CPA Practice

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A new report reveals a dramatic shift in the expectations that businesses and individuals who use accountants have of those professionals, with findings that highlight the need for seamless technology, proactive communication, and personalized service. The 2024 Client Satisfaction Report , commissioned by accounting technology maker TaxDome , provides invaluable data to help firms adapt to the evolving needs of their clients.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Barry's presentation at the Accountants Club of America included his thoughts about the future of small practices, which make up about 43,000 of the estimated 44,000 accounting practices in America.

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Accounting Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Accountancy practices of all sizes must adapt to profound changes affecting the industry. As we approach 2025, maintaining the status quo is no longer a viable option. Success in the year ahead requires careful preparation across multiple fronts: from embracing artificial intelligence and enhancing professional capabilities, to addressing talent acquisition, managing heightened security pressures, and providing strategic counsel on sustainability matters.

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Canopy Accounting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Canopy's updated guide breaks down every change, update, and addition you will need to know for the 2025 tax season. Download our latest eBook to be the best-equipped tax accountant to help clients this upcoming tax season!

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Jump to The transformative potential of AI in advisory Breaking through traditional pricing models Empowering teams through technology Challenges and considerations when adopting tech and AI Embracing technology to unlock advisory services Today, many forward-thinking accounting firms are driving business growth through advisory services. This transition, however, requires a shift in both mindset and business model, as well as a stronger role for technology.

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Canopy Accounting

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What's new: Practitioners can now send an invoice to many clients at the same time. As previously announced, they can also invoice one client representing a group of related clients.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Blog home As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly evolve , a new concept is emerging that tax and accounting professionals need to be aware of: agentic AI. This type of AI advances from basic automation or content generation to developing systems capable of autonomously performing complex tasks and making decisions. For tax and accounting firms, agentic AI has the potential to dramatically transform workflows, client services, and the nature of professional work itself.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Accountants' skill sets can help them navigate leadership, foster innovation and drive successful financial operations in any organization.

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Canopy Accounting

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The key to success in any business is building lasting relationships with clients. However, managing relationships is complicated due to numerous human factors. People are still people even in business.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 10, 2024

TaxConnex is paving the way for a new category of sales tax management services UPSOURCING. Building on our strong foundation of sales tax advisory services and managed sales and use tax filing and remittance services, we are introducing two powerful new solutions into our portfolio: Sales Tax Calculation Software: Designed to simplify the process of calculating the proper sales tax, this software integrates seamlessly with a variety of business systems and shopping carts to provide precise, re

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By setting up clear, fair compensation ranges from the start, youll put your startup on a path to success where your business and your employees can thrive. The post Why Building a Compensation Model is Critical for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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MyIRSRelief

DECEMBER 13, 2024

How CPAs and Lawyers Can Collaborate with Mike Habib, EA for Tax Representation Referrals Mike Habib, EA, is a trusted tax resolution expert with extensive experience helping individuals and businesses resolve complicated tax issues. His expertise includes representing clients before the IRS and state agencies such as the FTB, EDD, and CDTFA. Mike partners with CPAs and lawyers to address clients facing tax audits, levies, liens, employment 941 payroll tax controversies, non-filers and unpaid ba

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Accounting's most influential outline the profession's biggest challenges.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Holiday shopping season offers probably the years best chance for your online business to score big, not only through sales on your own website but also through household-name marketplace facilitators like Amazon. Black Friday this year saw a record $10.8 billion in U.S. online sales up 10.2% over last year. Cyber Monday wasnt far behind, as consumers looked to spend $13.2 billion, up more than 6% over 2023.

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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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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Client advisory services (CAS) is poised to continue its impressive trajectory as the fastest growing service area in public accounting, according to the newly released 2024 CPA.com & AICPA PCPS Client Advisory Services Benchmark Survey report. The survey polled more than 200 U.S. firms with CAS offerings and collected data from the 2023 calendar year.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Blog home As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly evolve , a new concept is emerging that tax and accounting professionals need to be aware of: agentic AI. This type of AI advances from basic automation or content generation to developing systems capable of autonomously performing complex tasks and making decisions. For tax and accounting firms, agentic AI has the potential to dramatically transform workflows, client services, and the nature of professional work itself.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

An injunction from a federal court has paused CTA enforcement, but not eliminated the possibility of it in the future.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The PCAOB released a Spotlight the other day [ PDF ] and it seems large firms are just now recognizing that increased offshoring might have a negative effect on the foundational skills early-career auditors. By “negative effect” we mean a loud sucking sound as these tasks get pumped to distant corners of the world where offshore staff work for pennies on the dollar.

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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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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Jump to Overview of the recent halting Implications for tax and accounting professionals What’s next? Staying prepared amidst regulatory uncertainty Catch up with the Corporate Transparency Act below More on the Corporate Transparency Act Are you ready? The Corporate Transparency Act became effective Jan 1, 2024 Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: Key implications and considerations Corporate Transparency Act FAQs The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been a pivotal piece of le

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service is adding more features to the Tax Pro Account, Business Tax Account and Individual Online Account, and starting a new enforcement campaign.

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Withum

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Withum is proud to announce that Wendy Terry , Partner and Practice Leader of the Firms Professional Services Industry Team , has been appointed to serve on the City of Orlando Finance Committee. The appointment by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer reflects Wendys extensive experience in the accounting profession and commitment to serving the local Central Florida community.

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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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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued Revenue Procedure 2024-31 PDF and proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. The revenue procedure provides procedures and requirements that a manufacturer of specified property must follow to be treated as a qualified manufacturer.

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Wellers Accounting

DECEMBER 10, 2024

UK statutory maternity pay explained for employers. How much leave employees are entitled to, how much to pay them, and claiming the money back from HMRC.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration completed thousand investigations over the past six months that contributed to more than $6.1 billion in tax savings.

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Withum

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Related Insights Guide to 1099 Preparation: What You Need to Know for 2024 Read More Understanding Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Read More Financial Forecasting: How 3-Way Forecasts Help Predict Future Business Performance Read More Sign up to get the latest OASyS updates by email. Subscribe The post The CFO Spotlight: Stories of Growth and Strategy appeared first on Withum.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 7, 2024

There will soon be a new professional tax preparation system available, with options for e-filing returns for forms 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S and 1065s. These are the most common annual tax returns, representing individuals, estates, corporations, and partnerships. Andrew Argue, a CPA and the founder of Corvee , announced that the IRS has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service to offer e-filing tax preparation software for each of the entities above, and is nearing completion of the corresp

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Patriot Software

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Before you can begin looking into your businesss profit, you need to understand and know how to calculate cost of goods sold (COGS). So, where do you begin? Start here by learning all about COGS, including how to get cost of goods sold using the cost of goods sold equation.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The nominee for head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, will pursue a more deregulatory and crypto-friendly approach than Gary Gensler.

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Summit CPA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It takes a lot of hard work, time and skill to keep a small business running smoothly, day to day. There are so many tedious tasks that take time away from the important work that needs to be done. Even if you have all the brains and brawn to wear all those different hats, trying to take care of everything yourself could soon become very overwhelming.

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