CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

Accountants in the U.S. who earned the CMA and CPA designations make more than $38,000 than their noncertified counterparts, according to the 2023 Global Salary Survey from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). According to data from IMA members surveyed in the U.S. and Canada, management accountants who are both CMAs and CPAs have a median base salary of $137,800 compared to $99,375 for accountants who hold neither certification.

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Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 1, 2024

Murph says, "Size doesn't matter", big or small, for some clients a simple accounting platform works, for many others, it takes much more, it takes an ERP.

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AccountingDepartment

JANUARY 4, 2024

Accounting is a critical aspect of any organization, and keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in this field is essential to ensure that businesses remain competitive and successful. As we enter 2024, there are a few key trends that business owners simply cannot ignore. In this blog post, we will explore these trends in detail, discussing how they will impact the industry and what businesses can do to stay ahead of the game.

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SMBAccountant

JANUARY 5, 2024

Beyond the mere transition in dates, New Year's marks a universal opportunity for change. It can serve as a catalyst for reflection, inspiring individuals to set resolutions, for themselves and their businesses. The beginning of a new year also means a fresh start for your Income Statement; which is why now is the perfect time to review your accounting software needs.

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By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

In today's dynamic business landscape, optimizing efficiency and streamlining costs are crucial for success. One area where many companies are finding significant advantages is by outsourcing their accounting and bookkeeping services. But, is handing over the reins of your finances the right move for your business? This comprehensive guide delves into the pros and cons of outsourced accounting, empowering you to make an informed decision about your financial future. 1.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 1, 2024

As reported via IR-2023-230 on 12/6/2023 As part of continuing efforts to combat dubious Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims, the Internal Revenue Service is sending an initial round of more than 20,000 letters to taxpayers notifying them of disallowed ERTC claims. IRS is disallowing claims to entities that: did not exist, or did not have paid employees during the period of eligibility to prevent improper ERTC payments from being made to ineligible entities.

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Accounting Insight

JANUARY 2, 2024

Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, and Xero , a cloud-based accounting software for small to medium-sized enterprises, have today announced a strategic partnership in North America and the United Kingdom. Xero integrates with Quadient’s Accounts Payable (AP) capabilities to fully automate and streamline accounting processes.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 2, 2024

When asked what advice they had for accountants in 2024, there is one thing that company after company suggested: learn AI.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

U.S. small businesses experienced job growth for all of 2023 and extended a cycle of consistent job growth for 33-straight months, according to December data from the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. The Small Business Jobs Index closed the year at 101.21 (1.2% growth), while hourly earnings growth for U.S. workers in December (3.48%) was down from 4.93% in December of 2022.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 2, 2024

Is one of your new year’s resolutions to make sure you’re complying with sales tax in 2024? If you’ve determined nexus to exist for your business and understand that your products or services are taxable, but you’ve yet to comply to sales & use tax rules. You could be at risk for heavy penalty and fees depending on your sales tax exposure. How do you estimate your exposure, how do you rectify it and move forward to compliance?

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Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 1, 2024

The IRS just put up a new webpage and released FAQs having to do with the recently announced Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Voluntary Disclosure Program. ERTC Voluntary Disclosure Program On December 21, 2023, the IRS announced a new Voluntary Disclosure Program for businesses who claimed the ERC erroneously. The program is part of the IRS’ continuing efforts to combat questionable ERTC claims.

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BurklandAssociates

JANUARY 2, 2024

The ratio of Lifetime Customer Value to Customer Acquisition Cost (LTV:CAC) has long been a gold standard metric for SaaS startups, and for good reason. When properly used, this metric Read More The post LTV:CAC – An Important (But Often Misunderstood) SaaS Metric appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 2, 2024

Narrower criteria reduced the number of qualifying models from about two dozen. The new rules exclude from the tax credit vehicles that use battery components made by Chinese manufacturers.

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Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 3, 2024

Your golden ticket to transformation. It's not flipping the calendar, but writing the story of 2024. Get ready for innovation, growth, and endless opportunities in the evolving landscape.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger

With the rise of fractional finance roles, many CFOs, FP&A professionals, controllers, and accountants are stepping into independent consulting. The expansion of fractional services presents new opportunities for finance professionals, but many face challenges in navigating this transition, finding it daunting. Whether you’re new to fractional work or refining your approach, this webinar will equip you with a repeatable system for success.

