Going Concern

JANUARY 3, 2023

Pay extra close attention to accounting firm press releases this year, they will be packed with claims of record applicants, excess hiring, and huge numbers of incoming interns. Why? Firms have a vested interest in acting as if teams are fully staffed and everything is OK because were they to admit things are decidedly not OK clients will panic and cause the equivalent of a bank run on professional services.

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Lockstep

JANUARY 25, 2023

Accounting is often thought of as a purely financial discipline, but its role in customer experience (CX) and providing customer delight should not be underestimated. In today’s competitive landscape, businesses need to go above and beyond to win customers over and keep them coming back. That’s where accounting comes in. With its unrivaled ability to track money flows and optimize financial processes, accounting can play a vital role in enhancing the customer experience.

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Canopy Accounting

JANUARY 4, 2023

When you think of tax season, does burnout come to mind? I haven’t conducted a formal poll, but my guess is the answer would be “yes” for many CPAs and accountants. In preparing to write this blog, I did what I usually do – start with the definition.

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Lockstep

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you manage accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) for your business, you know how important it is to have a system in place to keep track of all incoming and outgoing payments. A shared accounting inbox can be a great way to do this, as it allows both AR and AP managers to see all payments in one place. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of using a shared inbox for AR and AP management.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2023

Key indicators like headcount, growth stage, and fundraising plans can help you know when your startup is ready to outsource accounting. The post Is My Startup Ready to Outsource Accounting? appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

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CTP

JANUARY 9, 2023

As a business owner, how you view and allocate your time plays a major role in the success of your business. When your to-do list is unending and new tasks keep popping up left and right, you may find it difficult to intentionally plan out where you want to devote your time. However, upgrading your use of time can be just the key to unlock greater business growth and personal satisfaction in your work.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 2, 2023

The biannual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners “Report to the Nations” has repeatedly concluded that the longer fraud schemes remain undetected, the greater the losses for the victimized organizations. According to the 2022 report, the average fraud lasts 12 months and leads to a median loss of $117,000. But schemes that last 25 to 36 months result in a median loss of $300,000, and if fraudsters are able to conceal their theft for five years, the median loss rises to $800,000.

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MyIRSRelief

JANUARY 16, 2023

When it comes to tax season, many people are faced with the decision of whether to prepare their own taxes or use an income tax preparation service. While it may seem like an added expense, there are many benefits to using a professional tax preparation service that make it well worth the cost. One of the biggest advantages of using a tax preparation service is the level of expertise they bring to the table.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 19, 2023

We hear a lot about “sales tax obligations,” but who exactly in your company is “obligated?” You are, at least in many states. Since the Supreme Court’s 2018 Wayfair decision, many businesses are required to collect and remit sales tax in multiple states – more so than pre-Wayfair. Various “responsible party” laws across the country mean that a business itself is not the only one at risk: CEOs, CFOs, directors and other execs can be responsible for sales tax shortfalls.

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SMBAccountant

JANUARY 4, 2023

New rules are going into effect for lease accounting which may change how small businesses who follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) think about and reporting leases. Under the old rules, financial reporting requirements were determined based on whether a contract was considered a capital or operating lease. Capital leases were leases of equipment or large assets.

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BurklandAssociates

JANUARY 17, 2023

By Nancy Torretta and Sam Leon An update to IRC Section 174 took effect January 1, 2022 that will impact the R&D Tax Credit for startups. What is IRC Section Read More. The post An Important R&D Tax Credit Update Impacting Startups in 2023 appeared first on Burkland.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 19, 2023

By Arianna Campbell. Are you the type of leader who inspires transformation in your firm? Do you believe in pushing the boundaries and challenging norms to propel your business operations forward? If so, you likely possess many attributes of a transformative leader. Transformative leaders understand what needs to be done and can identify unique opportunities as well as navigate complex issues within their organizations.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 12, 2023

On January 10, 2023, IRS news release IR-2023-03 announced that California storm victims now have until May 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This means that individuals and households that reside or have a business in Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Men

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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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MyIRSRelief

JANUARY 2, 2023

Types of IRS tax problems and how to resolve them. There are many types of IRS tax problems that individuals and businesses may encounter. Some common tax problems include: Failing to file a tax return: If you fail to file a tax return (1040, 1120, 1065, 941, etc.), you may be subject to penalties and interest on failure to file and on any unpaid taxes.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 3, 2023

Next summer will mark five years since the Supreme Court ignited economic sales tax nexus with the South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc et al decision. Many businesses are still trying to figure out how to manage the resulting obligations, but one thing’s clear: Now every state with a sales tax has economic nexus. Missouri becomes the last such state on Jan. 1, when it and its local jurisdictions will be able to collect a use tax from remote sellers who sell and deliver more than $100,000 in tangible go

