CPA Practice
AUGUST 22, 2023
By David Osborne. A global accounting industry survey of more than 6,000 accountants and auditors conducted earlier this year revealed the No. 1 challenge respondents currently face is attracting and retaining skilled talent. Like most sectors, the accounting industry is feeling the effects of the shift in the labor market as workers quit their jobs in search of better roles and greater job satisfaction.
TaxConnex
AUGUST 24, 2023
Sales tax automation has come a long way since the Quill vs. North Dakota case in 1992. Now, even the smallest multi-state businesses and startups have access to sales tax automation options that lower costs and ease the burden of compliance. AI is even making it’s way into the sales tax world, but how much do you trust an automated bot or machine with your sales tax obligations?
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BurklandAssociates
AUGUST 24, 2023
We are at a pivotal point in our lives technology-wise. Artificial Intelligence is taking the markets by storm and has become a tool that almost anyone can use with just Read More The post Managing AI & ChatGPT in the Workplace appeared first on Burkland.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 23, 2023
When it comes to a corporation’s relationship with its accounting firm, the firm itself is less important than the partner who leads its engagement team in lowering its tax rate, according to a new study from Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. The study found that the partner has twice as great an impact on the firm’s cash effective tax rate than did their firm.
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 automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 21, 2023
If partners do not have a buy-sell agreement and one of them dies or is suddenly disabled, there will be problems between the survivors and the family of the affected partner.
Going Concern
AUGUST 23, 2023
Thomson Reuters recently spit out its Future of Professionals special report , a survey of more than 1,200 professionals working in the legal, tax & accounting, global trade, risk, and compliance fields who are employed at firms, corporate in-house departments, and government agencies based in North America, South America, and the United Kingdom.
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ThomsonReuters
AUGUST 22, 2023
Audio streaming and media services provider Spotify was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in the spring of 2006 and launched in the United States in 2011 after already solidifying a presence in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, and Norway. The company’s expansion continued rapidly with a global reach to 65 countries by March 2018 and further expansion to more than 80 markets in 2021, including locations across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
The institute sent comment letters requesting changes in two forms used to report on foreign trusts, and guidance on energy credits and advanced manufacturing investment credits.
AccountingDepartment
AUGUST 22, 2023
In the pursuit of business growth and expansion, establishing a strong and effective financial management system becomes imperative. This encompasses precise record-keeping, timely reporting, and adherence to regulatory obligations. To effectively navigate growth and focus on core business activities, many organizations are turning to outsourced client accounting services.
TaxConnex
AUGUST 22, 2023
Construction contractors have a tough job these days, given labor shortages, supply-chain headaches and mushrooming regulation. If you’re in this industry, the last thing you need added to your load is sales tax. Generally, a business in the construction industry is performing a service, and most services are excluded from sales and use tax. But sales tax has to be your concern if you engage in contracts in different states.
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It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 25, 2023
The IRS on Wednesday released an updated applicable percentage table used to determine a person’s premium tax credit for 2024. The Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credit was created to help lower- and middle-income Americans pay for health insurance purchased through the healthcare marketplace ( HealthCare.gov ). Health insurance can also be purchased through some state exchanges.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 25, 2023
For overpayments and underpayments, the rate will be 8% per year.
Withum
AUGUST 25, 2023
Withum is excited to share that John Sheehy, JD, and Principal within the Forensics and Valuation Services Team, will lead the Firm’s Investigative and Corporate Intelligence Services Group. Formerly a Special Agent, Crisis Negotiator and Supervisor at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, John has a complex and comprehensive understanding of white-collar crime and fraud.
Going Concern
AUGUST 25, 2023
The ranking enthusiasts at INSIDE Public Accounting have dropped their much-anticipated 2023 Best of the Best list and because there’s nothing we at Going Concern love more than a dick revenue-measuring contest, we are thrilled to share the results with you. First, let’s get the “what even is this list” explanation out of the way.
