Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Technology expert Randy Johnston shines a spotlight on what accounting tech can do for you now — and what it's going to do for you in the future.

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Ryan Lazanis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re a CPA firm looking to outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll want to check out this post on the 7 different options for outsourced bookkeeping for CPAs. In this article, I’ll run through some of the more modern options that might make the most sense for your firm at the moment. Check it out: Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs Terminology Before continuing, there are 3 terms that I want to briefly define which will have an impact on the option you select.

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BurklandAssociates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

New investment brings new financial reporting requirements to keep your investors and board of directors updated and informed. The post Financial Reporting for Newly Funded Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The short answer: Maybe not. Let’s look at a few factors that could make relying solely on an eCommerce platform for your compliance risky for your company. A complex environment Economic nexus. The 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota vs. Wayfair opened the floodgates for economic nexus throughout the U.S. In almost all states now, any derived revenue for your company will create nexus for the company making that revenue ($100,000 revenue or 200 transactions in a year, for instance).

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Acterys

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Most businesses would benefit from better financial planning and analysis (FP&A), whether it’s through extended planning horizons, more frequent updates or taking a different approach to planning. Over 60% of organizations plan to make changes to their FP&A , according to Deloitte’s global planning and budgeting survey. Microsoft Power BI can simplify the financial reporting process, but it’s not an out-of-the-box solution for every need.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You’ve learned what states you have nexus in and you know where your products/services are taxable. Now it’s time to register with the states to collect and remit sales tax. Where to begin? You complete your sales tax registrations and file them with the departments of revenue or taxation in each state. These registrations are called sales tax permits, sometimes licenses.

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Cherry Bekaert

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) doesn’t provide many details on the specifics related to an adequate timekeeping system. However, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) does have some specific requirements they look for when performing accounting system audits and labor floor checks. In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon Podcast, Eric Poppe , a Managing Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Jeff Annessa , a Senior Manager in the F

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This stock photo is incredible. It really has nothing to do with the post, just needed an excuse to use it. It’s been a while since we’ve done an Accountants Behaving Badly megapost ( 381 days ago , actually), here’s some bad behavior you may have missed. As usual, it’s mostly terrible controls and the resulting embezzlement, this time there’s also a pervert in here so that’s something different.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Good marketing ideas do not wither with age.

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Airbase

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Procurement plays a pivotal role in cost management, risk mitigation, and financial performance. But until recently, many organizations struggled to define their processes and find the right tools to manage procurement. Let’s take a look at the basic elements of procurement, and how different organizations and systems approach this vital function. What is procurement?

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Acterys

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Microsoft Power BI is a powerful analytics and business intelligence tool that helps users connect, model and visualize business data and integrate those visuals into commonly used apps and services. Businesses looking to make data-driven decisions rely on the platform for meaningful solutions and insights. But even if you’re using Power BI planning and forecasting to streamline your financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, there’s probably more you can do to maximize its impact.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Ed. note: enjoy some wisdom from a profession OG in this guest post from Blake Oliver. TLDR: Patience, intellectual curiosity, soft skills, and time management will take you far. Most importantly, advocate for yourself. Different generations in the workforce often struggle to understand each other. But experts say one thing that young professionals can do, including young accountants, is to be more patient.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Leading practitioners and accounting technology experts share their favorite tools for work and life.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Tax Planning Checklist for New Law Firm Partners Understanding the intricacies of tax planning is essential for optimizing your financial position and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Utilize this Tax Planning Checklist to help navigate the complex landscape and maximize your tax benefits. Download The post From Associate to Partner: How Do Lawyers’ Taxes Change?

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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.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By Chelsea Hylton, Los Angeles Times (TNS) It seems like news about Shakira just doesn’t stop. This time the Grammy-winning artist is being charged by Spanish prosecutors for tax evasion. Prosecutors claim she failed to pay $7.1 million in taxes in 2018, according to the Associated Press. She is also being accused of using an offshore company to avoid paying taxes.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Once again @profjackc has tweeted a very important reminder for current CPA exam candidates and once again we’re here signal boosting said reminder because it’s important information. If you are a first time BEC section exam candidate most states will stop processing your NTS after next Monday, Oct. 1. Do not delay! Get in your BEC NTS ASAP.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

About two-thirds of IRS employees would be furloughed in the event of a shutdown, which appears likely this weekend.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Did you know that 2023 marks the 20th year of Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Since 2003, we have seen the dramatic evolution of cyberattacks. Despite all the technological advances, the same cyber threats are still at play today. These include ransomware , phishing and business email compromise. Hackers are still trying to steal data, disrupt businesses and even harm physical safety.

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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

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For accounting firms, automation gathers scattered information and turns it into valuable insights. It increases productivity and empowers firms to better advise their clients by putting the right data into the right hands at the right time. So, it should come as no surprise that firms using technology and software to streamline certain practices and processes are reaping the growth and financial benefits of automation.

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AccountingDepartment

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 2 of our NEW podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service is allowing tax practitioners to see their client's tax information, including balance due amounts, as well as withdraw from their active authorizations online in real time.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. See ya. CPA Exam Friendly reminder, deadlines to apply for BEC before the new exam in 2024 are quickly approaching.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By Dave Charest. Small businesses (SMBs) are a busy bunch. On any given day, they might be fulfilling orders, engaging with customers in-person, managing staff, doing their books — plus dozens of other tasks. Most would relish an opportunity to gain back an extra hour, or save some extra money. Luckily, those goals (and others) are attainable thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and marketing automation.

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Cherry Bekaert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was created to reward companies that continued paying employees when operations were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a proven program that helps companies recover from the negative impacts of the pandemic on their business, even when ERC refund claims are filed today. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released new guidance for how employers may or may not have been impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Forbes Advisor has ranked the 99 best places for an accounting career.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fresh off the PCAOB’s published naughty list, BDO USA and partners Kevin Olvera and Michael Musick got sent to the punishment corner for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards in connection with the audit of AAC Holdings, Inc. (“AAC”) for 2017. Specifically, audit partner Olvera failed to properly evaluate three significant estimates that AAC used to value substantially all of its client-related revenue and accounts receivable and Musick, who was not the engagement partner but someh

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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?

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Many accountants begin as solopreneurs but eventually want a reliable team. So, how can you make this transition smoothly without overwhelming yourself or your clients? On a recent Grow & Scale webinar, I spoke with Nicole Davis, CPA , who went through this process building her firm, Butler-Davis Tax & Accounting. She shared strategies with our audience that helped her go from solo to having a team.

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Cherry Bekaert

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Welcome House Sponsor For more than 50 years, Welcome House has been committed to providing a high-quality, moral and open residential program to men struggling with alcoholism and addiction. Welcome House has held more than 50,000 12-step meetings and helped over 18,000 men become productive members of society again. This program has become a vital recovery resource and a community safety net for the Kansas City area.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From more agents to the deployment of AI, the service is directing resources where the money is.

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With economic conditions putting pressure on Australian small businesses, owners are looking at different ways to maintain a healthy cash flow. Our ‘Money matters’ report showed that 61% of Australian small business owners increased their prices in the last 12 months to stay ahead of rising costs and make a profit. 27% also had to dip into their personal savings to manage their cash flow.

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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!

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