Mon.Jul 10, 2023

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IRS whistleblower awards tick up

Accounting Today

They still haven't recovered their levels of three years ago, though

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How AI is a Game-Changer for FP&A

Acterys

If the term “AI” catches your eye, it’s highly likely that ChatGPT comes to mind. And you would be absolutely correct in making that association. The launch of ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Its success has kickstarted an AI race that has compelled almost every company to embed artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms into their software architecture to mirror the same level of agility and productivity.

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AI and the CFO: Elevating a Strategic Function

BurklandAssociates

If the CFO is the high-beam headlights at a company, accounting is the rear-view mirror. AI will make the former brighter and the latter sharper. The post AI and the CFO: Elevating a Strategic Function appeared first on Burkland.

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What is sales tax?

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What is sales tax? Sales tax varies by state What is nexus? What is excise tax? What is VAT tax? Sales tax vs. use tax Summary Sales tax, which is a consumption tax levied on the sale of goods and services, is an important source of revenue for governments at the state and local levels. While, in many instances, businesses are required to charge and collect sales tax from consumers, knowing when and how to charge sales tax can get complex.

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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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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Deloitte Goes Big in Boston; Advisory Readies For Pain | 7.10.23

Going Concern

Good morning! Things are still a bit quiet out there what with it being summer and all. Alas the news must go on, here’s what I was able to dig up. Deloitte has signed what’s believed to be Boston’s largest office lease of the year : Deloitte has signed a lease with MP Boston — an arm of Millenium Partners — for 138,000 square feet of office space at the 50-story Winthrop Center in Boston.

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What is use tax?

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What is use tax? What is nexus? Sales tax vs. use tax Summary Sales tax and use tax are important sources of revenue for the government but properly calculating, collecting, and reporting these taxes can quickly get complicated. This is especially true as companies grow and increasingly reach consumers outside of their geographic borders.

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Sales tax vs. use tax: the differences

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What is sales tax? What is use tax? Sales tax vs. use tax Summary Calculating, collecting, and reporting sales tax and use tax can get complicated as a business grows, and it can be easy to confuse these two types of indirect taxes. Changing tax regulations can also make it challenging to keep pace. However, it is important to understand both the differences and similarities to help ensure compliance and visibility into a company’s costs.

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PwC Has Not Paid Its Interns

Going Concern

We’ve been informed of a situation at PwC, one that apparently has been brewing for days but that we only found about this afternoon because browsing the r/pwc subreddit isn’t something we do on a regular basis. Thank you to a tipster for reaching out and providing us with all the details. They write: PwC did not pay 3,000 of their interns.

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Association for Accounting Marketing Announces New Board Members

CPA Practice

The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM), the leading association committed to providing educational opportunities and professional support for growth professionals in the accounting and advisory profession, announces the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors. The seven elected, first-term Board members-at-large include: JoLayna Arndt, Marketing Director for JLK Rosenberger Korby Boswell, Marketing and Growth Manager for Adams Brown Travis Bradshaw, Director, Software

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Mentoring in Today’s Professional Landscape

Insightful Accountant

QuickBooks Professional Advisor Rich Kane explains why it is important to take the next generation of accounting professionals under your wing.

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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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Internet Marketing – It’s Not Just for Celebs, But Accounting Firms, Too

CPA Practice

If you think influencer marketing is not for your brand, you might miss exciting opportunities to create unique and engaging content for your followers, leads, and prospects. True or False: An influencer needs to be a celebrity. False! I’m here to tell you this is not the case. Nano-influencers, local influencers, and macro-influencers can be more effective than leveraging celebrity status as a social media initiative.

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Free QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification: how I used it to grow my bookkeeping business

5 Minute Bookkeeping

It’s not news that QuickBooks is widely used among small business owners. When I started my business, I realized my limited knowledge of QuickBooks put me at a disadvantage. To grow, I needed to understand what was important to my clients. That was QuickBooks. Today, I’ll discuss the valuable resources provided by Intuit that are beneficial whether you’re new to bookkeeping or experienced.

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GASB offers implementation guide for pronouncements

Accounting Today

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released implementation guidance to clarify, explain and elaborate on its GASB statements, using a series of questions and answers.

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Why Would a Business Owner Want a Business Valuation?

KROST

A business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a business or company. A business valuation takes into account a variety of factors, including the company’s financial performance, market conditions, industry trends, management expertise, competitive landscape, and the potential for future growth. Why Would a Business Owner Want a Business Valuation?

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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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News from QuickBooks UK

Insightful Accountant

Intuit will continue to pay cost of migrating the current and previous fiscal year of QuickBooks (UK) Desktop data to QBO (UK) using 'Movemybooks' until July 31, 2023.

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Priming the pipeline in Pennsylvania

Accounting Today

Jen Cryder, CEO of PICPA, shares the innovative ways the profession in her state is dealing with the pipeline problem.

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‘Lockdown-Damaged’ New Hires Struggle to Socialize at KPMG UK

Going Concern

KPMG UK is joining Deloitte and PwC in adding soft skills and professional basics to the firm’s new hire training, having noticed the recruits are lacking in “people skills” critical to hack it in public accounting. Why is this new crop so devoid of interpersonal intelligence? While us older working adults were getting fat and day drinking during lockdown, these young people were missing out on important socialization that happens in very early adulthood.

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Eide Bailly adds Spectrum Health Partners

Accounting Today

The Top 20 Firm merged in a financial advisory services firm focusing on the health care industry.

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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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ICPAS SUMMIT23 Returns Offers Summer CPE and Networking Event for Accounting and Finance Professionals

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society’s (ICPAS) annual educational event for accounting and finance professionals aims to help attendees navigate the future and expand their possibilities. Returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. on August 22-23, ICPAS SUMMIT23 is set to offer unparalleled in-person and virtual learning opportunities from some of the most influential people in the accounting profession during the two-day event.

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The IIA plans a global future

Accounting Today

The institute kicked off its annual international conference, highlighting its international growth and the ways in which internal auditors are helping companies.

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Invoiced Expands B2B Offerings to Include Accounts Payable

Insightful Accountant

New Invoiced A/P solution automates all aspects of payments, reporting and approvals, making it easier than ever for businesses to make payments on time.

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Art of Accounting: Welcome to the new partners

Accounting Today

Becoming a partner is the next step in the evolution of your career.

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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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The Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review results are in… let’s take a look

Accounting for Good

The Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage review determines changes to awards and wages. What changes have been made for this year?

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Understanding Fintech and BSA/AML: FAQs

Withum

When it comes to financial technology ( Fintech ) companies and BSA/AML ( Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering ) considerations, there are many key points to understand relating to the overlap between the two from a risk perspective, as well as system processes and cybersecurity concerns. Take a look at some FAQs below outlining what a fintech company should consider to ensure it remains compliant and continues risk-free operations. 1.

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