RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Ghost employees and other payroll scams are trouble for employers. They may be just as fictional as the paranormal activities in your favorite scary book or movie, but if you have ghost employees on your payroll, you have fraud. And if you have fraud, you have potentially significant financial losses. Anatomy of a scheme Ghost employee schemes usually are perpetrated by employees who have easy access to payroll records.
GrowthForceBlog
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
5 min read. Which management style fuels growth in your business? A recent, breakthrough Gallup study found that leadership style is the single most important factor in determining whether your business’s work culture is bad, good or great. On top of that, 70% of the variance between bad and great cultures can be found in the skillset and talent not of the team members, but the team leader.
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FraudFiles
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Here’s a simple way to break down the idea of a corporate fraud investigation. If you’ve got a compliance department, this is way too basic for you. But if you’re at a smaller company that is new to the concept of fraud (either because you recently had a fraud or because you have decided that fraud prevention and detection are important)… then this might help you see the basic things that you’ll need to put in place.
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
One state’s efforts to join the Sales and Use Tax System (SUTS) and another state’s lawsuit against a world-famous auction house highlight recent challenges in the sales tax world. Notable Colorado home-rule jurisdictions have agreed to participate in the Sales and Use Tax System (SUTS), meaning Colorado taxpayers and those selling into the state may soon face more sales tax collection and filing responsibilities.
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.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of the various tax responsibilities of COVID-closed businesses that must be met. Of course, a business must file a final income tax return and some other related forms for the year it closes.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Western Union just took another big step toward ramping up its growing digital payments arsenal. The legacy global remittance giant said on Monday (Nov. 23) that it has expanded its real-time digital payout capabilities in a move that encompasses billions of bank accounts in 100 countries. Western Union first unveiled the goal of expanding digital payments to 100 countries during its investor day event in 2019.
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RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Management overrides of internal controls can make your company more vulnerable to fraud. This is true even when managers have innocent intentions — for example, they don’t feel they have time to follow proper accounts payable procedures because a vendor is requesting immediate payment. Your company is at even higher risk of fraud losses. controls are ineffective. if a senior manager intentionally ignores the rules to manipulate financial statements.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Consumers are moving to digital payments and cryptocurrency in droves, and it’s inevitable that more central banks will issue digital forms of currency, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said in a televised interview on Monday (Nov. 23). “There's no question that people are flocking to digital payments and digital forms of currency,” Schulman told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Due to the unfortunate circumstances revolving around COVID-19, firms are now dealing with the need to advise accounting clients through bankruptcy. There have been regulation changes around bankruptcy, and as small to medium size businesses face shutdowns and various other factors, indebtedness is a real issue that several businesses are facing. In this episode of Pulse of Practice “Let’s talk bankruptcy” Paul Miller, CPA from Business by Design , and I are joined by Steve Nickles, Law Professo
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.
CTP
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Whether you’re just entering your accounting career or reinventing a tired business, the road ahead can seem quite long. Starting and growing an accounting and tax business from the ground up (like building any other business) can take time and hard work. Finding those first few regular clients can be a daunting task, and many […]. The post Pro’s and Con’s of Starting and Growing an Accounting and Tax Business appeared first on certifiedtaxcoach.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
When a couple is going through a divorce, taxes are probably not foremost in their minds. But without proper planning and advice, some people find divorce to be an even more taxing experience. Several tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that taxes are kept to a minimum and that important tax-related decisions are properly made. Here are four tax issues divorcing couples should understand if they’re in the midst of a divorce.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The age of artificial intelligence (AI) is upon us, where data feeds and models are used in the service of everything from verifying the digital identity of remote users to approving or denying a bank loan application. But Labhesh Patel , chief technical officer and chief scientist at real-time identification firm Jumio , told PYMNTS in a recent interview that AI-underpinned models are only as good as their underlying training datasets.
Withum
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
My guess is that only about 25,000 estate tax returns would be filed for those dying in 2020 and who left estates large enough to pay estate tax. So for most people, this is not a concern. However, for those with sufficient assets, this is a very serious matter.