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.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 25, 2023
Despite rocky economic conditions and pressures within organizations to cut down on travel costs, business travel is making an unexpected and robust comeback. According to Capterra’s 2023 Travel Survey, 46% of business travelers report going on more trips than before the pandemic—on average, they travel six times a year, with trips lasting about three days.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 25, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service is giving people until 2026 to comply with a new requirement for Roth catch-up contributions.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 24, 2023
Kognitos' Drayton Wade on why it is imperative for accounting firms to adopt Generative AI in a rapidly evolving world.
Going Concern
AUGUST 24, 2023
By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver A friend asked why I believe the 150-hour requirement is more of a barrier of entry to the accounting profession than a 120-hour requirement with added experience. That is a great question. Although, it does not matter what I think.
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.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 25, 2023
The IRS said Friday that interest rates will go up for the fourth quarter of 2023 , which begins on Oct. 1. The last time the agency increased interest rates was for the first quarter of this year when the rate for tax overpayments and underpayments was 7% per year, compounded daily, up from 6% for Q4 2022. Interest rates had stayed the same in Q2 and Q3 of this year.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 25, 2023
The proposed regulations offer clarity on reporting rules enacted in 2021 to curb crypto-related tax evasion.
ThomsonReuters
AUGUST 25, 2023
Jump to: How does depreciation affect corporation taxes? Accelerated depreciation for corporations How does depreciation work in an S corporation? What is the purpose of making a provision for depreciation? What is the depreciation guidance for corporate alternative minimum tax? Managing corporate tax depreciation Each tax season, business clients turn to their accountant for assistance in navigating corporation tax depreciation and leveraging every tax deduction they can take to min
Going Concern
AUGUST 23, 2023
Ed. note: The following is a guest post by Liz Kolar, EVP at Surgent. It is of particular interest to professors, accounting department chairs, other assorted academics, and any accounting profession meteorologists who are tracking the perfect storm of pipeline problems and a completely revamped CPA exam debuting in just a few months. Comments from all perspectives are welcome.
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.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 23, 2023
By Jennifer Arbore. From perfecting the art of virtual fundraising and volunteering to implementing fresh social media strategies, creating innovative donor retention programs and driving their missions forward despite a myriad of ongoing global challenges, today’s nonprofits are dealing with a complicated and quickly evolving landscape. That’s why operations need to be as simple as possible.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
At the Illinois CPA Society's annual summit, a deep dive into how the profession needs to revamp and revitalize its appeal to potential accountants.
Withum
AUGUST 23, 2023
On July 31, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a Risk Alert to their broker-dealer members regarding Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance examinations and related issues. The Division of Examinations’ Risk Alert reiterated the need for registered broker-dealers to establish and maintain sound AML programs for each firm designed to mitigate risks in the financial system.
Going Concern
AUGUST 23, 2023
Last year, 950 PwC UK equity partners were treated to record-breaking £1 million pound ($1.2 million) payouts, effortlessly beating the 2020 high of £868,000 and quite a leap from £765,000 in 2019. Sadly for them they won’t be cruising right past a million this year. Reports The Guardian : More than 1,000 partners at the UK division of the “big four” accounting firm PwC will be paid £906,000 this year, a slight fall on last year’s record payout as profits fell despite rising revenues.
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
CPA Practice
AUGUST 23, 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss accounting automation tech with the co-founder of Bookkeep , Jason Richelson. Use the podcast player below to listen.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
Google and Meta are facing class action suits after revelations they had been collecting sensitive taxpayer information via online filing sites.
Ryan Lazanis
AUGUST 23, 2023
As new ideas and features emerge, it’s all too easy for the initial project boundaries to expand far beyond their intended limits. In this episode, I discussed nine key strategies that I have tested in the field to effectively prevent scope creep. Listen Below. 0:43 Scope creep or out-of-scope work is defined as performing tasks not outlined in the client agreement.
Going Concern
AUGUST 22, 2023
Why is it every time mainstream media writes about accountants they just have to drag the stereotypes into it? Across the pond publication Evening Standard didn’t even try to hide it when writing up World Athletics Championships 100m badass Eugene Amo-Dadzie, ‘boring’ appears in the lede. It’s still a charming story. Everyone, meet the world’s fastest accountant.
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