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Exposure Drafts: A Very Taxing Thanksgiving

Going Concern

Listen to Oh My Fraud , a podcast by Caleb Newquist and Greg Kyte, and get free CPE through Earmark. And Exposure Drafts holiday cards are now available for purchase through Rubook Creative. The post Exposure Drafts: A Very Taxing Thanksgiving appeared first on Going Concern.

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Accounting firms and sales and use tax advising: Perfect together?

TaxConnex

In our blog last week, we looked at how sales and use tax advisory services might be a good new field for CPAs and accounting firms. How can they go about making the move? Mark Friedlich, CPA, vice president of U.S. government affairs at Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting recently wrote that most CPA firms that have sales and use tax practices generally divide services offered into three categories: planning (nexus studies, taxability determinations, exemption certificate management and so on);

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1099s – Why the Rush?

Dent Moses

While many would prefer to “think about that tomorrow” or in January, time spent now can significantly affect how hectic your January will be. The best practice is to have new vendors provide a completed W-9 before issuing a payment. We also recommend reviewing 1099 vendors a few times throughout the year and requesting any missing W-9s. Imagine skipping the frantic race to hunt down vendors to get information in time to prepare 1099s by late January.

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Accounting Isn’t a Stand-Alone Activity

SMBAccountant

When clients start with us, they often question the amount of information that we request. “My old bookkeeper didn’t ask for all this” is a statement we hear often. Managers want to hand off their accounting and let it happen in its own vacuum. Unfortunately, this isn’t quite how accounting functions. The accountant or bookkeeper can’t effectively do their job and the manager has inaccurate financial data to make business decisions, provide to potential investors, or financial institutions for l

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

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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Behavioral Red Flags of Financial Fraud

FraudFiles

There are a number of common signs that we may see when someone is engaged in financial fraud within a company.

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The Frontier: Accountants need to know more than ever

Accounting Today

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Getting Creative with Benefits: QSEHRA vs. ICHRA

BurklandAssociates

We are approaching the time of the year when companies are typically thinking about annual enrollment and benefits. Maybe you are a founder thinking about hiring your second or third Read More. The post Getting Creative with Benefits: QSEHRA vs. ICHRA appeared first on Burkland.

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Free Yourself From Business Accounting by Outsourcing

AccountingDepartment

As the holidays approach, no business owner wants to be bogged down with accounting tasks, budgeting next year, or trying to prepare to close the books for 2022. Owning a business has many upsides to it, but one of the drawbacks for many is trying to keep track of the business's finances.

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The Disruption of Transportation

RogerRossmeisl

The Great Transformation (Part 2) – The Disruption of Transportation As posted to the Tony Seba YouTube Channel on 10/31/2022 (Run Time 18 min, 23 sec) Part 2 of Tony Seba’s latest presentation on what he calls “The Great Transformation”, discusses the disruption of transportation by autonomous, electric, fleet vehicles: Transportation as a Service. “The Great Transformation” is a deep dive into the key technologies that are converging in the 2020s and how they will

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What fractional CMOs can do for small businesses

DuctTapeMarketing

What fractional CMOs can do for small businesses written by Editor read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Want to grow your business and position your brand for success? One of the greatest ways to do so is hiring a CMO or Chief Marketing Officer, an experienced, result-driven executive responsible for all your marketing efforts. But with an average annual salary of over $330,000 many small to mid-sized businesses can’t easily afford a CMO.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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How Do Your Benefits Stack Up Against Today’s Market Statistics?

BurklandAssociates

One of the best ways to gain a competitive advantage with employee recruiting and retention is to ensure your benefits are competitive. The post How Do Your Benefits Stack Up Against Today’s Market Statistics? appeared first on Burkland.

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What the IRS's $80 billion in funding means for your tax return

Accounting Today

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Happy Thanksgiving 2022

Withum

Thanksgiving is a festive day where we get together with family and friends for dinner. It might also be the most observed national holiday. It is also propitiously placed as the first-time many college students can come home for an extended weekend. However, Thanksgiving should mean more than this. It should be a day of giving Thanks for all the Blessings we have and the people that are keeping us safe.

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Confirmed: People Who Work For Deloitte Are Zombies

Going Concern

We always suspected there was something odd about people who work for Deloitte , now we know. They’re zombies! It seems Deloitte offered up a unique recruiting ad during yesterday’s long-awaited Walking Dead series finale. Excuse the potato quality of this screen recording, I’m on a Windows 3.1 machine. I’ll see if I can dig up a better copy.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Want to Know What Your Employees Want? Ask Them!

