Ryan Lazanis

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Looking for ways to reduce workload while increasing your firm’s capacity? In this episode, I’ll discuss 2 steps you can take to strategically grow your business while reducing work hours and getting the most out of your capacity. Listen Below. 0:33 – The question I got from social media is relevant to a lot of firm owners: How can busy firm owners find time to work on improving their business and reaching their goals while running the firm?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A business requires accurate, clean books that are updated at least monthly. You have two options to achieve this goal: hire a professional or have a year-end accounting firm handle your bookkeeping. It's OK to ask an outsourced accountant for help with your daily books. Before we get into the reasons, let's first look at how the duties of accountants and bookkeepers differ.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In an era of staffing shortages, accounting firms must increasingly look outside the box to fill gaps in talent. If you find yourself in this position, it may be time to welcome your newest staff member: automation. Historically, accounting firms have dedicated junior staff to handle manual data entry tasks and labor-intensive workflow processes.

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Shay CPA

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The start of a new year always feels fresh. You’re looking ahead and probably getting excited about everything your startup will accomplish in 2023. Don’t forget to look behind you, though. Even as you vision-cast for the year ahead, you need to wrap up the year behind you. Don’t shoot the messenger: it’s time to do your taxes. Yes, you technically have until April 18.

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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.

Finance

Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

According to a recent Canopy study, 79% of accountants lose time looking for files. Canopy's Jonathan Timothy explains.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When we talk about why no one wants to be an accountant anymore, a handful of things come up in every thread. Let’s quickly get them down in case an alien who just landed on Earth this morning Googles “accountant shortage,” arrives on this article, and wishes to learn more about the causes. Salaries — starting salaries in particular — that do not compete with other white collar and professional services fields; Poor work-life balance that has only gotten worse as st

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Mark Lee

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Over the years, my conversations with sole practitioner accountants reveal that many are “happy enough” once their practice is generating sufficient income for them. They have reached the stage where they feel comfortable, some might say, complacent. ‘Happy enough’ is hardly an enthusiastic summation of how things are going as it can imply a reluctant acceptance of the status quo.

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RogerRossmeisl

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you’re a parent or grandparent with college-bound children, you may want to save to fund future education costs. Here are several approaches to take maximum advantage of the tax-favored ways to save that may be available to you. Savings bonds Series EE U.S. savings bonds offer two tax-saving opportunities when used to finance college expenses: You don’t have to report the interest on the bonds for federal tax purposes until the bonds are cashed in, and Interest on “qualified” Series EE (and

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BurklandAssociates

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

When viewed unemotionally with the company’s best interests in mind, a down round may be the best way to get fresh capital in the door. The post Founders: Is It Time to Consider a Down Round? appeared first on Burkland.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In late 2022, a new AI tool, called ChatGPT , exploded into the marketplace. Since then, it’s been mentioned in hundreds of online articles, in chatrooms, and in the media. According to Reuters , “ChatGPT, the popular chatbot from OpenAI, is estimated to have reached 100 million monthly active users in January, just two months after launch, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Think you’re the only one worried about sales tax compliance? According to our third annual Sales Tax Market Survey you’re not. “Our company is highly acquisitive and this results in lack of consistency when it comes to billing, accounting and reporting,” said one survey respondent. “Increasingly, I am finding the people who ‘know’ the products and classified them for tax coding purposes long before I arrived do not understand the importance of the little details that can make a huge difference

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RogerRossmeisl

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If your small business has a retirement plan, and even if it doesn’t, you may see changes and benefits from a new law. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0) was recently signed into law. Provisions in the law will kick in over several years. SECURE 2.0 is meant to build on the original SECURE Act, which was signed into law in 2019.

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Acterys

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Selecting the right inventory planning solution is critical for efficient supply chain management. As the amount of data increases, organizations want to invest in a complete planning solution that can connect to multiple data sources, extract, and optimize data models, and offer accurate demand forecasts that can help manage optimal inventory levels.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A taxpayer who deducted expenses attributable to the business use of his vehicles took a wrong turn before the Tax Court. Ultimately, he wasn’t able to back up his claims (Eze, TC Memo 2022-83, 8/4/22). Generally, you can deduct costs relating to the business use of your vehicle, subject to certain rules and limits. However, you must meet strict substantiation requirements spelled out by the IRS.

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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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BurklandAssociates

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Reference this handy checklist to understand pay transparency compliance requirements and avoid fines at your startup. The post Avoid Fines: The Pay Transparency Checklist appeared first on Burkland.

