Accounting Today

JULY 31, 2024

What accountants are making in salary and bonuses, and other results of our inaugural compensation survey.

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Insightful Accountant

JULY 29, 2024

In the high-pressure world of tax and accounting, where long hours and strict deadlines are the norm, building a strong organizational culture is crucial for addressing burnout and reducing turnover.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 1, 2024

The National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG), an independent advisory group convened in response to an American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) governing Council resolution, has released its final report of recommendations to address the accounting talent shortage. NPAG began work in July 2023. The multistakeholder group’s work was facilitated by ConvergenceCoaching LLC, a consulting firm for the accounting profession that specializes in leadership, talent and other issues.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

A recent Supreme Court case held that the Code Sec. 965 mandatory repatriation tax was constitutional, but the majority opinion avoided the principal issue presented to the court.

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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.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 1, 2024

If it seems like jurisdictions just ceaselessly add additional sales tax laws, statutes and restrictions, recent news out of three states should be refreshing. North Carolina has become the latest state to ax transaction thresholds for economic nexus. The state’s previous 200-transaction threshold was eliminated effective July 1. The state’s economic nexus threshold is now just $100,000 in sales into the state annually.

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CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2024

By Timothy Keith. Artificial intelligence might be able to help introverts sell with less social discomfort and higher effectiveness, offering help for a challenge many accounting and law firm partners suffer with. And just in time, too: This rise and adoption of AI-empowered marketing and sales tools in professional services firms comes as private equity investments in professional service firms makes revenue growth more important than ever.

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Withum

JULY 31, 2024

Everyone wants to know why it is taking so long for the IRS to pay their claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) and what they can do about it. There are steps that businesses can take today, but let’s first review why the IRS is slow-paying these claims. The IRS has an estimated 1,400,000 ERC claims in its backlog. Last year, when the IRS announced a moratorium on the processing of ERC claims filed after September 14, 2023, its backlog was about 600,000 claims.

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Insightful Accountant

JULY 30, 2024

Murph wants to know if you have a story to share regarding migrating from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. We are looking for contributors with either a 'great' experience, a 'bad experience', or both.

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Randal DeHart

AUGUST 2, 2024

Handling multiple projects simultaneously is a common challenge for small construction companies. While it can signify growth and success, it comes with its fair share of struggles. From resource allocation to maintaining quality and meeting deadlines, juggling several projects can be overwhelming. However, with the right strategies, it's possible to navigate these challenges successfully.

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TaxConnex

JULY 30, 2024

Sales tax isn’t simple. Here’s a step-by-step overview of various complications of sales tax compliance – and how to handle them. Nexus Historically this connection between a company and a tax jurisdiction has been primarily physical , meaning that a company had an office, employees, trade show exhibits, inventory, contractors and so on in a state. Then came 2018’s South Dakota vs.

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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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BurklandAssociates

JULY 30, 2024

You can expect to receive your first communications from benefits providers before the start of fall, and will most likely see a price increase for 2025, so it’s time to start preparing now. The post Healthcare Open Enrollment Support for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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MyIRSRelief

AUGUST 2, 2024

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, with more states legalizing its use for medicinal and recreational purposes. However, despite state-level legalization, cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. This dichotomy creates a complex tax landscape for cannabis businesses, particularly concerning compliance, audits, and the infamous Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

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Acterys

JULY 30, 2024

Acterys 24.1 Offers Planning and Solution Deployment at Unprecedented Speeds (Chicago, Illinois., July 31, 2024) — Acterys, a leading provider of AI-driven business planning and intelligence solutions, has released Acterys 24.1, which combines the power of AI with the robust functionality of Power BI and Excel to set new standards in speed, efficiency, and security.

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Accounting Today

JULY 31, 2024

Two huge firms are coming together in a $2.3 billion cash-and-stock deal, making the combined firm what is projected to become the seventh largest accounting firm in the U.S. with approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue.

