Going Concern

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last month we took a look at the 2024 Robert Half Salary Guide to get an idea what public accounting salaries should be in the range of next year, today it’s a similar report from Addison Group and their 2024 Workforce Planning Guide. The guide covers several industries, we are of course only here for accounting. Of the finance and accounting sector the report says: In a field known for ‘churn and burn,’ last year was one for the record books with higher job turnover than in any other thre

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While it initially garnered attention for its creative applications in content and image generation, the true potential of generative AI lies in its ability to unlock new ways of thinking in the business world.

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Insightful Accountant

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For the next few months, accountants are fielding calls and emails with a tinge of desperation around payroll books that are a mess and reporting deadlines that seem impossible to meet. Let’s bring some peace to this process.

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Canopy Accounting

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It's that time again to begin exploring ways we can manage tax season, stay sane, and still be intentional about how we lead our firms. In this webinar we'll discuss some capacity management tips for those running a tax season with a virtual team (which is more difficult to do than brock and mortar!).

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Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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AccountingDepartment

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The government contracting sector is highly regulated and requires strict compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) regulations. With ever-evolving regulations and a complex accounting system to manage, the government contract (GovCon) industry has a steep learning curve for small and medium-sized contractors.

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Acterys

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) involves more than budgets, forecasts and spreadsheets. FP&A solutions deliver key insights into business performance and financial health that drive strategic decisions and set companies on the path to growth. Unfortunately, too many companies are slow to detect or address performance issues.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Nominations for the 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards are now open. The award, presented by CPA Practice Advisor , in conjunction with the AICPA & CIMA Women’s Initiative, recognizes women leaders who have made significant contributions to the accounting and finance profession in the calendar year 2023 only. Click here for the nomination form.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Today, ensuring your firm delivers exceptional value and effectively captures that value through appropriate pricing is crucial. Traditional approaches to scoping and pricing jobs have often been fragmented and inconsistent. Partners and managers handle their own pricing on a client-by-client basis and often end up undercharging. The same client might get a quote from two offices for the same service priced drastically differently depending on who they call.

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RogerRossmeisl

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $168,600 for 2024 (up from $160,200 for 2023). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Basic details The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two taxes on employers, employees and self-employed workers — one for Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance, which is commonly known as the Social Security tax,

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

At TaxConnex, we work with telecommunications service providers  of all sizes.  Many are existing MSPs (Managed Service Providers) or IT management companies that would like to expand their service offering and become “stickier” with their clients. They may have infrastructure in place to support the sales tax requirements of their existing business, but the telecommunications service presents a different set of issues.

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BurklandAssociates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

During our recent interview, Gaurav Bhasin shared valuable insights and tips for founders considering a private equity deal. The post Private Equity Insights for Startup Founders from Gaurav Bhasin appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Strategic growth requires a plan, execution and something new to present to potential clients.

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MyIRSRelief

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

S Corporations are a popular choice for many business owners due to their unique tax benefits. This article will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about S Corporation tax savings. What is an S Corporation? An S Corporation is a type of corporation that meets specific Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax code requirements. The biggest feature of an S Corporation is that it provides its owners with limited liability protection, while allowing income and losses to be passed through t

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A job as intimidating as setting up a system to handle your sales tax obligations can be a lot easier if you have an idea how long it will take. As with most aspects of sales tax, there are no fixed answers, but we can give you an idea. Depending on your business and where you are in your sales tax journey, it could take as little as a month or so or up to six months (or more).

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Acterys

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) involves more than budgets, forecasts and spreadsheets. FP&A solutions deliver key insights into business performance and financial health that drive strategic decisions and set companies on the path to growth. Unfortunately, too many companies are slow to detect or address performance issues.

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Thanks to the lower threshold, the service expects to receive about 44 million 1099-Ks in 2024, up from about 14 million.

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Airbase

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Accounts payable (AP) refers to the series of steps that companies take to pay their bills. It requires the safe handling and recording of funds transferring from the company’s bank account to suppliers and vendors. Automation replaces the manual accounts payable process with software that can make everyone more efficient and lead to cost savings.

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RogerRossmeisl

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Transaction databases contain the details of thousands of real-life public and private stock sales. They’re used by business valuators when they apply the guideline transaction method. This method — also known as the merger and acquisition method — is a subset of the market approach. It derives a company’s value from prices paid for companies engaged in the same, or similar, lines of business.

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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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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Fresh off the rumor mill via the tip box: Forvis, in its laughable quest for global domination (WE DONT WANT TO BE THE BIG 4), is going to announce another merger/acquisition this week, presumably to leapfrog GT and BDO in the Americas or establish significant footing overseas. FORV/S (ugh why’d I type that) currently sits at #8 on the IPA Top 100 with $1.7 billion in revenue.

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft's recent embroilment with the IRS highlights the dangers of this tax strategy for multinational companies.

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Airbase

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s been just seven months since we launched our groundbreaking Guided Procurement module, which represents a new milestone for spend management. Guided Procurement closes the loop on the multi-stakeholder compliance requirements that must be met in the procurement process. The result is being able to offer a full procure-pay-close platform that has earned rave reviews.

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RogerRossmeisl

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Surveillance is common in many workplaces, yet companies monitoring employee activities may keep the practice under wraps. This may be a mistake, because when workers know they’re being watched, they’re generally less likely to be dishonest. For example, several surveys have shown that clearly visible security cameras discourage employees from stealing inventory.

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Withum

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In a move aimed at modernizing and streamlining the interaction between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and taxpayers, the IRS has recently announced the launch of its new Online Document Upload Tool. This tool represents a significant shift from the traditional method of correspondence, which primarily involved sending paper documents via regular mail.

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Plus, Google wants you to ditch passwords, and eight other things that happened in technology this past month and how they'll impact your clients and your firm.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The IRS said on Friday that it will not raise interest rates for the first calendar quarter of 2024. Beginning on Jan. 1, the rate for overpayments and underpayments for individuals will be 8% per year, compounded daily. Here is a complete list of the Q1 2024 rates: 8% for overpayments (payments made in excess of the amount owed), 7% for corporations. 5.5% for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000. 8% for underpayments (taxes owed but not fully paid). 10% for large corporate u

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RogerRossmeisl

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Perhaps you’ve been in this situation before: You have a financial emergency and need to get your hands on some cash. You consider taking money out of a traditional IRA or 401(k) account but if you’re under age 59½, such distributions are not only taxable but also are generally subject to a 10% penalty tax. There are exceptions to the 10% early withdrawal penalty, but they don’t cover many types of emergencies.

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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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Withum

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Explore Other Episodes #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact The post You Can’t Fire Cinderella With No1HungryinEHC appeared first on Withum.

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs is rolling out some changes in its tax standards that will take effect in January.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF) has released the findings of its 14th Annual Public Company Audit Fee Study , sponsored by Center for Audit Quality. The FERF 2022 Public Company Audit Fee Study Report examines audit fees companies paid to external auditors for auditing and related services for the period between June 2022 and May 2023.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Considering the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS’s decision to destroy approximately 30 million unprocessed tax year 2019 paper-filed information returns was “reasonable,” the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) concluded in a report released last week. The destruction of the paper returns was discovered by TIGTA in September 2021, and the IRS watchdog issued a separate report on its investigation in May 2022.

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