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RogerRossmeisl

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Every year, U.S. companies lose millions of dollars to vendor fraud. These schemes can be complex and usually involve collusion of multiple suppliers or suppliers and employees of the defrauded business. Small businesses that don’t use sophisticated vendor software or don’t have other anti-fraud resources are particularly vulnerable. But knowledge is power.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and promotion announcements from across the profession. PKF Mueller Joins Cherry Bekaert to Expand Chicago Market Reach Cherry Bekaery, an assurance, tax and advisory firm, recently completed an acquisition transaction with PKF Mueller , a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm located in the metropolitan Chicago area.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 2, 2024

Auditor disclosures of client-specific quantitative materiality thresholds, which are required in the U.K. but not the U.S., could be encouraging some businesses to massage their earnings reports.

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Withum

JANUARY 4, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Victoria Iezzi has been named a Trailblazing Leader in Women’s Health and FemTech for 2023. Women of Wearables is an organization that brings together women in wearable technology. Their 200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women’s Health and FemTech celebrates leaders in the industry who have excelled and made significant contributions to innovative solutions for women’s health.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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RogerRossmeisl

DECEMBER 31, 2023

During this holiday seasons, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties. It’s a good time to review the tax rules associated with these expenses. Are they tax deductible by your business and is the value taxable to the recipients? Employee gifts Many businesses want to show their employees appreciation during the holiday time.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 4, 2024

By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times (via TNS). These days, it looks like the bloom is coming off the rose for remote work : Many employers are talking tougher. New research shows employees are actually less productive when they work from home full-time. And, with the tight job market starting to slacken, some predict 2024 will be the year employers finally clamp down.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service will be hosting a Tax Professional Awareness Week starting Monday, Jan. 8, to give tax pros an opportunity to get ready for tax season.

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Withum

JANUARY 4, 2024

Withum and Kostelanetz LLP collaborate to break down ERC tax audits. The employee retention credit (ERC) has exploded in recent years and the IRS has started cracking down on improper and abusive ERC claims. The IRS audit process can be time consuming and expensive, and the complexity of the ERC makes these audits particularly vexing to taxpayers. In this article, Withum Partner Daniel Mayo collaborates with Kostelanetz LLP Partner Chris Ferguson to break down ERC audits and to discuss winning s

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RogerRossmeisl

DECEMBER 31, 2023

You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and other taxes. You may also have state tax obligations. If you employ a household worker, you aren’t required to withhold federal income taxes from pay.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

A recent report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) said hundreds of employees in the IRS’s Criminal Investigation unit had access to TikTok on their computers and mobile phones months after the social media app was banned from all government devices. Last February the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued “No TikTok on Government Devices” implementation guidance , which required agencies to take actions and meet deadlines within 30, 90, and 120 days after d

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 2, 2024

A study finds the negative effects of such events can lead to pessimistic risk assessments of financial reporting choices and a decline in accrual-based and real earnings management for companies in the impacted areas.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 5, 2024

Our 2024 Predictions For the Accounting Profession survey is still open and we invite you to share your thoughts on what lies ahead. Not only do we care about the future, we also asked what issue is currently affecting the profession but not talked about nearly enough or even at all. Shout-out to all of you who mentioned pay as if that isn’t THE most talked about issue.

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Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. This guide discusses the phenomenon of client ghosting, exploring why it happens, and how it impacts us in more areas than one. You'll see ghosting happens to the best of us and it’s not always in our control.

RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 1, 2024

As reported via IR-2023-247 on 12/21/2023 As part of an ongoing initiative aimed at combating dubious Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims, the Internal Revenue Service launched a new Voluntary Disclosure Program to help businesses who want to pay back the money they received after filing ERTC claims in error. The new disclosure program, which has been in the works for several months, is part of a larger effort at the IRS to stop aggressive marketing around ERTC that misled some employers

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Withum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Mark Eckerle and Ron Quaranta of Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, discuss WSBA’s activity within the crypto ecosystem and its plans for 2024. Listen now.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Businesses eager to see Congress revive expired research and investment tax breaks have reason for optimism that a deal could come together as soon as this month.

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Canopy Accounting

JANUARY 5, 2024

How can I provide Advisory Services if I don't even know what they are? What if I give the wrong advice? What if my client finds out I don't know everything? What if they talk to my other clients about my mistakes? What if everyone realizes I don't know what I'm doing? What if the IRS finds out and comes after me? What if I get arrested and put into jail for advice I didn't even know what was wrong?

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Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

A good, fast, clean audit leads to a happy work life. Join us in this one-hour webinar, where we share the best ways to prepare and conduct your audit process to maximize audit satisfaction and minimize administrative time in month-end close and financial reporting. Learning objectives: This course objective is to review leading practices to maximize audit success.

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