Reckon
JUNE 25, 2023
Artificial intelligence, hereafter simply referred to as AI, has evolved momentously over the last decade. But just in the last 6 months, these leaps have been gargantuan. As the discipline relies on data processing, it’s not surprising accounting professionals have been particularly vocal about the advancement of AI (and machine learning) for many years.
CPA Practice
JUNE 27, 2023
By Jasen Stine and Gale Crosley. Our tax and accounting profession is continuing to be disrupted by marketplace dynamics from technology and economic conditions to competition and regulation. Business owners and firms need to be thinking about how to adapt to keep up with the “changing neighborhood” around them. Gale Crosley, CPA, CGMA, is a leading strategic organic revenue growth consultant to hundreds of large, and large-thinking CPA and accounting firms worldwide.
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Basis 365
JUNE 27, 2023
Running an eCommerce business comes with challenges, and accounting is a critical aspect that often poses difficulties. Accurate financial records, managing cash flow, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and conducting financial analysis are all essential to running a successful eCommerce venture. However, these tasks can be complex and time-consuming, leading to potential errors and setbacks.
Accounting Insight
JUNE 28, 2023
Outsourced payroll services are underrated. Trust me, we asked. Employment Hero recently conducted a survey of 313 accountancy and professional service firms. Perceptions of offering outsourced payroll services were very negative – just 12% saw it as a profit-driver, while 11% saw it as a “necessary evil” and 35% thought of it as a way to attract and retain clients, not drive revenue itself.
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
Accounting Seed
JUNE 26, 2023
Implemented by Accounting Seed certified implementation partner, Ayodia, AC Risk Management continues to beat the competition by spending more time face-to-face with clients and less time “in the books.” When you think of buying insurance, you don’t typically describe the experience as “memorable.” At AC Risk Management, their mission is, “to be different in an industry that has not changed in 100 years.
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 25, 2023
Fullmoon Digital's Derek Chew discusses what every accounting firm should know about marketing their wares in today's ever-evolving digital landscape.
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BurklandAssociates
JUNE 27, 2023
Startups can face serious penalties for failing to comply with state sales tax laws. If you’ve fallen behind, help is available. The post Sales Tax Compliance: Steps for Startups appeared first on Burkland.
Accounting Insight
JUNE 27, 2023
In the past year, there have been notable transformations in the compliance sector. The financial services industry has experienced increased regulatory oversight, resulting in regulators imposing unprecedented fines on firms in 2022. As a result, companies are facing significant difficulties in adhering to compliance regulations due to the immense pressure to meet the ever-changing standards.
TaxConnex
JUNE 27, 2023
Staying on top of your sales tax obligations is crucial to maintaining compliance and avoiding costly penalties. However, navigating the complex world of sales tax filing is a lot for a business to manage without the right expertise. Fortunately, there are options outside of managing sales tax on your own, but it leaves you with a choice - sales tax software or service provider?
Going Concern
JUNE 26, 2023
Stock photo of KPMG office in London. Look, the logo is the same ok. Rumors have been buzzing for a few weeks now that KPMG would be making some cuts, the most notable of these buzzes an extra buzzy post on Reddit suggesting an incoming RIF. This morning (Monday), all-hands calls started appearing in people’s calendars and, well, you know what happens after that.
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
Airbase
JUNE 30, 2023
Although personal travel is taking off this summer, business travel is having a more challenging time gaining altitude. Some industry analysts say that it could be well into 2025 before demand returns to pre-pandemic levels. Continued economic uncertainty has organizations carefully balancing budgets and benefits when it comes to corporate travel. But the cost of travel’s carbon footprint is an increasingly important factor in assessing corporate travel cost benefit.
CPA Practice
JUNE 28, 2023
By Emily Fish, director of product accounting at LeaseQuery Within the lease accounting standards, there are exceptions to help entities determine which leases are in scope and which are not. First and foremost, the lease accounting standards apply to all entities—there isn’t an exception for an entity or industry as a whole. Instead, exceptions are applied on a lease-by-lease basis depending on certain policy elections: ASC 842, IFRS 16, and GASB 87 all have exceptions for short-term and immate
TaxConnex
JUNE 29, 2023
What a major issue for your remote business these days. Constantly changing regulations. Tens of thousands of tax jurisdictions coast to coast, from the biggest states to the tiniest municipalities and everywhere in between. All wanting you to calculate, collect and remit the precise amount of sales tax if you have nexus there. Can all those tax authorities really all keep up with your obligations?
Going Concern
JUNE 27, 2023
That’s it. That’s the story. Published today in India’s business paper The Economic Times : Deloitte plans to have around 30% of its workforce operating from India within the next four years, with an estimated total employee count ranging from 150,000 to 160,000, as the country figures prominently in the firm’s global growth plans, according to Romal Shetty, CEO, Deloitte South Asia.
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Xero
JUNE 25, 2023
Changes are coming to the contact overview page We wanted to share the next step in improving the contacts experience in Xero, helping you better manage the relationships with your customers and suppliers, as well as your cash flow. We’re excited to share that we’ve updated the design of our contact overview page, and introduced search and filter functionality.
