CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing industries worldwide. A recent survey found that 90% of respondents are using AI to some extent, but this doesn’t mean that everyone is sitting at their desks and putting all of their work duties on autopilot. Like other software, AI is helping streamline some tasks and is used as an aid for many in the accounting industry.
Insightful Accountant
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are turning to cloud accounting platforms for automation and streamlined accounting. But many find them insufficient for advanced reporting and data analysis.
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Accounting Today
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The accounting industry looks different today. Here's how to use that to your advantage.
Ryan Lazanis
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Are you struggling to add advisory services without taking on all the work yourself? Learn how to delegate and make advisory work scalable. The post How to Delegate Advisory Work to Your Team appeared first on Future Firm.
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed accounting standards update to update the guidance on accounting for software, specifically when it comes to developing software for internal use.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This post is for the employers. If you’re a job seeker you can ignore this. With many of the big firms having called their people back to the office three or more days a week, more professionals than ever are on the hunt for remote work. Adding to this flood of jobseekers in the accounting space is the worrying trend of layoffs which you’d think would make things great for hiring managers.
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Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The accounting profession is grappling with both a shortage of talent and a generational shift in workplace expectations.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Far too often, accountants get put into a box, and people assume this is a single-path career. But that is far from reality.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
GBQ Partners, a full-service accounting firm with over 300 professionals across multiple Ohio offices, has established itself as a trusted advisor to clients in construction and various other industries. With the implementation of the new lease accounting standards under ASC 842, GBQ faced significant challenges in helping their construction clients navigate these complex changes.
RogerRossmeisl
OCTOBER 27, 2024
As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies. One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to loved ones is by giving cash gifts before December 31. Under tax law, you can gift a certain amount each year without incurring gift taxes or requiring a gift tax return. Taking advantage of this rule can help you reduce the size of your taxable estate while benefiting your family and friends.
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The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.
BurklandAssociates
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Recent additions to Burkland’s cash runway extension toolkit include a free runway calculator and a customizable treasury policy template. The post Measure & Extend Your Startup’s Cash Runway appeared first on Burkland.
MyIRSRelief
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
S Corporations: Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, and the Benefits of Professional Tax Help S Corporations , often referred to as S Corps, are a popular business structure in the United States, particularly among small to medium-sized businesses. They offer a unique blend of benefits, including pass-through taxation and limited liability protection. However, navigating the tax landscape for S Corps can be complex.
Acterys
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Collaborative planning and forecasting brings business leaders together to evaluate historic business performance against changing circumstances and create a plan for future success. Yet despite producing more data than ever before, many organizations still struggle to unlock its full potential. Instead of driving smarter decision-making, data often remains underutilized due to issues with access and clarity.
RogerRossmeisl
OCTOBER 27, 2024
As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $176,100 for 2025 (up from $168,600 for 2024). Wages and self-employment income above this amount aren’t subject to Social Security tax. If your business has employees, you may need to budget for additional payroll costs, especially if you have many high earners.
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
TaxConnex
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Previously, we gave an overview of how IT and telecom companies have special challenges regarding sales tax and regulatory compliance because of what such companies sell. Sales tax compliance for technology is about definitions of what you sell, and about whether what you sell, for various reasons, is taxable or non-taxable. IT and telecom companies, for example, must determine if they sell Software as a Service (SaaS), an information service or a strictly telecom service.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 29, 2024
By Mark Thomas. As you embark on your career journey into the world of accounting, you’ll find that your first years can be full of twists and turns. While some of you may seamlessly land a dream role right out of school, others might navigate through multiple positions before discovering their true professional passion. Amidst this exploration, it becomes crucial for you to refine your approach to personal finances so you can confidently manage the financial realities of adult life.
