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Outcomes Over Hours: Embracing Efficiency in Accounting

Canopy Accounting

Accounting, often associated with long hours and tedious tasks, has long been considered a profession that requires extensive time commitments. However, the shifting landscape of the business world has opened up new possibilities for accountants to focus on outcomes rather than merely putting in long hours. By embracing efficiency and leveraging technology, accountants can revolutionize their approach to work, improving productivity and achieving better results for themselves and their clients.

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Three C’s of Sales Tax Compliance

TaxConnex

Sales tax is meant to be a pass-through tax and thus one that should have minimal impact on a company’s bottom line. The sales tax is collected by businesses and “passed-through” to the taxing jurisdictions. Of course, there is cost associated with managing this compliance obligation; however, the costs of not managing the compliance process are significantly greater.

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EY Finally Admits It Has Some Serious Culture and Overwork Problems After Someone Died at the Office

Going Concern

Last August the body of a 27-year-old woman was found at EY’s Sydney office early one Saturday morning , turns out the woman was an auditor at the firm and had returned to the office late Friday night to get some work done after drinking with colleagues earlier that evening. EY staff would later say they felt left in the dark on the situation and criticized leadership for a lack of transparency. “They brushed over the incident at the start of the call and then went on to talk about the EY

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Regulatory Compliance Digest | July 2023

Cherry Bekaert

The July issue of the Regulatory Compliance Digest features a summary of the latest updates from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Section 1071, the clarification of guidance on multiple re-presentment fees, interagency guidance on the risk management of third-party relationships and a reminder to file Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) annual report on blocked property by September 30.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Your Firm and Your AI Strategy

CPA Practice

A Top Technology Initiative Article – August 2023, With so much coverage of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and many trying to be “the expert,” I thought it was past time to turn to help you with your AI strategy. As noted in my April column , there are various innovative uses of AI and privacy risks for your client data. Additionally, as we covered AI tools in my June column , I recognized that my priorities for AI are not yours, nor should they be.

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The Great University Data Breach That Hasn’t Happened Yet

Withum

Over the last several years, it has become apparent how rapid the growth of collegiate Esports has become. What was once considered a pastime of playing video games after school has become a growing varsity sport for many colleges nationwide. Universities have also begun to heavily invest in arenas dedicated to Esports. For those athletes that never – in their wildest dreams – thought the day would come when gaming would be a significant collegiate sport, this is cause for celebration.

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Be Prepared for IRS ERC Audits

Cherry Bekaert

Throughout the past three years, there has been a sudden increase in temporary consulting firms or Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Mills, encouraging businesses to apply for the ERC and, in many cases, without conducting thorough due diligence required under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notices.

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What Small Businesses Need to Know about the ADA and FMLA

CPA Practice

By Richard D. Alaniz, J.D. Supervisors occupy a far more demanding and consequential position in today’s workplace given ever increasing regulation. Supervisors are the trainers of new employees, the employees’ primary contact with the company, as well as the employer’s eyes and ears on the production floor or around the office. Perhaps a supervisor’s most significant role is serving as the employer’s first line of defense against the incidence and continuation of regulatory non-compliance.

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New bill aims to extend 199A pass-through deduction

Accounting Today

Legislation to extend the 20% deduction for pass-through businesses beyond its expiration date in 2025 is attracting bipartisan support in the House and Senate.

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New I-9 Form Begins August 1, 2023

Insightful Accountant

The US Citizenship & Immigration Service has announced a new Form I-9 available on August 1, 2023, and also a new alternative I-9 documentation procedure available only to qualified E-verify employers.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Assessing accountants' project management skills

Accounting Today

Many firms know how to figure out if an accountant has good technical skills — but the ability to manage a project (or several) is something else again.

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Nathan Rodgerson on the Benefits of the Tech Stack

Insightful Accountant

Zoho's Nathan Rodgerson joins Insightful Accountant's Gary DeHart on the latest edition of the Accounting Insiders' podcast. Learn the advantages of leveraging a tech stack.

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Keep Manufacturing Businesses Organized with NetSuite

AccountingDepartment

As a manufacturing business owner, keeping track of every moving part of your operation can be challenging. From tracking inventory levels to managing finances and processing orders, disparate systems can quickly become overwhelming.

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The Best Way to Advance Your Engineering Firm's Bookkeeping

GrowthForceBlog

With a lot of time and attention focused on delivering solutions to your clients, little time, and energy are left for focusing on your back office

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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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Tax Fraud Blotter: Elements of guile

Accounting Today

Bad magic; this will hurt a bit; the Queen is dead; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Who is Most Often Targeted in BEC Emails?

MineralTree

How to Protect the AP Team Picture this: You receive an email from one of your company’s vendors requesting an urgent update to their payment information. You have a strong relationship with this vendor, so you comply without a second thought — unaware that you’ve just fallen victim to a BEC (business email compromise) scam. BEC is a form of cybercrime in which attackers impersonate or manipulate legitimate email accounts to deceive individuals from an organization into sharing sensitive informa

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M&A roundup: Aprio and Adams Brown expand

Accounting Today

Aprio merged in CSH&G, and Adams Brown added The Technology Specialist Inc.