BurklandAssociates

One of the best ways to get honest and open feedback from your team is through an anonymous survey. The post Want to Know What Your Employees Want? Ask Them! appeared first on Burkland.

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What CPAs need to know about the new SEC marketing rule

Accounting Today

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Intuit Expanding Online Tax Service for 2022 to Offer New TurboTax® Business

Intuitive Accountant

For 2022, Intuit will introduce TurboTax Business, offering full service and assisted tax services to small businesses through its TurboTax Live experts.

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EY Survey Ironically Finds the Four-Day Workweek is the New Standard at Many Companies

Going Concern

According to the latest EY Future Workplace Index survey, many companies are moving toward a four-day workweek thanks in part to competition for talent. The survey reveals surprisingly optimistic attitudes from company leadership on real estate investment despite economic tightening, says the press release, a sign that employers want you back in the office at any cost.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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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HLB Names Bill Hagaman as Chairman

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Bill Hagaman has been appointed Global Chairman of HLB International. HLB, the global advisory and accounting network, announced at their annual summit in October that Bill Hagaman , Managing Partner and CEO of Withum, will take over the post from Corney Versteden. We are delighted to welcome Bill as our new HLB International Chairman.

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IRS warns about 1099-K compliance

Accounting Today

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Revisiting Great Concepts: Removing Unwanted QB Desktop Updates

Intuitive Accountant

Murph shares the link to his earlier article showing you the steps to remove unwanted QuickBooks Desktop Updates that have been downloaded, but not yet installed.

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Hey Tax People, You’ll Be Thankful For This Remote Job That Promises No More Than 40 Hours a Week EVER

Going Concern

Those of you dreading the idea of yet another busy season (so, all of you) will be interested in this gig: how’s 30 to 40 fully remote hours a week sound to you? So not only will you never have to go into the office, you won’t have to sacrifice all your evenings at weekends hunched over your laptop at home either. Take a look at the description, salary range, and requirements and if you’re so compelled, head over to Accountingfly to apply for this Remote Tax Manager position.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

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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5 CPE Courses To Be Grateful For | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

The end of the year is nearing, which means it’s crunch time for CPAs who still need to earn those mandatory CPE credits. Accounting CPE credits can be acquired by participating in various courses, webinars, and conferences throughout the year. We’re sharing 5 great course options that you’ll be grateful for while finishing your CPE credits for the year.

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Year-end tax planning must-dos for clients

Accounting Today

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3 Holiday Tips for Small Business Accounting

Basis 365

Holiday accounting requires special preparation. It was the week before Christmas and all over town. Every business was busy Other than us. We are dead. Is this you? This time of year is a great time for retailers, but it can also be slow for service businesses. Unfortunately, January will not bring much relief, as the new year usually begins slowly.

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E-commerce Business Plan: How to Create an Actionable Business Plan for Your E-commerce Business

Snyder

In such a progressive time, generating ideas remains a natural process. We may create a significant breakthrough to solve people’s problems, find ways to satisfy their needs, and make a profit from it. But there’s something that lies between an idea and the actual formation of a business – a good business plan. Some e-commerce business owners might skip this step and concentrate on the urgent tasks on their to-do list, like launching a website, connecting online payment platforms, and presenting

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

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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What’s the Status of the 2007 Proposed Cafeteria Plan Regulations?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: We know that the IRS issued proposed cafeteria plan regulations in 2007. What is the status of these regulations? Are employers required to comply with them? ANSWER: The IRS has yet to publish final cafeteria plan regulations. Meanwhile, the 2007 proposed regulations can be relied on for guidance until the final regulations are issued, as explained in the preamble.

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IRS posts info on required amendments for 403(b) plans

Accounting Today

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The Value of the QuickBooks Desktop Unpaid Job Bills by Vendor Report

Intuitive Accountant

Use the Unpaid Job Bills by Vendor Report with slight modifications to find unpaid vendor bills either assigned to a job or not, and whether marked billable or not.

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Baker Tilly reaches Xero Platinum Partner status in Canada

Xero

We’re incredibly excited to share that Baker Tilly Canada has achieved Xero’s Platinum Partner status, which demonstrates the audit, tax and advisory network is helping to lead the way with the future of cloud accounting in Canada. After this new partnership milestone was signed, we were thrilled to attend Baker Tilly Canada’s annual partners conference in Vancouver, where we shared the news and celebrated with attendees.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.