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How to Get Accounting Clients? 7 Tips to Help You Find Accounting and Bookkeeping Clients

Snyder

If you’re running your accounting business and are looking to attract more clients, you probably noticed that the landscape has changed vastly. The increased client turnover and growing demand for additional services, in particular business advisory ones, call for a different approach to client acquisition and retention. In this article, we’ll review how the working relationship between accounting clients and accountants and bookkeepers has changed and what the new challenges in this new market

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5 Tips for Achieving Work-Life Harmony During Busy Seasons

CPA Practice

From tight deadlines to too much work, achieving work-life harmony during the busy season can be challenging. While it may be impossible to eliminate stress, there are strategies you can use to help reduce the negative impact of stress and increase productivity. Stress is the body’s natural reaction to challenging or demanding situations. It just so happens that a lot of the time, we can call our stress work.

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Financial vs Tax Accounting

SMBAccountant

One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations. Tax accountants must use the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to provide accurate tax returns.

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Getting digital with sales tax in 2023

TaxConnex

At least three states opened this year with proposals to revamp taxes concerning digital advertising and data. Massachusetts legislators seem to be leading the way, with multiple draft bills that would adopt a digital advertising services tax on commercial data collection or the sale of personal information. The bills include: HD 1507 , to establish a commission to study generating revenue from digital advertising that is displayed inside of Massachusetts by companies that generate over $100 mil

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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5 Biggest Business Trends You Should Know

Insightful Accountant

Reach Reporting’s Justin Hatch dishes on some trends today's accounting professionals should be on the lookout for.

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5 Inevitable Decisions Every Business Leader Must Face

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read When you picture a leader, you probably conjure up images of generals charging into battle ahead of their soldiers.

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Multi-Level Marketing Companies are Pyramid Schemes

FraudFiles

I often hear: “Pyramid schemes are illegal! If XYZ Company was a pyramid scheme, the government would shut them down!” Yes, pyramid schemes are illegal. No, our government generally doesn’t shut down pyramid schemes masquerading as multi-level marketing.

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Retailers/ecommerce companies face special sales tax challenges

TaxConnex

Online retailers and eCommerce companies have been the focal point of taxing jurisdictions and their updated nexus laws for years. Our third annual survey of financial professionals revealed a sales tax storm in many industries. Financial leaders continue to lean on internal resources while wrestling with the current economy, inflation and a tight job market.

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The Role Of An Accountant: A Guide To Today’s Accountant’s Roles, Duties, And Responsibilities

Snyder

Our fast-paced world has transformed many jobs, but few seem to have changed as much as what accountants typically did even 20 years ago compared to today, next year, or the next decade. The accountant’s role has long transformed from mere bookkeeping to encompassing more duties and responsibilities: from financial reporting and analyzing business performance to helping with taxation (and many more).

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Deferred Revenue Schedule for Startups

BurklandAssociates

The deferred revenue schedule is an important tool to manage cash flow and ensure your startup's financial statements accurately reflect its position. The post Deferred Revenue Schedule for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Changes in 2024 CPA Exam Put Technology Front and Center

CPA Practice

By Gail Cole. The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is regularly updated to reflect enhancements to accounting and auditing standards as well as tax laws and regulations — and to improve the efficiency of the exam. The next update goes into effect January 1, 2024 , and places new emphasis on the role of emerging technology in delivering accounting services.

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Reshaping Xero to enable disciplined growth and focus

Xero

Below is the message shared with all Xero employees today Dear Xeros Over the past few weeks, as I have stepped into the CEO seat, we have had several conversations about Xero’s strengths and significant market opportunities. We have also talked candidly about our challenges following the rapid scaling of the company. As we look to the next phase of Xero’s growth, many of you have asked me what change is needed for us to simplify focus, strengthen our execution and balance growth with profitabi

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$700,000+ Overclaim by Alliantgroup Client Shows Value of §179D Expertise

Going Concern

The United States Tax Court recently ruled that Edwards Engineering could only deduct $304,640 of the $1,037,237 it claimed under Section 179D for the installation of energy efficient commercial building property (EECBP) it performed at a Veterans Affairs hospital in 2013. Q: Edwards Engineering is a client of what tax consulting firm, a popular subject at Going Concern due to its ongoing problems across several areas ?

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SVB Closure Is Unacceptable

Patriot Software

Canton, Ohio Patriot Software, an online payroll and accounting company, announced today that some employee direct deposits were affected by the abrupt Silicon Valley Bank closure.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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IRS and State Move Tax Deadline to Oct. 16 for Most Californians

CPA Practice

By Samantha Gowen, The Orange County Register (via TNS). Storms, wildfires and flooding damage have pushed back the tax filing deadlines for most Californians. The new deadline of Oct. 16 applies to California and federal individual and business tax returns and payments. The Franchise Tax Board said taxpayers who suffered financial losses to storm damage also could be eligible to claim those losses on their tax returns.

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Meet Top 100 ProAdvisor Leah Berger

Insightful Accountant

Our spotlight of the Insightful Accountant 2022 Top 100 ProAdvisors continues with a spotlight on Leah's Insights' Leah Berger. See what she says it takes to stay on top of your game.

