RogerRossmeisl
MAY 8, 2022
Many fraud investigations focus on financial statements. Because cash is the most commonly stolen business asset, fraud experts regularly scrutinize statements of cash flow for signs of misappropriation and fraudulent disbursements. If you suspect occupational fraud and request an investigation, here’s what the experts might find. Unusual changes Your statement of cash flows shows how cash changed during the year.
TaxConnex
MAY 12, 2022
Once you’ve determined your requirement to collect and remit sales tax, you’ve set-up a process to charge sales tax, and you have registered with each required state, you need to consider how you will manage the return filing process. Many automated solutions claim they manage this process for you, but when reading through these important aspects, you may realize you’re the one left still managing the heavy lifting and each one is very important to ensure accurate and on-time filings.
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Ryan Lazanis
MAY 11, 2022
When it comes to finding the perfect accounting professionals for your accounting firm, make sure that you have the right questions to ask in an accounting interview in order to get a sense of their qualifications and experience. Asking questions is the best way to determine if a job prospect is truly right for the job description, and it can also help you get a sense of their experience and expertise.
BurklandAssociates
MAY 9, 2022
One of the most frequent questions Burkland CFOs receive from our SaaS startup clients and their investors is, “how do we compare to other SaaS startups?” It is a good Read More. The post Financial Benchmarks for SaaS Startups, a Self-Assessment Tool appeared first on Burkland.
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 automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.
Acterys
MAY 13, 2022
For over 20 years the Acterys founders have been very closely involved in the evolution of performance management processes working with most major technologies. Cost Saving and Process Efficiencies for Planning & Analytics Through Platform Unification. In this blog, we address the potential for efficiencies and cost savings through platform unification in organically grown, often very disparate approaches that we see at customers.
TaxConnex
MAY 10, 2022
There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Florida sales tax exemptions on hurricane-preparedness items may soon encompass purchases of pet food, thanks to the lobbying of a local Girl Scout troop. Alabama ?has become the second state this year to expand its sales tax exemption involving gold and silver.
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ThomsonReuters
MAY 12, 2022
What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risk of an audit? Almost all companies undergo a sales tax audit at some point. It is not only time-consuming, but also takes lots of resources as the process can take from a few weeks to several months. This sales tax audit guide can help indirect tax teams avoid common audit triggers and manage the sales tax audit as smoothly as possible.
Withum
MAY 10, 2022
I am scheduled to present four free webinars primarily for CPAs, but anyone in business that uses financial statements might also find them interesting and insightful. Also, I am presenting an IRA/401k webinar for the general public and not accountants or tax professionals. Here is my schedule with brief descriptions. All webinars are 1-hour, and the times are Eastern time zone.
Patriot Software
MAY 10, 2022
In accounting, there’s one thing you can’t ignore: how debits and credits work. To keep accurate books, you need to learn and understand the difference between a credit vs. debit. Otherwise, your books will wind up unbalanced and sloppy (and no business owner wants that!). To get to know debits and credits in accounting like […] READ MORE.
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It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 9, 2022
Technology has helped tax and accounting firms to streamline their processes and automate countless time-consuming manual tasks. Firms regularly bring on new tools to address a specific business need. As new software versions become available, however, it can create a situation where some older software may no longer be able to communicate with the new ones.
Anders CPA
MAY 13, 2022
??????? ???????Anders has been named a finalist for the 2022 Corporate Philanthropy & Innovation in Philanthropy Awards in the Midsize Company category by the St. Louis Business Journal. This is the third year in which local partnerships are recognized for going above and beyond standard philanthropic practices in new and creative ways. Companies are selected based on those who gave the most in charitable contributions last year based on total cash and in-kind giving.
Patriot Software
MAY 10, 2022
Canton, OH Patriot Software, LLC, a leading accounting software and payroll provider, today announced an exclusive partnership with Vestwell to offer 401(k) plans with seamless payroll integration. Vestwell is the modern fintech engine powering savings and investment programs for small businesses and individual savers across the country. Patriot, powered by Vestwell, will offer 401(k) plans […] READ MORE.
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.
