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CFOs feeling gloomier about economy in Q3

Accounting Today

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3 Tax Breaks for Small Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Sometimes, bigger isn’t better: Your small- or medium-sized business may be eligible for some tax breaks that aren’t available to larger businesses. Here are some examples. QBI deduction For 2018 through 2025, the qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available to eligible individuals, trusts and estates. But it’s not available to C corporations or their shareholders.

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What is a SLAT?

KROST

A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) is a trust established between spouses. Essentially, one spouse gives the other spouse assets in an amount that uses up the unused Federal Estate Tax Exemption. The trust of one spouse must be materially different from the trust of the other spouse. The reciprocal trust doctrine allows the IRS Read the full article.

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When Should You Hire a Virtual CFO?

Summit CPA

When is the best time to fix the roof? Before the rain, right? Well, the same is true of your business. Your business needs a CFO before the figurative rain. And where do you look to check for rain? A forecast. That is exactly what a Virtual CFO (VCFO) provides to your business. Using advisory services and a forecast, they make sure your business can weather any storm.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

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.

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5 Things I Wish I Would Have Done Differently Running My Firm

Ryan Lazanis

As you grow and develop your own firm, mistakes will inevitably happen. That’s why in this podcast episode, I will share with you the 5 things I wish I would have done differently to help make your life easier during your firm-building journey. Listen Below. 0:55 – The first thing I would have done differently would have been to delegate more. 1:43 – So many firm owners I see are involved with all areas of the business when in actuality they can hire and delegate. 2:09 –

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What’s Included in Virtual CFO Services?

IgniteSpot

What Is a Virtual CFO? You’re probably familiar with the role of chief financial officer (CFO), but your company doesn’t have one. yet. CFOs are usually high-level business executives, commanding high salaries to match. But small- and medium-sized businesses like yours might not be ready for that. Virtual CFO services provide an alternative to in-house financial expertise as you continue to scale.

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3 things to remember about economic nexus

TaxConnex

This June marked 4 years since the landmark Supreme Court decision that launched economic nexus, South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc et al , but many businesses are still trying to figure out how to manage sales tax obligations brought on by this decision. The following is a list of 3 things you need to know to get started in understanding your economic nexus footprint. 1.

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5 Qualities of the Best Fractional CFOs for Startups

BurklandAssociates

The best fractional CFOs for startups are trusted partners, excellent collaborators and communicators, and add exponential value. The post 5 Qualities of the Best Fractional CFOs for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Reconciliation: a Short Feature Overview

Snyder

Why is the Reconciliation feature so important? Reconciliation is the process of identifying and correcting accounting mistakes, omissions, or inconsistencies in financial records. It’s a process that every company must go through to ensure their books are balanced and accurate. Having an organized reconciliation system can save you time and money by reducing manual intervention and minimizing the risk of error.

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JB Straubel on Recycling EV Batteries to Create a Closed-Loop System

RogerRossmeisl

As posted to the Redwood Materials YouTube page on 8/11/22 Run Time 41 minute, 15 seconds In this clip, JB Straubel, Founder & CEO of Redwood Materials and Tesla co-founder & former CTO details how recycling lithium-ion batteries will cost effectively help EV demand & supply chain needs. Of concern however is that legacy automotive manufacturers haven’t “done the math” on attaining the raw materials needed to produce batteries in their transition to electric vehicles, and skepticism

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

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.

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App purchases and sales and use tax

TaxConnex

Many tech companies consider themselves a service provider exempt from sales and use tax. But the 2018 Wayfair decision expanded the definition of nexus and and more of these businesses are now subject to sales and use tax collection, including on one of their product staples: apps. A mobile application, or app, is a program or software application to run on a mobile device.

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Why AI could be a financial director's best friend during busy season

Accounting Today

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IRS Audit & Appeals Help – How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects

MyIRSRelief

Although the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was touted as being a bill designed to reduce inflation, it carries with it considerably more baggage. In particular, the expansion of the IRS and it tax enforcement arm will result in more taxpayers seeking IRS audit & appeals help as it comes into effect starting next year. Understanding the expansion of the IRS and how it affects you will assist in reducing the chances that you will be audited.

