Tue.Jun 13, 2023

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AI and automation in accountancy – delivering better value for clients

Accounting Insight

How can AI and automation help small accountancy practices provide a better service? 2023 is the year when AI leapt from Californian software labs to our homes. The masses are suddenly using tools like Google Bard and ChatGPT for anything from homework to writing code. The commodification of AI is also happening in accountancy: small and medium-sized firms are beginning to embrace the technology, which was previously the preserve of the Big Four.

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When AI & Human Accountants Team Up, Startup Founders Win

BurklandAssociates

Startups can improve efficiency, reduce errors, and make better decisions by pairing emerging AI accounting tools with human accounting professionals. The post When AI & Human Accountants Team Up, Startup Founders Win appeared first on Burkland.

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Can a software manage all your sales tax compliance?

TaxConnex

Sales tax compliance involves a highly complex set of rules and regulations. These rules change frequently in many jurisdictions, and the question of whether (and how) your company needs to collect and remit sales tax to a certain jurisdiction can be quite difficult to determine. Many companies believe that when going with a sales tax automation option everything is taken care of.

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Resolve Your Tax Debts if You Want to Keep Your Passport

CPA Practice

By Joy Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The U.S. State Department can deny or revoke U.S. passports of people with federal tax debts of $59,000 or more on whom a tax lien or levy has been filed. This doesn’t include individuals who are paying their taxes under an installment agreement, people in bankruptcy, individuals who live in a federally declared disaster area, or people with a tax debt that the IRS has determined isn’t collectible because of hardship.

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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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UK Audit Regulator Chair Says Cheap-Ass Firms Should Pay Their Junior Auditors Better

Going Concern

Financial Reporting Council chair and stereotypically European named Jan du Plessis has told the Financial Times that audit firms — who regularly complain about the UK audit regulator being up their asses — should pay their junior auditors more. “There has been a significant increase in profitability at all the audit firms. They have the resources available to increase the pay levels of more junior people that they want to attract into their firms and it’s up to them whether th

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Foreign Intrigue on Taxable Income

CPA Practice

If you’re a U.S. citizen working abroad, you still must pay U.S. federal income tax, even if a foreign country also taxes you. However, you may be eligible for a unique tax break. A long as certain requirements are met, you can claim the foreign earned income exclusion on a substantial portion of your foreign income—maybe even all of it. The exclusion is indexed annually for inflation.

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Business Owners’ ERC Payouts Could Take Up to 160 Days, IRS Says

CPA Practice

By Melissa Angell, Inc. (TNS) A backlog of claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) has piled up before the IRS, as business owners seek out the retroactive tax credit. The credit, which was authorized by the $2.2 trillion coronavirus package known as the Cares Act, aimed to motivate employers to keep workers on staff during the early days of the pandemic as unemployment rates surged.

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Reducing your Tax Liability as a Multi-Family Real Estate Investor

Withum

Real estate investors generally want to do everything possible to maximize their return on investment when investing in residential rental properties. One of the most effective methods of accomplishing this is by reducing their income tax liability on the investment properties they own; this can be accomplished by conducting a cost segregation study.

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AICPA Awarded $970,000 in Scholarships in the 2023-2024 Academic Year

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation awarded $970,000 in academic scholarships to 195 students for the 2023-2024 academic year through the AICPA Legacy Scholars Program. The AICPA Foundation was established in 1922 to advance the science of accountancy and accounting education. For more than 100 years, the organization has focused on supporting the next generation of CPAs through accounting education and outreach, scholarships and fellowships, and diversity and inclusion.

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Alternative Small Business Financing Options for Skagit County SMBs

SkagitCountyTaxServices

I’ve talked to you before about the ERC scams running rampant and how to steer clear of them, but there’s a recent update worth mentioning: They’re also partially responsible for the IRS’s delay in issuing ERC refunds — especially for small businesses. And funds like that could be exactly the kind of boost needed for struggling businesses. Now, maybe the ERC credit isn’t for your Skagit County business (or you’ve already received it), and you’re still in need of a cash flow infusion.

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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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Survey Finds 2018 Wayfair Decision Adds Costs for Consumers

CPA Practice

A new survey of 1,000 U.S. and U.K. businesses shows that online sales tax compliance remains complex and confusing for businesses to navigate as we mark the fifth anniversary of the Wayfair decision. The survey was commissioned by Avalara, Inc. , a provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes. “Complexity tied to economic nexus and marketplace facilitator laws is likely at its highest level since the Wayfair decision happened as all states with a general sales

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Let's Honor Flag Day Today

Insightful Accountant

As we celebrate June 14 as Flag Day, Murph reminds us to honor all that it represents.

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IRS is Going After NIL Collectives’ Tax-Exempt Donations

CPA Practice

By Nathan Baird, cleveland.com (TNS) The national landscape surrounding name, image, and likeness laws continues to evolve—with the latest development potentially impacting the operations of NIL collectives associated with The Ohio State University. Last Friday, the IRS’s Chief Counsel’s office released a memo stating that donations made to nonprofit NIL collectives are not tax exempt.

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Catalyst for Growth: How Do I Grow the Business?

