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4 Key Challenges of Accounting for AI Startups

BurklandAssociates

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.

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Maximizing tax department efficiency: The case for higher technology budgets

ThomsonReuters

← 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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The Young CPA Success Show: Mastering Your Niche in the Accounting World

Anders CPA

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.

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Audit committees boost cyber, ESG expertise

Accounting Today

Audit committees are bringing on more directors with experience in cybersecurity and sustainability, according to a new survey.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

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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What do you REALLY need to promote as an accountant?

Mark Lee

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.

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Transforming Accounting Workflows: Tommy Tsai on Coefficient's AI-Driven Spreadsheet Tools

Insightful Accountant

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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How Accounting and Tax Firm Owners Can Prevent Burnout

CPA Practice

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.

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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

CPA Practice

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

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FASB Looks to Add New Rules on Accounting For Government Grants by Businesses

CPA Practice

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.

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The pre-Black Friday outlook on ecommerce

TaxConnex

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.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Board members need more audit and finance skills

Accounting Today

Audit and finance skills are heavily in demand on corporate boards, according to a survey by BDO.

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Building Brighter Futures With Home Builders Institute

Withum

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.

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Survey: Over Half of Accounting Firms Plan to Increase Fees in 2025

CPA Practice

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.

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Sales tax and due diligence in an M&A

TaxConnex

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

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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Gen AI speeds software development, heats up competition

Accounting Today

Accounting software development cycles will accelerate with generative AI, but so will competitive pressures.

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Exciting New Rules for Retirement Savings Happening in 2025 – The Super Catch-Up Contribution

LSLCPAs

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.

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CPE Sessions Announced for Ensuring Success

CPA Practice

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.

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The Real Cost Of Bad Construction Client Service

Randal DeHart

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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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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AICPA wary of new PCAOB firm metrics standard

Accounting Today

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.

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Streamline tax time: Xero now supports partnership tax in the UK

Xero

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.

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Disclosures Regarding Audit Firm Oversight Have Plateaued, CAQ Report Finds

CPA Practice

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

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The ROI of Implementing Sage Intacct: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

GrowthForceBlog

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.

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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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Jackson Hewitt looks to hire thousands for tax season

Accounting Today

The tax prep giant is once again looking to bring on close to 20,000 seasonal workers.

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The Secret Weapon for SMBs Thriving with CFO Support Services

AccountingDepartment

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.

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Avalara Unveils Intelligent Tax Content Solution for Lodging and Hospitality

CPA Practice

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

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Withum Expands South Florida Presence With New Larger Boca Raton Office

Withum

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

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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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M&A roundup: Aprio, Opsahl Dawson and Doeren Mayhew expand

Accounting Today

Aprio acquires Kirsch Kohn Bridge; Opsahl Dawson adds Hauser Jones & Sas; and Doeren Mayhew acquires BHT&D CPAs.

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How to Choose the Best Nonprofit Accounting Software

Accounting Seed

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.

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LinkedIn + AI = A Recipe for Prospecting Success for Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

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

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The truth about bank feeds: Busting the top three myths

Xero

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.

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Solve Your Firms 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.