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Be Audit Ready: Essential Steps for Pension and OPEB Reporting

LSLCPAs

LSL Webinar “Back to Basics | Pension & OPEB for Beginners,” presented by Riley, CPA Greenlee & Krystal Cabrera , CPA lead you through the necessary steps on preparing for audits related to pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) reporting. In case you missed it – this article will guide you through the types of. The post Be Audit Ready: Essential Steps for Pension and OPEB Reporting appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Tax Tools for Startups: Ensuring Compliance and Maximizing Benefits

BurklandAssociates

A guide to the tax tools in Burkland’s startup tax toolkit, grouped by the type of tax obligations they address. The post Tax Tools for Startups: Ensuring Compliance and Maximizing Benefits appeared first on Burkland.

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IRS fights misleading social media claims

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service has stepped up efforts to combat dubious tax advice promoting schemes involving the Fuel Tax Credit, the Sick and Family Leave Credit, and household employment taxes.

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Debunking the Myths Can Help Firms Start Implementing AI

CPA Practice

By Shane Westra. Over the past several years, artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies are becoming increasingly integrated into the daily operations of accounting firms. This change offers both challenges and opportunities, which is an important perspective to maintain as you navigate the adoption of AI in your practice with an eye on maintaining high levels of overall security.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Most People Think Their Salaries Won’t Give Them Financial Security

CPA Practice

By Bruce Crumley, Inc. (TNS) Business owners facing employee requests for higher pay have plenty of reasons why they can’t increase salaries over current levels, and a new survey suggests another one. They may not be making enough money to feel financially secure themselves. A new poll shows that people across a wide range of revenue levels believe they need far higher incomes to feel financially secure—considerably more than businesses could possibly pay them.

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Art of Accounting: Growing by not learning

Accounting Today

When it comes to practice management, try to learn as much as you can from whatever source is available.

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Mastering Your Cash Flow Analysis for Financial Success

AccountingDepartment

Managing a business isn’t easy. Amongst juggling various roles and responsibilities, ensuring your financial health often becomes a daunting task. One powerful tool to help you stay on top is cash flow analysis.

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Automating Your AP Nightmare with Smart Data Extraction

Insightful Accountant

Many accounting professionals struggle with the time-consuming and error-prone task of managing accounts payable (AP). If you missed our recent App Academy , MakersHub presented how their innovative solution can revolutionize this critical process.

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The Fastest-Growing Firms: The secret sauce of growth

Accounting Today

Some of Accounting Today's fastest-growing firms share what turbo-charged their expansion over the past year.

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Half a dozen ways to mismanage sales tax | TaxConnex

TaxConnex

Sales tax compliance has many moving parts, not just in the filing but in everything that goes into making sure you stay on the legal side of the jurisdictions where you have sales tax nexus. Just remember, a lot can go wrong along the way. 1. Billing systems You charge the customers sales tax for online purchases, they pay and you remit the money to the tax jurisdictions.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Understanding IRS Letter 725-B: Notice of Appointment to a Field Revenue Officer for Investigation

MyIRSRelief

Understanding IRS Letter 725-B: Notice of Appointment to a Field Revenue Officer for Investigation The IRS Letter 725-B, also known as the Notice of Appointment to a Field Revenue Officer (RO) for Investigation, is a formal communication from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) indicating that a taxpayer’s case has been assigned to a revenue officer for further investigation.

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California Suspends NOLs and Limits Credit Utilization

Withum

Faced with California’s $45 billion budget deficit, Sacramento lawmakers continue to grapple with how to cure the shortfall. It comes as no surprise that in late June, the state’s Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, in her role as acting governor, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bills 167 and 175. The bills’ passage resulted in suspending the net operating loss deduction for businesses with greater than $1 million in income and limiting business tax credit utilization, along with other changes.

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IRS collects $1B from millionaires

Accounting Today

The agency is hoping to counter a widespread impression that people can get away without paying their taxes, according to Commissioner Werfel.

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AICPA News – July 2024

CPA Practice

AICPA News is a collection of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. AICPA Recognizes Six Individuals with 2024 Outstanding Young CPA Award The AICPA & CIMA recently recognized six practicing CPAs under the age of 40 with the 2024 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award. Every year, these awards are given in memory of Maximo Mukelabai, a member of the inaugural class of the AICPA Leadership Academy whose life was tragicall

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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It’s Official, Aprio Inked a Private Equity Deal

Going Concern

Announced 24 minutes ago via press release : Aprio (or the “Company”), a leading business advisory and accounting firm, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”), a middle-market private investment firm with more than $18 billion of capital raised since inception, to accelerate innovation and growth of the business.

