Canopy Accounting
MAY 23, 2023
The accounting profession has always been challenging and demanding, requiring much time, dedication, and attention to detail. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend of accountants quitting their jobs and leaving the industry altogether. And there are fewer students graduating with accounting degrees. This trend is concerning for firms, clients, and the industry as a whole.
Basis 365
MAY 23, 2023
As the business world becomes increasingly fast-paced and complex, CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) always seek ways to maximize efficiency and cut waste. One solution that many CFOs are turning to is outsourcing their company's accounting and accounting tasks. In this blog post, we will discuss why CFOs love outsourced accounting services and the many benefits that they provide.
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Withum
MAY 23, 2023
Within the vast and quickly changing world of internet technology, some of the most recent conversations include a discussion of Web 3.0, including crypto, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), the metaverse and blockchain. So, what exactly is Web 3.0, and how will it impact the internet and the valuation of startup companies operating in Web 3.0? To answer this question, we begin with a survey of Web 1.0 and 2.0.
Accounting Insight
MAY 22, 2023
Hello to the holiday season. Easter and the Coronation are behind us but a further bank holiday looms in coming weeks, alongside the hottest months of the year, when a lot of employees chose to take their annual leave. Everyone, including payroll and accountancy professionals, love to take a break. But unfortunately holiday pay is often one of the most time-consuming and headache-inducing parts of running a business’ books.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
Going Concern
MAY 24, 2023
If the headlines are to be believed, humanity is mere months away from being enslaved by artificial intelligence or, at the very least, being permanently unemployed (cue sounds of the Going Concern audience celebrating here). You may have seen clickbait articles about entire marketing departments being turfed in favor of ChatGPT (we never liked the people in marketing anyway!
Menzies
MAY 24, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Jonathan Bass , Partner, Matthew Watkins , Director, and Stephen Hemmings , Partner at Menzies, discuss recent tax announcements made in the Spring Statement, covering the changes that are underway, in areas such as R&D and tax disputes. The podcast will discuss what the changes could mean for you and your clients, as well as discussing HMRC’s increased scrutiny, and the range of options that are available to you to deal with HMRC.
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CPA Practice
MAY 22, 2023
By Adam Goran. What comes to mind when you think of the IRS, or the International Revenue Service, in America? Most people think about taxes and tax season—and the piles of paperwork and forms that coincide. But what if the IRS was more digitized? Well, they’re trying to do just that. Last month, the IRS put out a news release stating they are trying to become a “digital first” organization.
BurklandAssociates
MAY 23, 2023
Maintaining accurate and complete financial records is critical for compliance, business intelligence, and investor due diligence. The post What are the Important Financial Records for Startups to Keep? appeared first on Burkland.
Insightful Accountant
MAY 23, 2023
B2B CFO's Don King continues his multi-arc series on explaining why mastering these areas will help management monitor their financial performance and identify areas for improvement—among other things.
MyIRSRelief
MAY 24, 2023
What is an IRS CP14 notice? An IRS CP14 notice is a letter sent to taxpayers who owe money to the IRS. The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The IRS will also provide instructions on how to pay the amount due. What does the IRS CP14 notice look like? The IRS CP14 notice is a white letter with a blue header. The letter will be addressed to the taxpayer and will include the taxpayer’s Social Security number or taxpayer identification number.
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.
TaxConnex
MAY 25, 2023
Sales tax is complex for businesses of all sizes. If you are a business with customers in multiple states, your scope and risk grows in accordance with the number of states and the sales tax complexities in those states. Sales tax obligations begin with whether you have nexus in a state or other locality. Nexus today largely stems from two main factors – a physical presence or economic presence.
Going Concern
MAY 24, 2023
Ed. note: this article’s headline has been changed as we don’t actually know if he got fired or not. Neerabh Mehrotra, formerly Associate Director at Deloitte India, has been let go after he gushed over Adolf Hitler’s charisma, intelligence, and confidence on LinkedIn. The post: Text transcription, courtesy Google Lens: Friday Inspiration Recently I picked up a book on Adolf Hitler “The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler” by Laurence Rees.
CPA Practice
MAY 26, 2023
The IRS has announced that it’s “open season” on false claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). This type of scheme was recently included on the IRS’ list of the Dirty Dozen tax scams to watch out for in 2023.
