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Unlocking the Power of Outsourcing in Accounting

Insightful Accountant

Join a panel of accounting professionals who will discuss the benefits of outsourcing some of your practice tasks. Find out how to sign up for the Aug. 17 webinar.

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5 tips for chargeback accounting

Accounting Today

This handful of tax and accounting tactics can help retailers better manage this major challenge.

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IRS Set to Go Paperless by 2025

Insightful Accountant

The Internal Revenue Service says its new Paperless Processing Initiative will cut processing times in half and expedite refunds by several weeks.

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IRS Wage Garnishment: Understanding the Reasons and How to Release It

MyIRSRelief

Dealing with tax-related issues can be overwhelming, and one such issue is an IRS wage garnishment. An IRS wage garnishment, also known as a wage levy or wage attachment, is a legal action taken by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to collect unpaid taxes. This FAQ article aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of IRS wage garnishments, including the reasons for their issuance and the steps you can take to release them.

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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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According to the IRS, You Might Be Dead

CPA Practice

By Kelley R. Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The IRS incorrectly locked thousands of taxpayer accounts because the agency thought the taxpayers had died. A recent report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found that over 90,000 accounts were “deceased locked” last year despite the taxpayers being alive. Typically, the IRS locks accounts of taxpayers who have passed away to prevent fraudulent use of the deceased person’s information.

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Art of Accounting: Client advisory services goldmine

Accounting Today

Most of your clients need added services. Your ability to capture those revenues will depend on your ability to show the client the value they will receive.

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Tax Implications of Debt Cancellation, Foreclosures & Short Sales

Cherry Bekaert

Often, after much negotiation, debt may be reduced on various projects to realign debtor and equity holders’ interests in properties. Property owners restructuring debt should be wary of tax consequences that could occur. Debt cancellation, foreclosures and short sales can often increase tax liability for cancellation of debt income. On this episode of the Tax Beat Podcast, Brooks Nelson , Partner and Strategic Tax Leader, and Sarah McGregor , Tax Director, discuss the tax cost and poten

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PwC Audit Client Gets Added to the List of Companies That Have to Send Out Letters to Customers About a Data Breach

Going Concern

Puerto Rico’s largest bank filed a data breach notification with the Maine Attorney General on August 14 related to the MOVEit ransomware attack that has so far snagged Deloitte, EY, and PwC. For once KPMG is thrilled to be excluded from the Big 4. EY client Bank of America sent a similar notice to its customers last week , that notice did not go into detail as to the why an accounting firm would have had access to this customer information like Popular’s does. 82,217 Banco Popular c

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4 Priorities for Finance Teams in Late 2023

CPA Practice

By Brian Greehan. As we approach the end of Q3, economic uncertainty continues to dominate the news. The lingering (although receding) risk of a recession, stubborn inflation trends, economic policy debates, and geopolitical instability all create challenges for businesses and their finance teams. These circumstances require finance professionals to be agile and proactive about optimizing operations and informing the business with accurate and timely financial data.

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Sales tax industry of the month: Manufacturers

TaxConnex

When it comes to sales tax, “manufacturing” is often defined as a physical application of materials and labor to change the characteristics of tangible personal property (TPP). Seems clear, but what about your tax obligations and exemptions? Every state has nuances on how sales tax applies to the manufacturing process, equipment and materials. These gray areas can create big exposure for your business.

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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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How AI is Creating a More Human Approach to Recruiting and Hiring

BurklandAssociates

AI is reshaping the workforce and leading to a paradigm shift in recruiting and hiring practices and in-demand skillsets. The post How AI is Creating a More Human Approach to Recruiting and Hiring appeared first on Burkland.

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IRS Wage Garnishment: Understanding the Reasons and Help to Release It

MyIRSRelief

Dealing with tax-related issues can be overwhelming, and one such issue is an IRS wage garnishment. An IRS wage garnishment, also known as a wage levy or wage attachment, is a legal action taken by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to collect unpaid taxes. This FAQ article aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of IRS wage garnishments, including the reasons for their issuance and the helpful steps you can take to release them.

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We’re Told the Switch to Workday Isn’t Going So Great at RSM

Going Concern

According to a tip we received yesterday from a very frustrated auditor at RSM, the firm’s recent switch to Workday isn’t working. The tip: Effective 8/1/23, RSM’s scheduling, time management, billing and CRM system all merged to one system called Workday. Before the implementation all those modules were handled by a different software.

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What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Midyear sales tax. The Tax Foundation released its “State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2023” report of the 45 states (and the District of Columbia) that collect statewide sales taxes and the 38 states where local sales taxes are collected.

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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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How to Balance Artificial and Human Intelligence in Accounting

CPA Practice

By Cameron White. With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, the accounting industry, like many others, is abuzz with talk about how the technology will redefine the future of the profession. As more firms embrace AI technologies and begin to automate their workflows, there’s excitement around the benefits to be had—from time and money savings to newfound competitive advantages.

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The IRS Elects to Appeal the Court’s Decision in Farhy v. Commissioner

Withum

In the recently decided case of Farhy v. Commissioner , the U.S. Tax Court determined the IRS’s efforts to collect assessments for failure to file Form 5471 were unlawful. On July 12, 2023, the IRS filed notice of its intention to appeal the Tax Court’s ruling. The article addresses questions taxpayers might have about Farhy as the case heads into appeals.

