5 Tips to Prepare for Your Best Tax Season
Intuitive Accountant
OCTOBER 16, 2022
With tax season just around the corner, FFP Wealth Management's Joseph Graziano is offering some ways you can start digging in before the crush.
Intuitive Accountant
OCTOBER 16, 2022
With tax season just around the corner, FFP Wealth Management's Joseph Graziano is offering some ways you can start digging in before the crush.
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TaxConnex
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Sales tax, unlike other types of taxes, has many deadlines, not once or twice a year, but often every month and it doesn’t fall on the same day for every business, or state. With sales and use tax compliance, there are six primary deadlines each month – 7 th , 10 th , 15 th , 20 th , 25 th and 30 th – without considering the odd due dates for certain states – 12 th , 23 rd , 24 th , etc.
Canopy Accounting
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Document management is a core element of every accounting project, but it can quickly become a headache if you don’t have a good system in place. Here are a few key things to keep in mind as you create your document management strategy.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
Patriot Software
OCTOBER 20, 2022
As a business owner, you are likely familiar with certain accounting accounts, like your assets or expense accounts. But did you know that each account can also be labeled as a permanent or temporary account? Read on to learn the difference between temporary vs. permanent accounts, examples of each, and how they impact your small […] READ MORE.
Randal DeHart
OCTOBER 21, 2022
When you start a small business, it's usually only you behind the whole operation. You wear many hats, from CEO to clean-up crew. As you pour your heart and soul into your business and it begins to grow, the amount of work involved grows. Because a small business focuses on survival, you pay much attention to the bottom line. This makes much sense, but it also leads to being seriously overworked.
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Patriot Software
OCTOBER 19, 2022
For many years, it was typical for employers to discourage discussions about pay in the workplace. And, many businesses had or have pay secrecy policies to prevent employees from talking about their compensation. Nowadays, pay transparency is on the rise to help combat gender inequality at work. In fact, 17% of private companies practice pay […] READ MORE.
Withum
OCTOBER 19, 2022
On October 19, 2022, the IRS issued a press release ( IR-2022-183 ) warning taxpayers to be wary of third parties who advise them to claim an employee retention credit (ERC) when they do not qualify. According to the IRS, these third parties “often charge large upfront fees or a fee that is contingent on the amount of the refund.” The IRS is also concerned that these third parties “may not inform taxpayers that wage deductions claimed on the business’ federal income tax return must be reduced by
BurklandAssociates
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Alejandro Lozano, Founding Principal at Newtype Ventures, shares his perspectives on navigating recent changes in the startup funding market. The post Insights from a VC on Today’s Startup Fundraising Market appeared first on Burkland.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
SMBAccountant
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Each year the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners puts out a report that identifies trends and key findings related to fraud over the past year. Some of the highlights seem unreal as you look at them for the first time. Here’s some of the findings from the “Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations.” Organizations with the FEWEST employees had the highest median loss of $150k showcasing that small businesses are the hardest hit and need to be concerned with the potential for fraud.
TaxConnex
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Our Halloween-month look at tricky items for sales tax continues here with a few items it’s hard to live without…. Clothes. Clothing is taxable in most states and the District of Columbia. Some states (of course) have special sales tax rules for clothing. California, Idaho and Tennessee exempt only clothing sales for some nonprofits, for example. South Carolina, Ohio and Virginia exempt some protective clothing.
Withum
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A cyber Incident Response Plan (IRP) can help an organization prepare to reduce the overall impact of an incident. A potential cyber breach incident can be a ransomware attack , a malicious insider, an external attacker that gained access via a phishing campaign or internal human error, among many others. When dealing with incidents, we often say it is not if, but when an incident will occur.
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Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The PCAOB has made it painfully clear that they are done pussyfooting around and sick of auditors not doing their jobs. Chair Erica Williams said in September the Board plans to use every tool at their disposal to bring the hammer down on naughty auditors and it seems that’s exactly what they’re doing. Wanna alter work papers and then double down when you’re caught?
Patriot Software
OCTOBER 17, 2022
When an employee becomes unemployed, they might qualify to receive unemployment benefits. Unemployment benefits are funded by unemployment taxes, which are paid based on employee wages. But who pays unemployment tax? You or your employees? Types of unemployment taxes Before you can learn who pays unemployment taxes, you need to know about the two types […] READ MORE.
Withum
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Gross margins, Profits, ARR, EBITDA – the list of financial metrics can go on and on. These metrics are all very helpful in the decision-making and analysis process in determining the trajectory and direction of a startup.Each metric is uniquely designed, and success can vary by industry. In times of economic uncertainty with increased interest rates and inflationary pressures, while these metrics are extremely helpful, the focus becomes increasingly clear – how much cash do we have and how long
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Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Yesterday the PCAOB made public additional portions of EY’s 2018 inspection report “because the firm did not address certain quality control issues to the satisfaction of the Board within the 12 months following the date of the report.” EY’s 2018 PCAOB inspection report is dated April 28, 2020 and in it, the Board said EY had made marginal improvements in audit quality from the year prior.
ThomsonReuters
OCTOBER 20, 2022
QUESTION: When participants request hardship distributions under our 401(k) plan, we collect and store documents showing that the participant had one of the immediate and heavy financial needs that are deemed sufficient to permit a hardship distribution. Could we instead allow participants to certify their needs electronically? We already use self-certification to establish that the requested distribution is necessary to satisfy the need.
Withum
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Starting a business is a big step whenever it is done. A question is: when to do it? Is now a good time, or should you wait for the right time? People go into a business for many reasons, with some being started as a part-time activity, when you are laid off and cannot get another comparable job or when you are just ready to do it and need to quit your job.
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 18, 2022
CohnReznick announced a merger with Dallas firm BKM Sowan Horan and the Dallas Morning News took the opportunity to trumpet the happy nuptials of the official accounting firm of the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Morning News : CohnReznick, the 15th largest accounting firm in the U.S. and the official accounting firm of the Dallas Cowboys, says it has “huge growth plans” for Dallas after combining with a local firm founded in 2010.
Patriot Software
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The topic of gender equality at work is heavily debated. Do hiring managers place more men than women? Do women earn less than men working the same jobs? Are women passed up for promotion opportunities? According to many studies, the answer is yes to all of the above. You can’t solve the nation’s inequalities. But, […] READ MORE.
Anders CPA
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Anders is expanding our partnership with Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services (Fifth Avenue) to offer a streamlined, outsourced credentialing and provider enrollment process for physician practices and health systems in Missouri and Illinois. With an industry-focused team of health care advisors, Anders has the provider enrollment expertise that pairs perfectly with Fifth Avenue’s delegated credentialing specialization.
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 technology to drive productivity and cost savings. So, how do you make the case for automation within your organization?
Going Concern
OCTOBER 19, 2022
As the leaves start changing to PwC colors, it signals the start of compensation season at another Big 4 firm: KPMG. The results of the most recent round of comp talks are in and can be found on r/accounting , per usual. So during this spooky szn, were raises scary bad or scary good for KPMGers? Let ’s take a look. The calendar year started off on a good note for employees of the Radio Station as it was announced last January that mid-year raises would be coming on April 1.
Simple Accounts
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Cash flow and Trial balance are two different yet connected terms that are familiar to everyone involved in the business. Discussions have been going around for a very long time to decide which is better or which one to trust. Take another look at both before moving on to conclusions based on the knowledge you already have. . Cash Flow . The simplest definition of cash flow is the movement of money into and out of business.
Intuitive Accountant
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Intuit is expanding leadership focused on delivering products and services for ProAdvisors, accounts and bookkeepers.
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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