TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
When you look at the details involved in your sales tax compliance process – preparing and filing returns, updating the filing calendar, managing notices, monitoring nexus thresholds and on and on – it’s easy to see why you need to simplify the process wherever possible. One important factor is consistent, properly formatted data with the necessary data fields.
SMBAccountant
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Income but no cash?! How does that happen?? How could a business be making money according to their profit and loss but have no money… or even worse, negative cashflow? This answer can vary depending on whether the company’s books are kept on a cash basis or accrual basis, but the general premise is the same. A company pays cash for things that don’t show up on the profit and loss.
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RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Are you planning to launch a business or thinking about changing your business entity? If so, you need to determine which entity will work best for you — a C corporation or a pass-through entity such as a sole-proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC) or S corporation. There are many factors to consider and proposed federal tax law changes being considered by Congress may affect your decision.
BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
I’ve spoken with hundreds of founders at Consumer startups over the years, and from a Finance and Accounting perspective, the same four pain points come up over and over again. Read More. The post The Top Four Finance Pain Points for Consumer Startups appeared first on Burkland.
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.
PANALITIX
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Should You Be Using More Video In Your Firm’s Communication Strategy? PART 1. Video is the most powerful way to communicate your message today. And according to Wyzowl ’s 2021 State of Video Marketing Report, the pandemic has led us to consume more video than ever before. Here are a few other statistics from that study: 1. When consumers were asked about how they’d most like to learn about a product or service: 69% said they’d want to watch a short video. 18% said they’d l
MyIRSRelief
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
If you’re like most, then taxes are probably not your favorite thing in the world. But at the end of the year it’s always good to make sure that you don’t miss out on any deductions or credits – because let’s face it, money is tight and every dollar counts. In this article we will go over 10 different tax credits that you may be able to claim in order to reduce your taxable income, and therefore the amount of taxes you owe.
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SMBAccountant
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Almost every business has some sort of payroll to pay their employees. Payroll can become much more complicated than some assume and it often has a substantial impact on financial results. The largest expense for many businesses is their labor expense, yet it’s often the most misunderstood. One of the most common errors is derived from posting expenses as cash comes out of the bank.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Typosquatting takes advantage of an inclination among internet users known as “fat fingers” — a tendency to hit the wrong keys and enter misspelled trademarks or brands. Like phishing, typosquatting is a type of social engineering that tricks people into visiting websites they didn’t intend to visit. These schemes can harm both consumers and the businesses whose names are abused.
BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
As concern over global warming grows around the world, VC investment continues to accelerate in Foodtech. The sector positions itself as a sustainable alternative to the existing food ecosystem and Read More. The post Foodtech Investment is Accelerating, Especially in BioEngineered Foods appeared first on Burkland.
PANALITIX
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Should You Be Using More Video. In Your Firm’s Communication Strategy? PART 1. Video is the most powerful way to communicate your message today. And according to Wyzowl ’s 2021 State of Video Marketing Report, the pandemic has led us to consume more video than ever before. Here are a few other statistics from that study: 1. When consumers were asked about how they’d most like to learn about a product or service: 69% said they’d want to watch a short video. 18% said they’d
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.
MazumaBusinessAccounting
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
On October 16, 2021, Valentino Luna launched Corporate Diagnostic Center and D.K. International Corporation. That day also marked a meaningful anniversary for Valentino. It was 25 years to the day since Valentino ran away from home, opting to live on the streets and scrounge food from garbage cans rather than stay in an abusive environment. “I did my grand opening on that day because I want to remember always that as long as I make the right decision and I keep going and I believe in mysel
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
You might think that collecting the tax and filing a tax form is all you need to be sales tax compliant. You wouldn’t be completely wrong – filling out the form is a huge start – but other steps are needed to fully manage your compliance. 1. Knowing When and How to Remit Payments. Ideally, all your sales tax calculations are managed in one system to produce a single report each month with details of all your sales and use tax liabilities.
Withum
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
This Thursday, November 18, I will be presenting a program for the East Brunswick Public Library Take a Business Break series on How to manage unmanageable debt from Noon to 1:00 PM. The program is Free, courtesy of the Library and Withum.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Background Businesses are having difficulties hiring an adequate number of employees as the economy resets after the COVID-19 lockdowns and their aftermath. As such, small businesses are having to think outside the box as they work toward locating amenable workers. If your small business hires a “targeted group” member, you are afforded the ability to claim the lucrative federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for a portion of wages paid to such an individual.
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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.
BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Welcome to the third post of our Surviving Due Diligence series of tips and suggestions for startups exploring or undergoing investment rounds, exit conversations, and other transactions. Early-stage founders, particularly Read More. The post Surviving Due Diligence, Part 3: Cap Tables appeared first on Burkland.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
QUESTION: What is an excepted benefit HRA (EBHRA)? ANSWER: EBHRAs are limited-dollar HRAs that qualify as excepted benefits and thus are not subject to the PHSA mandates. They can be offered by employers of any size that want to provide an account-based supplement to their group health coverage without being constrained by the requirements for integrated HRAs.
