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How cloud accounting is creating new data opportunities

Accounting Insight

Today, most accountancy practices are alert to the time and cost they can save by migrating to the cloud. Making the shift away from servers has long been attractive to future-focused partners and practice managers keen to grow their firms and maximise efficiency. Like all technologies, however, the cloud has evolved, presenting new opportunities and business uses, particularly concerning data.

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In ongoing accounting crunch, where to go for sales tax help?

TaxConnex

Your sales tax obligations depend on knowledge and that knowledge often resides in a professional tax specialist (usually an accountant) who helps your company meet its sales tax obligations. This is a complicated time for sales tax obligations – and a terrible time to try to hire an accountant. Accounting is beset by a triple threat: a looming wave of retirement, a lingering great resignation of younger professionals and a talent pipeline of new graduates that’s slowing to a trickle.

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PCAOB proposes rule on false or misleading statements

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is proposing a new rule to prevent auditing firms from making false or misleading statements about being registered or overseen by the PCAOB.

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12 Tips for Self-Employed Taxpayers

CPA Practice

Whether you’ve been self-employed for ages or are one of many entrepreneurs to have launched a business recently, lowering your taxes is always a savvy business strategy. Here are a dozen deduction tips, provided by the Illinois CPA Society. There may be many more to take advantage of – consult a certified public accountant before filing your returns this tax season: Start-Up & Organizational Costs: The costs of forming a legal business entity, like registration fees and licenses, add up.

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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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Study: ChatGPT Won’t Be Replacing Accounting Professors In the Near Future

Going Concern

If you’re a high school student and future accounting major hoping to receive your undergraduate education from a friendly chatbot, we’re sorry to say that won’t be happening any time soon. A study authored by Charles Darwin University Professor of Accounting Indra Abeysekera and published in Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity examined how well ChatGPT can explain the solutions to problems and found it’s about as good as a terrible professor.

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IRS delays Form 1042 e-file requirement

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service issued a notice granting an administrative exemption from the electronic filing requirements for the Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons.

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IRS reopens Direct File testing after pause

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is reopening access Tuesday to its Direct File free online tax prep system after temporarily closing it to new users.

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Intuit Introduces QuickBooks Solopreneur for One-Person Clients

CPA Practice

Chances are you have clients—or would like to have clients in various niches—who are one-person shops. They have no staff, and are taking full advantage of the gig economy to work for themselves and pursuing their passions. Welcome to QuickBooks Solopreneur. You neither have to have a small accounting practice, nor be in a medium or even a larger practice to want to work with one-person clients.

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Keeping cybersecure during busy season

Accounting Today

What can firms do to minimize the risk of being the victim of a cyberattack? Here are five key security tips to protect your firm this busy season.

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How to Get an Extension on IRS 1099 Filing

Canopy Accounting

When are 1099s due? All 1099-MISC forms that report non-employee compensation (NEC) must be sent to both the recipient and the IRS by January 31. All other 1099s are due February 28 if filed on paper and April 1 if filed electronically.

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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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BOI filing creates uncertainties

Accounting Today

While most accountants are aware of the reporting requirement, the majority of business owners are likely to be, at best, dimly aware of them.

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Study Says Current Lower Gas Prices Make Gas Cars Cheaper to Fuel Up than Electric Cars

CPA Practice

Via Breana Noble, The Detroit News (via TNS). With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economic to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle. Entry-level gas-powered cars like the Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza had an average fueling cost of $9.46 per 100 purposeful miles, which are defined as those going to a destination, not a gas or charging station, according to the East Lansing-based consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, which has done busi

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Accounting Standards Update 2023-09: New Income Tax Disclosure Rules

Cherry Bekaert

On December 14, 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) expanded income tax disclosure requirements for public and private companies. The expanded disclosure requirements are detailed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09 (ASU 2023-09) and increase transparency of a filer’s global taxes. This will require filers to provide more details and be more descriptive in their financial statement income tax disclosures, which should enable business leaders and investors to make more

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CAMs disclosures decrease since 2020

Accounting Today

Auditors are including CAMs in more of their opinions but disclosing fewer CAMs per opinion, according to an Ideagen report.

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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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FinQuery Announces New Contract Management Solution

Insightful Accountant

FinQuery’s new contract management solution is purpose-built to provide insight and intelligence into organizations’ contractual financial obligations

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Cryptocurrency fraud costs $1.56B

Accounting Today

Data shows that people lost at least $1.56 billion in 2023 from cryptocurrency-related fraud schemes.

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Platform Accounting Group Wins Karbon Excellence Award

Insightful Accountant

Platform Accounting Group is proud to announce it was selected as the winner for the 2023 Karbon Excellence Award for Practice Excellence.

