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3 Tax Breaks for Small Businesses
RogerRossmeisl
AUGUST 28, 2022
Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger businesses. Here are some examples. QBI deduction For 2018 through 2025, the qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available to eligible individuals, trusts and estates. But it’s not available to C corporations or their shareholders.
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What is the importance of Bank Reconciliation in Business?
Simple Accounts
AUGUST 19, 2022
You might have heard the term ‘Bank reconciliation’ multiple times but did not bother to go in-depth to find out what it is. If you are someone who is in the business game or who is interested in such details, you might know this. Let us see what it is and how it helps in your business in the simplest way. . Bank Reconciliation: Definition . Bank reconciliation is the process of identifying, comparing, and matching your financial records and bank statements.
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.
Sales tax is a tricky world
TaxConnex
AUGUST 11, 2022
A few recent developments – including scams and fine definitions –across the country show how sales tax compliance can be complicated. New York: An appeals court ruled last month against a company that claimed eligibility for sales tax refunds on several purchases of concrete. The petitioner argued that its purchases of concrete were for a nontaxable service provided by the seller that would also provide the installation of capital improvements to real property, rather than a taxable delivery of
Signs Your Accounting Inbox Needs a Workflow Overhaul
Lockstep
AUGUST 3, 2022
When you are just starting out, using email to manage the inflow of communications and documents to/from customers and vendors makes sense. You are building relationships and managing invoices with a personal touch. This might help you get paid a bit faster. With a manageable number of clients and vendors and a small team, basic accounting inbox tools are good way to collect and store correspondence and the exchange of invoices, payment receipts, etc. .
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Does the Kiddie Tax Affect Your Family?
RogerRossmeisl
AUGUST 23, 2022
Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called income shifting. It seeks to take income out of your higher tax bracket and place it in the lower tax brackets of your children. While some tax savings are available through this approach, the “kiddie tax” rules impose substantial limitations if: The child hasn’t reached age 18 before the close of the tax year, or The child’s earned income doesn’t exceed half of his or her s
Keepin’ It in the Family: 10 Tips for Hiring Your Child
Patriot Software
AUGUST 25, 2022
Do you daydream about working with family members? You may consider hiring your child if you’re a small business owner. That way, you can show them the ins and outs of your business and the importance of hard work. At the same time, you gain an extra set of hands to get tasks done (win-win-win!). […] READ MORE.
Why Accountants Should Be Using the Cloud | Canopy
Canopy Accounting
AUGUST 15, 2022
Cloud computing is the process of delivering hosted services using the internet. In a short time, cloud computing has emerged as an efficient and advanced way to boost the success of just about every type of business. Accounting firms are not alone in harnessing this practice and many are seeing tremendous savings in time and money.
10 Critical Elements Your Website Must Employ Today
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AUGUST 10, 2022
10 Critical Elements Your Website Must Employ Today written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Many people assume that a website's purpose is to get new clients. Just create high-quality product pages, write a little content, add a CTA button then sit back and see if it works. Yet the primary goal of a website isn’t only to obtain new clients.
Fall In Love With the Month-End Close
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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.
App purchases and sales and use tax
TaxConnex
AUGUST 30, 2022
Many tech companies consider themselves a service provider exempt from sales and use tax. But the 2018 Wayfair decision expanded the definition of nexus and and more of these businesses are now subject to sales and use tax collection, including on one of their product staples: apps. A mobile application, or app, is a program or software application to run on a mobile device.
Write-back Options in Power BI – Not Everything is Equal
Acterys
AUGUST 12, 2022
Over the last 7 years, Power BI has developed into the predominant self-service analytics solution. It was b uilt for analyzing data, but the visualization and data modelling capabilities also make it the perfect platform for collecting data down to very sophisticated x P&A ( Extended Planning & Analytics) processes. The key arguments here are not just the unsurpassed visualization options that also enable dramatic improve ments for planning processes but also the ease of deployment and
Employee Documentation: Tips & Examples to Save Your Startup Money
BurklandAssociates
AUGUST 23, 2022
Employee documentation can help your company raise that next round of funding and mitigate any allegations of unfair employment practices. The post Employee Documentation: Tips & Examples to Save Your Startup Money appeared first on Burkland.
JB Straubel on Recycling EV Batteries to Create a Closed-Loop System
RogerRossmeisl
AUGUST 28, 2022
As posted to the Redwood Materials YouTube page on 8/11/22 Run Time 41 minute, 15 seconds In this clip, JB Straubel, Founder & CEO of Redwood Materials and Tesla co-founder & former CTO details how recycling lithium-ion batteries will cost effectively help EV demand & supply chain needs. Of concern however is that legacy automotive manufacturers haven’t “done the math” on attaining the raw materials needed to produce batteries in their transition to electric vehicles, and skepticism
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.
Cyber Insurance Requires Implementation of Controls
Withum
AUGUST 22, 2022
Many organizations have been surprised when they find that cyber insurance premiums have gone up and they now have less coverage. Some organizations are not able to renew their insurance pending proof of meeting the insurance company’s requirements that they have the controls needed to protect and defend themselves against cyberattacks. In another organization, a cyber insurance company denied their renewal because they could not clearly identify their cyber risk which the insurance company stat
Can remote employees create sales tax nexus?
