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Dual Certifications Mean Big Bucks for Accountants

CPA Practice

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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The Future of Advising Your Clients Could Be ERP

Insightful Accountant

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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Accounting Trends That Business Owners Can't Ignore in 2024

AccountingDepartment

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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Choosing the Right Accounting Software

SMBAccountant

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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Navigating the Automation Landscape: Selecting Tools That Fit Your Business

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

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The Pros and Cons of Outsourced Accounting Services: Making an Informed Choice

Basis 365

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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IRS Continues Dissuading Questionable ERTC Claims

RogerRossmeisl

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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Quadient integrates with Xero to automate and streamline accounting for small and medium enterprises

Accounting Insight

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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Software developers implore accountants to learn AI

Accounting Today

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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U.S. Small Businesses Saw Job Growth for All of 2023

CPA Practice

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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Why You Should Estimate Your Sales Tax Exposure | TaxConnex

TaxConnex

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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How to Easily Navigate Crypto Accounting in the Web3 Era

Speaker: Aaron Jacob, VP of Accounting Solutions & Reagan Cook, GTM Lead

Are you struggling to navigate the complexities and challenges that come with crypto accounting? 🤔 This new webinar will cover everything businesses need to know to get started with crypto accounting after incorporating crypto into their business models! Industry experts Aaron Jacob and Reagan Cook of TaxBit will thoroughly explore the prevalent operational hurdles encountered by accounting teams when interacting with crypto on the books, and detail how software solutions can effectively

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IRS Launches New Webpage with FAQs on ERTC Voluntary Disclosure Program

RogerRossmeisl

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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LTV:CAC – An Important (But Often Misunderstood) SaaS Metric

BurklandAssociates

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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Electric car models eligible for $7,500 tax credit cut to 13

Accounting Today

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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2024 Game Plan: A bold approach to break the mold and redefine success!

Insightful Accountant

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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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Are Vendors Cheating Your Company?

RogerRossmeisl

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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Professionals on the Move – Jan. 2024

CPA Practice

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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Some audit disclosures may prompt companies to manipulate earnings

Accounting Today

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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Victoria Iezzi Trailblazing Leader in Women’s Health and Femtech

Withum

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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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Giving Gifts and Throwing Parties Can Help Show Gratitude and Provide Tax Breaks

RogerRossmeisl

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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Will Businesses Decrease Remote Workers in 2024?

CPA Practice

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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IRS inaugurates Tax Professional Awareness Week

Accounting Today

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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Navigating ERC Tax Audits and Investigations

Withum

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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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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The “Nanny Tax” Must be Paid for Nannies and Other Household Workers

RogerRossmeisl

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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TikTok Ban Not Fully Enforced at the IRS, Report Finds

CPA Practice

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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Terrorist attacks and mass shootings can affect company accounting

Accounting Today

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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‘Why Does This Profession Think There Ought to Be No Client Left Behind?’

Going Concern

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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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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IRS Lets Employers Repay Questionable ERTC Claims at a Discounted Rate

RogerRossmeisl

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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Exploring the Proposed IRS Ruling With Ron Quaranta of Wall Street Blockchain Alliance

Withum

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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Lawmakers weigh $100B tax deal for business, children

Accounting Today

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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The Imposter Syndrome and Advisory Services

Canopy Accounting

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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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.