tax-free income accumulation and withdrawals. Unlike withdrawals from traditional IRAs, qualified Roth IRA withdrawals are free from federal income tax.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

We have it within our power to change the pipeline issue. When will you start?

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Having a high income may mean you owe two extra taxes: the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and self-employment income. Let’s take a look at these taxes and what they could mean for you. 1. The NIIT In addition to income tax, this tax applies on your net investment income. The NIIT only affects taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes (AGIs) exceeding $250,000 for joint filers, $200,000 for single taxpayers and heads of household, and $125,000 for mar

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The SEC approved the PCAOB's QC 1000, which will require firms to identify risks to their practice and design quality control systems that can safeguard against those risks.

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The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.

RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Your business probably has a disaster plan — or a set of procedures for dealing with a fire, natural disaster, terrorist attack or other emergency that could disrupt operations and threaten lives. Although a fraud contingency plan probably isn’t as critical, it’s still important for most companies to have one. Here’s how to draft and put a fraud contingency plan in place.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The handoff of a company carries important tax implications alongside a plethora of succession challenges. Here's what financial advisors need to talk about with clients.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take proactive steps that may help lower your small business’s taxes for this year and next. The strategy of deferring income and accelerating deductions to minimize taxes can be effective for most businesses, as is the approach of bunching deductible expenses into this year or next to maximize their tax value.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Eleventh Circuit splits with the First Circuit and reduces an FBAR penalty under the Constitution's Excessive Fines Clause.

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Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Choosing the right business entity is a key decision for any business. The entity you pick can affect your tax bill, your personal liability and other issues. For many businesses, a limited liability company (LLC) is an attractive choice. It can be structured to resemble a corporation for owner liability purposes and a partnership for federal tax purposes.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is bolstering the services it offers clients in the construction industry through the launch of its Construction Technology Services consulting practice. The practice is designed to help construction companies move forward with digital-first strategies to streamline financial reporting and project operations, enhance communication and collaboration, and more easily access real-time data to make in

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Michael Bannon explains which accounting firms might want to look into employee stock ownership plans — and why,

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Menzies

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Retiring and winding up a company is a significant transition that requires a lot of careful planning to ensure a smooth process. By addressing the key areas to manage, you can mitigate potential risks and costs. Here are our top tips to guide you through a solvent winding-up process. Shareholders Discussing strategy with shareholders, particularly if you’re retiring or the Company has served its purpose, is important.

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With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.