MazumaBusinessAccounting
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Stress, illness, and a near-death experience. That’s what propelled Maureen Wendy Dearborne to find her calling in life. From a broken engagement to missed promotions at work, Wendy felt like her life was unraveling. “I was blaming everybody and everything for every woe in my life,” she says. But Wendy’s perspective changed when her life was nearly cut short by illness. “I had a near-death experience when I was 21 years old,” she says, adding with a laugh,
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
TaxConnex is pleased to announce the completion of their second annual sales tax survey finding that the increasing sales tax complexities, growing nexus, fear of sales tax audits and limited resources to do what is necessary to remain compliant are among the top worries of financial professionals heading into 2022. The nationwide survey, conducted by In90Group in September of 2021, is composed of responses from 100 top finance professionals in a variety of industries on their thoughts and exper
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
Withum
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
NBC has a new series, “Ordinary Joe,” on Monday nights at 10:00 ET. I really like it and want to share some info about it. It is about Joe Kimbreau, who makes a life-altering choice on the night of his college graduation.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for 2022 (up from $142,800 for 2021). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Background information The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two taxes on employers, employees and self-employed workers — one for Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance, which is commonly known as the Social Secur
BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Foreign currency exchange can have a significant impact on revenue and M&A transactions. This article explains how Burkland’s accounting team handles the complexities of foreign exchange transactions. Foreign Exchange Effects Read More. The post Foreign Exchange Accounting Practices: Effects on P&L and M&A appeared first on Burkland.
xendoo
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Endeavor Miami hosted their y.FTL panel, the second panel in their y.FLORIDA series. Lil Roberts, Xendoo’s CEO was one of the speakers. As Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to develop they will continue to shed light on the strength of Florida’s entrepreneurs. Honored to be part of an amazing night with incredible people!
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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.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
QUESTION: A recently terminated employee has elected COBRA for himself, his spouse, and his children. He notified us within a month after his termination that his spouse is disabled, received a Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination several years ago, and is receiving Medicare. We know we must offer COBRA coverage to the entire family, but must the plan provide a disability extension (from 18 months to 29 months) due to the spouse’s disability?
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
We are in the midst of the busiest shopping season of the year. A time many retail businesses rely on to meet their year-end numbers. But what happens when a world still rocked by the pandemic continues to make the majority of its sales online? eCommerce has become a growing and important aspect of retail sales. In fact - Cross-border eCommerce sales worldwide grew more than 20% in 2020 while U.S. eCommerce grew by more than 40%.
Withum
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Thanksgiving has always been a special day. Growing up, it was a holiday with a family gathering made special because I did not have to sit through the adults saying prayers or reading from a religious book. Thanksgiving was also special because I was with my cousins and a ton of my aunts and uncles. It seemed the goal of Thanksgiving was to have fun and a great big meal with all the extras I could fit into my stomach.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Despite the business community’s rapid adoption of digital payment methods, some companies continue to rely on paper checks. But there’s a long-standing problem with checks: They make businesses vulnerable to several damaging types of fraud, including check kiting. Here’s how the scheme works. Riding the float In a check kiting scheme, the perpetrator takes advantage of the “float,” or the time between when a check is deposited and when the bank collects funds on the check.
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.
BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The rapid growth of crypto assets has challenged regulators to standardize and issue timely authoritative guidance for crypto accounting. The AICPA has issued guidance outlining how companies should account for Read More. The post Crypto Accounting: An Open Letter to the FASB appeared first on Burkland.
xendoo
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Success is not about luck and chance. It’s about visionary leaders who intentionally pursue the critical elements every business needs to be successful. Join Kison Patel from Boss Move Podcast and his guest Lil Roberts , Founder, and CEO in the episode Critical Elements of Success as they talk about the secret ingredients for success and how to get them.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Rev. Proc. 2021-45 (Nov. 10, 2021); IRS News Release IR-2021-219 (Nov. 10, 2021). Rev. Proc. 2021-45. News Release. The IRS has released the 2022 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for a wide variety of tax-related limits, including limits relating to health FSAs, qualified transportation fringe benefits, qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements (QSEHRAs), adoption assistance, DCAPs, the small business health care tax credit, the premium tax credit, and Archer MSAs.
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Most businesses don’t set out to be non-compliant with sales tax, or anything for that matter. In fact, you probably have the best of intentions of meeting your sales tax obligations in the future. But what about sales tax liability from prior months? Prior-period liability can be extremely costly as states and jurisdictions crack down on non-compliance.
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Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.
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