Canopy Accounting

JUNE 21, 2022

These days, social media is a necessity in today's business world. It's a place to make connections, network and keep a pulse on your industry. Search algorithms have become more sophisticated over the years and content across social channels continues to be curated towards users’ specific interests and needs. Social media is a powerful source of industry information if you’re engaging with the right accounts.

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Lockstep

JUNE 29, 2022

While most accounting teams use Excel for their spreadsheet needs, a growing number of teams and organizations are moving to Google Sheets. At time where remote teams are ubiquitous, collaboration and cost ( Google Sheets is a free tool), are driving greater adoption of Google applications. Here are three helpful formulas in Google Sheets that all accounting teams should know. .

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TaxConnex

JUNE 16, 2022

Summer vacation season is here – and it’s yet another area where sales tax shows up. The sales tax associated with s ervices is a different sales tax animal as compared to tangible personal property. The taxing of certain travel related services, such as lodging, can be taxable in some states. The likes of Expedia and Orbitz have a long history battling various states in the courts even as localities start making deals with new players in hospitality.

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RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 26, 2022

On 6/1/22, the IRS made available an update to the “Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide” (Publication 5653). Originally issued in 2004, the purpose of the Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) was to offer guidance to IRS auditors auditing cost segregation studies. Because the ATG is an interpretation of the law, as opposed to the law itself, it cannot be cited as precedent.

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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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BurklandAssociates

JUNE 7, 2022

This conversation is from an episode of Startup Success. In this special episode, Burkland’s Steve Lord, CFO Fintech Practice Lead, and Daniel Rosenbaum, Burkland Consulting CFO, give candid advice on Read More. The post The 3 C’s of Downturn Planning: Cash, Communication, Contingency appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 28, 2022

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 6, 2022

The reality is, technical competence still lies at the heart of adding value. When you can flag changes in accounting, auditing, and tax that clients didn’t know about, and help them manage commercial impacts with innovative solutions, then you’re well on your way to gaining their trust. But how do you stay current on accounting and auditing standards when there are new developments happening all the time?

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TaxConnex

JUNE 28, 2022

Complying with your sales tax obligations involves a lot of variables – your nexus, taxability of your products, type of customer you are selling to, etc. Another key factor that effects your sales tax obligations is related to exempt transactions and exemption certificates. Exemptions are statutory exceptions eliminating the need for the retailer to collect sales tax on a particular transaction or on all transactions with a customer.

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RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 5, 2022

(This is Blog Post #1222). The post A Compensation Plan That Rewards Top Talent appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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BurklandAssociates

JUNE 21, 2022

As noted in my May email, we recommend taking action from the downturn playbook now. In today’s article, I’ll share four things startup founders should do to prepare for a Read More. The post Four Things Startup Founders Should Do Now to Prepare for a Downturn appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2022

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Snyder

JUNE 17, 2022

With rapid development of technology and even more rapid increase in the amount of generated data, data analytics is defining the success of any business trying to keep up and provide the best customer experience. Competition in the marketplace is growing fast and the need to produce data-driven decisions promptly has never been more important. It means that the timeline for coming up with solutions is getting shorter and shorter.

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Acterys

JUNE 27, 2022

We have done it again. Acterys has been included in the Top-Rated Performance Management Vendors for 2022 by BPM Partners. Last year, Acterys entered the ring as the Best New Vendor in the Annual BPM Pulse Awards 2021. Acterys is now a returning champion securing an overall Excellent 4.6 rating for overall customer satisfaction and a whopping 94% user recommendation rate.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 30, 2022

Determining your sales tax obligations hinges on if your products or services are taxable and whether you have sales tax nexus which can be defined as either a physical presence or economic presence. That by itself is confusing enough, and unfortunately it gets more confusing. Focusing on economic nexus, each state defines certain thresholds that include the amount of revenue sourced to a particular state and/or the number of invoices in a particular state.

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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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RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 5, 2022

The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2023 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). High inflation rates will result in next year’s amounts being increased more than they have been in recent years. HSA basics An HSA is a trust created or organized exclusively for the purpose of paying the “qualified medical expenses” of an “account beneficiary.

