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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #11 What is GAAP?

SMBAccountant

Many small business government contractors are exempt from complying with cost accounting standards (CAS) and defined by the code of federal regulations (CFR). However, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required. What exactly is GAAP? GAAP are a set of accounting principles established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to provide clarity, consistency, and comparability of financial reporting and information.

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Building the Accounting Business YOU WANT in 2021

PANALITIX

RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Building the Accounting Business. YOU WANT in 2021. Accounting businesses are thinking ahead to 2021… and Panalitix is fortunate to be working closely with many of them in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. One observation is that many partners are not satisfied with the current state of their businesses. Specifically, they want to work with clients who VALUE their skills and insights, rather than ‘checking tax returns’. they want to be stimulated by interest

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What You Should Expect from Your CPA During an Audit |For Privately Held Companies

LSLCPAs

You’ve just been told you need an audit by your banker to satisfy covenants, or your Board of Directors is requiring that an audit be performed. Most CPA firms perform audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). During an audit, your CPA will perform a test of your […]. The post What You Should Expect from Your CPA During an Audit |For Privately Held Companies appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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PPP Forgiveness & Tax Update

BurklandAssociates

Many have asked for the latest update on PPP forgiveness. There are a few Burkland clients who have submitted their PPP forgiveness application, were approved, and had their loan fully Read More. The post PPP Forgiveness & Tax Update appeared first on Burkland.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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TaxConnex Releases New Research that Reveals Top Concerns Among Financial Leaders Responsible for Sales Tax in 2021

TaxConnex

Alpharetta, GA - TaxConnex, Inc today released the results of a new survey finding that the increasing sales tax complexities, growing nexus, limited resources and additional audits are among the top worries of financial professionals in 2021. The nationwide survey, conducted by Porter Research Group in November of 2020, is composed of responses from 100 top finance professionals on their thoughts and experiences in managing sales tax.

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Finding Your Niche: Lessons from Accountants on the Specialization Journey

PANALITIX

RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Finding Your Niche: Lessons from Accountants on the Specialization Journey. Accounting businesses are thinking ahead to 2021… and Panalitix is fortunate to be working closely with many of them in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. One observation is that many partners are not satisfied with the current state of their businesses.

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NEW DATA: Black Friday 2020: COVID-19 Steepens Physical Retail’s Long Slide

PYMNTS

The divide between digital and brick-and-mortar commerce hit a tipping point this holiday season, with more consumers than ever going online to kick off their holiday shopping sprees. Three out of every four consumers who shopped for their holiday purchases on Black Friday this year made at least one of those purchases online, and three in 10 exclusively shopped online.

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6 Benefits of Outsourcing Sales Tax Compliance

TaxConnex

In light of the Wayfair decision, and due to recent new hires in a new state or increased online sales, you’ve determined you meet sales tax nexus thresholds outside of just your home state and now you have to collect, file, and remit sales tax in multiple states. What a headache. To make matters worse, this is a compliance issue, so you must act. What do you do?

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Year End Checklist for Small Business Bookkeeping

IgniteSpot

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Save on Business Taxes – 6 Useful Planning Tips from the Experts

MyIRSRelief

As ruthless as the IRS can be, they aren’t completely heartless and they themselves know that businesses can’t be expected to hand over unreasonable amounts of profit every time they file their tax returns. As a result of this, for people looking to save on your business taxes, the IRS is set up in such a way that it provides a series of tax savings, breaks aka deductions for individuals and business owners alike.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

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.

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Stripe Capital Extends Business Lending To Online Platforms

PYMNTS

Payments giant Stripe is taking Stripe Capital , its push into online business finance and lending, to the next level. Stripe Capital first got off the ground in September 2019, offering customers and businesses financing options through its online platform. On Tuesday (Dec. 1), Stripe went live with the next phase in its business lending campaign, which enables online platforms to offer financing to their business customers through Stripe Capital.

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IRS Finalizes Regulations Addressing Meals and Entertainment Expenses

Withum

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4 Factors To Help You Optimize Your Tax and Finance Teams

ThomsonReuters

The new Thomson Reuters podcast, Tax & Tech Talks explores the evolving inter section of tax and technology. Each episode explores current issue s or topic s , giving listeners an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and new perspectives in tax and tech. We chat with top subject matter experts and industry leaders as we break down these top-of-mind topics. .

