BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Learn about the unique challenges of accounting for AI startups, from revenue recognition to validating expenses for R&D tax credit and VC investment. The post 4 Key Challenges of Accounting for AI Startups appeared first on Burkland.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
← Blog home Corporate tax departments are facing mounting pressures due to a talent shortage and increasing regulatory complexities, such as Pillar 2 and Global Minimum Tax (GMT) requirements. The 2024 State of the Corporate Tax Department report by Thomson Reuters Institute highlights these pressing issues, making a compelling argument for increasing technology budgets to unlock new levels of efficiency and strategic value.
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Anders CPA
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
John Scott, Virtual CFO and Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, joins Hannah and Joey to discuss strategies for young accounting professionals to establish themselves as subject matter experts within their firms. They emphasize the importance of demonstrating interest in a niche, seeking mentorship, and mastering effective communication. Key takeaways include building strong client relationships, asking questions, and learning from mistakes.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Audit committees are bringing on more directors with experience in cybersecurity and sustainability, according to a new survey.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
Mark Lee
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
What do you really need to promote as an accountant? This is a simple enough question, and knowing the right answer could make a profound difference to the success of your practice. Let’s start with what you’re NOT promoting. Your time. It’s less common today than it was, but still there are plenty of people, including some accountants, who think accountants are selling their time.
Insightful Accountant
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Join Gary DeHart as he interviews Tommy Tsai of Coefficient, to explore how spreadsheets are evolving with modern technology. Tommy shares his journey in startups and software engineering before discussing Coefficient's innovative features.
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CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By Jackie Meyer, CPA Recent research has found that 99% of accountants experience burnout, which as personally disturbing as it sounds, can ultimately impact your bottom line. In this article, I plan to dive into how you can not only prevent burnout, but increase profit in your firm. In the accounting world, burnout is especially common during tax busy season.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA. If you’re planning a career in the world of accounting or finance, two distinctions have the branding impact and bench strength you need. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name. First and Lasting Impressions The first impression a potential employer will have of you comes in a flash – the top line of your LinkedIn profile or your resume or perhaps a qui
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A new proposal that would establish authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by businesses was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on Nov. 19. U.S. accounting rules don’t currently have specific guidance about the recognition, measurement, and presentation of a grant received by a business entity from a government.
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Black Friday for retail, the kickoff day for holiday shopping, started almost half-century ago with long lines outside brick-and-mortar stores and the dawn unlocking of doors (and the occasional injury of a shopper in the stampede). Then came Cyber Monday after Thanksgiving, as ecommerce – initially with such tactics as flash sales, mostly possible only online – began claiming a bigger slice of the retail sales.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Audit and finance skills are heavily in demand on corporate boards, according to a survey by BDO.
Withum
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Accessible, affordable housing is critical to our society. Explore Other Episodes #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact The post Building Brighter Futures With Home Builders Institute appeared first on Withum.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A new report from practice management software provider Ignition says rising business costs are driving fee increases at accounting firms, with 57% planning to raise fees across all services next year. The 2024 U.S. Accounting and Tax Pricing Benchmark report from Ignition, which surveyed 345 owners and decision-makers in accounting firms, adds that most firms are planning to increase fees across services by 5% or 10% in 2025.
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Those involved in mergers and acquisitions often get understandably excited about the deal, especially execs who stand to see their business power (and paychecks) expanded. These execs might also go into the deals knowing all about the familiar M&A landmines such as employees’ reactions or overpaying the target company. Other potential deal-killers, though, might get less scrutiny in due diligence – including problems with a target company’s past sales tax compliance.
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Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Accounting software development cycles will accelerate with generative AI, but so will competitive pressures.
LSLCPAs
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Secure 2.0 Act is raising the catch-up contribution limit for workers, with the goal to make retirement more attainable. Beginning in 2025, participants in 401K or other employer-provided qualified retirement plans who are age 60, 61, 62, or 63 by 12/31/25 can take advantage of the Super Catch-Up Contribution, which is $11,250 instead of. The post Exciting New Rules for Retirement Savings Happening in 2025 – The Super Catch-Up Contribution appeared first on LSL CPAs.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
On December 18-19, 2024, CPA Practice Advisor is hosting its annual Ensuring Success conference, an online CPE event where professionals can earn up to 14 hours of free CPE credit, with 7 one-hour sessions each day. There is no cost to users to register, attend, and earn CPE credit, and they can choose the ones they want, or can stay for all of the sessions.