Withum
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The healthcare industry continues to embrace new technologies, which has positively impacted the care of patients. Artificial intelligence , machine learning and big data analytics assist with solutions to enhance healthcare delivery for remote patient monitoring, personalized medicine and early disease detection, to name a few. While these advancements help provide better overall health outcomes, there is a side effect of increasing the attack surface for threat actors to gain access to patient
RogerRossmeisl
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Skimming, where criminals use hidden digital readers to steal debit and credit card information, is a pervasive threat that can result in significant financial losses for businesses. The FBI estimates that ATM and point-of-sale (POS) skimming generates more than $1 billion for criminals annually. So if your business offers or operates these machines, you need to assess your risk and take steps to prevent skimming from happening on your premises.
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With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 31, 2024
PwC has announced global revenue numbers for FY24 (unaudited) and like their compadres at Deloitte and EY, they had a relatively ass year compared to the golden days of the Covid-and-everything-after consulting boom. For the 12 months ending 30 June 2024, PwC firms around the world reported record gross revenues of $55.4 billion USD, up from $53.1 billion for FY23.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The contribution limit for 401(k) retirement plans is going up in 2025 — but not for individual retirement accounts, the IRS announced on Nov. 1. The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plan in 2025 will increase to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024 , according to the tax agency. The increase covers those who participate in 403(b) and most 457 plans, as well as the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased by $500 to $23,500, up from $23,000 for 2024, but the IRA limit remains $7,000.
Inform Accounting
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
We have been made aware of the start of criminal activity using both text messages and emails to try and steal bank details by playing on older people's concerns about the Winter Fuel Payment.
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Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In September, Wall Street Journal was first to report that PwC planned to cut 1800 people — about 2.5% of the workforce — in October. As prophesied, layoffs began the week of October 7th. On October 5, the tropical storm soon-to-be-called Hurricane Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico and by Monday, October 7 became a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 180 mph.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Theresa Braine New York Daily News (TNS) Russia has fined Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, many times more than the world’s entire GDP, for blocking its YouTube accounts. That figure — a 20 followed by 33 zeroes — is $20 decillion, to the uninitiated who didn’t know such a word existed. Even the Kremlin acknowledged on Thursday that it was more a symbolic gesture than anything else.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Job and wage growth continued at a moderate pace among small businesses in October, likely slowed by the impact of recent hurricanes down south, according to payroll company Paychex.
AccountingDepartment
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In the current competitive environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must leverage every possible advantage to succeed and expand. Forecasting is a powerful tool that can greatly influence a company's financial success.
Speaker: Michael Mansard and Katherine Shealy
Generative AI is no longer just an exciting technological advancement––it’s a seismic shift in the SaaS landscape. Companies today are grappling with how to not only integrate AI into their products but how to do so in a way that makes financial sense. With the cost of developing AI capabilities growing, finding a flexible monetization strategy has become mission critical.
Dent Moses
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Just like your primary residence, a second home may have significant appreciation over the last several years. If it’s time to sell, it’s important to understand the tax consequences. Let’s look at a couple of examples: Sale of second home – 100% personal use Unlike your primary residence, no gain exclusion is available if you sell a vacation home.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 31, 2024
By Jim Wesloh Navigating the challenging landscape of cost accounting within the framework of federal contracting requires an understanding of both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Below we explore these topics with particular focus on the categorization and management of costs. As businesses engaged in federal contracting strive to maintain compliance and optimize their financial operations, understanding the delineation between direc
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Thomson Reuters has made a major investment in Propense, an AI-powered cross-selling solution, which will enable the company to expand its reach among CPA firms.
AccountingDepartment
OCTOBER 31, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one size rarely fits all. This is particularly true when it comes to financial management. Whether you're a burgeoning startup or an established enterprise, having a firm grasp on your finances is crucial.
Speaker: Genevieve Hancock, CPA
Cash flow isn’t just about balancing numbers - it's about ensuring your organization is positioned for both immediate stability and long-term success. Understanding that cash flow management fuels every decision, every opportunity, and every growth phase is critical. But how can you shift from simply managing cash to strategically optimizing it for resilience?
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