Mark Lee
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Accountants may not always be who they say they are online. If ever accountants needed proof that different social media platforms attract different people I think we now have it. A recent report in The Times revealed something quite shocking about the hashtag accountants. On reading this I then referenced the report on Linkedin and learned that I am certainly not alone in my ignorance.
AccountingDepartment
DECEMBER 8, 2022
When business owners are first starting out, they usually do not have the time or resources to keep track of their finances. This is where client accounting services come in. Client accounting services can help companies manage their finances, keep track of their spending, and plan for the future.
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Patriot Software
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Whenever you cut a check for an employee, the employee isn’t the only one receiving money. You must withhold payroll taxes from employee wages and remit them to the proper agencies. Depending on the payroll tax, you must match employee contributions. But, not all payroll taxes are created equally. So, who pays payroll taxes? Is […] READ MORE.
Patriot Software
DECEMBER 7, 2022
When you have employees, your responsibility isn’t just to pay them. You also need to pay the IRS their share, too. How often you pay the IRS depends on your payroll tax deposit schedule. But, not all employers follow the same schedule. Your schedule, and thus payroll tax deposit due dates, depends on the type […] READ MORE.
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.
TaxConnex
DECEMBER 8, 2022
You may think that selling outside the U.S. spares you the complexities and headaches of sales tax thresholds. And you’d be right – except that in many countries you’d instead run into value-added tax (VAT) on transactions. VAT is applied at each stage of the supply chain and is recoverable by most businesses and, similar to American jurisdictions’ sales tax, rates are generally applied at a country level with exceptions on certain products.
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RogerRossmeisl
DECEMBER 6, 2022
These days, most businesses buy or lease computer software to use in their operations. Or perhaps your business develops computer software to use in your products or services or sells or leases software to others. In any of these situations, you should be aware of the complex rules that determine the tax treatment of the expenses of buying, leasing or developing computer software.
BurklandAssociates
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Use this tax preparation checklist for startups to collect the information and documents your tax professional will need to prepare your 2022 taxes. The post Tax Preparation Checklist for Startups appeared first on Burkland.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 6, 2022
As EY continues to hammer out the details of the audit and consulting split, PwC has set its sights on adding EY partners to The New Equation. Lots of EY partners. In October, PwC Global Chairman and 2012 Going Concern Hottest Accounting Firm Leader winner Bob Moritz told the Financial Times in no uncertain terms that his firm would be stealing as many senior managers as they can get from EY, an extra disrespectful move given the critical talent shortage at that level.
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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.
RogerRossmeisl
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Businesses shut down for many reasons. Some of the reasons that businesses shutter their doors: An owner retirement, A lease expiration, Staffing shortages, Partner conflicts, and Increased supply costs. If you’ve decided to close your business, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of the various tax obligations that must be met.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
FloQast's award-winning workplace comedy series returns for Season 2 on Dec. 6. Check out the new trailer here.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Alexandra Newman (Yale University, B.A. 2005 with Distinction in Philosophy; Northwestern University School of Law, J.D. 2010) has penned an article for Yale Daily News that argues — quite well — why Yale needs an accounting program. Any time the discussion of Ivies and accounting comes up, people who aren’t accounting graduates like to remind the discussers that accounting is a trade (like these Quora users who say Harvard doesn’t offer accounting for the same reason the
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 5, 2022
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.
RogerRossmeisl
DECEMBER 6, 2022
When valuing a business, it’s important to clearly identify the appropriate premise of value. There are two basic options: going concern value or liquidation value. In general, liquidation value sets the floor for a company’s value. When a company is “worth more dead than alive” — such as in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing — liquidation value is typically the appropriate premise of value.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Acuity founder Matthew May and Crypto Practice Manager Anthony Zepeda offer everything today's accountants and bookkeepers need to know about cryptocurrency. Signup for the webinar here.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 7, 2022
For a good decade we’ve heard about the robots that are going to render accountants obsolete, now we finally get a peek at the glorious technology that will transform the industry as we know it. You should prepare yourself, this advanced technology will have you on the University of Phoenix website ASAP to get a jump on the Master’s of Tik Tok degree you’ll need if you have any hope of being employed in the next five years.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 8, 2022
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
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Many people have savings bonds that were purchased many years ago. Perhaps they were given to your children as gifts or maybe you bought them yourself. You may wonder how the interest you earn is taxed. And if they reach final maturity, what action do you need to take to ensure there’s no loss of interest or unanticipated tax consequences? Interest deferral Series EE Bonds dated May 2005 and after earn a fixed rate of interest.
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 8, 2022
QUESTION: Everyone in the employee benefits field uses acronyms like CDHC, EAP, and VEBA. What do these and other employee benefit acronyms stand for? ANSWER: Here’s an explanatory list of common acronyms primarily used in our Cafeteria Plans, Consumer-Driven Health Care, ERISA Compliance, Self-Insured Health Plans, and Fringe Benefits manuals. (Next week’s Question of the Week will address acronyms primarily used in our COBRA, HIPAA, and Group Health Plan Mandates manuals, and the following w
Going Concern
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Last year, PwC UK chairman Kevin Ellis wrote a lovely advertisement article in The Telegraph letting his people know that if they have literally nothing better to do, PwC employees can spend Christmas at the office. He framed it as a kindness for those who may be lonely — or the opposite, ready to beat the s**t out of their roommates after being locked inside with them for so long — and the firm was not going to ask “what the hell are you doing here on Christmas??
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.
RogerRossmeisl
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Middle-market businesses lose an average of almost $300,000 annually to invoice fraud, according to a recent survey by software company Medius and researcher Censuswide. Invoice fraud can be challenging to spot — and even more difficult to recover from — but your company can take steps to prevent it from happening. Common types The most common type of invoice fraud is fraudulent billing.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Check out another episode of Accounting Insiders, with Xero's Hamish Cooke and Ben Richmond providing a snapshot of what the online accounting software leader has coming down the pipeline.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The latest group of fortune tellers gazing into crystal balls to figure out what accounting salaries will be like next year are from the recruitment firm Hays U.S. In its 2023 salary guide , Hays provides salary ranges for accounting and finance jobs in nine states, plus the District of Columbia. For this article, we selected four positions in audit and four in tax.
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
SchoolofBookkeeping
DECEMBER 8, 2022
We are very excited to be at QuickBooks Connect this year. It has been great reconnecting with our colleagues. This is the first in-person event in over three years due to Covid-19. This event is one that should not be missed each year. Learn about the new innovations for accounting professionals announced by Intuit this morning. Intuit QuickBooks Unveils New Innovations that Support Accountants and Drive Business Success at QuickBooks Connect.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Connected accounting pioneer provides unprecedented access to mid-market ERP systems.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 8, 2022
EY Global Managing Partner Andy Baldwin was on a Reuters Breakingviews podcast recently and in the interview — besides suggesting that other Big 4 firms will follow EY’s lead toward a split despite these other firms saying they have no plans to do that — he made it sound like the split is happening one way or another. Even if it doesn’t actually happen.
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