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It’s About to Be Dot-Com Boom 2.0 in Accounting

Going Concern

VC firm Andreessen Horowitz just did an interesting piece called “ Death, Taxes, and AI: How Generative AI Will Change Accounting ” that’s worth a read if you’re at all interested in this topic but most interesting of all (to us anyway) was this chart of early stage AI startups in this space. We suspect it won’t be long before a chart like this will require a looooong scroll to view.

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How accountants can stop doing extra work for free

Mark Lee

One of the most common issues accountants raise with me is how can they stop getting caught out doing extra little bits of work for free? This has become more of an issue for many of them since they started quoting fixed fees. The issue comes up less often for those traditional accountants who still claim to charge clients by reference to the time spent on their affairs.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Forms and Templates for Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

By Sandi Smith Leyva. I often hear myself saying, “I need a form for this” in my business. Forms, samples, and templates streamline just about any process you can think of. With generative AI tools, you can now streamline the forms creation process itself. What Forms Do I Need? I asked ChatGPT what forms it recommended for a CPA firm. Here is the answer I got (since ChatGPT is nondeterministic, you won’t get the exact same answer I got.): For a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) firm, creatin

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5 ways accountants are using AI to streamline workloads

Accounting Today

Accountants are adding AI tools to their work, saving time and becoming more efficient.

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Navigating the Automation Landscape: Selecting Tools That Fit Your Business

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

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Accountants Hold Vital Role in Driving Financial Transformation

CPA Practice

A new survey underscores the role that accountants play in motivating, determining, and implementing new solutions that modernize their work. This also helps ensure their organizations are competitive and compliant in a complex and dynamic environment, and aid the CFO and others in understanding the transformation imperative. These are part of the results from FloQast’s survey, Embracing Financial Transformation: What It Is, Why Organizations Should Want It, and How to Achieve It.

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IRS lowered its sights on high-income taxpayer audits

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service switched over from focusing its audits on taxpayers earning $10 million or more to those earning $400,000 or more after passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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A Surprisingly High Number of People Actually Want to Stay at Their Current Firm

Going Concern

We’re not talking about the high number of people who are sticking around at their firms right now because the market is so screwy but rather this is about respondents to a Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs survey they’ve called “ CPA Talent Retention 2024: Keeping Your Best Performers.” Almost three-quarters of the hundreds of PA CPAs surveyed said they would like to stay put.

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Roadmap to The Modern Firm

CPA Practice

By Darren Root, CPA, CITP, CGMA. What it takes to be a modern firm means different things to different people. Does it require having connected, collaborative cloud technology in place? A structured, current security plan? Offering a rich client experience? A healthy culture that supports remote work and flex time? The short answer is yes to all of the above—and more.

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Maximizing Tax Savings in 2024 with Cost Segregation

LSLCPAs

Cost segregation continues to be an essential tax planning tool in 2024. By accelerating the depreciation allowed on a building, taxpayers can significantly reduce their taxable income in the initial years of property ownership. This strategy offers a substantial reduction in taxes, thereby boosting cash flow during the crucial early years of owning a building.

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Let’s Talk About This Year’s Strategic Priorities at Tax Firms

Going Concern

Although it’s been out for more than a month, we haven’t had a chance to take a deep dive into Thomson Reuters’ 2024 State of Tax Professionals Report. We really should, and will, because A) it’s a great report and B) the profession is in such a state of change at the moment that what’s important now might be chopped liver come next year.

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How to Easily Navigate Crypto Accounting in the Web3 Era

Speaker: Aaron Jacob, VP of Accounting Solutions & Reagan Cook, GTM Lead

Are you struggling to navigate the complexities and challenges that come with crypto accounting? 🤔 This new webinar will cover everything businesses need to know to get started with crypto accounting after incorporating crypto into their business models! Industry experts Aaron Jacob and Reagan Cook of TaxBit will thoroughly explore the prevalent operational hurdles encountered by accounting teams when interacting with crypto on the books, and detail how software solutions can effectively

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Consider Alternative Indicators of Business Value

RogerRossmeisl

When valuing a business, experts often look beyond the company’s financial statements. Management interviews and document requests may provide additional objective insight into how much the owners believe the business is worth. This information shouldn’t be used as a substitute for a comprehensive valuation analysis, but it may identify discrepancies that need to be reconciled.

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Legal 101 for Startups – What I Learned from My Discussion with Silicon Legal Strategy

BurklandAssociates

Laying a strong legal foundation from the beginning can save your startup time, money, and headaches down the road. The post Legal 101 for Startups – What I Learned from My Discussion with Silicon Legal Strategy appeared first on Burkland.

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Taxpayer Advocate spotlights problems with IRS assistance

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service isn't doing enough to help victims of identity theft receive their tax refunds, according to a report from National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, and its statistics on answering phone calls are misleading.

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Changes Coming to QuickBooks – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – July 2024

CPA Practice

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss several changes coming to QuickBooks in 2024, including in pricing and strategic changes in the organization. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast. Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Inflation Enhances the 2025 Amounts for Health Savings Accounts

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). These amounts are adjusted each year, based on inflation, and the adjustments are announced earlier in the year than other inflation-adjusted amounts, which allows employers to get ready for the next year. Fundamentals of HSAs An HSA is a trust created or organized exclusively for the purpose of paying the qualified medical expenses of an account beneficiary.