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BurklandAssociates

JUNE 16, 2022

We first published this article as part of a three-part series to help startups in the early weeks of the Covid downturn. In light of current world events and economic Read More. The post 3 Tools to Extend Your Startup’s Cash Runway appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 23, 2022

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PANALITIX

JUNE 22, 2022

RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Accountants as Advisors– and the Elephants in the Room! How do Accountants sell more advisory services? This is a question we get asked a lot… and the answer can be more complicated than it appears. For starters, WHY would Accountants WANT TO sell more advisory services? There could be good reasons like: They find advisory work fun and rewarding, perhaps because they get to work more deeply with clients who value their support.

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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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VetCPA

JUNE 19, 2022

Science fiction movies and books may portray artificial intelligence as a human-like giant brain with thousands of wires coming from it that control whole cities and their populations. The reality today is that artificial intelligence is unobtrusive, everywhere, and we are interacting with it multiple times daily without always recognizing that we are.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 14, 2022

Determining your sales tax obligations hinges on if your products or services are taxable and whether you have sales tax nexus which can be defined as either a physical presence or economic presence. That by itself is confusing enough, and unfortunately it gets more confusing. Focusing on economic nexus, each state defines certain thresholds that include the amount of revenue sourced to a particular state and/or the number of invoices in a particular state.

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RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 5, 2022

Businesses should be aware that they may be responsible for issuing more information reporting forms for 2022 because more workers may fall into the required range of income to be reported. Beginning this year, the threshold has dropped significantly for the filing of Form 1099-K, “Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions.” Businesses and workers in certain industries may receive more of these forms and some people may even get them based on personal transactions.

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BurklandAssociates

JUNE 27, 2022

Gross margin is a critical metric for SaaS startups to measure and improve. Low margins aren’t healthy or sustainable for most SaaS companies, and gross margin is one of the Read More. The post Improve Your SaaS Gross Margin appeared first on Burkland.

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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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Accounting Today

JUNE 2, 2022

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Acterys

JUNE 15, 2022

Globally, many organizations have started paying more attention to tracking their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact due to its increasing importance among customers, investors, and other stakeholders. This rising interest in ESG is supported by statistics as well. According to a report on consumer and employee ESG expectations by PwC, 83% of consumers think organizations should work on implementing ESG best practices.

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Withum

JUNE 17, 2022

We have seen an uptick recently in enforcement activity regarding paycheck protection program (PPP) loan eligibility and forgiveness. The Small Business Administration (SBA) typically pursues the civil investigations, usually by denying a loan forgiveness application and forcing the borrower to pursue an administrative appeal and then possibly an appeal in court.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 21, 2022

What a 48 months it’s been. The Supreme Court Wayfair decision four years ago gave tax jurisdictions the sudden power to require countless companies to collect and remit sales tax. Those governments jumped the on chance for such big revenue – and continue to do so. In many respects, Wayfair also opened the path to levying additional kinds of tax obligations on businesses that sell online as eCommerce becomes more and popular.

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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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RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 5, 2022

Many people own Series E and Series EE bonds that were bought many years ago. They may rarely look at them or think about them except on occasional trips to a file cabinet or safe deposit box. One of the main reasons for buying U.S. savings bonds (such as Series EE bonds) is the fact that interest can build up without the need to currently report or pay tax on it.

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BurklandAssociates

JUNE 14, 2022

In 2006 Google renamed its HR department “People Operations”. Since then, the term has seen a steady rise in adoption among companies of all sizes. “People Operations” Interest Over Time: Read More. The post People Operations vs. HR: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2022

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Going Concern

JUNE 6, 2022

Big 4 compensation season kicked off a little more than a week ago when Deloitte employees got their comp statements and then proceeded to head over to r/accounting to whip it out and show it off for all to see. Since the last time Deloitters got their comp statements in May 2021 , the firm in December bumped up base pay for employees whose salaries were below market rates.

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