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Withum

JANUARY 4, 2023

As we begin 2023, we are still seeing many businesses that have not yet claimed the employee retention credit (“ERC”) , and the potential benefit of this credit has attracted many inexperienced service providers making exaggerated promises in exchange for outsize contingency fees. In fact, these service providers have become so prevalent that the IRS, in a relatively unprecedented move, released a warning to taxpayers to be wary of third parties advising them to claim the ERC when they do not qu

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Airbase

JANUARY 31, 2023

​ Airbase’s webinar, “Balancing cash flow and growth in an uncertain environment,” began with a telling stat. When asked how many times they’d revised their forecast in the last 12 months, 44% of attendees said they’d had to do it more than three times. Speakers Alex Clayton of Meritech Capital and Airbase CFO, Aneal Vallurupalli, weren’t at all surprised.

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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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CPA Practice

JANUARY 12, 2023

The 2023 tax-filing season will open on Jan. 23—the day in which the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns, the agency said on Thursday. The IRS said it is expecting more than 168 million individual tax returns to be filed this year, with the majority of those returns coming before the April 18 tax deadline. Taxpayers have three extra days to file in 2023 due to the calendar.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 20, 2023

For many retailers, January isn’t just the first month of the year: It’s “return season,” when customers bring back their unwanted holiday gifts for refunds or exchanges. Return season can be fraught for businesses if, for example, a higher percentage of gifts are returned than stores expect. According to the National Retail Association, consumers are expected to have returned more than $816 billion of merchandise (almost 17% of goods sold) in 2022.

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Acterys

JANUARY 31, 2023

Retail sales in November 2022 rose 4.5% YoY. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman explained that this rise “marks the slowest year-over-year retail sales growth since 2020,”. This shows that the pandemic significantly impacted consumer behavior, market demand, and supply chain operations. As retailers and manufacturers try to rebuild responsibly in a post-pandemic world, the importance of effective inventory planning has never been greater.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 10, 2023

We have completed our third annual survey of top financial professionals on how they are managing sales tax. This year’s results reveal a perfect storm is brewing for financial leaders who continue to depend on internal resources even though expertise and bandwidth is lacking while companies struggle with the current economic climate, rising inflation, and a tight job market.

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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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Withum

JANUARY 23, 2023

As users or end-users in IT terms, we often receive notices and trainings to keep our company and client data safe. These tips are always helpful, yet the information does not readily translate to personal cybersecurity diligence. Our accompanying podcast, “Personal Cybersecurity Habits You’re Overlooking,” solicits advice from Withum’s Julie Tracy , Executive Cybersecurity Advisor.

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Airbase

JANUARY 31, 2023

Kelly Hicks and Robin Sharma share advice after Airbase successfully completes its first external audit. Few milestones in a company’s lifecycle demand a more focused response from finance and accounting than the first external audit. As Airbase recently secured its first, we were curious about the experience and caught up with our frontline players for some insights.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 12, 2023

The AICPA said on Thursday that it was not the victim of a cyberattack, days after an article surfaced online stating that threat actors had bragged on an online forum that they compromised an AICPA database with more than 140,000 emails and corresponding passwords. The website Cybernews wrote on Tuesday that cyberthieves had attached samples of the data on the online forum as proof of legitimacy.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 2, 2023

If you sold stock shares at a loss at the end of 2022 to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2022, it’s important to watch out for the “wash sale” rule. The loss could be disallowed Under this rule, if you sell stock or securities for a loss and buy substantially identical stock or securities back within the 30-day period before or after the sale date, the loss can’t be claimed for tax purposes.

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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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Acterys

JANUARY 30, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Acterys has been ranked #1 by its customers on G2’s Corporate Performance Management list for Winter 2023! With 93% of customers stating that online reviews influence their purchase decisions, it is obvious that customer feedback plays a key role in a company’s growth and success. For this reason, we are incredibly grateful to our customers for their support and trust in our organization, and we couldn’t have achieved this recognition without th

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 26, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Crystal ball time. Gary Bingel, partner-in-charge for state and local taxes in accounting firm EisnerAmper’s State and Local Tax National Tax Group, made several predictions for 2023 in sales and other taxes. Among them: Online sellers will challenge more states’ concept of nexus and warehouses – especially for storing inventory for marketplace facilitators such

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Withum

JANUARY 24, 2023

The passage of the SECURE Act 2.0 provides a slate of retirement changes that could improve the retirement system for many people. The new law supplements earlier legislation that increased the age for required minimum distributions (RMDs) and allowed for additional retirement options. Below are the major changes to be aware of that affect employers and employees alike.

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Airbase

JANUARY 27, 2023

According to the Global Corporate Treasury Survey , treasury departments increasingly recognize the strategic nature of their role. The survey revealed that the majority of participants consider “managing liquidity risk and overseeing financial risk management” to be crucial priorities. Additionally, improving cash forecasting and streamlining operations are significant concerns.

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