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ProAdvisor Awards All About Preparation

Insightful Accountant

The number of participants in the ProAdvisor Awards grows each year, with more and more highly qualified ProAdvisors entering the mix. We hope you are one of them, but preparation for participation goes a long way at achieving recognition.

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Is Your Sales Cycle Lengthening? Do You Know Why?

Summit CPA

When your days-to-close increase, it’s easy to point a finger at the prospect: Businesses have less cash in the bank, especially now that PPP money has all been spent. They come to sales calls with more stakeholders and take longer to align on solutions. With more cooks in the kitchen, things inevitably slow down.

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Why Gen Z Women Are Less Likely to Use AI Than Gen Z Men at Work

CPA Practice

By Henry Chandonnet, Fast Company (TNS) Gen Z is growing up in the age of AI-powered large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini AI. Now this generation of young workers born between 1997 and 2012 is quickly preparing for a fast-changing job market. Still, one problem plagues this upcoming cohort of workers: the AI gender gap. According to a new study from the Slack Workforce Lab , men ages 18 to 29 are 25% more likely to have experimented with artificial intelligence technology than their f

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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House Rich But Cash Poor? Consider a Reverse Mortgage Strategy

RogerRossmeisl

Are you an older taxpayer who owns a house that has appreciated greatly? At the same time, you may need income. Thankfully, there could be a solution with a tax-saving bonus. It involves taking out a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgage basics With a reverse mortgage, the borrower doesn’t make payments to the lender to pay down the mortgage principal over time.

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Withum Announces Firmwide Leadership Transitions

Withum

Exciting things are happening at Withum! As of July 1, a new class of leaders will take their places across the Firm’s industry, regional, and internal teams. These individuals were chosen for their technical expertise, leadership acumen and their dedication to living the Withum Way. As long-term members of these teams, this new leadership class is equipped with all the tools needed to continue the successes of their predecessors and continue to innovate for the future, keeping Withum at the for

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Deadline for MP Elite 2024 submissions extended

Accounting Today

Due to extensive interest, Accounting Today is extending the deadline for submissions for its annual Managing Partner Elite list to the end of the day on Monday, July 8.

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Finding Meaningful Work is More Important than Benefits to Gen Z

CPA Practice

Zoë Jackson Star Tribune (TNS) The growing numbers of Gen Z workers have mystified both employers and their older colleagues. Remote work, quiet quitting and other buzzwords have filled headlines as CEOs melt down over changing office cultures. But the youthful nuances show no signs of slowing down as the youngest generation continues to enter the workforce.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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You May Be Entitled to Tax Breaks if Caring for an Elderly Relative

RogerRossmeisl

There are many rewards for taking care of an elderly relative. They may include feeling needed, making a difference in the person’s life and allowing the person to receive quality care. In addition, you could also be eligible for tax breaks. Here’s a rundown of four of them: Medical expenses. If the individual qualifies as your “medical dependent” and you itemize deductions on your tax return, you can include any medical expenses you incur for the person along with your own when determining your

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More About QuickBooks Solopreneur

Insightful Accountant

Earlier this year, Intuit introduced a new version of QuickBooks Online for solopreneurs, it's designed for individuals who submit IRS Form 1040 - Schedule C tax filings.

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Santander renews $140M audit with PwC

Accounting Today

Banco Santander decided to renew its contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers, potentially keeping one of Europe's biggest such relationships with the firm until 2035.

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Survey: Nearly 50% of Employees ‘Quiet Vacation’ During 4th of July Week

CPA Practice

By Sarah Lynch, Inc. (TNS) During the week of the Fourth of July, your workers might be in the holiday groove long before their palm tree “vacationing” emojis pop up on Slack. Almost half of American workers say they have previously “quiet vacationed” around the Fourth of July holiday, according to a new survey of over 1,200 U.S. workers from the Harris Poll.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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Shoring Up Protections Against Expense Reimbursement Fraud

RogerRossmeisl

One of the types of occupational fraud schemes that became more costly for employers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is expense reimbursement fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) latest report, this type of employee scheme now ranks fourth after corruption, billing schemes and noncash fraud.

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Warning: AI for Tax Advice May Not Be a Fit

Insightful Accountant

AI in tax prep has boosted efficiency and accessibility. But concerns arise over the reliability of AI-generated tax advice, especially for complex cases.

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On the move: Forvis Mazars names Key Award winners

Accounting Today

Plus, KPM CPAs welcomes eight new staff accountants; ConvergenceCoaching graduates 2023-24 spring leadership class; and more news from across the profession.

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Unlike Everyone Else, Gen Z Is Not Scared of a Recession

CPA Practice

By Rocio Fabbro, Quartz (TNS) Younger Americans aren’t too worried about the prospect of a recession. Of all the generations, Gen Z was the only one not to cite a recession as one of the top concerns affecting their household finances within the next 6 months, according to TransUnion’s latest Consumer Pulse study published Wednesday. Respondents from the generation instead named inflation, housing prices, and jobs among their top personal finance worries.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.