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RogerRossmeisl

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Are you worried your business won’t receive what a liquidating creditor owes it? In most cases, liquidating companies come by their financially distressed situations honestly. But there’s always a chance that a debtor has made fraudulent transfers or taken other steps to hide assets from creditors. A solvency expert can help you and your legal counsel determine whether a liquidating business is capable of meeting its interest and repayment obligations.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Candy, flowers, diamonds, romantic dinners out or a movie snuggled on the couch: The year’s biggest day for dates looms again, and here’s an update on sales tax considerations for Valentine’s Day. Expected spending on gifts this year should average $192.80, up almost 10% from last year, according to the National Retail Foundation. Once again, the top shopping destination to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts is online (35%), closely followed by department stores (34%) and discount stores (31%).

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

After several days of requests by taxpayers, state agencies and the National Taxpayer Advocate , the Internal Revenue Service has provided clarifying the federal tax status involving special payments made by 21 states in 2022. The IRS has determined that in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors, taxpayers in many states will not need to report these payments on their 2022 tax returns.

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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.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The new tier will enable accountants to get all their QuickBooks transaction questions resolved from their clients quickly and easily—and the subscription is free.

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RogerRossmeisl

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Historical financial results are only relevant in a valuation to the extent that the business expects to achieve similar results in the coming years. When projecting future economic benefits, it’s important to consider expected changes to a subject company’s internal and external conditions. Challenging the status quo The last three to five years of financial statements are usually on the list of documents experts use to value a business.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It was only a couple days ago that the Journal of Accountancy published an interview with NASBA CEO and President Ken Bishop in which Bishop sternly warns states against even thinking about lowering the CPA licensure requirement to 120 units, something something mobility blah blah. To save you a click, here’s a relevant snip of that JofA article and his comments, published February 10: “Should any state or jurisdiction lower the licensure requirement to 120 hours, their CPAs would no longe

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By Rachel Blakely-Gray. The new W-4 form for 2023 is now available. Unlike the big W-4 form shakeup of 2020, there aren’t significant changes to the new form. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t familiarize yourself with it. You may not file Form W-4 with the IRS, but your payroll depends on it. Employers use Form W-4 to determine how much to withhold from an employee’s gross wages for federal income tax.

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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.

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Murph brings you up to date on the vision that is the QuickBooks Business Network. While it's not fully capable yet, it's getting there, and appears to be heading in the right direction.

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Xero

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The retirement of old reports is now only a little over five months away. If you’re like many small business owners and advisors, you’re probably starting to seriously think about how this will impact your day-to-day work. We’ve answered some of your most common questions, so you can feel confident about switching to new reports before 31 July 2023.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Earlier this month, short seller Hindenburg Research dropped a report called Adani Group: How The World’s 3rd Richest Man Is Pulling The Largest Con In Corporate History (report here ) full of bullet points outlining the findings of Hindenburg’s two-year investigation into the Indian conglomerate. Among the various accusations: shoddy controls, nepotism, questionable shell company relations, and poor transparency (we’re being mild here).

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Do you want your team to feel empowered and motivated? It starts with establishing a solid foundation of an employee-first culture. When employees feel valued, respected, and supported by leadership, your firm builds and sustains trust in its talent. This kind of atmosphere leads to increased job satisfaction for every team member in the firm and has far-reaching impacts on productivity, morale and collaboration—all key elements that drive success.

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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

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Insightful Accountant

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Goldman Sachs' poll shows today's entrepreneurs owners want lawmakers to modernize and improve the Small Business Administration.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

I’m very proud to again be partnering with the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) to offer an entertaining and educational upcoming webinar, “ Hippie Co-ops? Expanding Your Co-op Expertise to Other Cooperative Niches “, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 2 PM ET/1 PM CT/ 12 PM MT/ 11 AM PT. The focus of this webinar is to teach existing accountants who are already familiar with co-op accounting about the similarities and differences between the types of clie

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Are we ready for another survey? OH BOY. Thomson Reuters has written up the 2022 ConvergenceCoaching, LLC® Anytime, Anywhere Work (ATAWW) Survey — you can request survey results here — and we learn that almost all responding firms say they are being flexible about where and when their people put in their time. Of the 216 accounting firms that participated in the 2022 ATAWW Survey, 97% allowed their talent to choose where they work, while 94% offer flexibility in when people are worki

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By David Wieland. Since individual investors (not corporate entities) own more than 70% of residential rental real estate , you likely have some clients who hold property assets and act as landlords for those properties. With rising interest rates and prices, clients with investment properties may be feeling a pinch in income. In my experience, those pressures, along with a myriad of other reasons including a desire to get out of the landlord business, are leading many real estate investors to c

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