TaxConnex
MAY 6, 2021
There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. And 2021 continues that trend. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. In the trendiest sales tax news (aside, of course, from Florida finally passing economic nexus legislation), Connecticut lawmakers have proposed a digital advertising services tax similar, experts say, to one recently enacted in Maryland.
SMBAccountant
MAY 3, 2021
Integration management is defined by the PMBOK as a collection of processes required to ensure that the various elements of the projects are properly coordinated. It involves making trade-offs among competing objectives and alternatives to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. But what exactly does this mean in practice? In small businesses, it is very common that many employees wear multiple hats and perform many duties that would typically belong to different departments in a larg
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AccountingDepartment
MAY 3, 2021
After attending the virtual Vistage Executive Summit in Philadelphia, PA, one of the important takeaways was the upcoming spark in the economy. Preparing for this is crucial for a business to continue growing and Joe Galvin of Vistage Worldwide laid out a few tips to do so.
RogerRossmeisl
MAY 4, 2021
The May 17 deadline for filing your 2020 individual tax return is coming up soon. It’s important to file and pay your tax return on time to avoid penalties imposed by the IRS. Here are the basic rules. Failure to pay Separate penalties apply for failing to pay and failing to file. The failure-to-pay penalty is 1/2% for each month (or partial month) the payment is late.
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.
TaxConnex
MAY 4, 2021
This article was written for the Atlanta Business Chronicle Leadership Trust. To see the original post, click here. Every business owner wants their company to grow. And when that growth is unexpected, it feels that much sweeter. But don’t forget that success that comes from selling into more states can also expand your sales tax burdens. Businesses that sell into multiple states or jurisdictions have to pay attention to sales tax thresholds, and it’s not a one-time project.
BurklandAssociates
MAY 3, 2021
Right now, a substantial amount of capital is chasing the Fintech landscape. What does that mean for founders? The post 2021 Fintech Developments in Venture Capital appeared first on Burkland.
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RogerRossmeisl
MAY 7, 2021
“Tax day” is just around the corner. This year, the deadline for filing 2020 individual tax returns is Monday, May 17, 2021. The IRS postponed the usual April 15 due date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you still aren’t ready to file your return, you should request a tax-filing extension. Anyone can request one and in some special situations, people can receive more time without even asking.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 3, 2021
Accountants can bring endless value and experience to young entrepreneurs or those branching off to start their own business. Why should an accounting firm seek out these opportunities out, and how can they best work aside these individuals for mutual success? In this episode of Pulse of Practice “The Philip Brabbs Interview”, Paul Miller, Owner of Business by Design , and I are joined by Philip Brabbs, Managing Director, Center for Value Chain Innovation for Ross School of Business at Universit
AccountingDepartment
MAY 1, 2021
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and CEOs of large corporations are all responsible for monitoring an organization's financial health. And, at the end of the day, it's a business leader's responsibility to ensure all accounts are balanced and accurate. Every account from bank accounts, to accounts payable ledgers and accounts receivable reports, must be accurately reconciled using real numbers that represent the true business activities.
Withum
MAY 3, 2021
This is yet another year that I haven’t been asked to address graduating students. That’s OK since I’ve never been asked, but I have been writing these pseudo speeches since 2015 and have distributed reprints to over 2500 students. Here is what I would say if invited.
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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.
RogerRossmeisl
MAY 4, 2021
Owners of incorporated businesses know that there’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a C corporation as compensation rather than as dividends. The reason: A corporation can deduct the salaries and bonuses that it pays executives, but not dividend payments. Thus, if funds are paid as dividends, they’re taxed twice, once to the corporation and once to the recipient.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 6, 2021
QUESTION: We’ve heard that the surprise medical billing requirements will impact how our company’s group health plan covers emergency services. But do the surprise medical billing requirements apply to any non-emergency services? ANSWER: A number of new patient protection mandates and disclosure requirements were included in legislation passed in December 2020, including surprise medical billing requirements for out-of-network emergency and non-emergency services.
AccountingDepartment
MAY 4, 2021
When it comes to your balance sheet vs income statement, they are not the same. There is a difference. While both will give you some insight into your business's finances, each one has different variables. And a smart financial manager will take a look at both of them.