TaxConnex
AUGUST 18, 2022
A lot of times regarding sales tax, the answer to any question is, “It depends.” This is another of those times. And then some. Covid created unique conditions for companies that must collect and remit sales tax, including many temporary breaks regarding worker locations. At the same time, the pandemic turned remote work from an occasional perk to a standard way of operating a company.
August ‘22 Acterys Product Updates
Acterys
AUGUST 25, 2022
This month, we are again releasing major improvements for Acterys. Our development team has been pretty busy working on significant functionality improvements and new features to make your experience with our products better in terms of speed, usability, security, and ease of use. We have added multiple new features, new Apps, upgraded Power BI visuals with refined functions, and enhanced overall application security.
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.
A Guide to States & Cities with Pay Transparency Laws in 2022
BurklandAssociates
AUGUST 19, 2022
For more information, see HR Dive’s summary with links California California was the first state in the U.S. to legally require employers to provide the pay range for a job—if Read More. The post A Guide to States & Cities with Pay Transparency Laws in 2022 appeared first on Burkland.
The Auto Industry is Likely to Decline in Enterprise Value
RogerRossmeisl
AUGUST 23, 2022
Excerpt of an article posted to the ARK Invest website on 7/15/22 According to the research of ARK Invest, during the next five years the auto industry as measured in units will grow, but as measured by enterprise value, it will shrink. In 2021, the number of light vehicles sold globally was 78 million and the enterprise value of automakers, roughly $3.5 trillion.
New CalCPA chairs plan to focus on diversity, education in accounting
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?
VetCPA
AUGUST 14, 2022
Do you like being in charge of your destiny and are you able to handle stress well? Do you have a great idea for a new business? You may be able to strike out on your own and become the entrepreneur you want to be. Here are some ideas that may help clarify your thinking and help you decide if you could become a successful entrepreneur. What’s Your Personality Type?
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.
Why Sales Tax Technology Only Solutions Are Not Enough
TaxConnex
AUGUST 16, 2022
Since the Wayfair decision four years ago, sales tax compliance has had to become a major priority for businesses with multistate sales. In fact, 24% of finance professionals rank one of their top concerns of managing sales tax as keeping up with their evolving nexus footprint, according to a TaxConnex blind survey conducted at the end of 2021. The survey also stated that over 10% of respondents still weren’t fully aware of the impact of Wayfair (economic nexus) on their business.
Write-back Options in Power BI – Not Everything is Equal
Acterys
AUGUST 12, 2022
Over the last 7 years, Power BI has developed into the predominant self-service analytics solution. It was b uilt for analyzing data, but the visualization and data modelling capabilities also make it the perfect platform for collecting data down to very sophisticated x P&A ( Extended Planning & Analytics) processes. The key arguments here are not just the unsurpassed visualization options that also enable dramatic improve ments for planning processes but also the ease of deployment and
When To Hire an HR Professional for Your Startup
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AUGUST 16, 2022
Consider bringing on HR when you reach milestones like hiring your first out-of-state employees, adding benefits, and creating an employee handbook. The post When To Hire an HR Professional for Your Startup appeared first on Burkland.
5 Ways to Stop Employees from Colluding in Fraud
RogerRossmeisl
AUGUST 9, 2022
What happens if two or more individuals in your organization collude to commit fraud? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) 2022 Report to the Nations, fraud losses rise precipitously. The median loss for a scheme involving just one perpetrator is $57,000, but when two or more perpetrators are involved, the median loss skyrockets to $145,000.
Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact
Speaker: Aaron Berson
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Unpaid payroll taxes Help – Los Angeles, CA local representation firm
MyIRSRelief
AUGUST 1, 2022
According to the most up-to-date US Tax Code, all US-based business employers are required to file employment 941 / 940 Payroll Tax forms with the IRS every quarter and year-end at a prescribed date. These employment reporting forms goes along with all of the necessary payments that are made to the IRS throughout the year. When a Los Angeles, CA business employer runs afoul of the IRS, it is very important to know that it is serious and you should seek out professional help from a representation
5 reasons you need continuity in a sales tax provider
TaxConnex
AUGUST 25, 2022
Consistent (i.e., “good”) service is a nice thing to have in any industry. In a field that changes as fast as sales tax, it’s a necessity. But providers have their own business priorities as well and if customer service isn’t at the top of their list, changes could end up harming you. Maybe they’ve priced themselves out of your range or discontinued the service you need, or have become too big to match your specific needs.
Acterys Power BI App Contest: The Dashboard Challenge Begins!
Acterys
AUGUST 4, 2022
Calling all Acterys partners! It is time to unleash the Power BI wizard in you – wield your magic staff to build and showcase outstanding dashboards. Acterys is bringing you, the first of many to come, the Acterys Power BI App Contest. Use this opportunity to boast your skills and expertise in building stunning reporting and analytic solutions using Power BI.
Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies
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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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