BurklandAssociates
JANUARY 14, 2025
AI aids tasks like bookkeeping and tax prep but can't replace expert accountants for oversight, data review, and decision-making. The post Areas to Address in Using AI in Accounting appeared first on Burkland.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2025
The IRS says the defendants in these cases committed millions of dollars in fraudulent activity, duped investors into believing they were going to strike it rich and tried to funnel money to terrorist organizations.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 15, 2025
Whether you should hang out your shingle as an accountant depends on the answers to a number of questions.
TaxConnex
JANUARY 16, 2025
Finding qualified tax professionals is tough across all industries for a number of reasons. Whats working for and against your company as you work to find the folks to help with your sales tax compliance? First, realize that youre not alone. Even though overall employment is expected to hover around its current 4.2% for most of this year, unemployment among accountants has historically been less than half of that.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
AccountingDepartment
JANUARY 16, 2025
In today's ever-changing business environment, having a solid financial strategy is crucial for achieving success. But what if your small or medium-sized business (SMB) can't afford to hire a full-time financial executive? That's where CFO support services come ina revolutionary solution for SMBs and startups. This blog explores what a CFO support service provider is, the significant value they offer, and why your business might benefit from their expertise.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 14, 2025
While Excel's versatility has made it a staple for decades, it's limitationssuch as version control issues, manual data entry errors, and collaboration bottlenecks are becoming increasingly problematic," accounting automation platform Trullion says in a new report.
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Withum
JANUARY 17, 2025
The constant waves of hype about artificial intelligence have left many business leaders asking themselves an increasingly urgent question: “Have we missed our chance?” With headlines trumpeting AI successes and competitors announcing ambitious AI initiatives, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. But before you rush to implement AI solutions out of FOMO (fear of missing out), let’s examine why “too late” is a relative concept and why thoughtful
Patriot Software
JANUARY 17, 2025
Millions of businesses use at least one small business software platform to do everything from running payroll to managing customer relationships. Software can simplify processes, save time, and ensure accuracy. But the more systems you use, the greater your costs. Can you take a software tax deduction to offset your expenses?
Accounting Today
JANUARY 15, 2025
A recent survey from Wolters Kluwer found that implementation of AI search and productivity tools at firms went from 1% in 2023 to 35% in 2024.
inDinero Tax Tips
JANUARY 13, 2025
Running an LLC or startup means wearing many hats, and learning how to track business expenses may not be the most exciting one. But with a bit of forethought, you can create a system that saves you time, money, and headaches. In this article, well teach you how to track business expenses in a way thats simple to learn and easily fits into your routine.
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.
GrowthForceBlog
JANUARY 16, 2025
8 min read January 16th, 2024 As CFO, you hold a wealth of financial information, and it's up to you (and the executive team) to determine how much of your business's financial information you want to share with the rest of the company, and it's best not to hold all of your cards too close. Key Takeaways What Is Financial Transparency: The practice of being more open about a business's finances.
CTP
JANUARY 17, 2025
One of the many roles we play as tax planners is as the taxpayers audit support system. Just the word audit can cause the typical taxpayer to panic. We can help reduce taxpayer stress by orienting them to audit basics long before that notice comes in the mail. Our clients should know the reasons they might be selected for an audit, how they will find out they are being audited, and what an IRS auditor might ask for.
AccountingDepartment
JANUARY 15, 2025
When an accounting service provider unexpectedly closes, businesses may find themselves in a rush to retrieve their financial data and maintain operations. The recent closure of a major accounting platform highlights the essential need for businesses to protect their financial information proactively.
DMCL
JANUARY 17, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and founding partner, Al Dale, on January 6, 2025. Als leadership and unwavering dedication have been at the heart of DMCL since its earliest days, and his influence on our firmand on everyone who had the privilege to work alongside himcannot be overstated. Throughout his remarkable career, Al helped shape DMCLs culture of collaboration, mentorship, and exceptional client service.
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.
Randal DeHart
JANUARY 17, 2025
If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, bookkeeping will likely rank high. It's an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up much time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Avoiding your bookkeeping is dangerous, however. Not knowing your construction company's financial situation can result in missteps that could ultimately cost you your business.
Xero
JANUARY 13, 2025
Were excited to unveil our new tagline: Your business supercharged. This is more than just a statement. Its about helping you achieve your business goals. But its also about the journey, the passion and freedom to do what you love. Ultimately, its about helping you unlock your full potential. Time for change Your business supercharged is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to you and the value we hope to provide every day.