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CPA Practice

JULY 28, 2024

First-party fraud costs U.S. financial institutions and merchants more than $100 billion a year, according to new research from Socure , the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions. More than one in three Americans (35%) admit to committing first-party fraud themselves, in which people use their own identity to commit a dishonest act for financial gain.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 1, 2024

As we’re sure you’ve realized by now, it’s Olympics time and while Deloitte got a jump on the Paris 2024 hype , PwC has at least one competitor of their own: gymnast Frank Rijken of the Netherlands. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TeamNL Turnen (@teamnlturnen) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Frank Rijken (@frank.rijken) According to Insta, LinkedIn, etc. 27-year-old Rijken is an M&A advisor.

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Withum

AUGUST 2, 2024

We will explore what happened with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar pitcher, how common situations like this are, how the fraud occurred, and how to prevent it from happening in the future. What Happened? According to a federal indictment and a guilty plea, Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, unlawfully transferred more than $16 million from Ohtani’s bank account at a bank in Arizona to pay his gambling debts to an illegal bookmaking operation.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

OneStream announced the rebrand of OneStream Suite to OneStream One, which now features the new Next Gen Gather AI solution to help professionals gather client documents.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 2, 2024

Nic Querolo Bloomberg News (TNS) Undocumented immigrants paid almost $100 billion of taxes, underscoring the importance of border policies on the country’s tax collections, according to a new report. One of the most common arguments for curtailing immigration is the cost borne by the U.S. government. But undocumented immigrants pay more than a quarter, about 26%, of their income in taxes, in line with the median taxpayer, according to a report released Tuesday by the Institute on Taxation and Ec

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Going Concern

JULY 30, 2024

Yesterday, KPMG announced it is integrating generative AI into its in-house audit system called Clara. This, says KPMG US Vice Chair of Audit Scott Flynn, will empower the firm’s 9,000 auditors to deliver quality audits. Finally. “KPMG Clara with AI will not only free up resources to spend more time on the areas of highest risk, but will directly help our teams exercise professional skepticism to protect the capital markets,” he said.” “These artificial intelligence capabilitie

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Withum

JULY 30, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Fatema Raza , Partner, was recognized for her outstanding career path, professional success and dedication to her community. Fatema is a Partner with more than 14 years of public accounting experience, providing assurance services to various clients in the public and private sectors. She advises clients on audit processes, internal control assessments and implementation and maintenance of accounting procedures.

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Accounting Today

JULY 30, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, announced plans to bring up a vote on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act later this week.

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CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2024

Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent staffing and personnel announcements from around the profession. CLA Celebrates More than 700 Advancements CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth-largest accounting firm in the United States, recently announced more than 700 advancements across the firm. Twice each year in July and November, CLA advances high performing team members to new roles, further developing the firm’s talent and investing in its succession mindset.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 30, 2024

Historically, accounting firms have operated under a transactional billing model, providing once-a-year services primarily focused on tax compliance and reporting. However, with the rise of AI-powered tax technology and increasing client expectations , forward-looking accounting firms are evolving beyond tax compliance to offer year-round, value-added services that capitalize on their unique expertise and address their clients’ overall financial well-being.

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Insightful Accountant

JULY 31, 2024

Things are looking bleak for the annual release of QuickBooks Desktop. It's August 1st, and Beta Testers are typically 'testing' RC1 (release candidate 1) for a September release date, but not this year.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

KPMG announces new partnerships; CAQ releases generative AI guide for audit committees; US Bank announces new AR solution; and other accounting tech news.

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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.

CPA Practice

JULY 30, 2024

The watchdog agency that oversees the Internal Revenue Service has issued a report that examined compliance by employees and contractors for the agency. While the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) report noted that more than 95 percent of the IRS’ workers were in full compliance with their personal taxes, 1,068 were disciplined for their noncompliance issues.

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Ryan Lazanis

JULY 30, 2024

Looking for the best accounting podcasts on the market? Good news for you, because I've curated the 19 absolute best ones around. The post The 19 Best Accounting Podcasts to Listen To appeared first on Future Firm.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 1, 2024

App and Software Developers should know that Insightful Accountant offers 'FREE' feature content, including App Aware and First Look features covering their app or software and Advisor Alliance articles covering their partner programs.

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Accounting Today

JULY 31, 2024

Increasing starting salaries is the key to attracting young talent to the profession, but the first step is boosting salary transparency.

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