Randal DeHart
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Have you ever paused to consider the real impact of your business's customer experience? Is it lifting your brand or dragging it down, along with your team's morale? Today's consumers expect nothing short of excellence, so understanding the consequences of poor customer service is vital. So, what does poor customer service cost you? Let's delve into the details—they might change your perspective.
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Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The American Institute of CPAs is still concerned about the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's new firm and engagement metrics standard, despite some modifications from the original proposal.
Xero
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
We’re excited to announce that partnership tax has arrived in Xero Tax. You can now manage most of your clients’ tax needs – corporate, personal, and ordinary partnerships – in one simple, secure platform. No more juggling multiple tools or battling complicated software. By managing partnership tax in Xero, you can remove some of the stress around tax time for your practice and your clients.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A new analysis of audit committee disclosures of companies in the S&P 1500 reveals a plateau in disclosure rates across several areas important to investors, including considerations in appointing or reappointing the external auditor, length of auditor tenure, and how the audit committee evaluates audit fees in relation to audit quality. The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) and Ideagen Audit Analytics on Nov. 18 released the 11th iteration of the annual Audit Committee Transparency Barometer R
GrowthForceBlog
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
8 min read October 19th, 2024 Deciding whether or not to invest in a next-level accounting solution with enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities, is a big decision. Key Takeaways How to Perform a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Sage Intacct Implementation: First, you'll need to look at the costs of purchasing and implementing new software in your business.
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The tax prep giant is once again looking to bring on close to 20,000 seasonal workers.
AccountingDepartment
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In the dynamic business world, financial strategy plays a pivotal role in determining success. But what if your small or medium-sized business (SMB) can't afford a full-time financial executive? Enter CFO Support Services —a game-changer for SMBs and startups alike. This blog uncovers the essence of a CFO support service provider, the immense value they bring, and why your business might need one.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Avalara, Inc. , a provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, has announced new and innovative efficiencies for the lodging and hospitality sectors, with the release of Avalara Tax Content (ATC) for Lodging. Leveraging Avalara’s proprietary, AI-infused technology, ATC for Lodging gathers, processes and organizes lodging tax data specifically for the lodging and hospitality industries – making it the ideal solution for organizations that require lodging tax content
Withum
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Withum is proud to announce the grand opening of its new larger office in Boca Raton, Florida , located at One Boca Place, 2255 Glades Road. This expansion further solidifies Withum’s growing presence in the Sunshine State, complementing its established offices in Orlando and other key regions nationwide. The subject matter experts based in the Boca Raton office (all local residents), provide comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals , family offices , businesses , and non-profi
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 technology to drive productivity and cost savings. So, how do you make the case for automation within your organization?
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Aprio acquires Kirsch Kohn Bridge; Opsahl Dawson adds Hauser Jones & Sas; and Doeren Mayhew acquires BHT&D CPAs.
Accounting Seed
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Nonprofit organizations strive to create meaningful change in their communities. To achieve their goals effectively, they require organized data, streamlined workflows, and affordable tools. Accounting software is one of the most valuable tools a nonprofit can have, as it allows team members to shift their focus from tedious data management to what truly matters: serving people and making an impact.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
If you aim to increase clients in a geographic area, industry, or service line, sales prospecting should be part of your strategy. By combining AI with LinkedIn, you can streamline sales prospecting, reach the right people, and ultimately build a more efficient pipeline for your accounting firm’s growth. Here’s how. 5 Advantages Using AI and LinkedIn for sales prospecting can offer you several advantages, making the process more efficient and targeted, including: Improved Targeting and Lead Qual
Xero
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Bank feeds have transformed how small businesses manage their bookkeeping. Gone are the days of manually comparing bank statements with accounting records. Today, with cloud accounting, you can securely and automatically import bank transaction data and easily reconcile it, so you have a single, up-to-date view of your transactions and cash flow. Bank feeds reduce manual admin and automate data entry.
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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