AccountingDepartment
OCTOBER 28, 2021
No business can survive without bookkeeping. Bookkeeping is what collects money from customers, pays bills and employees, and gets new inventory. Unlike doing taxes at the end of the year, bookkeeping is something that needs to be done every day. The best option for business owners who don't have the time or knowledge to do it themselves is outsourced bookkeeping services.
TaxConnex
OCTOBER 28, 2021
It may be the season of ghosts and goblins, but sales tax obligations last all year, and as many would admit, keeping track of all your sales tax obligations can be quite scary. Once you add in the threat that you could receive a notice of audit at any moment and it may not be just your company at risk, but you personally (due to responsible party laws ), it can be downright terrifying.
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BurklandAssociates
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Sarah Millar, US Director of Diversity VC and Principal at City Light Capital, joined us for a recent episode of Startup Success. We discussed the ways Diversity VC helps venture Read More. The post Improving Diversity in the Venture Capital Landscape with Diversity VC appeared first on Burkland.
Withum
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Many people do not invest in the stock market because they think it is gambling and they do not “gamble.” Here are some scenarios to explore to determine if you are a gambler.
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.
ThomsonReuters
OCTOBER 28, 2021
QUESTION: We inadvertently allowed an employee to make health FSA salary reductions that exceed the Code’s limit. Will this cause our cafeteria plan to lose its tax-advantaged status? ANSWER: The general rule is that a cafeteria plan will lose its tax-advantaged status if it fails to comply with the annual limit on health FSA salary reductions ($2,750 for plan years beginning in 2020 or 2021).
TaxConnex
OCTOBER 26, 2021
When we talk with businesses about sales tax compliance, we eventually get to a discussion about preparing and filing returns. Many times, this starts with “how hard can it be”. “It’s just putting numbers on a form”. However, I encourage businesses to consider the myriad aspects that need to be managed including updating your tax filing calendar, managing sales tax notices, monitoring their nexus thresholds, etc.
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GrowthForceBlog
OCTOBER 29, 2021
4 min read. 141 countries are currently facing torture issues- that's nearly 3/4 of the world. The Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition ( TASSC ) was created to end this global crisis.
AccountingDepartment
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Last week, AccountingDepartment.com Co-Founder, Bill Gerber, and Business Development Representative, Shawn Marcum hit the road and attended the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Nerve event in Washington, DC.
ThomsonReuters
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Many companies provide to their customers some version of software or access to cloud-hosted software. Even companies that do not offer any software services or dashboard access may be involved in the purchase of software or software services. Software, and particularly cloud-based hosted solutions, does not fit comfortably into the customary sales and use tax tangible personal property versus service dichotomy.
xendoo
OCTOBER 25, 2021
As a business owner, accounting methods may not rank that high on your list of passions, but understanding cash basis accounting vs. accrual accounting can be vital to your company’s health. . Keeping track of your cash flow can save you time and money, not only helping you during tax season but also helping you to streamline and strategize in every area of your business.
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.
GrowthForceBlog
OCTOBER 26, 2021
6 min read. Your organization is growing quickly and you have an opening in a leadership position in your company. When you know it's time to hire another employee, how can you determine whether it's better to promote from within and hire someone new for an entry-level position or to fill the leadership role with an external hire?
RitaKeller
OCTOBER 25, 2021
“Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense.” – Gertrude Stein. I always look forward to reading the AICPA PCPS Top Issues Survey results. The PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues Survey gathers insights from practitioners in firms of all sizes to understand the significant issues facing firms across the country. .
SchoolofBookkeeping
OCTOBER 29, 2021
If you have employees, Payroll is a huge part of your business. There are so many aspects of Payroll, it's a full-time job (get it?). It's much more than calculating paychecks. There are benefits and compliance issues when you have employee. There are a variety of Payroll services. Some are deeply integrated into Quickbooks, some are standalone options.
MazumaBusinessAccounting
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Matthew Bishop’s definition of success is simple and constant. “I’m able to financially take care of my family and have the time I need to spend with them. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell,” he says. While Matt isn’t afraid of six-day work weeks and twelve-hour work days, he enjoys the flexibility of owning his own business.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
Ronika Khanna CPA,CA
OCTOBER 28, 2021
I have spoken to and mentored many lovely entrepreneurs who have wonderfully innovative ideas for a new business. But, as any business owner can attest to, starting a new business is hard work. Before even thinking about launching, you need to ensure that the business is actually viable. You do this by assessing your market, reviewing potential demand for your product and analyzing the competition.