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How technology is reshaping the audit profession

Accounting Today

Auditing is undergoing a seismic shift, largely driven by the relentless march of technology.

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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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‘The Accountant 2’ Nabs California Production Tax Credit

CPA Practice

By William Earl, Variety Entertainment News Service (TNS) The upcoming Lucasfilm theatrical release “The Mandalorian & Grogu” is one of 15 films to secure an estimated $61 million in 2024 production tax incentives through California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. The California Film Commission touted Disney’s “Mandalorian & Grogu” as the biggest-budget movie to ever qualify for state’s tax program, which distributes $330 million annually in state tax credits to TV and film pro

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EY Gives the Marine Corps the Thing Grant Thornton Couldn’t

Going Concern

Save your crayon-counting jokes for the comments. As you may have heard, the United States Marine Corps recently received an unmodified opinion from EY. In any other sector this might prompt a hearty “who cares?” but for the Marines it’s a huge deal, the first of its kind for any branch of the military. And for real this time (we’ll get to that in a minute).

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San Diego Taxpayers Get Extension Until June 15 Due to Flooding

CPA Practice

The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of California affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Jan. 21. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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How States Tax Sports Betting: A Comparative Analysis

Withum

When it comes to sports betting, taxes play a crucial role in shaping the industry. In May 2018, the Supreme Court invalidated The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a federal law enacted in 1992 restricting sports betting in most states. This ruling allowed individual states to legalize and regulate sports betting within their borders.

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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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A Guide to Human-Supervised, AI-Powered Online Fraud Prevention for CPAs & Tax Professionals

CPA Practice

By Crystal Blythe, IDology Once upon a time, tax preparation was a document-heavy practice, requiring people to send their sensitive documents to their CPAs. Those days are long gone. Today, things are distinctly more digital. The digitalization of the financial sector generally, and tax services in particular, has expanded access to high-quality tax services while making filing taxes more streamlined and convenient.

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Dealer Vision: Volume XIV

Withum

Gear up for the Winter issue of Dealer Vision ! This newsletter is packed with insights to steer your dealership in the right direction. Learn more about the FTC Safeguards Rule, how to maximize your 2024 dealership returns and key takeaways from the 2023 AICPA Dealership Conference in Las Vegas. Inside This Issue Key Takeaways From the 2023 AICPA Dealership Conference Maximize Your Dealership’s 2024 Returns With These 4 Tax Credits and Reporting Requirements The FTC Safeguards Rule: Get Your De

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Sage Launches New Generative AI System for SMBs and Accountants

CPA Practice

Sage , a maker of accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, has launched its new generative AI-powered productivity assistant, set to revolutionize accounting, finance and people management processes, and empowering customers to make smarter business decisions. For small business owners, CFOs, accountants, and HR leaders, Sage Copilot will act as a trusted member of their team, handling administrative and repetitive tasks in ‘real time’, while recommend

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Attention LA County: Has your Agency Received Safe Clean Water Program (SCW) funding? Urgent Audit Compliance Deadline March 31, 2024

LSLCPAs

There’s no question that annual financial statement audits are sometimes considered a “necessary evil”. However, the feeling is often eased with familiarity of the process, familiarity with your Agency’s operations, and familiarity with your auditors. We (the auditors) like to think of them as even enjoyable! Unfortunately, when the aforementioned variables are removed, they can.

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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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Sage and AWS sign AI-focused Strategic Collaboration Agreement

Insightful Accountant

Sage and AWS will launch first domain-specific accounting Large Language Model (LLM) and AI-powered carbon reporting solution Sage Earth to be available in the AWS Marketplace.

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On-Demand Webinar: Sage Intacct 2024 Release 1: Latest Product Update and New Features

Withum

In this on-demand webinar session, discover the exciting new updates and features of Sage Intacct’s first release for 2024! We will explore how these enhancements can empower more thorough decision-making and streamlined financial management to improve business efficiency. Already Registered? Click Here View On-Demand Webinar Learn about the recent innovations and hear about practical insights and real-world use cases to maximize the benefits of Intacct.

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How to start a plumbing business in Australia

Reckon

Australia’s thriving trades industry, coupled with the continuous demand for plumbing services, presents a lucrative opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to start their plumbing business. However, embarking on this journey requires meticulous planning, industry knowledge, and adherence to legal regulations. In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps to show you how to start a plumbing business in Australia.

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Consumer Confidence Drops for First Time in Four Months

CPA Practice

By Vince Golle, Bloomberg News (via TNS). U.S. consumer confidence fell in February for the first time in four months as Americans’ views deteriorated about the outlook for the economy, the job market and financial conditions. The Conference Board’s gauge of sentiment decreased to 106.7 from a downwardly revised 110.9 a month earlier, data published Tuesday showed.

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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.