CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By Mike Varney, Vice President, Finance and Operations at Extend. The alarm bells in accounting have been ringing for years: fewer people want to join – or stay – in the profession. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8% between 2021 and 2022, after steady decreases of 1-3% since 2015-16.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 2, 2024

New entrants to the profession face more decisions more often than ever in building their accounting careers. Expert weigh in with their best career advice.

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Mark Lee

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Most general practitioner accountants I talk with (and I talk with a lot of them) are, obviously, generalists rather than specialists. They typically started out as general practitioners and often stay that way as their client base has always been quite disparate. Many accountants who develop a specialisation do so only because they originally trained in firms that encouraged them to specialise – often quite early in their career.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Starting in January, cryptocurrency will need to be reported to the IRS on an account-by-account basis versus the "universal wallet" approach most had been using.

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Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 8, 2024

According to a new report from top six accounting firm BDO USA, company finance leaders are expecting technology like artificial intelligence to be used by their external auditors now to enhance their audit engagement and consider it the second-most important factor when choosing an audit firm. In fact, according to the inaugural 2024 BDO Audit Innovation Survey , released on Oct. 7, the ability to leverage new technologies was a slightly more important factor that influences audit firm selecti

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A survey of internal audit and IT leaders found that while they identity AI as a growing technology risk, they have the least confidence in their ability to evaluate and handle its risks versus other technologies.

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Accounting Insight

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The three profits included in accounting textbooks: gross profit, operating profit and net profit are a good start for accountancy students. Limiting them to just three types of profit is intended to avoid overburdening young accountants at the beginning of their studies. If they told them up front that more than 15 different types of profit exist, our poor accounting students would all abandon their studies and probably open trendy wine bars instead.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 13, 2024

You may trust your executive management team implicitly. But the research is clear: In organizations where executives turn to fraud, the results are very costly. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations, owner/executive fraud makes up only 19% of all cases but has a median loss of $459,000 per incident.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Despite soaring concerns about their business’ financial security and personal job security, the survey found that small to midsize businesses across the country are investing in technology more now than the past three years, both foundational and emerging. This is according to the fifth annual Verizon State of Small Business survey. In the past year, the number of SMBs using AI has more than doubled (39% of SMBs are using AI in 2024 compared to 14% in 2023), in large part due to the growing fam

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Navigating sales tax compliance in complex organizations can be a challenge, influenced by various factors. Industries like telecommunications, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology face unique complexities when it comes to sales and use tax compliance. In this blog we discuss some of the reasons why these particular industries can be a bit more challenging than others.

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Recent additions to Burkland’s cash runway extension toolkit include a free runway calculator and a customizable treasury policy template. The post Measure & Extend Your Startup’s Cash Runway appeared first on Burkland.

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Acterys

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As ESG considerations become more integral to business strategy, companies face significant challenges in collecting, managing, and reporting ESG data. That’s why ESG reporting tools are becoming an increasingly important piece of the enterprise tech stack. Fragmented data sources, evolving regulatory requirements, and rising stakeholder expectations are just a few of the obstacles that can make ESG reporting a complex endeavor — and one that many executives don’t feel prepared for.

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MyIRSRelief

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Navigating the complexities of tax liabilities can be daunting for many taxpayers. One of the avenues available for those struggling with significant tax debt is the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program. This program allows taxpayers to settle their tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed, provided they meet certain criteria. However, one critical aspect that can affect the acceptance of an OIC is the concept of dissipated assets.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 27, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies. One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to loved ones is by giving cash gifts before December 31. Under tax law, you can gift a certain amount each year without incurring gift taxes or requiring a gift tax return. Taking advantage of this rule can help you reduce the size of your taxable estate while benefiting your family and friends.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024, with comments from Intuit and the AICPA. TurboTax, the most widely-used do-it-yourself tax preparation in the U.S., is out with a new advertisement in which it is telling Americans that maybe they should save money and have a “tax break up” with their professional preparer by using one of TurboTax’s live experts. The irritation factor for some tax professionals and CPAs who provide tax preparation services is that Intuit, the maker of TurboTax and several other consumer b

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Income tax often seems to grab most of the headlines, but sales tax can make for a hefty crime – and punishment – too. A famous case recently examined in the TaxConnex podcast It Depends episode, “Sales Tax Crimes - Pt. 2: The Eccentric TYCO CEO’s Sales Tax Scheme,” clearly shows how you shouldn’t do the sales tax crime if you can’t do the time. Big numbers, common crime Unscrupulous vendors often collect and not remit sales tax (as in one recent case with a juice store owner in the District of

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Rule of 40 helps you balance rapid growth with long-term profitability as you scale your SaaS startup. The post Achieve Sustainable SaaS Growth with the Rule of 40 appeared first on Burkland.