Nancy McClelland, LLC
MAY 13, 2022
We learned this week that the EIDL is permanently closing their Rapid Portal on May 16th. What does this mean for you? If you haven’t already, download a copy of your EIDL loan agreement documents, and snap a screenshot of your loan number and save it to PDF for easy reference. Your bookkeeper and accountant will thank you for this — and you’ll thank them for insisting you do it!
Withum
MAY 12, 2022
Withum is excited to welcome Megan Budd to the Firm’s Cannabis Sector Services Team as an Audit Principal. With over 16 years of experience, Megan’s industry expertise includes healthcare, not-for-profit and employee benefit plans, in addition to her specialty in the Cannabis sector. She will grow the Firm’s presence in the industry in the New England region, complementing the efforts of Withum’s Providence, RI office.
AccountingDepartment
MAY 10, 2022
It is our extreme honor and pleasure to announce that our company AccountingDepartment.com has been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Inc. Best Workplaces list. This award is truly the barometer of our success, and we are humbled to be recognized as a top workplace this year. Included in this honor are all our employees who make it such a wonderful place to be every day.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
xendoo
MAY 8, 2022
When running a small business, you’ll want to track revenue and profit. What is revenue vs. profit? Is one metric more important than the other? . While revenue and profit measure your business’s financial performance in different ways, the two metrics are closely intertwined. They are often used to gain a better understanding of your overall financial health. .
Going Concern
MAY 10, 2022
After being called “lazy gits” in a tweet last Friday by British businessman, entrepreneur, and TV show host Lord Alan Sugar, who reacted negatively to PwC UK announcing that it would allow employees to take Friday afternoons off from June to the end of August, we were curious to see if any PwCers across the pond would respond to Lord Sugar’s rant. While the firm hasn’t responded, a handful of PwC employees have on LinkedIn.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 10, 2022
What is Superfund? After more than 25 years, excise taxes on a specified list of chemicals and imported hazardous substances in the U.S. have been reinstated through the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law on November 15, 2021. The excise taxes, effective July 1, 2022, and the complexities around how they are levied pose serious challenges for companies that import, manufacture, produce, sell, or use any of the 42 taxable chemicals, and 150 listed substances, i
Speaker: Debra L. Robinson
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.
Ryan Lazanis
MAY 12, 2022
Finding a rock star talent is one of the biggest challenges of being a business owner. Curious to know how and where to find them? In this podcast episode, I’ve shared my 9 best strategies so you can hire the right team member for your firm. Listen below. 0:46 – My first strategy is to leverage my existing team by asking them first if they know anyone for the new role. 1:28 – The second strategy is to create LinkedIn and Indeed job postings. 1:46 – The third strategy is to sea
Going Concern
MAY 7, 2022
British businessman, entrepreneur, and media person Lord Alan Sugar thinks employees of the Queen’s PwC are a bunch of “lazy gits [that] make me sick” for being allowed to take Friday afternoons off this summer. This is a bloody joke. The lazy gits make me sick. Call me old fashioned but all this work from home BS is a total joke. There is no way people work as hard or productive as when they had to turn up at a work location.
Intuitive Accountant
MAY 8, 2022
As this year's slate of events kicks into gear, ProAdvisor Liz Scott takes a look at what you need to have on your schedule—and why.
Speaker: Aaron Berson
Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g
ThomsonReuters
MAY 9, 2022
Of all the lessons learned during the pandemic, the need for reliable, anywhere/anytime business connectivity may have been the most startling—but arguably the most beneficial. Efficiency is one of the pillars of success in business. And efficiency is dependent, in large part, on streamlining processes as much as possible. Enter Automation. Automation can be an uncomfortable term for tax and accounting professionals.
Going Concern
MAY 12, 2022
As workers return to the office, many auditors find themselves visiting client sites for the first time. Given the two-year in-person hiatus we’ve all just been through , even first-year seniors don’t know how to approach audit room protocols. So h ere are some key rules you should follow in the audit room whenever you do go back : Rule #1: Answer personal calls AFTER you are all the way out of the room.
Canopy Accounting
MAY 9, 2022
As accountants, you know the importance of client satisfaction—they are the backbone of your business after all. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what was going on inside their heads? Thanks to new research you can! Canopy commissioned a study that examines accounting client expectations.
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