MyIRSRelief
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Starting a new business in Los Angeles area is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. There are so many things to think about, from developing a business plan to marketing your products or services. One of the most important things to consider is accounting and bookkeeping. If you’re new to business, you may be wondering why accounting and bookkeeping are so important.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Dave Charest. Small businesses (SMBs) are a busy bunch. On any given day, they might be fulfilling orders, engaging with customers in-person, managing staff, doing their books — plus dozens of other tasks. Most would relish an opportunity to gain back an extra hour, or save some extra money. Luckily, those goals (and others) are attainable thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and marketing automation.
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Going Concern
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Fun number of the day: 95%. That’s the percentage of hiring managers in finance and accounting having trouble finding skilled talent according to recent Robert Half research. The figures come from a survey of hiring managers and employees from small (20-249 employees), midsize (250-499 employees) and large (500-plus employees) private, publicly listed and public sector organizations.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The number of job openings and quits in the United States has been on a downward trend for several months, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is good news for employers overall. However, it doesn’t mean CPA firms are finding it any easier to staff available positions — or hold on to the valued employees they already have in place.
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.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Eleven states have created or expanded a fully refundable child tax credit following the expiration at the end of 2021 of the federal measure, which enabled families to get as much as $3,600 per child.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
October 16 is this year’s deadline for taxpayers who requested additional time to file their taxes. Automatic extensions are available to virtually anyone who request it. This is often necessary for taxpayers who are still waiting on some documents before they can file their returns. However, taxes expected to be owed were required to be owed by the original April 18, 2023, deadline.
Accountant Advocate brings together the best content for small business accounting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As part of a larger effort to improve technology, the Internal Revenue Service has added new features to its Tax Pro Account system that allow tax professionals access to new services to help their clients. New additions to Tax Pro Account, available through IRS.gov, will help practitioners manage their active client authorizations on file with the Centralized Authorization File (CAF) database.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The National Treasury Employees Union expressed a sense of relief after lawmakers in Congress unexpectedly managed to pass a stopgap spending bill.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As incidents of retail crime continue to escalate throughout the country, retailers have seen a dramatic jump in financial losses associated with theft. When taken as a percentage of total retail sales in 2022, “retail shrink” accounted for $112.1 billion in losses, up from $93.9 billion* in 2021, according to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey released today by the National Retail Federation. ( *The 2021 figures have been updated to reflect the April 2023 U.S.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
For accounting firms to scale, they need to build a stronger infrastructure of professional HR, marketing, IT and other support systems, explains Rachel Anevski.
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Going Concern
OCTOBER 2, 2023
We didn’t get around to writing up this September 25 news release from CPA Ontario last week, better late than never. Here’s what happened: Ontario public accounting licensing body CPA Ontario reached an out-of-court settlement with Marcum LLP resolving allegations of multiple instances of US Marcum partners performing work in Ontario — including issuer audits — without said partners being licensed to practice in the province.
Anders CPA
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Daniel K. Schindler, CPA has been named to St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s Best Accountants list. Each month, Small Business Monthly polls readers to help identify the best in the area in a particular industry. The 2023 Small Business Monthly Best Accountants list features 27 local accountants voted the best in St. Louis. About Dan Schindler Dan’s unwavering dedication to his clients has followed him from his first year at the firm as a tax intern through his journey to partner.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As of Sept. 1, 2023, interest on federal student loans is accruing again after being waived, along with loan repayments, since the March 2020 onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, individuals with federal student loans must begin planning to start repaying these debts for the first time in more than three years. With this in mind, and with October being National Financial Planning Month, it’s the perfect time to study up on some smart money management tips.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Affected individuals and businesses now have until Feb. 15 next year to file various federal tax returns and make tax payments.
