Acterys

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We’ve all heard the common reasons people stick with Excel: it’s easy to implement, easy to use, and, most appealingly, easy on the budget. However, these reasons only scratch the surface of why Excel remains the go-to tool for many organizations, despite more robust software alternatives. In fact, 32.8% of respondents in our 2024 FP&A Snapshot Survey said they still relied on Excel, even when using BI tools, FP&A software, or ERP systems.

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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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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 24, 2024

About half of global employers report they are effectively delivering on each of the six individual core objectives of pay programs, despite pay being the most commonly cited reason employees join and stay with an employer. This is according to the 2024 Pay Effectiveness and Design Survey by WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Explore lessons that accountants can learn from vendors with a focus on one of the most pressing challenges in the profession: talent management.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

TLDR: Boomer numbers at accounting firms appear to be dwindling, more than half of staff at firms are under 40, Gen X gets ignored as usual as if they don’t exist. INSIDE Public Accounting released a batch of facts and figures they’ve collected from their industry-leading survey of the country’s accounting firms — about 600 participated in 2024 — and this bit stood out to us as of particular interest to our audience given that a majority of our readers are under age

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Canopy Accounting

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The accounting industry thrives on precision, compliance, and efficiency. However, when implementing new systems, processes, or technologies, firms often face challenges like inconsistency, prolonged onboarding times, and resistance to change. One secret to overcoming these hurdles? Accounting templates.

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AccountingDepartment

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the fast-paced world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and startups, reliable accounting services are crucial. Recently, a new trend has emerged—accounting firms operated with the help of venture capital funding. On the surface, these services may appear attractive due to their low costs and initial benefits. However, SMB owners, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals need to tread carefully.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Discounts for lack of marketability are well established when valuing minority interests in closely held businesses. But many valuation experts believe that controlling business interests also warrant a marketability discount to reflect the uncertainty and risk associated with the timing of the sale and the ultimate price. Here’s a closer look at this issue.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 24, 2024

← Blog home Jump to ↓ How to communicate with clients effectively What should an advisory consulting proposal include? Writing an advisory services proposal with a template An easier way to write advisory proposals The shift toward providing more higher-value advisory services continues to gain momentum as accounting firms increasingly look for ways to better serve clients, sharpen their competitive edge, and drive greater profitability.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 22, 2024

There’s always something changing in the world of sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent updates. Another one down. Alaska’s Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission confirms that the state will join the growing number of jurisdictions to repeal the transaction count requirement for determining economic nexus, effective next year. The Commission has amended the Alaska Remote Seller Uniform Code to ax the 200-transaction threshold, and after Jan. 1, 2025, sellers will only have to register wi

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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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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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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses and high-income individuals. By 2026, it plans to nearly triple its audit rates for large corporations with assets exceeding $250 million. Under these plans, partnerships with assets over $10 million will also see audit rates increase tenfold by 2026. This ramp-up in audits is part of the IRS’s broader strategy, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, to target wealthier entities and high-dollar noncompliance.

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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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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) posted three new resources on Oct. 23 related to the implementation of QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control , a new standard the board approved this past May. Before the new standard was adopted by the board, the quality control rules on the books were developed and issued by the AICPA before the PCAOB was established in 2002.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service issued its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025, including changes in the standard deduction, marginal rates, tax credits and more.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Let’s say you have an unincorporated sideline activity that you consider a business. Perhaps you offer photography services, create custom artwork or sell handmade items online. Will the IRS agree that your venture is a business, not a hobby? It’s an essential question for tax purposes. If the expenses from an activity exceed the revenues, you have a net loss.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Well they’ve been talking about a deal for months now, here it is: Grant Thornton US is merging in Grant Thornton Ireland. As told to us by a tipster and also this Irish Times article that just went up : Grant Thornton Ireland and Grant Thornton US are to merge their advisory and tax businesses, in a deal backed by New York private equity firm New Mountain Capital.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The IRS on Oct. 22 released updated tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025. While the actual percentages of the tax brackets will remain the same until next year because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the income levels of each bracket change annually to adjust to inflation. These tax rates are for the 2025 tax year covering tax returns that will be filed in 2026.

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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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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The American Institute of CPAs teamed up with the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers on a joint report calling attention to the urgent need for accountants in state and local governments.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA requires many entities doing business in the US to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them (the entity’s “beneficial owners”). The CTA’s expanded anti-money laundering laws require that small businesses report this beneficial owner information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in an effort to create a national database for use by national security

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Summit CPA

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Business owners experiencing inconsistent cash flow can feel out of control. Cash flow management isn't a one-size-fits-all, but there are a few common cash flow mistakes I see business owners making.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Treasury Department and the IRS on Oct. 18 released new guidance for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credit, a tax incentive created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The guidance in Notice 2024-74 provides additional information to taxpayers using the safe harbors—which protect SAF makers from penalties, like an IRS audit, when qualifying for the tax credit—outlined in an IRS notice released last April.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has decided to tweak some of its standards related to contract assets and liabilities for construction contractors.

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Withum

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) hosts their annual Ovation Awards to honor industry players with outstanding achievements in their fields. This year, Withum team members Kevin McElgunn , Vince Reilly and Frank Boutillette were honored in two of the six Ovation Award Categories. Innovation Kevin McElgunn, Partner, was selected as an Innovation honoree for being at the forefront of a digital transformation and positioning himself as a leader within the industry by se

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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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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The 2025 preparer tax identification number (PTIN) renewal period for the nation’s paid tax return preparers is now underway, the IRS announced on Oct. 18. All current PTINs expire on Dec. 31, 2024. Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare any federal return or claim for refund must have a valid PTIN from the IRS, which they must use as the identifying number on any returns prepared.

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Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

Accounting Today

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The latest data on how accounting firms spend time serving CAS clients, current and projected standard deductions, and other key metrics.

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Withum

OCTOBER 21, 2024

We are excited to share that Withum Wealth Management has been recognized once again by Forbes and SHOOK® Research as one of America’s Top RIA Firms for 2024 ! This prestigious ranking, developed by SHOOK® Research, is based on a comprehensive algorithm that includes both quantitative and qualitative data. Out of over 46,000 nominations, we are proud to be recognized as a top 250 RIA firm in the country.

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Randal DeHart

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment. As many of you, our readers and clients, are both wearing two hats - PM and Owner; it's essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of taking on both roles.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Fears about the integrity and reliability of crucial corporate reporting data are weighing on the minds of finance leaders around the world, but hopes are rising that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may offer some much-needed answers, according to the 2024 EY Global Corporate Reporting Survey. The ninth edition of the survey explores the views of more than 2,000 finance leaders and 815 institutional investors around the world on the state of corporate reporting.

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