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
SkagitCountyTaxServices
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
With all of the insanity of 2020, it seems a bit crazy (and a bit of a relief, to be frank) that we now find ourselves in Thanksgiving week in Skagit County. I have some thoughts, which are perhaps a bit more meditative than normal, because of how this holiday works for tax accountants, especially this year. Because the personal and business deadlines got extended this year, on top of all of the PPP/EIDL work we had to do (about which, I will have some thoughts next week, as the IRS JUST issued
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
(This is Blog Post #928). The post 11/28/20 is Small Business Saturday appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
HSBC is introducing a new real-time payments tool that will enable its 14 million international customers to transfer funds through a single account in 20 countries around the globe. “As the world’s leading international bank, it is our ambition to put banking in our customers’ pockets, and create a top-tier borderless banking experience that lets them manage their finances whenever and wherever they want,” Matthias Dekan, head of HSBC Global Money, HSBC Group, said in a statement on Monday (Nov
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FraudFiles
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Yesterday I read a horrifying local story about Edward Matthes, a former financial advisor for Mutual of Omaha who stole at least $2.6 million from his clients. According to the Information in the federal case, Matthes carried on his fraud between 2013 and 2019. SIX YEARS!!!! He swindled at least 23 clients. He’d convince them to bring investment accounts over to Mutual of Omaha.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
(This is Blog Post #929). The post Support Black-Owned Businesses 11/28/2020 appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Bitcoin continued its price climb today (Nov. 24), rising above $19,000 in the morning, CNBC reported. At 6:31 pm EST, the digital currency still hit high, sitting at $19,083.92, as the coin approaches its record price of $19,783, which it hit in December of 2017. While that price apex was followed by a bubble burst and bitcoin fell to $3,122 in 2018, analysts and crypto fans predict this wave is different.
Withum
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
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?
FusionCPA
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Completing a self assessment tax return can look complicated, especially if you're unprepared or unorganized for the task. As a self-employed business owner, you'll be required to complete this return. Preparing for it with plenty of time to spare can help make it more straightforward to complete. Nor to mention less stressful. Getting a head start on this event by having a tax planning strategy in place should provide the security needed to get your taxes done on time, correctly and efficiently
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Many Americans receive disability income. You may wonder. if, and how is disability income taxed? As is often the case with tax questions, the answer is … it depends. The key factor is who paid for the benefit. If the income is paid directly to you by your employer, it’s taxable to you as ordinary salary would be. (Taxable benefits are also subject to federal income tax withholding, although depending on the employer’s disability plan, in some cases aren’t subject to the Social Security tax.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Visa has wrapped up its acquisition of Latin American FinTech YellowPepper , the first deal of its kind by the financial giant in the region. In an announcement of completion of the deal, Visa said it will accelerate the global payments and credit card company’s “network of networks” strategy. Under that strategy, Visa is pushing to become a “single point of access for initiating multiple transaction types” while also laying the foundation for the “secure movement of money.”.
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!
RitaKeller
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.” – Jim Davis. Even though this Thanksgiving is different than any other your family has endured, I hope it is still joyous, perhaps in a more quiet and reflective way. My husband and I are spending this week in a cabin in the woods. We have been hiking, cooking, reading, and watching movies.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
Timing of Non-Deductibility of Forgiven PPP Loan-Funded Expenditures In guidance issued on 11/18/2020, the IRS has made it clear that taxpayers with a “reasonable expectation” that their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan will be forgiven may not deduct expenditures that were paid with the proceeds of those loans, even if the actual forgiveness has not yet been granted prior to the end of the taxable year (Revenue Ruling 2020-27).
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The push toward digital IDs, toward tracking who’s who – and, in this case, who’s safe – may be getting a tailwind from air travel. To that end, a quintet of airlines is debuting digital health passes that certify travelers do not have the coronavirus. That passport, of a sort, will be known as CommonPass – and will certify negative COVID test results.
Withum
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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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