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How to Avoid the Early Withdrawal Tax Penalty on IRA Distributions

RogerRossmeisl

When you take withdrawals from your traditional IRA, you probably know that they’re taxable. But there may be a penalty tax on early withdrawals depending on how old you are when you take them and what you do with the money. Important: Once you reach a certain age, you must start taking required minimum distributions from your traditional IRAs to avoid a different tax penalty.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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IRS Updates Simplified Method for Portability Election

Withum

On July 8, 2022, the IRS issued a simplified method for taxpayers to obtain an extension to make a portability election. This new publication, Rev. Proc. 2022-3,2022-1 IRB 144 , has superseded the 2017 publication, Rev. Proc. 2017-34,2017-26 IRB 1282. A portability election is an election that allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused exclusion, also known as their “DSUE” amount, to be transferred to the surviving spouse for any Federal estate and gift tax purposes during th

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Art of Accounting: 10 ways to better manage your time

Accounting Today

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Even KPMG in South Africa Could Not Escape the Clutches of PCAOB Enforcement

Going Concern

Earlier today the PCAOB gave KPMG of the South African variety a slap on the wrist and punished a couple of partners for the firm collaborating with an outside accounting firm not registered with the PCAOB on three years ’ worth of audits of a public company. That non-registered accounting firm was KPMG Zimbabwe. And these two KPMG affiliates have a history of getting into trouble together.

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IRS Provides Simplified Method for Extending Portability Election

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS has released a procedure (Rev Proc 2022-32) that provides a new, simplified method for obtaining an extension of time to make a “portability” election. A portability election allows a surviving spouse to apply a deceased spouse’s unused exclusion (DSUE) amount to their own transfers during life or at death. New simplified method The new procedure allows certain estates to use to obtain an extension of time to elect portability of a DSUE amount.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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Patriot Payroll, Time & HR – A Payroll & Benefits Synopsis

Intuitive Accountant

If you've ever listened to business radio very long, you most likely have heard ads for Patriot Payroll. Along with payroll and integration with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Time, it offers time-keeping and HR.

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3 proven data visualization methods for CPAs

Accounting Today

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How to Gross up Payroll

Patriot Software

If you want to pay an employee supplemental compensation, such as a bonus or a relocation payment, you must withhold payroll taxes just like with regular wages. But, what if you want an employee to receive a specific amount after taxes? That is when you gross-up payroll figures. And to do that, you need to […] READ MORE.

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Do Your ESG Initiatives Open the Door to Fraud?

RogerRossmeisl

Within a relatively short period, corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives evolved from a disjointed and confusing set of goals to a more unified business imperative. This is largely because investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders have demanded it. But as companies ramp up ESG spending and require executives to meet ESG objectives, the likelihood of fraud also increases.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

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.

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WholesalePayroll – A Payroll & Benefits Synopsis

Intuitive Accountant

WholesalePayroll is a different way to think about payroll. It's a product you can brand with your own identity, even a solution you can embed—an opportunity you should consider exploring.

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How student loan relief can turbo-charge retirement savings

Accounting Today

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What Is a Cost of Living Raise?

Patriot Software

Employees love raises. Regular raises can improve employee happiness and put them in a better financial position. And, raises can reduce your employee turnover. You can give raises for merit or increasing job value. You might also give a cost of living raise. Employee raise expectations and employer plans are out of sync. Our free […] READ MORE.

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Introducing our Xerocon Sydney event partners

Xero

When you’re at Xerocon Sydney on 7 and 8 September, please take the chance to find out about some of the best and most loved apps, tools and services from across the accounting and small business industries. This year, more than 70 cutting edge app partners from the Xero App Store will be exhibiting at Xerocon Sydney. Whether it’s help with payments, practice workflow management, time tracking or document management, there’s something for everyone.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

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

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3, 2, 1. LIFT OFF: America Returns to the Moon

Intuitive Accountant

Today is history in the making as America returns to the Moon. Artemis I is scheduled to lift off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 8:33 a.m. (EST). Destination: The Moon.

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AICPA proposes revisions to tax standards and 1040 crypto question

Accounting Today

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What Is the Penalty for Not Paying Payroll Taxes?

Patriot Software

Collecting, reporting, and remitting payroll taxes are some of your key responsibilities when you have employees. And if you forget or downright neglect your responsibility, your small business could receive a penalty for not paying payroll taxes. Whatever your reason for missing your deposit deadline, not paying payroll taxes is a big deal to the […] READ MORE.

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Letters to the Editor: CPAs Give Their Perspectives on Why No One Wants to Be an Accountant Anymore

Going Concern

Last week, we published a letter written to Fortune by a former CPA who pivoted to driving 18-wheelers and found far more career happiness than he ever would have in accounting (good for him). It seems his words resonated with a few people who felt compelled to reach out and offer their own perspectives. Here are two of the emails we received in response to that article.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.