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Mastering Financial Success for Your SMB

AccountingDepartment

Running a small to medium-sized business (SMB) comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. One of the most pivotal aspects of ensuring your business's success is strategic financial planning. While it might seem daunting, mastering this process can propel your business growth and profitability to new heights. This blog post will walk you through the critical steps in strategic financial planning tailored specifically for SMB owners.

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Intuit plans to replace 1,800 employees

Accounting Today

The laid-off workers will be replaced by specialists in engineering, product, and customer-facing roles as part of Intuit's larger AI plans.

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IRS Has Raked In More Than $1 Billion in Back Taxes From the Rich

CPA Practice

The IRS has topped the $1 billion mark in past-due taxes collected from millionaires, the agency said on Thursday. That’s double the amount of back taxes from rich tax cheats the agency has recouped since it provided its last update earlier this year. Danny Werfel “With this collection activity, the IRS passed an important milestone in our effort to improve compliance and ensure fairness in the tax system,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a statement on July 11.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Anti-PE Firms Talk About How to Compete When Everyone Else is Selling Out

Going Concern

INSIDE Public Accounting ran a little pulse survey last month and asked 84 managing partners at accounting firms with revenue of $15 million or more for their views on the private equity trend sweeping the profession. Despite huge deals making headlines recently — Grant Thornton selling a majority stake to New Mountain Capital , Baker Tilly’s $1 billion deal , and the Aprio private equity deal announced today) — most of the MPs surveyed are skeptical at best, pessimistic at wor

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Are You Ready for July 31, 2024?

Insightful Accountant

Do you realize that July 31, 2024, is only 21 days away when Intuit will stop selling QuickBooks Pro and Premier to new subscribers? "What are you prepared to do?

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Tech news: CBIZ rolls out "D@ta NEXUS" suite

Accounting Today

Plus, Biller Genie launches QuickBooks Desktop integration, PayPal integration; and other accounting technology news.

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AI Can Save Professionals 12 Hours Per Week, According to Thomson Reuters Report

CPA Practice

Professionals taking part in the Thomson Reuters 2024 Future of Professionals report predict that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to save them 12 hours per week in the next five years, or four hours per week over the upcoming year – equating to 200 hours annually. This timesaving potential is the equivalent productivity boost of adding an extra colleague for every 10 team members on staff.

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New Software & You: Elevating Your Tech Stack

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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PSA to Clients: Be Sure to Ask Your Auditor If They’ve Committed Egregious Standards Violations Before Signing That Engagement Letter

Going Concern

This image is the first one that popped up when searching “advice” on the stock photo site we use. Let’s just roll with it. In the wake of Colorado firm and former Trump Media auditor BF Borgers being charged with “massive fraud” by the SEC in May , law firm Armstrong Teasdale has helpfully crafted some thought leadership aimed at those seeking audit services.

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App Aware: MyWorks

Insightful Accountant

MyWorks is an eCommerce integration app that can connect QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero with WooCommerce and Shopify. Murph would like to make you 'App' aware of this highly functional tool if you're looking for an eCommerce app.

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Founder Files: The reluctant entrepreneur

Accounting Today

Orumé Hays, founder of Hays CPA, wanted to make sure her future was never in someone else's hands.

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American Credit Card Debt Rises

CPA Practice

Vince Golle Bloomberg News (TNS) U.S. consumer borrowing increased in May by the most in three months, reflecting a jump in credit-card balances. Total credit outstanding rose $11.4 billion after a revised $6.5 billion gain in April, according to Federal Reserve data released Monday. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an $8.9 billion increase for May.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

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.

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David Hartley Appointed to the SIU Foundation Board of Directors

Anders CPA

David Hartley, CPA, CISA, advisory partner-in-charge at Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders), has been appointed to the Southern Illinois University (SIU) Foundation Board of Directors effective July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career and a deep commitment to philanthropy, Hartley brings invaluable expertise to the Foundation’s mission of supporting SIU’s academic endeavors.

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About the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards Nomination Form

Insightful Accountant

In this third article of Murph's miniseries on the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards forms, he examines the new Nomination Form and gives some quick tips on its use.

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Accounting Today news quiz: July 8

Accounting Today

Test your accounting knowledge on identity theft, sales tax reliance, and more. No. 2 pencil not required!

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Retail Imports Continue to Rise, Despite Supply Chain Challenges

CPA Practice

Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is continuing to rise despite a variety of supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Lulls between supply chain challenges seldom last long, and importers are currently looking at issues including high shipping rates, unresolved port labor negotiations and continuing capacity and congestion issues from the ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea,”

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.