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Majority of U.S. Consumers Use Apps for Finances Before Turning to Accountants

CPA Practice

In a recent survey by financial app developer Capterra , 60% of respondents now seek advice from personal finance apps before reaching out to financial professionals. Furthermore, 64% of fintech users feel that these tools have significantly reduced their reliance on financial advisors. “Fintech has rapidly advanced within the last few years, changing how traditional financial services are offered and how consumers manage their finances,” says Max Lillard, senior finance analyst at Capterra.

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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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Accounting Today names 2023 Best Firms to Work For

Accounting Today

The annual list recognizes the 100 top workplaces in the profession.

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SMD Consulting & Accounting, LLC: Canopy Creates an Easy Transition to Better Software

Canopy Accounting

"Canopy better serves our needs, has more efficiencies, and it's better cost saving when we take it in and aggregate to all of our other tools." - Sean Duncan, Founder SMD Consulting & Accounting. Why Choose Canopy? Canopy is a comprehensive solution that consolidates client management, project management, task tracking, and document storage. The software's user-friendliness, accessibility through mobile apps, and ability to handle IRS transcripts in batches help SMD Consulting & Account

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IRS plans better audits of large partnerships

Accounting Today

The service is using the extra funding it received from the IRA to audit big, complex partnerships using data analytics and other technology tools, while working on hiring more experienced accountants.

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6 Startup KPIs You Need to Measure

Withum

As funding for technology startups and emerging growth companies face continued pressures, there will be an increased investor due diligence and review of key operating and financial key performance indicators (KPIs). The depth and complexity of startup KPIs can be as simple as a back-of-the-napkin calculation or as complex as a merger of multiple customer relationship management (CRM) systems and financial information.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Anchor APP Academy

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant App Academy's are short "lessons" featuring App found in the Intuit Ecosystem. Gary DeHart, sat with Omry Man from Anchor and learned what Anchor does and how accounting professionals leverage automations.

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Optimizing E-Commerce Accounting and The Crucial Role of Inventory Management

Basis 365

Inventory management plays a vital role in the success of any eCommerce business. Efficiently managing inventory is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of the supply chain. Inventory management plays a significant role in eCommerce accounting, so let's review its impact on various aspects of the business.

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The Technology Lab Podcast – Update on the Verizon Data Breach – July 2023

CPA Practice

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the recent Verizon data breach and what firms need to know and do to protect their firm and client data. Use the podcast player below to listen.

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Tax Strategies for Investments: Making Use of Loss Harvesting and Loss Carryovers

CTP

Profiting from investments and reducing tax liability may seem like competing goals, but both can be accomplished with a little proactive tax planning. In the world of tax strategy, timing is key to keeping taxes low. One sometimes-overlooked approach is to be deliberate about when you realize and deduct financial losses. This type of nuanced tax advice may take time to outline for your clients, but the result can be major savings that demonstrate the value of working with a tax professional.

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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.

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The Future of Retirement: Longer Lifespans and Changing Needs

CPA Practice

By Kiplinger Consumer News Service. Over the last several decades, headlines about Social Security running out of funds to support retiring seniors have become somewhat commonplace in mainstream media. In fact, the latest estimate suggests the program will begin to run short of the necessary funds to support the retired population as early as 2033 — if officials don’t do something about it before then.

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Count it as a Loss… and Benefit: How to Leverage Loss Harvesting and Loss Carryovers

CTP

Profiting off your investments while also reducing your tax bill is a delicate balancing act. The more you learn about tax reduction strategies, the clearer it becomes that timing is essential to keeping taxes low. Putting these strategies into play requires advance planning, which is where the help of a Certified Tax Planner comes in handy. With expert assistance, you can identify the approach that best fits your financial situation.

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Accounting Procedures for Handling Bank Mergers and Acquisitions: 10 Tips for a Smooth Transition

LSLCPAs

What Happens When Banks Merge? You may have just heard from your preferred news feed that another bigger bank is acquiring your bank. Whether or not it is an amicable merger, you are glad when your local bank’s manager tells you personally that very next morning about the change. She says, “This merger will be. The post Accounting Procedures for Handling Bank Mergers and Acquisitions: 10 Tips for a Smooth Transition appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Accountant highly commended in book awards

Accounting Insight

An accountant and mentor has been Highly Commended for her third business book at a national award ceremony celebrating quality and variety. Della Hudson, of Minerva Accountants in Bristol and Somerset, has written Changing the Numbers: How to deliver advisory services for maximum success for fellow accountants. And it was highly commended in the specialist category by a panel of the UK’s top business experts, academics, and entrepreneurs at The Business Book Awards.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.