CPA Practice
JUNE 28, 2023
By Erin Bendig, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Amid uncertain economic conditions, baby boomers aren’t feeling confident in their retirement plans. In fact, 70% of baby boomers expressed uncertainty over whether their retirement savings were healthy enough to carry them through retirement, according to a study from Retirement Living. The study, which surveyed 758 American baby boomers aged 59 and older about their financial plans, found that the average retirement savings of respondents
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 26, 2023
Insightful Accountant is proud to announce the ProAdvisor of the Year along with the ProAdvisor Categorical Award recipients for 2023.
Going Concern
JUNE 29, 2023
Although Big 4 audit fees have increased so much in the last several years clients wrote a strongly worded letter to complain about it , PwC UK told its 25,000 staff last week that things will be tight this year. “Challenging” market conditions mean smaller raises (if they get raises at all) and bonuses. Oh yay. Reports Financial Times : The firm’s junior auditors were told on a webcast last week that the pay band for one cohort would be frozen while others would increase by 3 or 6 p
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?
Accounting Today
JUNE 30, 2023
The service posted a fact sheet Friday on tax credits for renewable energy projects under the Inflation Reduction Act.
CPA Practice
JUNE 29, 2023
By Adam Shell, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) You’ve probably heard of the gender pay gap. But a new report from Bank of America reveals there’s a sizable gender gap when it comes to retirement savings, too. The gap is large enough to put women on notice that a secure retirement isn’t a sure thing unless they start socking away more for their golden years.
Withum
JUNE 29, 2023
Withum is proud to announce its 2023 New Partner Class. I’m excited to introduce this year’s New Partner Class. To get to this level takes an incredible amount of grit, passion and determination. This group is comprised of dedicated individuals who have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed and thrive in business and life. The accomplishments of each individual are evidence of a larger trend—that of professionals going above and beyond, never ceasing to learn, create and innovate to b
Going Concern
JUNE 30, 2023
It seems Citi is sick of WFH slackers and is getting the stick: Citigroup Inc. has begun telling managers to let staffers know they’ll face consequences if they don’t comply with policies for office attendance. While the vast majority of staffers are following the firm’s rules for hybrid work, the moves are focused on those employees with persistent, unexplained absences, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
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!
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 28, 2023
Murph gave you valuable clues about the Top 100 process and the specific categories in our story about the ProAdvisor of the Year and Categorical Award recipients.
CPA Practice
JUNE 28, 2023
Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking to invest $10,000 more in their suite of technology solutions this year than they were in 2022, a new study finds. Business owners are willing to invest $45,000 to $142,000 on tech products that can help them focus on growth and financial stability, according to the newly released Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Survey.
Xero
JUNE 26, 2023
We launched the Xero Singapore Awards five years ago to recognise and celebrate the tremendous contribution our Xero partners make to the small business community and the accounting industry. Sharing our passion for small businesses, they work tirelessly to champion their clients, advocate for digital transformation to deliver greater value, and take on new challenges to help their clients thrive.
Going Concern
JUNE 28, 2023
According to the recently released Thomson Reuters 2023 State of the Tax Professionals Report [ PDF ], talent is no longer firms’ most important priority. This is a significant shift from last year (see also: Finding/Retaining Staff and Challenges Working With the IRS Are Top PITAs for CPA Firms, Says AICPA Survey ) that could mean the so-called accountant shortage is over or it could be that firms have had long enough to figure out how to make things work with the existing resources they
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.
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 26, 2023
Just because you are not at Scaling New Heights doesn't mean you can't have an 'exhibit hall' of your own. Check out these eight new apps in the QuickBooks App Store, I guarantee it won't be nearly as many steps to walk.
CPA Practice
JUNE 27, 2023
By James Paille, CPP. The top five biggest challenges for firms in 2023 include the war for talent, rising salaries, a capacity crunch, burnout and staff retention. Further, keeping up with tech, the price of IT and cybersecurity also fall within the top 10 concerns. This is unsurprising as more than 300,000 accountants have left their jobs in recent years, and technology continues advancing to include cloud and automation.
Xero
JUNE 29, 2023
Established in 2015, Accounts and Legal has always had one mission – to make the lives of business-owners simpler. Guided by three main principles: offering a more than once-a-year service, putting technology at the forefront, and acting as a one-stop-shop for small business support, the firm has gone from strength to strength and has since grown rapidly to now having four offices nationwide across Manchester , London , Liverpool and Brighton.
Going Concern
JUNE 29, 2023
You know who needs to great resignate and/or quit loudly? The people who come up with these stupid workplace trend buzzwords. Oh well, we’ve got another one for you. The masters of the poll at Gallup have released their State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report and by quickly skimming it we discover that the majority of the world’s employees are “quiet quitting.” The majority being 59% and quiet quitting defined by Gallup as: These employees are filling a seat and watchin
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