Insightful Accountant

You can use your potential as a CEO Whisperer to offer differentiated advisory services. In the final part of G76's Peter Mares' four-part series, you learn how to grow your business. Sign up for the June 14 webinar here.

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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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UHY Branches Out in Michigan Via Merger

CPA Practice

Farmington, MI-based top 30 accounting firm UHY continues to grow in its home state by merging in CPA firm Baird, Cotter & Bishop PC. The deal, which went into effect on June 12, gives UHY an additional 40 team members and two Michigan offices—one in Cadillac and the other in Traverse City. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. “With this combination, UHY is proud to have nine total offices in the state of Michigan,” Tom Callan, Great Lakes regional managing partner for UHY, said in

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How to Correctly Report Self-Employed Health Insurance for S-Corporation Owners

LSLCPAs

Don’t Miss Out on Big Tax Savings! If you own more than 2% of an S-Corp, be sure you are reporting your health insurance premiums correctly to the IRS. Here’s the thing: if you’re not, you could be missing out on significant tax savings. But before you get too excited, you also need to know. The post How to Correctly Report Self-Employed Health Insurance for S-Corporation Owners appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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The Technology Lab Podcast – Review of DataSnipper – June 2023

CPA Practice

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss DataSnipper, an Intelligent Automation Platform within Excel that accelerates Audit and Finance teams' productivity.

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Suddenly Cognizant of Mandatory Retirement Age, EY Global CEO Carmine Di Sibio Is Stepping Down

Going Concern

This just in: Carmine is gonna head out. FT : On Tuesday, Di Sibio made it clear he did not intend to step down immediately, but would instead oversee the organisation through a long transition lasting until the end of the next financial year in June 2024. In a partner webcast, he said he planned to leave “having reached the EY mandatory retirement age”.

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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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Streamlining Business Finances: QBO vs. Xero - Why Outsourcing to Xero with Basis 365 Makes Sense

Basis 365

In today's digital age, businesses constantly seek efficient and user-friendly solutions to manage their finances. Cloud-based accounting software has revolutionized how companies handle their financial tasks, making bookkeeping and financial management more accessible and convenient. QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Xero are popular platforms in this space.

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Case Study: Food Manufacturer Streamlines Business Processes With Power Platform

Withum

Learn how Withum helped a food manufacturer leverage an existing Microsoft investment to streamline business processes and empower citizen developers with Power Platform. Download a PDF of this case study. Executive Summary An established food manufacturing company requested support to help them fully leverage their existing Microsoft infrastructure and to prove that they could consolidate apps, bots and tools from other vendors onto Microsoft platforms.

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St. Louis Inno Partnership: 5 Traits That Could Turn a Good Startup into a Great One

Anders CPA

An increasingly difficult Venture Capital investment environment has made raising funds a much more complicated process for many startups, particularly those still in the early stages. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank , among other factors, has influenced VC investors to take fewer risks, leading to a funding desert for some startups. To overcome this lack of outside funding, startups should seek out internal ways to improve themselves and develop the traits that may attract success and, even

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What You Need to Know About Business Central Version 22

Withum

It is upgrade time again for Business Central. Microsoft has two major version upgrades for Business Central each year in April and May. These upgrades come rich with new features, better usability, and increased functionality. We are going to dive into some of our favorite features from the most recent wave release, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2023 release wave 1, version 22. 1.

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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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Track Spending in Real-Time with Ramp

AccountingDepartment

It often happens that businesses become frustrated with slow-moving, unwieldy end-to-end experiences with their credit card programs. Encountering delays in issuing new cards to employees, which further compounds the issues, and both employees and members of the finance team lacking a centralized view of cardholder transactions, creates all sorts of ongoing challenges.

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Benjamin Franklin’s Way to Wealth Webinar

Withum

Benjamin Franklin’s Way to Wealth will be the topic of this week’s webinar for the East Brunswick Public Library. I will also suggest things you could adopt to maintain, better, and/or grow your wealth and health. Benjamin Franklin was probably the best-known American during his lifetime and received worldwide honors. He also helped create the United States of America.

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What is the key to accountants’ survival in the AI era?

Mark Lee

One of the biggest changes to be heralded by the introduction of AI so far as accountants are concerned, links to one of my long-term messages for accountants. How can you stand out from the competition? And, as a result, win more of the business you really want? Even before the launch of ChatGPT and other AI systems, over the last few years many of us have realised that we need to adopt a new mindset across our marketing and sales activities.

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Capturing advisory opportunities: Where is your firm in its journey to advisory?

ThomsonReuters

If you’re part of a small or medium-sized tax and accounting firm, you know that differentiating yourself from the competition is always top of mind. Your long-term success hinges on capturing opportunities that cultivate deeper and more meaningful client relationships—and that’s where advisory services come in. But what are advisory services all about and how do you know if your clients will respond to them?

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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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Making Informed Entity Selection for Real Estate Ownership

Cherry Bekaert

Making Informed Entity Selection Decisions The life cycle of your real estate venture or property management company should be planned with the end in mind. Decisions made today can have a critical impact on the taxability of your investment, including on the exit strategy. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages that the type of entity chosen for a real estate venture or property management company can have on the tax strategies available during your project’s life cycle