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What’s the Best Accounting Method Route for Business Tax Purposes?

RogerRossmeisl

Businesses basically have two accounting methods to figure their taxable income: cash and accrual. Many businesses have a choice of which method to use for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for eligible businesses, though some may be better off using the accrual method. Thus, it may be prudent for your business to evaluate its method to ensure that it’s the most advantageous approach.

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Weekend Discussion: Are Partners Basically Better-Dressed Used Car Salesmen?

Going Concern

*and saleswomen This person on r/Big4 seems to have had an epiphany that partners are better at people-ing than they are at the technical aspects of the firm’s business. Quite the revelation! Why does it feel like the people who make it to partner are better at schmoozing than accounting? by u/TheU_isBack in Big4 Take note, overachievers and aspiring partners: Technical skill matters most when you’re in the trenches.

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Get Ready for the 2023 Gift Tax Return Deadline

RogerRossmeisl

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or others last year? If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a 2023 gift tax return. In some cases, it might be beneficial to file one — even if it’s not required. Who must file? The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2024 to $18,000 but was $17,000 for 2023. Generally, you must file a gift tax return for 2023 if, during the tax year, you made gifts: That exceeded the $17,000-per-recipient gift tax annual excl

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10 Tax Preparer Penalties to Avoid | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Your clients count on you to handle their tax issues, and you’ve earned that trust through transparency, customer service, and demonstrating your expertise. When preparing a client’s tax return , you must exercise due diligence and good faith, all while staying up-to-date on all IRS policies and guidelines. If you do not follow the IRS rules for preparing returns, you could be liable for penalties and fines.

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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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Early Revenue Recognition: Not Just Bad Accounting, But Fraud

RogerRossmeisl

Although financial statement fraud is the least common form of occupational theft (9% of incidents), it costs organizations the most in financial losses, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Businesses defrauded by financial statement schemes had median losses of $593,000. Early revenue recognition, which distorts profits and can artificially boost a business’s financial profile, is popular among financial statement fraud perpetrators.

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ADP® Offering AI-Enabled Partner Solutions

Insightful Accountant

ADP® is offering AI-Enabled Partner Solutions on their powerful, simple and secure ADP Marketplace so HR leaders can rapidly source and implement the benefits of AI across their HCM ecosystems.

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Tie Up the Year for Taxes in 10 Steps Part 1: Cleaning Up Bad Data

Insightful Accountant

It’s that time of year when business owners get anxious and accountants get busy. We’re all preparing for March’s tax season!

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Filing Jointly or Separately as a Married Couple: What’s the Difference?

RogerRossmeisl

When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility for certain tax breaks and your correct tax. The five filing statuses are: Single Married filing jointly, Married filing separately, Head of household, and Qualifying surviving spouse. If you’re married, you may wonder if you should file joint or separate tax returns.

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Tie Up the Year for Taxes in 10 Steps Part 1: Cleaning Up Bad Data

Insightful Accountant

It’s that time of year when business owners get anxious and accountants get busy. We’re all preparing for March’s tax season!

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