Basis 365
JANUARY 14, 2025
Running a successful business requires more than just a great idea and hard work. It demands a sound financial business model and reliable information to guide decision-making. At Basis 365, we provide outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, acting as the accounting department for our customers. But building a strong business requires a broader network of strategic partners to address every aspect of your operations.
Going Concern
JANUARY 14, 2025
“We do think theres a huge opportunity to roll up accounting firms and automate a lot of the workflow and let the same accounting firms take twice as many clients, says Marc Bhargava, Managing Director at VC firm General Catalyst to Wall Street Journal for their recent piece ‘ AI Has Venture Investors Excited About (Yes) Accounting Firms.’ “The idea is not to cut people with AI, the idea is to enable them to do two to three times the work.” According to their Linked
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
Withum
JANUARY 16, 2025
Imagine your organization is engaged in multiple projects each with its own objectives, deadlines and stakeholders. Now, picture this firm without any form of project management. Why project management, you ask? Projects begin with excitement but soon, confusion reigns. Deadlines are missed, budgets spiral out of control and your stakeholders are frustrated.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 13, 2025
Blog home In corporate tax departments, change comes in many forms. There is incremental changesmall adjustments to everyday activities that may be important, but dont necessarily affect the organizations overall direction or culture. And then, there is transformational changebig, bold initiatives that deeply influence a companys operations, processes, and culture.
Accounting Insight
JANUARY 15, 2025
The comprehensive, global study offers in-depth insights into the global tax and accounting industry and the trends that are shaping the profession. Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) is pleased to announce its inaugural global study, the Future Ready Accountant, is now available. This comprehensive study provides an in-depth analysis of the global tax and accounting industry landscape, with an exclusive focus on consequential topics shaping the profession, such as technology advancement, A
Going Concern
JANUARY 15, 2025
Can you imagine why people at RSM US would think jobs are going to India when they see their colleagues laid off ? It’s a mystery. Anyway, tip we received this PM: RSM US cut a bunch of teams within their risk management function. Impacted teams were conflicts, independence, and enterprise risk management. Chief Risk Officer gave a 5 minute call with no question or answer period.
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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.
Withum
JANUARY 16, 2025
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has gained significant traction globally, but the landscape in the U.S. is not as robust as many other places in the world (we have a lot of catching up to do). However, two pieces of legislation, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), are emerging as game-changers in the ESG landscape in the United States.
Menzies
JANUARY 15, 2025
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Budget Reforms Fuel Farming Controversy Following the new Labour Governments first budget, Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR)reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) has sparked controversy within the Welsh farming community, fuelling further uncertainty for businesses already navigating uncertain economic conditions.
Nancy McClelland, LLC
JANUARY 12, 2025
It’s tax time, you’re digging through your records… and your preparer or tax software asks about tax payments you’ve already made. Um, was I supposed to track those? Lots of small business owners pay what are known as “quarterly estimated taxes” to the IRS and their state department of revenue throughout the year — as a replacement or in addition to W-2 withholding, in order to pay tax on their self-employed or pass-through company’s profit.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 15, 2025
BDOs commitment marks the firms first national strategic nonprofit collaboration and begins a three-year relationship with BBBSA to invest in future generations and enhance youth well-being.
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?
Withum
JANUARY 13, 2025
The application window for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Tax Incentive Program is now open. This program offers lucrative tax savings to eligible companies and the current application requirements include several modifications from past years, reducing barriers on several aspects of the application criteria. Applicants that previously didnt qualify should reexamine to see if they can now qualify for the program.
Menzies
JANUARY 15, 2025
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Retention of Title (ROT) iswhere the seller of physical goods attempts to protect itself against non-payment by retaining ownership of those goods until payment is received, even after the goods have been delivered. There are two types of ROT clause: Simple clause The goods supplied under a specific invoice remain the property of the seller until all such goods on the invoice have been paid for.
CTP
JANUARY 15, 2025
Just the mention of the word audit can strike fear into a taxpayers heartbut with enough preparation, an audit does not have to be a reason for anxiety. Each year, a number of audits are randomly chosen by the IRS, so the possibility of being audited is unavoidable even if your tax return has been filled out perfectly. So how can taxpayers prepare for this eventuality?
Accounting Insight
JANUARY 13, 2025
The first edition of 3 Minutes With of 2025 is with none other than Arun Mehra, founder, owner and CEO of Samera, a leading global provider of accountancy, tax, offshoring, and financing solutions for businesses and other accountancy firms. Arun has been running Samera for over 21 years, with a diverse and experienced team across the UK and India. 1.
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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