MyIRSRelief
MAY 22, 2023
Chicago, Illinois is home to numerous businesses and individuals who may face tax-related challenges such as tax audits, back taxes, and payroll tax problems. The process of resolving tax issues can be overwhelming and stressful for taxpayers, and seeking professional (EA, CPA, Lawyer) tax help can be a wise decision. In this article, we will explore the benefits of professional tax help for Chicago taxpayers facing tax audits, back taxes, and 941 payroll tax problems.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
TaxConnex
MAY 23, 2023
Last time we looked at a sample of the strange sales tax laws regarding food, including a sliced bagel in New York. If only that was the only complex category concerning sales tax. Take diapers. Almost half the states have stopped sales tax on diapers, but these baby products still, despite frequent efforts at repeal, incur sales tax in Maine, Ohio, Michigan, New Mexico, Nebraska, Washington and Nevada.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 25, 2023
DaVita Inc. v. Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan, 2023 WL 3452353 (S.D. Ohio 2023) A federal trial court has decided the latest installment of a case in which a large dialysis provider sued a group health plan and its TPA for classifying all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursement rate for them than for providers of other medical services.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has endorsed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) to simplify the tax filing extension process. The Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions (SAFE) Act of 2023 would assist the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with receiving extensions earlier in the year, providing taxpayers, CPAs and the IRS with a streamlined process and reducing the need for many penalty abatement requests.
MyIRSRelief
MAY 24, 2023
What is an IRS CP14 notice? An IRS CP14 notice is a letter sent to taxpayers who owe money to the IRS. The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The IRS will also provide instructions on how to pay the amount due. What does the IRS CP14 notice look like? The IRS CP14 notice is a white letter with a blue header. The letter will be addressed to the taxpayer and will include the taxpayer’s Social Security number or taxpayer identification number.
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
Going Concern
MAY 26, 2023
Last week, the AICPA released a revised pipeline acceleration plan , the goal of which is to get more young people into accounting to save the profession from extinction. To save you a click, I’m putting it here. At its spring meeting in Washington this week, the AICPA’s governing body (“Council”) approved this plan. Yay. Cue measured fanfare.
Insightful Accountant
MAY 22, 2023
Intuit has significantly enhanced the custom workflow feature within QuickBooks Online Advanced. Murph shows why the new workflows are easier and better than ever.
CPA Practice
MAY 25, 2023
The IRS has announced that it’s “open season” on false claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). This type of scheme was recently included on the IRS’ list of the Dirty Dozen tax scams to watch out for in 2023.
Basis 365
MAY 25, 2023
Service-based businesses , such as management consulting firms, marketing agencies, or PR firms, rely on performance metrics to gauge their success. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential tools that service-based businesses can use to measure their performance, track progress toward goals, and identify areas for improvement. This blog post will discuss some of the most critical KPIs for service-based businesses and explain why outsourcing accounting services is the best option to manage
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Going Concern
MAY 25, 2023
Before we get into the situation, please note the issue discussed here is not EY’s fault. Rather, the office tower bearing the firm’s name at 725 South Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles has entered receivership after asset management company Brookfield stopped making payments on its debt in April. Commercial real estate firm Colliers has taken control of the 41 stories high, 968,184 square-foot office tower and issued a news release : Colliers is pleased to announce it has been
Insightful Accountant
MAY 23, 2023
The solution integrates controls capture directly into financial close and other processes, reducing complexity, costs and compliance implementation and maintenance efforts.
CPA Practice
MAY 22, 2023
By Kelley R. Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The IRS has scored a win at the U.S. Supreme Court. Last Thursday, the court released its ruling in Polselli v. IRS , involving whether the agency can access bank records of a taxpayer’s relatives or associates—without notice—to help with tax collection efforts. The Supreme Court’s answer is yes.
Xero
MAY 23, 2023
In just a few months, we’re heading back to Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour for Xerocon 2023! On 23 and 24 August, we’re bringing our partner community together from across the globe for two inspiring days. So what can you expect? As the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders, this is your opportunity to see world-class speakers and entertainers, hear thought-provoking updates from Xero’s leadership team, and take home practical learnings from the Xero show
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.
Going Concern
MAY 23, 2023
EY Global Chairman and CEO Carmine Di Sibio and King Charles III stan showed up on Squawk on the Street today talking about the labor market and, more notably, how the firm is using an AI chatbot to answer payroll questions. The AI segment begins around 3:05. He also discussed hiring, saying they’ve been seeing a slowdown in hiring across the board (he means outside of the firm), “particularly in professional services” (so, in the firm).
Anders CPA
MAY 25, 2023
Over 670 brackets were created during the 35th annual Anders Hoops for Hope March Madness-style bracket tournament supporting Missouri Veteran’s Endeavor (MOVE-STL). As the firm’s 2023 Charity of Choice, members of MOVE-STL joined Anders for a celebration luncheon where the final amount raised during Hoops for Hope was unveiled and a check for $13,010 was presented.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
The IRS is using nearly 70 additional filters for the 2023 tax-filing season to identify potential identity theft tax returns and prevent fraudulent refunds from being issued, and those extra fraud detection tools seem to be working well, according to the interim filing season report released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration on May 10.
Insightful Accountant
MAY 25, 2023
Intuit has set November 13 thru 15 as the dates for the 2023 QuickBooks Connect event. The Aria Las Vegas will once again be 'conference central' for the event.
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