Accounting Seed

JANUARY 9, 2025

The accounting landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace with emerging technologies, shifting workforce dynamics, and new operational demandsall of which impact the way accounting teams operate, and businesses achieve growth goals. Based on the data found in the Office of the CFO reports from Piper Sandler , weve compiled the top trends shaping the future of accounting that organizations must embrace to stay competitive: 1.

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Acterys

JANUARY 8, 2025

Financial consolidation and close are fundamental processes that ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation and allow organizations to strategically plan for the future. Yet as businesses grow in complexity, these efforts become increasingly challenging. Outdated tools, manual efforts, and fragmented data spread across an ever-increasing number of teams can turn close and consolidation into a drawn-out process riddled with errors.

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BurklandAssociates

JANUARY 7, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 is packed with critical tax deadlines for startups. Missing these dates can result in penalties, compliance issues, and lost opportunities for valuable tax credits. To Read More The post Key Q1 2025 Tax Deadlines for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 7, 2025

Many shoppers went online this season to find the perfect gift. Its a safe bet that few of them hit the target, which leads to returns, which leads to refunds from sellers, to which leads to the nagging question: Does sales tax get refunded along with the purchase price? The simple answer is yes. The more accurate answer, particularly when something as complex as sales tax gets involved, is: Probably, but watch the details.

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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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Going Concern

JANUARY 7, 2025

Well it’s official, we’re in the “sell” part of the private equity cycle. We’re also in the part of the cycle where you may have actually heard of the company investing in the accounting firm. And, because of that, also in the part of the cycle where things heat up significantly now that the big boys are jumping into the accounting space.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 8, 2025

Truewind, an accounting AI platform, recently announced that it has raised $13 million in Series A funding from Thomson Reuters Ventures, Rho Capital and Pathlight Ventures.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 6, 2025

If accounting is to survive as a viable career path, universities and business schools must adopt a more proactive stance.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 9, 2025

While the AICPA and large accounting firms have begged urged the SEC not to approve the PCAOB Firm and Engagement Metrics rule (PCAOB-2024-06) approved by the PCAOB on November 21, 2024, at least one person would like to see the added transparency this rule could provide and he’ll explain why in a comment letter we’ll discuss below. As a refresher, this rule requires reporting of metrics at both the firm and the engagement levels.

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FraudFiles

JANUARY 9, 2025

Tracy talks about the definition of fraud, and the four legal elements that are generally required. Laws vary from state to state, so you can see some variation here, but this is the textbook definition. The elements of fraud include: intentional misrepresentation, knowledge of the falsehood, reliance on the fact, and damage as a result. [.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 9, 2025

A huge draw of eCommerce is that a sellers potential market might include many nations. And U.S. sellers looking to go international might naturally first look north. Canada is now the 11th largest market for eCommerce in the world, with a predicted revenue of more than 63 million (in U.S. dollars) by last year. Leading eCommerce market segments into Canada have included fashion, hobby/leisure, electronics, furniture/homeware and groceries, according to latest statistics.

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Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

Job growth and hourly earnings growth moderated in the latter part of 2024, according to the payroll processor Paychex.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 8, 2025

The early availability of the IRS Free File online systems will allow taxpayers to prepare and file their returns before the IRS officially starts accepting them, but they will then be already electronically in line when processing begins.

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Insightful Accountant

JANUARY 9, 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, the implementation of Form 1099-DA and finalized crypto reporting regulations will significantly impact your tax preparation practice.

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AccountingDepartment

JANUARY 7, 2025

The role of financial strategy in business success has never been more apparent. With increasing financial complexities, regulatory challenges, and an unpredictable economic environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are discovering the critical value of CFO support services.

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Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 10, 2025

Newly expanded and improved tools will be available when tax season kicks off this month.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 9, 2025

The top 10 accounting firm said Thursday it will be adding 48 professionals to its management consulting practice from Blue Beyond Consulting, a San Francisco-based firm focused on the people side of business, in a merger that is expected to close on March 1.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Ohio Society of CPAs announced yesterday that their state is leading the way in alternative pathways to CPA licensure, officially. Here’s what they said: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 238 into law on Jan. 8, which includes OSCPA-backed legislation that will position Ohio as a national leader in addressing the dire CPA shortage.

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AccountingDepartment

JANUARY 9, 2025

In the current competitive environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must leverage every possible advantage to succeed and expand. Forecasting is a powerful tool that can greatly influence a company's financial success.

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Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

F&A has evolved from a number-crunching function to a strategic and consultative one, safeguarding assets, streamlining operations and influencing future growth.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 10, 2025

Currently, only individuals and households that reside or have a business in Los Angeles County qualify for tax relief. However, the same tax relief will be offered to any counties designated by FEMA in the coming days or weeks.

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Withum

JANUARY 6, 2025

When working with Microsoft Fabric , its essential to understand the different options available for data ingestion. Choosing the right tool can significantly affect your workflow, performance and overall data strategy. In this blog, we’ll explore and compare four popular data ingestion tools (Data Pipeline, Dataflow, Notebook and Eventstream) in Microsoft Fabric and understand when and when not to use them.

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IgniteSpot

JANUARY 10, 2025

On 12/27/24, Bench.co, an online bookkeeping service, suddenly shut down its platform, leaving over 11,000 businesses scrambling. What really happened?

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Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

The change would come as part of the first big amendments to Circular 230 since 2014.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 8, 2025

In her latest annual report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins praised the IRS for a much-improved taxpayer experience but also highlighted several ongoing challenges at the tax agency.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 6, 2025

Happy snowy Monday and welcome to the first Monday Morning News Brief of 2025! While I have you, allow me to ask you to take our 2025 Predictions for the Accounting Profession survey — it’s quick, simple, and we don’t want your email. It’s going well so far (not sarcasm): you love to see it Alright, some news. A user on r/recruitinghell was rejected from a top 50 firm on Christmas.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 9, 2025

Blog home In the high-stakes world of business, accurate statutory reporting is crucial to avoid potential financial and reputational consequences. Surprisingly, statutory reporting processes are often overlooked or neglected in organizational improvement initiatives, even though they are recognized as a critical business need. As regulatory scrutiny tightens, even minor mistakes can lead to costly pitfalls.

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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 technology to drive productivity and cost savings. So, how do you make the case for automation within your organization?

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 9, 2025

Data from the Tax Foundation's 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index ranked which states compete on sales and excise taxes, and which don't.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

The blockbuster fine of 2024 was the $25 million penalty the PCAOB gave KPMG in the Netherlands last April for systemic internal exam cheating over a five-year period. It's the largest fine the PCAOB has ever doled out.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

JANUARY 9, 2025

A few too-good-to-miss free resources have come through my inbox and socials recently, and I wanted to make sure to share the goodness with yall. Velocity 2025 – Virtual Annual Planning Retreat by Justine Lackey Date: Tuesday, January 10th Time: 12:30-4 pm EST Whats the disconnect between dreaming big and actually making it happen? You need a clearly articulated vision.

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Withum

JANUARY 8, 2025

An undivided real estate interest is a form of ownership in which several parties hold ownership of the same property. Unlike typical ownership, where one individual or entity owns the entire property (a fee simple interest), undivided interests mean that multiple owners each have use of the entire property. This is like fractional ownership of a business entity, in which several owners each hold a percentage of the same company.

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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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