5 Minute Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Many businesses are switching to virtual offices, which opens up new challenges and exciting opportunities for accountants and bookkeepers. There are a few essentials you will need to know if you are ready to successfully make the switch to working virtually. Whether you’re just starting out as a bookkeeper, or you’ve been doing bookkeeping for a long time, I want to share my insights and experience on how to work virtually with bookkeeping clients.
KROST
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Join us for our upcoming webinar 2022 Restaurant Budgeting & Projections: Impact of the Pandemic on Your Bottom Line on Tuesday, November 30th at 10AM PST. During this session, industry expert Derek Johnson will cover the importance of preparing a working budget and projections for the upcoming year with goals that are realistic and attainable, as well as navigating this process amid last year’s struggles with the on-going pandemic.
ThomsonReuters
OCTOBER 28, 2021
News Release: IRS updates process for frequently asked questions on new tax legislation and addresses reliance concerns (Oct. 15, 2021); General Overview of Taxpayer Reliance on Guidance Published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin and FAQs (Oct. 15, 2021). News Release. Overview. The IRS has updated its process for issuing guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on newly enacted tax legislation and posted a general overview document clarifying taxpayers’ ability to rely on FAQ g
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
FraudFiles
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Financial statement fraud happens is one of the most costly types of fraud. It is a significant problem because people inside and outside the company rely on the information provided in the financial statements. They assess the financial results and make predictions and decisions about the future of the company based on those results. Upper management or company owners are the ones who are usually responsible for financial statement fraud.
SkagitCountyTaxServices
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Your employees are happy, right? They’re never going to leave you … right? They’re not looking for another Skagit County job … uh … right? You know what the answers are: Maybe , wrong, and I sure hope not. Sooner or later, the advantage will swing back to you, the boss who does the hiring. But until then, the world’s changed and keeping people on the job takes, well, work.
RitaKeller
OCTOBER 28, 2021
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop. Have you had a frustration episode recently? Our water softener failed last week. Of course, in our area, we can’t survive without soft water (that’s how we think these days). My husband called our soft water vendor and requested that someone come and repair our water softener.
ThomsonReuters
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Coronavirus-Related Relief for Retirement Plans and IRAs Questions and Answers (updated Oct. 22, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has added two new FAQs to its questions and answers regarding COVID-19 pandemic relief for retirement plans (see our Checkpoint article ). The first considers whether rehiring retired plan participants to fulfill needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic jeopardizes the tax qualification of a pension plan that does not permit in-service distributions.
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The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.
FraudFiles
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Each state has its own guidelines for calculating spousal support. Generally, factors which may be considered in determining alimony include: The length of the marriage. The needs of the recipient. The relative earnings of each party. Career sacrifices made to benefit the family (i.e. one parent gave up a career to raise children or one spouse worked so the other could complete a college degree).
Withum
OCTOBER 29, 2021
RitaKeller
OCTOBER 29, 2021
“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people; Religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” – Lucy Van Pelt. Here’s a post from October 31, 2015. The thought still applies. People spend a lot of money on Halloween. Maybe it wouldn’t be too scary if you raised your billing rates! Boo!
ThomsonReuters
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2021-02: Temporary Enforcement Policy on Prohibited Transaction Rules Applicable to Investment Advice Fiduciaries (Oct. 25, 2021). Available at [link]. The DOL has announced a short extension of its temporary nonenforcement policy for investment advice fiduciaries. That policy, set out in Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2018-02 (see our Checkpoint article ) was adopted in 2018 after a panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the DOL’s 2016 regulations r
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.
GBQ
OCTOBER 27, 2021
For more than twenty years, Derek Harp has relentlessly pursued new ideas that could impact the world through founding, co-founding, advising and investing in new companies. Near the end of his U.S. Naval service in 1997, he founded his first cybersecurity company, and you could say that was just the beginning as ongoing and everchanging issues are making it difficult to protect the infrastructure of organizations.
CTP
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The term “goodwill” might initially bring to mind donating items to charity or even Christmas carols. However, in the world of tax accounting, goodwill refers to intangible assets that increase a company’s value. This can include things like the company’s brand name, strong customer base, positive customer or employee relations, and proprietary technology.
RitaKeller
OCTOBER 26, 2021
“Let them think I am more of a man than I am and I will be so.” – Ernest Hemingway. I am inspired by the Hemingway quote above. Are you? Here’s my take on the Firm Administrator title: “Let them think I am more of a firm administrator than I am and I will be so.” To all of you firm administrators out there. Are you truly a fully skilled, empowered, professional firm administrator?
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