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The SEC Did Not Appreciate Crowe UK Putting Total Noobs on the Audit of a Shady Company

Going Concern

A couple days ago the SEC charged Crowe U.K. LLP, its CEO Nigel Bostock, and senior auditor Matthew Stallabrass for the firm’s deficient audit of music streaming company Akazoo Limited. All three agreed to settle the charges. The client, Greece-based Akazoo S.A, settled with the SEC for $38.8 million back in 2021 “for allegedly defrauding investors out of tens of millions of dollars in connection with a 2019 special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) business combination.” In that ne

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Tech News: OpenEnvoy guarantees 100% accuracy in data extraction

Accounting Today

OpenEnvoy guarantees 100% accuracy in data extraction; Boast AI unveils universal data ingestion feature; and other news and updates from the accounting technology arena.

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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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New Jersey Business Owner Failed to Pay $10 Million in Payroll Taxes

CPA Practice

By Jeff Goldman. nj.com (via (TNS). A New Jersey business owner faces a federal prison sentence after failing to pay more than $10 million in payroll taxes. Josef Neuman, 37, of Lakewood, pleaded guilty to willful failure to pay over payroll taxes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Jersey said in a statement Wednesday. Neuman’s company provided administrative services to operators of nursing homes and other health care facilities, federal prosecutors said.

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Financial Services Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Report

Withum

Stay Ahead of the Cybercriminals We are amid a national crisis as cyberattacks continue to target all sectors, including organizations in the financial services sector. At Withum, we believe that together we can level the playing field with cybercriminals – and one way to ensure that your defenses are one step ahead of your attacker is to utilize threat intelligence to build your defenses.

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Let’s Check Out Deloitte UK’s New ‘Future of Work’ Office

Going Concern

*pic not of the actual office, those are at the bottom Deloitte UK has officially announced its new ‘future of work’ office in Edinburgh , Scotland, ‘future of work’ in scare quotes being their choice not ours. The new digs are 16,383 sq ft of space at 9 Haymarket Square, a new, mixed-use development that includes “ Grade A offices, a 349 bed 4-star hotel and a mix of eateries all arranged around a public square.” And 433 people in green T-shirts soon, too.

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5 Ways to Embrace Change in Accounting Firms

Canopy Accounting

In the ever-changing realm of accounting, adaptability, and innovation have become the foundations of success. Elizabeth Manso, CPA and owner of Brigade , was able to sit down with us for an interview and elaborate on how her firm embraces change and thrives in doing so. With a team of 13, Elizabeth's accounting firm takes a comprehensive approach, catering to small businesses bookkeeping, accounting, and advisory needs.

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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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CPAs to Clients: The IRS is Coming for Cryptocurrency

CPA Practice

By Tim Grant, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Only a handful of Connolly Steel & Co. clients were dabbling in cryptocurrencies five years ago. But the number of clients buying and selling cryptocurrencies—digital money that can be used in online transactions and theoretically cannot be governed by any centralized authority, such as a government—has grown to a point where the Avalon, PA-based accounting firm had to invest in software that keeps track of cryptocurrency trades for tax purposes.

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IRA Domestic Content Bonus Credit: How To Maximize Your Energy Tax Credits

Cherry Bekaert

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2023-38 , which provides more details around domestic content requirements for taxpayers who qualify for bonus energy credit incentives. The additional tax credits are associated with investments in and the production of clean energy under Sections 45, 45Y, 48 and 48E. Dependent on the facilities and equipment used to make clean energy, the domestic content rules are fulfilled when a taxpayer verifies that a qualified facility meets two specifi

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Friday Footnotes: Accountants Are Into AI; KPMG Atlanta MP on ICE T; 150 Hour Inequity | 8.18.23

Going Concern

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. See ya. Law & Order ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ financier accuses Disney of self-dealing in new lawsuit [ Los Angeles Times ] Walt Disney Co. is facing labor agitation on two fronts.

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BDO to create ESOP with $1.3B credit deal

Accounting Today

It's not a private equity deal, says CEO Wayne Berson — it's private credit to realign the firm's debt and fund a powerful benefit for its employees.

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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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60% of Accountants Rate Their Job Fulfillment at C or Lower

CPA Practice

A new survey sheds light on accountants’ ideal on-the-job state, the role of technology in their future, and recommendations for their employers. Commissioned by FloQast, the Controller’s Guidebook – When Accountants Dare to Dream research found that most accountants recognize that their employers need financial transformation to drive strategic business performance, and in many cases, a lack of on-the-job fulfillment gets in the way of that reality.

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Teaming for a Highly Distributed and Renewable Grid of the Future

Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert and PXiSE Energy Solutions, a Yokogawa Company and innovative software-based energy grids control company in San Diego, CA, have joined forces on product development work that will soon bring cloud-native software to market and drive the digital transformation of the grid. PXiSE enables utilities, campuses and communities to hit their clean energy goals by empowering grid operators to manage unlimited renewables and distributed energy resources (DER), while providing safe and reli

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BDO Put Out a Press Release on ESOP

Going Concern

BDO released a press release on ESOP at 10 am this morning , here it is in its entirety. Friendly reminder, BDO partners (current and former) and staff are encouraged to contact us at 202-505-8885 should you have any cares, concerns, or tales of phones being tracked you want to share with the class. Tipsters are anonymous, always. BDO USA Stewards Transformative Next Chapter With ESOP Purpose-driven strategy gives participating U.S. employees shared stake in firm’s success.

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How accounting is taking on the challenges of fraud

Accounting Today

IRS warnings about a "wave of summer scams" and new business rules designed to combat fraudulent claims for refundable credits are among the latest developments.

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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.