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.
RitaKeller
MAY 4, 2021
“If we weren’t still hiring great people and pushing ahead at full speed, it would be easy to fall behind and become some mediocre company.” – Bill Gates. Have you heard of topgrading interviewing? It is something I was not aware of until I read a recent article by Suzanne Lucas ( @RealEvilHRLady ). Per Lucas: The term topgrading comes from a 1997 article by Bradford D.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 6, 2021
It’s been well reported in cryptocurrency circles that Damon Rowe, Executive Director at the IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement, unveiled “Operation Hidden Treasure” at a recent Federal Bar Association virtual tax conference. The long-time veteran of the IRS Criminal Investigation division explained that the office has put together a dedicated team of IRS criminal investigation professionals to work on this operation.
KROST
MAY 4, 2021
If you missed our webinar led by Paren Knadjian , Head of M&A and Capital Markets and Jean Hagan , Principal of Business Management , there is a recording available. This webinar goes over the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, including details of the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund eligibility, how to apply, what documentation is required, and updates on PPP and ERTC.
Withum
MAY 6, 2021
Last month I met a doctor and as what typically happens I find out who his accountant is. This time he did not tell me but said that he knows more than his accountant. Here is some of what I told him.
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.
RitaKeller
MAY 7, 2021
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” – Jim Rohn. I am assuming (and hoping) that, as a leader, you have read most of the prominent business books. Here’s a flashback post about a book I think all people working in a public accounting firm should read – The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.
AccountingDepartment
MAY 7, 2021
What does a controller do? A controller is a professional who manages the accounting functions of a company. This is the professional who makes sure that the company ledgers are accurate and correct. A controller also supervises the recording of a business's finances. Services handled by a controller include accounting team management, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, establishing formal financial procedures, and month-end close.
LyfeAccounting
MAY 7, 2021
If you are looking for actionable steps to help you build wealth from someone who has done it before, this is the post for you. We want you to get ready because you are about to get one step closer to financial freedom with Grant Cardone’s top 10 financial freedom secrets for building true wealth. Here we go. Grant Cardone’s Top 10 Financial Freedom Secrets.
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.
MazumaBusinessAccounting
MAY 7, 2021
We work with small business owners and entrepreneurs. Some are seasoned, others are just growing their side hustle. Their skills are varied and they have a wide variety of talents. We often get asked to explain the ins and outs of financial reports and have found that providing our favorite clients with a working knowledge of accounting terms is helpful.
AccountingDepartment
MAY 6, 2021
Free cash flow is a business's thermometer. It measures the financial performance of a business. Specifically, it reveals the cash that a business can make after taking away the purchase of assets, such as equipment and property. It reveals what investors care about most - cash. There are different types of free cash flow. Two of them are unlevered and levered.
xendoo
MAY 7, 2021
Lil Roberts, CEO and founder of Xendoo, appeared on The Savvy Entrepreneur with host Doris Nagel to discuss concepts of cash flow vs. profitability and share tips to keep both healthy. The Savvy Entrepreneur is a talk radio show dedicated to helping entrepreneurs on their path to success by sharing tools, tips, resources, and experience. The post Cashflow Vs.
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
MazumaBusinessAccounting
MAY 6, 2021
We work with small business owners and entrepreneurs. Some are seasoned, others are just growing their side hustle. Their skills are varied and they have a wide variety of talents. We often get asked to explain the ins and outs of financial reports and have found that providing our favorite clients with a working knowledge of accounting terms is helpful.
xendoo
MAY 6, 2021
You’ve set up your online store set, and orders are starting to come in. But in your rush to pack, ship, and sell, there’s a good chance you haven’t made time to integrate accounting software with your eCommerce software. By downloading a third-party app plug-in, you are just a few clicks away from saving time and money by automatically sharing data between your accounting and eCommerce programs.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 6, 2021
Discounted cash flow approaches are a helpful tool used in US GAAP accounting for valuation and impairment assessments. A discounted cash flow approach involves projecting a stream of cash flows for an item and then applying a discount rate to those cash flows to calculate a single value or a range of values for that item. A discounted cash flow approach is a type of “income approach” or “present value technique,” two terms used frequently in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification®.
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