BurklandAssociates
APRIL 6, 2021
Howie Diamond is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alpha Bridge Ventures. Howie recently joined Burkland’s Ruben Austin for a discussion about diversity in venture capital and startups. Q: Please Read More. The post Diversity in Venture Capital & Startups, a Conversation with Alpha Bridge Ventures appeared first on Burkland.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 17, 2021
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled a lawsuit with a company it says made false and misleading claims about its consumer products. Specifically, the company advertised on its website and social media accounts that its goods were “Made in USA,” even though most of them were imported. This is a violation of the FTC Act, and if your business is making similar claims about foreign-made products, you too could find yourself in legal hot water.
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DuctTapeMarketing
APRIL 13, 2021
6 Simple Ways to Get Your Customers Talking written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Word of mouth marketing is considered by many to be the most desired form of marketing. The trust, referrals, and overall brand-building buzz that’s garnered by customers spreading the good word to prospects are worth its weight in gold. Some products, services, and experiences naturally produce chatter, but there are certain things that any company can do to stimulate word of mouth and cash in
TaxConnex
APRIL 13, 2021
Sales tax is more complicated than ever, especially in a post-Wayfair world. And what’s worse is that everyone who says they’re simplifying sales tax is still leaving the hardest parts – and the liability – up to you. Don’t let sales tax compliance overwhelm you. Make the right decisions for your business so you can best manage compliance in a way that doesn’t overburden your finance team or put your business at risk of penalties and fees.
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.
PANALITIX
APRIL 15, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Proposals with. Less Pain and More Gain. Many firms struggle with creating and sending proposals efficiently. Moreover, the final product is often an underwhelming-looking, intimidating, lengthy text document. Panalitix offers a complete solution to improve both the proposal generation process as well as the user experience for your clients.
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RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 12, 2021
(This is Blog Post #1006). The post Rating the Most Admired Companies appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 23, 2021
In 2020, tax and accounting professionals found themselves amid a major disruption in their daily firm life. Now, after navigating through turmoil and confusion, we find ourselves still adjusting to becoming a fully functional remote CPA. As we move forward through the COVID-19 pandemic, will the virtual CPA be here to stay? In this next chapter of Small Talk with Heather Walker , Paul Miller, Founder and Owner of Business by Design , and I discuss the pivot to digital work life for tax and acco
TaxConnex
APRIL 1, 2021
Every state can apply tax exclusions on goods and services within their state. This means the good or service is non-taxable for all customers purchasing the item. However, there are further tax-exempt purchases. Tax exemptions can also be applied at the customer level as opposed to the product level. Exemption certificates generally fall into two categories: 1.
PANALITIX
APRIL 30, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Guidelines on Selling. (or Merging). Your Accounting Business. All businesses undergo changes in ownership, or they are liquidated – it’s just a matter of time. Accounting businesses are no exception… so it makes sense for business owners to think about this early and ensure they control the process as far as possible. Panalitix works closely with firms undergoing major “succession events” so we’ll offer some guidelines in this article.
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BurklandAssociates
APRIL 27, 2021
Plotting a path towards growth and success can be especially tough for women-owned startups. On the Startup Success podcast, we recently sat down with Virginia Almendarez. She’s a startup coach Read More. The post Insights for Women Entrepreneurs from a Startup Coach at iFundWomen appeared first on Burkland.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 17, 2021
As posted to Mike Frankovich’s YouTube Channel on 4/15/2021 (Run time: 8 min, 47 sec) If you’re like me, you have trouble understanding why California continues to make it so difficult to engage is what is one of the most quintessential of California pastimes. classic car ownership. Since the smog check exemption changed from a 30 year rolling average to a set, 1975 and older cut-off back on 4/1/2005 classic car enthusiasts owning post-1975 vehicles have tirelessly petitioned their e
GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 14, 2021
8 min read. As any Nonprofit Executive Director knows, an effective board and your organization’s success go hand in hand.
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.
TaxConnex
APRIL 29, 2021
S uppose you ’ re registered for sales tax in a jurisdiction because you have es tablished sales tax nexus. For various reason though, you don’t have any sales tax to remit. You may think that because you haven’t collected any sales tax, you have no return to file. ?. Wrong. Most s tates in which you’re registered want to hear from you even if you don’t have any sales tax to remit.
