March, 2025

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Is Your Accounting Firm Making These Marketing Mistakes?

Insightful Accountant

Join Janel Sykora and earn CPE credit as she discusses the top 5 marketing mistakes accounting firms make (and how to fix them).

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How AI-X firms will redefine accounting

Accounting Today

Excellence in artificial intelligence is going to be a key differentiator for accounting firms in the near future.

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How agentic AI is redefining the tax and accounting profession

ThomsonReuters

In a profession known for its measured approach to change, agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force for accountants, redefining the nature of daily work and opening the door to more meaningful (and profitable) relationships with clients. But what is agentic AI, and how is it transforming the accounting profession? Agentic AI leverages generative AI and large language models to autonomously plan, reason, and execute multi-step processes.

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Pros and Cons of Cash-basis Accounting

Patriot Software

Choosing your accounting method is the first step in handling your companys books. If youre a small business owner, you may prefer the simplicity of cash basis as opposed to accrual or modified cash-basis accounting. But before solidifying your decision, learn the pros and cons of cash-basis accounting.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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ESG: Accountants' opportunity to lose

Accounting Today

Environmental, social and governance work holds tremendous potential for accounting firms.

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Types of Accounts in Accounting to Memorize

Patriot Software

Youve heard about debits and credits. You know they increase and decrease certain accounts. But, how much do you know about the accounts they affect? There are five types of accounts in accounting. If you dont know what they are, your crash course has arrived.

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Referral Programs for Accounting Firms

Ryan Lazanis

Most firms take a passive approach to referrals, but a proactive strategy can bring in high-quality clients if done the right way. The post Referral Programs for Accounting Firms appeared first on Future Firm.

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Fractional or In-House? Choosing a Controller for Your Business

Basis 365

As your business grows, so does the complexity of your financial operations, making it essential to have a skilled controller overseeing your financial reporting, cash flow, and internal controls. But is it better to create a position in-house or hire fractional controller services ? Each option has distinct benefits and drawbacks, depending on your companys size, budget, and financial needs.

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There's an accountant shortage, but will 150-hour alternatives fix it?

Accounting Today

We must consider alternatives to the 150-hour rule to improve the accountant talent pipeline.

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Saving for College: Tax Breaks and Strategies Your Family Should Know

RogerRossmeisl

As higher education costs continue to rise, you may be concerned about how to save and pay for college. Fortunately, several tools and strategies offered in the U.S. tax code may help ease the financial burden. Below is an overview of some of the most beneficial tax breaks and planning options for funding your childs or grandchilds education. Qualified tuition programs or 529 plans A 529 plan allows you to buy tuition credits or contribute to an account set up to meet your childs future higher e

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Top Reasons Businesses Are Changing Their Sales Tax Processes in 2025

TaxConnex

The sales tax landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses must adapt to keep pace. But tax laws aren't the only things changingbusinesses themselves are growing, diversifying, and seeking new ways to streamline their operations. According to our latest survey of over 100 finance professionals, 85% of businesses are at least somewhat likely to adjust how they manage sales tax in 2025, with 47% being very likely to make changes.

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Accounting Firm Abruptly Nopes Out of Tax Season Early, the Local Sheriff Is Investigating

Going Concern

Some potentially juicy news coming out of North Carolina today : The Alexander County Sheriffs Office has received numerous calls related to the accounting firm of Price, Breazeale & Chastang, PA. The Sheriffs Office has been in contact with the North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners pertaining to the business. This business is located off of Shiloh Church Road in the Bethlehem community of Alexander County.

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The Ripple Effect of Tariffs: Inventory, Pricing and Financial Statements

Withum

These days, nothing is more fluid in the United States than the term tariffs. While debate can be had on the macroeconomics and impacts of tariff policy on the U.S. economy, the tariff discussion appears to be ongoing for the foreseeable future. Because of this, business owners and managers will need to contemplate the impacts of tariffs on their financial reporting process.

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Why Scaling Businesses Need Controller Services (Before It’s Too Late)

AccountingDepartment

Scaling a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As companies grow, financial complexity increases and the need for accurate financial oversight becomes critical. Many businesses find themselves in a position where their bookkeeping is well-managed, but they lack the high-level financial insights necessary to make informed decisions. This is where controller services play a vital role in helping companies scale efficiently.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Transposition Error, the Little Mistake That Causes Big Problems

Patriot Software

Mistakes happen, especially when it comes to recording transactions in your books. One type of accounting mistake thats easy to make is a transposition error. Read on to learn what is a transposition error and how it can affect your accounting books. What is a transposition error?

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Treasury Announces Suspension of BOI Reporting

RogerRossmeisl

As posted to US Department of Treasury website on 3/2/25 The Treasury Department announced on 3/2/25 that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further not enforce any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners after the forthcoming rule changes take effect e

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Square sales tax simplified: What you need to know

TaxConnex

The explosion of eCommerce has created a plethora of tools, resources and middlemen to help your company sell online. Some are household-name marketplace facilitators like Amazon. Others are potentially useful valuable back-office providers, like Square. Square is a point-of-sale (POS) system for merchants, either brick-and-mortar or online, to accept card payments and streamline other business operations.

