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5 Situations CPAs Need to Watch for in Managing Their Clients' Sales & Use Tax Risk | TaxConnex

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In the world of accounting and tax, CPAs, accounting firms, and advisory firms play a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances and stay within the rules. As a trusted advisor to your client, it’s important to be prepared for the eventuality of an equity event or even an audit.

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Reid CPAs Joins Forces With Crete Professionals Alliance

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Reid, ranked as one of the top 20 accounting firms on Long Island, has partnered with Tampa, FL-based accounting platform Crete Professionals Alliance. Historically, independent accounting firms have faced two options: remain independent with more limited resources or merge upstream and dissolve their identity.

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The CPA Shortage Compels Accounting Firms to Embrace Digital Transformation

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Despite high demand for CPAs, accounting firms struggle to hire accountants. In 2021, there was a 17 percent drop in employed accountants and auditors from a 2019 peak, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis. By Cameron White. Technology also gives staff real-time access to their data, from anywhere at any time.

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CLA Adds Atlanta-Based Ronald Blue & Co. CPAs

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Top 10 accounting firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has acquired Ronald Blue & Co., an Atlanta-based firm that has provided tax, audit, and advisory services to clients for more than 45 years. CPAs, but for the thousands of clients who rely on our specialized services,” said David Hogan, managing partner of Ronald Blue.

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Accounting firms and sales and use tax advising: Perfect together?

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In our blog last week, we looked at how sales and use tax advisory services might be a good new field for CPAs and accounting firms. Mark Friedlich, CPA, vice president of U.S. Mark Friedlich, CPA, vice president of U.S. How can they go about making the move?

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The CPA Shortage Compels Accounting Firms to Embrace Digital Transformation

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Despite high demand for CPAs, accounting firms struggle to hire accountants. In 2021, there was a 17 percent drop in employed accountants and auditors from a 2019 peak, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis. By Cameron White. Technology also gives staff real-time access to their data, from anywhere at any time.

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Meeting the Staffing Demands: How Automation is Transforming Accounting Firms

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However, as tax regulations become more intricate and audit scrutiny intensifies, the demand for accurate tax preparation continues to grow, adding pressure to tax practitioners. Over the past two years, more than 300,000 accountants and auditors have left their positions, marking a 17% decline from the peak of the profession a few years ago.