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Acterys

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Acterys has been named a Champion in the 2024 Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Quadrant by SoftwareReviews. For the second consecutive year, Acterys has been voted into the top spot by its customers. Each year, SoftwareReviews presents the Data Quadrant Awards to top-performing software products based solely on authentic user reviews, without any paid placements or analyst opinions.

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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.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 9, 2024

To help build the accounting pipeline, the Big Four firm is publicly supporting other ways to earn a license.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Skimming, where criminals use hidden digital readers to steal debit and credit card information, is a pervasive threat that can result in significant financial losses for businesses. The FBI estimates that ATM and point-of-sale (POS) skimming generates more than $1 billion for criminals annually. So if your business offers or operates these machines, you need to assess your risk and take steps to prevent skimming from happening on your premises.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Acumatica has launched its new Professional Services Edition , built to enable small and midsized professional services firms to increase efficiency and accelerate growth. This new solution marks an important expansion of the company’s industry-specific product line, delivering tailored features and capabilities designed to enhance collaboration and boost operational efficiency for firms in architecture, engineering, IT and beyond.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Information technology companies face a special challenge in sales tax and regulatory compliance, chiefly because of what you sell and how you sell it. What do you do exactly? Sell Software as a Service (SaaS)? Provide an information service? A telecom service? Your company probably fits into at least one of these categories – or more than one, which is where sales tax obligations and regulatory compliance can get complicated.

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 9, 2024

California’s new tax laws limit NOL deductions and tax credits for startups, raising potential tax burdens. Here’s what founders need to know to stay ahead. The post Significant Tax Changes for California Startups Beginning in Tax Year 2024 appeared first on Burkland.

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Acterys

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Reliable financial data is the compass that guides strategic decisions. But what happens when that compass is inaccurate? Errors in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) reports can set entire departments, or even the whole company, off course. More than half (59%) of accountants admit to making several errors per month, Gartner research found.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The IRS is reminding tax pros to register for or renew their professional ID number by Dec. 31.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Businesses face uncertain conditions today, including geopolitical and cybersecurity risks, inflation concerns, environmental issues, and a lack of clarity about future tax laws and interest rates. Here’s an overview of how business valuation professionals factor these kinds of issues into their value conclusions. Market analysis Before crunching the numbers, valuators must fully understand the market conditions in which the subject company currently operates.

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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

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A new survey from Big Four firm EY reveals that CFOs’ and corporate tax leaders’ stances on generative artificial intelligence have shifted over the past year—from mostly negative to mostly positive. Of the more than 1,600 professionals who participated in the 2024 EY Tax and Finance Operations Survey, 87% say they believe integrating GenAI will drive increased efficiency and effectiveness within the tax function, up significantly from 15% in 2023.

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Withum

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The IRS issued a news release providing tax relief for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Helene. This includes the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, 41 counties in Florida, eight counties in Tennessee, and six counties and one city in Virginia. Key Hurricane Helene Tax Relief Information Who qualifies for this relief?

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For healthcare founders, the MSO/PC model simplifies scaling, ensuring compliance with CPOM while allowing you to focus on delivering quality care. The post The MSO/PC Advantage for Scaling a Healthcare Startup appeared first on Burkland.

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Acterys

OCTOBER 17, 2024

From startups to multinationals, Microsoft Excel is at the core of countless organizations’ data analysis and decision-making processes, with the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) noting that 70% of all companies “rely heavily” on spreadsheets for financial activities. On its own, Excel may not be enough, especially for FP&A processes requiring access to multiple sources of complex external data.

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