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.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Social media appears to be having a significant influence on consumer spending, as a new Bankrate report reveals that Americans spent $71 billion on impulse purchases of products they saw on a social media platform in the past year, with the average impulse buyer spending $754. [link] Overall, almost half (48%) of social media users say they have made an impulse purchase of a product they saw on a social media platform at some point, and 68% of those who have done so regretted at least one of th
CTP
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Most taxpayers would say they want to take every legally permissible step to lower their tax bill. Yet each year taxpayers fail to claim tax credits they are fully eligible to receive. These credits are often attached to behavior or practices that taxpayers are already engaged in. The missing piece is simply an understanding of what benefits are currently available and how to take advantage of them.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
There are a myriad of challenges and changes in the tax codes affecting their business clients each tax season. With an economy still trying to gain more certain footing, businesses facing new market conditions, and a constantly evolving IRS, the business and tax advisors at KBKG have identified three of the most significant changes the IRS has implemented, each of which can have strong impacts on businesses.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
While each firm has one managing partner, each partner plays a role in managing part of that practice.
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
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Venning & Jacques, Inc., one of the most respected accounting and tax firms in Central Massachusetts, recently announced an ownership change and rebranding of the firm as Venning. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the firm’s growth and evolution, positioning it for even greater success in the future. The firm merged with Agawam, Massachusetts-based accounting firm, Corbin & Tapases on September 27.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Nearly half the leaders of corporate tax departments believe they're severely under-resourced when it comes to technology and hiring, according to a recent survey.
Insightful Accountant
OCTOBER 2, 2023
You can earn valuable 2024 Top 100 Categorical training points by participating in the upcoming Intuit Virtual Event for ProAdvisors supporting the mid-market with QuickBooks Online-Advanced.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Base pay for 11 positions in public accounting is projected to rise 4.9% next year, according to a CPA Practice Advisor analysis of salary data provided by LHH Recruitment Solutions. The global talent solutions provider recently released its 2024 Salary Guide , which includes pay expectations for numerous positions in accounting and finance. According to LHH, there is more optimism heading into 2024 than there was this time last year as 2023 approached.
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Xero
OCTOBER 2, 2023
We’re excited to be coming to a city near you with the Xero UK Roadshow, bringing you the latest updates in Xero. From fresh features to the latest industry trends, there’s so much on offer to help you run your practice more efficiently so you can do more of the things that really matter. We’ll be visiting six cities between 31 October and 22 November 2023: London: Tuesday 31 October Bristol: Thursday 2 November Birmingham: Tuesday 7 November Belfast: Thursday 9 November Edinburgh:
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Over 40 technology leaders discussed their recent accomplishments and plans for the future, and nearly all of them involved AI in some form, mostly for insights and workflow automation.
Accounting Insight
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Every business, big or small, has its core: the pulse that keeps everything running. That pulse? It’s payroll. Many accountants view payroll as a burdensome necessity. But this perspective is outdated. Payroll isn’t just a financial responsibility – it’s a golden strategy. Payroll: More than Just Paying Salaries Think about an organisation’s team – the people who breathe life into business ideas and turn strategies into successes.
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Top 100 Firms, wealth managers, PE-backed platform firms and others announced a number of acquisitions and mergers.
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Insightful Accountant
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Intuit has finally released QuickBooks Desktop 2024 by Sept. 20, so now Murph can give you the low-down. His annual Desktop version of QBTalks is tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. 4, 2 pm (EST). Don't miss it.
Canopy Accounting
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Canopy is proud to announce that it continues to be a leader in practice management software. We understand that, like the accounting industry, we must strive to evolve and continuously develop top-tier tools for accounting firms, facilitating success across the board. Through a cohesive combination of industry validation, customer feedback, and a team of top-tier employees, we continue to push ourselves to improve and impress.
CPA Practice
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Sikich will acquire the assets of Four Leaf LLC , a technology services firm leveraging scalable software solutions to rapidly deliver user-friendly applications to state and local government entities and their constituents. “County and local government sectors, particularly emergency services managers and crews working to save lives, need faster progress in their digital transformation journey and we now are solidifying our position in this vital area,” said Partner-in-Charge of Sikich’s techn
CTP
OCTOBER 2, 2023
What would you do for a lower tax bill? The good news is that you may not have to do much. One of the most underutilized tax strategies is to identify and claim tax credits. Many taxpayers may find that they qualify for a tax reduction based on behavior or practices they are already engaged in. The government creates tax credits to incentivize specific behavior, especially among corporations.
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"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.
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