BuildYourFirm
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Why are Google Reviews Important to My Business? Getting Google Reviews from your clients has always been beneficial in boosting your business, but you might be amazed at how big of a role those little yellow stars play in the overall success of your business. Let’s face it, just the sight of five stars builds up all the trust and confidence a potential customer needs to do business with your business.
BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Businesses have come a long way when it comes to addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. From being on the fringe a decade ago, virtually all larger firms now Read More. The post ESG: Coming Soon to Startups – and their CFOs appeared first on Burkland.
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TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
M any industry experts believe that as state tax revenues continue to dry up from the economic shutdown and continuing pandemic , state sales tax audits are likely to increase sharply in the coming months. States are in the same boat as many businesses when it comes to the stress and financial strain that comes along with the pandemic, and an increase in audits would help states recoup lost revenue and minimize budget deficits.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
If you have a traditional IRA or tax-deferred retirement plan account, you probably know that taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) is mandatory when you reach a certain age — or you’ll be penalized. The CARES Act, which passed last March, allowed people to skip taking these withdrawals in 2020 but now that we’re in 2021, RMDs must be taken again.
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
PANALITIX
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Using HR Data. to Advise Clients. Accountants are increasingly analyzing clients’ Human Resource (HR) data to provide valuable advice. This is not surprising… given the critical role of employees in any business and management’s desire to improve productivity, motivation and performance. Which HR data can be useful? How can the data form the basis of advice?
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BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
A new tax season is underway, and Burkland’s startup tax accountants are working with our clients to prepare. In this article, we share a roundup of helpful 2021 tax preparation Read More. The post Startup Tax Preparation Resources for 2021 appeared first on Burkland.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Candy, flowers, jewelry, dinners: The gifts may be the same, but Cupid’s arrow will fly in new online directions this year for Valentine’s Day presents. And it might land right on your company’s bottom line after sales and use tax obligations. Expected s pending on Valentine’s Day gifts this year dropped to an average $164.76 , down about $32 from a record high in 2020 , according to the National Retail Foundation.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
The IRS opened the 2020 individual income tax return filing season on February 12. (This is later than in past years because of a new law that was enacted late in December.) Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing earlier this year. Why? You can potentially protect yourself from tax identity theft — and there may be other benefits, too.
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
PANALITIX
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Using HR Data. to Advise Clients. Accountants are increasingly analyzing clients’ Human Resource (HR) data to provide valuable advice. This is not surprising… given the critical role of employees in any business and management’s desire to improve productivity, motivation and performance. Which HR data can be useful? How can the data form the basis of advice?
BuildYourFirm
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
How Do Photos Benefit My GMB Listing? We’ve all heard the saying a thousand times over, a picture is worth a thousand words. Well when it comes to your GMB profile, a carefully-curated photo gallery is worth a whole lot more! According to Google, businesses with photos receive 35% more click-throughs to their websites than businesses that don’t have photos.
BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
You’ve built a budget and regularly update your forecast of full year results. Great. Now you should add conservative and aggressive forecast scenarios. Companies of every size, but especially startups, Read More. The post The Importance of Scenario Analysis in Financial Planning appeared first on Burkland.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
You may think that if you do not have physical or economic tax nexus in a state, you do not have any tax obligations. However, this may not be the case. You can still have obligations to the certain tax authorit ies in a state even where you do not have nexus and are not required to collect and remit sales tax in the state. The reason? Use tax. Specifically, consumer’s use tax.
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RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Whew, you made it through 2020! But don’t rest easy yet as there’s new fraud to watch out for in 2021. The fraud perpetrators enjoyed a profitable year in 2020, and there are signs they may continue to feed off Americans as long as the pandemic is active. Here are several new scams. PPP fraud Struggling small-business owners have welcomed last month’s 11th hour extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
SMBAccountant
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
When your company has the opportunity for a new project, it can be very tempting to accept any offer that comes your way. However, it is important that the scope of the project is carefully reviewed and analyzed in conjunction with your accountant or accounting department to make sure that the objectives are in line with company goals and perform a risk assessment to ensure tolerable risk.
MyIRSRelief
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Tax Resolution Services. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana Metropolitan SoCal area. Local tax helpline 877-78-TAXES [877-788-2937]. Continue reading ›.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
According to PWC’s Global Economic and Fraud Survey, 47% of companies experienced fraud in the past 24 months, and more than $4.5 trillion are lost to fraud globally each year. Read More. The post Startup Financial Fraud: Tips to Mitigate Your Risk appeared first on Burkland.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Sales and use tax obligations are determined by your nexus within a state or jurisdiction. Sales and use tax nexus is defined as the connection between a person or entity and a taxing jurisdiction. It is the basis for all your sales tax decisions because without sales tax nexus, you have no further sales tax obligation to a state. Prior to 2018, when the Supreme Court Case South Dakota v.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Attending college is one of the biggest investments that parents and students ever make. If you or your child (or grandchild) attends (or plans to attend) an institution of higher learning, you may be eligible for tax breaks to help foot the bill. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted recently, contains some revised tax benefits for higher education.
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer
Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!
GrowthForceBlog
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
5 min read. The hardest lesson for any business owner – if you don't know your numbers, then you don't know your business. But what does "knowing your numbers" really mean?
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry had a banner year in 2020, as homebound consumers upped their consumption of toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, canned goods, laundry detergent and snack foods. But what happens in 2021, as the vaccine gets out into circulation and consumers start getting back out there — returning to their offices, going out to eat and even hopping on airplanes and traveling to new destinations?
Patriot Software
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
As an employer, you have different options to choose from when it comes to paying employees. One option you have is to print payroll checks. Printing checks comes with a few decisions, like purchasing supplies and selecting a check layout. Learn what steps you need to take to get your employees’ wages from computer to […] READ MORE.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
If you sell into the handful of states that don’t have nexus or don’t have a general sales tax, you might think you’re home free when it comes to obligations to remit sales tax. Maybe, and maybe not. Forty-five states and the District of Columbia have a statewide sales tax. Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon do not. ( Local jurisdictions in some of these, however, can charge sales tax based on state nexus thresholds and other criteria. ) Florida and Missouri have sales tax but h
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
In one recent cybercrime scheme, a mortgage company employee accessed his employer’s records without authorization, then used stolen customer lists to start his own mortgage business. The perpetrator hacked the protected records by sending an email containing malware to a coworker. This particular dishonest worker was caught. But your company may not be so lucky.
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
IRS Publication 503 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses (for 2020 Returns); IRS Form 2441 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses) and Instructions (2020). Publication 503. Form 2441. Instructions. The IRS has released the latest versions of Publication 503 and Form 2441 (and its accompanying instructions) for the 2020 tax year. Publication 503 explains the requirements that taxpayers must meet to claim the dependent care tax credit (DCTC) under Code § 21 for child and dependent care expenses.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Within financial services, artificial intelligence (AI) is typically deployed in various efforts to identify and stop fraud. But advanced technologies can also be leveraged to help financial institutions (FIs) operate more efficiently, improving the end-to-end payments experience for their consumers. It’s that holistic approach that has driven Visa ’s expanded AI initiative announced Tuesday (Feb. 2).
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
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