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Deloitte Global CEO Joe Ucuzoglu Just Mic Dropped EY’s Messy Split Drama

Going Concern

Joe Ucuzoglu, the former head of Deloitte US and current Deloitte Global CEO, has recorded a 20 minute video which was circulated to all firm leadership yesterday and then, just to be sure EY sees it to be as transparent as possible, had it published to the Deloitte website for all to see. In it, he is adamant that Deloitte does not intend to change its current model as unified professional services firm (a.k.a. “multidisciplinary model”).

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Five time-saving features exclusive to new invoicing

Xero

Did you know there are two versions of invoicing in Xero? There’s the original ‘classic’ invoicing experience and ‘new’ invoicing. New invoicing is the updated version with a refreshed design, new functionality and many of the features you know and love from classic. New invoicing has come a long way since its initial launch and we’re pleased to have introduced several improvements you won’t see in classic invoicing.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

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

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Milestones for S Corporation Election

CPA Practice

By Nellie Akalp. There are many reasons for your clients to claim an S Corp election. Although the most significant advantage is the limited liability protection it provides its shareholders, the S Corp election also avoids the double taxation incurred by C Corps. Milestones to Consider At specific points in their growth trajectory, your clients may reach some milestones that could call for a change in their current business structure.

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Outsourced Accounting: The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Financial Tasks

Basis 365

Are you tired of spending countless hours on bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation? Do you want to focus more on growing your business and achieving your goals? If so, consider outsourcing your accounting tasks. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of outsourcing accounting, including outsourced bookkeeping and outsourcing to an accountant.

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Why NASBA Can Be a Bully and What CPAs Can Do About It

Going Concern

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Going Concern previously reported on bits of an interview with Ken Bishop , President and CEO of NASBA, published in Journal of Accountancy. A cut out in the article includes this quote, “Should any state or jurisdiction lower the licensure requirement to 120 hours, their CPAs would no longer be automatically substantially equivalent and would no longer enjoy the mobilit

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John Scott Named a Top Estate Planning Professional by Small Business Monthly

Anders CPA

John Scott, CPA, AEP/CGMA has been named a Top Estate Planning Professional for 2023 by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly. In the March 2023 edition of Small Business Monthly, John gave advice and talked about the greatest challenges and mistakes he has seen business owners come to face. He was one of seven professionals named who have proven their dedication to the success of small businesses in St.

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Harness the Potential of Your Enterprise Knowledge

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.

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How the Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Corporate AMT and Bonus Depreciation

CPA Practice

By Ryan Sheehan. In August 2022, the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. The IRA will raise $738 billion and authorize $391 billion in spending to combat climate change through clean energy. The plan also calls for $238 billion in deficit reduction, three years of Affordable Care Act subsidies and prescription drug reform to lower prices.

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Top 10 Influential Women in Accounting and Tax in 2023 | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Women make up nearly 60% of the accounting service industry according to 2022 data. In honor of International Women's Day, we rounded up a list of the Top 10 Innovative Women in Accounting and Tax. From the future of accounting to tax policy, these women are experts across the industry. Check it out!

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PwC UK Fined £7.5 Million For Faking Evidence and Other Such Terrible Auditing of a Government Contractor

Going Concern

The Financial Reporting Council has fined PwC £7.5 million ($8.9 million USD) for work related to Babcock , a multinational corporation headquartered in the UK providing, among other things, engineering services. Babcock conducts most of its business with the government, particularly the Ministry of Defence (don’t @ us, that’s how they spell it across the pond).

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How can CPAs Help Give Private Companies a Competitive Advantage with ESG reporting

Withum

CPAs will be influential in assisting private companies in adopting proposed EC ESG Reporting Standards. Withum identifies opportunities for CPAs to assist private companies with their ESG strategy development and execution. Joe Holman , Market Leader of Withum’s ESG Services, believes private companies should adopt elements of the SEC’s proposed ESG Reporting Standards and use their internal accounting or audit group to help them effectively implement and maintain their reporting structure.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

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.

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How Firms Can Use Payroll to Build Trust with Clients

CPA Practice

By Max Pearlstein. Accountants have more tools at their fingertips to grow their advisory services than ever before, and the pandemic underlined the importance of using those tools to help their clients. Today’s accountants are helping their clients navigate a rapidly changing labor and regulatory landscape. PPP loans, a tight talent market, the hybrid workplace, and changing tax laws are all combining to put incredible pressure on small- to medium-size businesses.

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Do Night Shift Workers Get Paid for Daylight Savings? And More Payroll Questions

Patriot Software

Seven out of 10 Americans aren’t fans of changing the clocks at the start and end of daylight saving time (DST). And if you have employees who work the graveyard shift, you might not like the payroll issues that come with DST. So, how does daylight savings time work when employees are on the clock?

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Actual Kids Are Working at EY Now

Going Concern

Just the other day we were talking about initiatives around the profession to ease the burden of the 150 hour requirement for CPA licensure that tie together education and work experience , like work-for-credit programs or 5th year education partnerships between firms and universities. Today, we’ve learned of another education-experience partnership: a high school in North Carolina that is sending kids to work at accounting firms, among other local employers.

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HOW STATE AND LOCAL TAX REFUNDS AFFECT GROSS INCOME FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR

CTP

The IRS published Revenue Ruling 2019-11 at the end of March 2019 in order to answer questions that arose due to limitations imposed on itemized deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The law limited the itemized deduction for SALT to $10,000 except in the case of married people who filed a separate return.

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It Takes Two to Tango

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.