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Business Tax Provisions: The Year in Review

SmallBusinessAccounting

Whether you file as a corporation or a sole proprietor, here's what business owners should keep in mind when it comes to their 2020 taxes.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

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

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PayPal’s Bitcoin Backing Proves Crypto Is Ready For Prime Time (And Grandma)

PYMNTS

When PayPal announced recently that its 350 million users can deposit bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their accounts and spend it at 26 million merchants next year, it was characterized as the inevitable advance of digital currency. Daniel Gouldman , CEO of crypto-banking platform operator Ternio , told Karen Webster that PayPal’s endorsement is a major step in crypto’s quest to go mainstream.

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Three Ways to Budget your Company’s Expenses: What Works Best For You?

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Who Is Responsible for Claims and Appeals Decisions Under Our Company’s Self-Insured Health Plan?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company has decided to self-insure our major medical plan (which is subject to ERISA). Since our plan has been fully insured until now, the insurer has made all claims and appeals decisions without the company’s involvement. Now, we are engaging a TPA to provide certain administrative services for the self-insured plan. Will the TPA assume claims and appeals responsibilities like the insurer has?

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Break Your Employees Off a Piece of That … Paid Time Off?

Patriot Software

Thinking about giving your employees paid sick or vacation days? Why not combine them under one paid time off plan? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that 41% of private sector workers have access to a consolidated leave plan. That means employees can use paid time off for any reason. Get the 411 […] READ MORE.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Hack Of C-Suite Email Addresses Portends Surge In BEC Fraud

PYMNTS

A hacker is reportedly selling information from hundreds of C-suite executives' Microsoft -based email accounts, according to a report from Engadget. The targets spanned CEOs, vice presidents and directors, and included "the chief of a mid-sized American software company, the president of a U.S. apparel maker and the CFO of a European retail chain," according to Engadget.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Power Platform Licensing

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An Important PPP Loan Update For Skagit County Business Owners

SkagitCountyTaxServices

There’s both good news (for some) and bad news (for many) as we round the corner into December. And I’m not talking about our culture, or politics, or sports, or anything like that. I’m talking about TAXES. I’ll start with the good news. This is applicable to some of my readers only, but it is nice news for Skagit County business owners in certain high tax states.

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Individual Taxpayers: Recap for 2020

SmallBusinessAccounting

As we close out the year, here's what individuals and families need to know about tax provisions for 2020.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

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?

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JPMorgan Forecasts Record Online Holiday Shopping Season

PYMNTS

J.P. Morgan Chase said that brisk Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are likely indicators of a record-breaking eCommerce holiday shopping season. J.P. Morgan Merchant Services’ combined in-store and eCommerce payments were up 15 percent over last year’s Black Friday weekend, “a sign that the pandemic did little to curtail spending as the holiday shopping season began,” Doug Smith, executive director of J.P.

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IRS Releases Final Regulations on Sec. 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

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California Proposition 19: Tax Changes

KROST

California Proposition 19 passed with just over 51% of the vote in the general election on November 3rd and is expected to become law. This new law has two separate effective dates: February 16, 2021 – For beneficiaries of real estate that use the property as a primary residence. April 1, 2021 – For transferring a property tax assessment to a new location within the state of California.

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Applying for Tax-Exempt Status as a Nonprofit

SmallBusinessAccounting

Whether you're starting a charity, a social organization, or an association there are certain steps you must take before you can apply for tax-exempt status.

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New Software & You: Elevating Your Tech Stack

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!

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FedEx Makes Major Foray Into eCommerce By Buying ShopRunner

PYMNTS

FedEx took a big step on Wednesday (Dec. 2) toward beefing up its eCommerce capabilities, announcing a deal to acquire eCommerce platform ShopRunner for an undisclosed sum. “We are committed to growing the ShopRunner platform and combining it with our global digital and logistics intelligence to create new possibilities in eCommerce,” FedEx President and COO Raj Subramaniam said in a press release announcing the deal.

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Consumer Trends: Holiday Edition

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How to Help Future-Proof Your 2020 Provider Compensation and Production Data

Katz,Sapper&Miller

COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into nearly everything in 2020. Despite the hope that the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31 will bring resounding relief, provider productivity and compensation tracking will continue to see the ghost of 2020 unless preemptive planning has taken place.

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How to Change Accountants, & Why You’d Want a Change

LSLCPAs

Changing accountants could very possibly be the best thing you do all year. It’s something that happens for several reasons, ranging from having an accountant retire to going through a change in your business that requires something more or different than what the present accounting firm offers. Assuming the decision […]. The post How to Change Accountants, & Why You’d Want a Change appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

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.