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KPMG to Merge With KPMG, KPMG, KPMG, KPMG, KPMG, KPMG…

Going Concern

KPMG thinks it’ll save money, open up new opportunities, and be better equipped to make widespread technology investments by consolidating local firms in its international network. In May of 2024, KPMG announced that KPMGs UK and Switzerland would merge to form a $4.4 billion MechaKPMG. Said KPMG UK chief executive Jon Holt at the time, “This marks a historic moment for both firms.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Withum Donates $50,000 to the California Fire Foundation

Withum

When the devastating wildfires raged through Southern California at the start of 2025, Withum rallied to support the Los Angeles community. Chris Passmore , partner-in-charge of Withums Los Angeles office , presented a $50,000 check to Angie Carmignani, the Executive Director of California Fire Foundation (CFF) on February 10, 2025. Giving back is engrained in Withums culture, as seen in The Withum Way ten tenets that define the firms unique philosophy and culture. “Firefighters put their

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Why Real-Time Financial Reporting is Essential for Your Business

AccountingDepartment

Financial reporting has long been a fundamental component of successful business management. It serves as the blueprint for decision-making, reveals opportunities, and identifies risks. Yet, in a rapidly changing economic environment, depending only on monthly or quarterly financial statements is gradually becoming outdated.

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Anders Recognized on St. Louis Business Journal List of Largest St. Louis Accounting Firms

Anders CPA

The St. Louis Business Journal has named Anders one of the 99 largest accounting firms in St. Louis, marking the third year the firm has been included. Anders came in fourth on the list, based on the number of local CPAs employed by each firm: After several years of sustained growth through mergers and recruitment efforts, Anders employs 113 local CPAs and 141 CPAs firmwide.

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Taming the Tax Tangle if You’re Retiring Soon

RogerRossmeisl

Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a long career. Yet the transition may bring a tangle of tax considerations. Planning carefully can help you minimize tax bills. Below are four steps to take if youre approaching retirement, along with the tax implications. 1. Consider your post-career lifestyle Begin by assessing what retirement might look like for you.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Groceries vs. restaurant food: Digging into the sales tax differences

TaxConnex

Youd think that if you eat it, its sales tax treatment would be the same at least similar across different states and given methods of preparation of the food. Wrong. Sales tax applies to food in nothing short of a cornucopia of varying ways depending on where you buy it and whether its groceries or prepared (and, in some case, where you eat the prepared food or it youve added certain foods to it).

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Expert insights on payroll data security and tax scams in 2025

ThomsonReuters

Businesses continue to face serious cyber threats that target payroll and tax information. As scams become more common, it is important for companies to protect sensitive data and stay compliant with regulations to better secure their payroll processes and reduce risks. Cliff Steinhauer, Director of Information Security and Engagement at The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), recently highlighted the importance of recognizing common payroll-related tax scams, understanding the evolution of d

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eInvoicing in the UK: A transformative opportunity for businesses and the economy

Xero

The UK government has launched a consultation on eInvoicing , an initiative that has the potential to revolutionise how we handle invoices, and bring significant benefits to businesses and the economy. The purpose of the consultation is to gather views from a range of businesses on standardising eInvoicing and increasing its adoption across the UK. We encourage you to engage with the consultation (which closes on 7 May 2025).

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: It’s Not Just You, People Really Are Getting Dumber; EY Partners Getting the Axe | 3.17.25

Going Concern

Morning, people. 29 days to go until April 15. Got some bad news. We are, in fact, getting dumber : Though there has been a demonstrably steep decline in cognitive skills since the COVID-19 pandemic due to the educational disruption it presented, these trends have been in evidence since at least the mid-2010s, suggesting that whatever is going on runs much deeper and has lasted far longer than the pandemic.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Lilit Nersisyan Named Banking and Finance Visionary by LA Times

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Lilit Nersisyan , CPA, has been recognized by LA Times B2B Publishing as a Banking & Finance Industry 2025 Visionary. The list includes the top trusted advisors in the Los Angeles area who routinely rise to meet ongoing challenges and help create financial security. Lilit Nersisyan is an audit Principal with over 12 years of experience in Financial Services.

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Do You Have an Excess Business Loss?

RogerRossmeisl

If an individual taxpayer has substantial business losses, unfavorable federal income tax rules can potentially come into play. Heres what you need to know as you assess your 2024 tax situation. Disallowance rule The tax rules can get complicated if your business or rental activity throws off a tax loss and many do during the early years. First, the passive activity loss (PAL) rules may apply if you arent very involved in the business or if its a rental activity.

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Small, Medium, or Large? Clearing Up Business Sizes and Accounting Expectations

Basis 365

We often hear business owners say they are a "midsize" company or outsourced bookkeepers state they serve both small and midsize businesses. In reality, these terms are often misused and can add some confusion who a business really serves. When most people think of a midsize business, theyre usually describing a larger small businessone that has grown but still lacks the complexity and scale of a true mid-market company.

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AI as a catalyst for talent retention strategies in tax and accounting firms

ThomsonReuters

Lets be honest. People dont get into accounting to be data entry specialists. They want meaningful work that makes a difference in their clients’ lives. However, because of long-held perceptions of mundane work and long hours, accounting firms face challenges in attracting and retaining high-quality staff, especially as younger generations seek more flexible, technology-driven work environments.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.