MyIRSRelief
APRIL 15, 2021
As a taxpayer, one of the most daunting and potentially stressful times of the year is April 15th. Staying in the good books of the IRS is imperative, not only for your finances and the reputation of your business, but also for your mental health and sanity in the process. This is where it pays to stay up to date with the various goings on in the world of taxation.
BurklandAssociates
APRIL 12, 2021
SPACs are everywhere. But what exactly are they? And is a SPAC the best funding vehicle for your startup? The post To SPAC or Not To SPAC, That is the Question appeared first on Burkland.
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.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 14, 2021
When Anna, the CEO of a small manufacturing company, received an anonymous report about fraud in the accounting department, she wasn’t sure how to act. After all, the complaint could be accurate, but there was also a chance that it wasn’t. She called her company’s attorney, who recommended a forensic accountant to investigate. He also suggested that she perform some preliminary interviews to gather facts — but to be careful not to interrogate employees.
GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 6, 2021
6 min read. One of the biggest misconceptions of the Nonprofit world is that corporations and larger foundations are the biggest givers. In fact, it’s actually the complete opposite- over 70% of donations come from individual donors [1].
TaxConnex
APRIL 22, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed l egislation that impose s sales tax economic nexus on remote sellers on April 19, 2021. Economic nexus has finally passed in Florida! What does this mean for you and your business? The law – which Florida businesses have long awaited and which critics said will cost ordinary Floridians the expense of sales tax while benefiting businesses – also contain s Marketplace Provider (aka “m arketplace f acilitator ”) provisions that require platforms such as Amazon to c
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 22, 2021
Meyer v. United Healthcare, 2021 WL 930258 (9th Cir. 2021). Available at [link]. A health plan participant brought state-law claims against the plan’s insurer, alleging the insurer engaged in deceptive practices, breached its contract, and committed fraud in handling his claim. After a federal trial court dismissed the case based on ERISA’s preemption of state-law claims, the participant appealed.
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.
BurklandAssociates
APRIL 7, 2021
Howie Diamond is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alpha Bridge Ventures and Dr. Kari Sulenes is a Partner at Alpha Bridge Ventures and well-regarded in the startup ecosystem for Read More. The post Diversity in Venture Capital & Startups, a Conversation with Alpha Bridge Ventures appeared first on Burkland.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 2, 2021
All that glitters isn’t gold. This includes gold — and other precious metals, stones and jewels that are sometimes used to launder the “dirty” proceeds of criminal activities such as drug trafficking and terrorism. But several U.S. laws and regulations target these international money-laundering operations. Good as gold Precious metals, stones and jewels make ideal vehicles for money laundering for several reasons: Ownership and control.
CTP
APRIL 15, 2021
There have been so many tax changes this year! As you might expect, it is difficult to cover them all. We’ll try to highlight a handful of changes that we think will be most relevant to you as a tax professional. We’ll skip over the changes that are compliance-related, and focus on the provisions from […]. The post 2020 Tax Update for the Tax Planner – Part 1 appeared first on certifiedtaxcoach. 2020 Tax Update for the Tax Planner – Part 1 was first posted on April 15, 2021 at
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
TaxConnex
APRIL 20, 2021
This time of year, everybody’s mind is on income tax preparation. And for many accountants and CPA firms, this time of year means extra-long hours and more time spent managing clients’ finances. The fact is, when it comes to many companies’ federal and state income tax returns, they don’t rely on an automated income tax return. They turn to experts.
xendoo
APRIL 14, 2021
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in February 2017 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. . Cash flow is a measure of your business’s liquidity and ability to pay its debts from sales revenue. Cash flow management can be one of the most challenging aspects of being an online business owner. Your business can be profitable but still have a negative cash flow because profit calculation takes into account assets like inventory that you can’t use
MazumaBusinessAccounting
APRIL 10, 2021
It can be tempting to cut corners when laying the foundation of your business. Most new business owners try to pinch pennies where they can—even in areas they shouldn’t. For almost all businesses, making money is a priority, but how you manage that money is equally important. When you try to manage the accounting and bookkeeping for your business yourself, you may run into trouble.
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