Shay CPA

MARCH 20, 2024

2024 is already well underway, but we’re definitely still early enough into the year that it could go any direction. To help our team and clients prepare for what this year will bring, we’ve spent some time thinking about changes coming down the pipe. As we zoomed out and looked ahead, we identified three trends that will likely play a big role in the accounting industry — and financial best practices in general — through the rest of 2024.

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Canopy Accounting

MARCH 18, 2024

With the technological transformation that's taking place in the business landscape, the importance of having the right practice management software has never been more critical for the accounting industry.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

with tax season in full swing, accountants need to have a game plan to mitigate the potential impacts the shortage may cause.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 20, 2024

By Davis Bell. Structuring client engagements is one of the most critical aspects of running your practice. A thorough engagement letter acts as a roadmap – outlining services, enabling your firm to standardize its service pricing, and setting client expectations in addition to establishing the cash flow and revenue cycle for your firm. If your experience to date tells you this is easier in theory than practice, this eight step plan for developing your firm’s pricing strategy and engagement stru

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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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Going Concern

MARCH 16, 2024

The big story this week by a long shot was yesterday’s news that New Mountain Capital has taken a majority stake in Grant Thornton. When I say big I mean HUGE. Having written for this website for 15 years while observing the accounting profession from the sidelines and playfully making fun of Grant Thornton the entire time, I was not expecting that story to blow up the way it did.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 20, 2024

Senior leaders from Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders share their biggest concerns for the year ahead.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service hasn't fully updated its plans to use the tens of billions of dollars in additional funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a new report.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 18, 2024

Financial advisors and tax experts say HOA fees are usually not deductible, unless the home is used for a business or as a rental property.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 18, 2024

With tax season nearly over, it’s a great opportunity to understand more about your client’s experience. A client satisfaction survey can help you do that. Personalized customer surveys are a powerful tool in garnering this essential information, enabling you to tailor your firm’s products, services, and communication effectively. Let’s delve into best practices for crafting these surveys, recommended software tools, suggested top questions to include, and a sample email to send to your clients

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CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

Freelance talent platform Upwork has conducted a study that reveals which types of skills are most important to accounting firms and corporate accounting departments when adding new employees to their rosters this year. “For the workforce, it is absolutely essential to understand what skills are most in demand in order to stay ahead and generate value, both for organizations and themselves,” Upwork said in the study.

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TaxConnex

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Amazon still liable. The Court of Appeals of South Carolina has affirmed a state Administrative Law Court (ALC) finding that the online retail giant remains liable for eight figures in unpaid sales tax on third-party sales from 2016, interest and penalties.

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 18, 2024

We are finding that, all too often, taxpayers that make Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims by engaging a so-called “ERTC Mill” are never told of their responsibility to amend their applicable prior year federal income tax return(s), and are shocked to learn that they owe additional taxes, penalties and interest. In order to offset their wage expense for the amount of the credit claimed, taxpayers who file an amended Form 941-X to claim an ERTC refund must simultaneously file an amended

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BurklandAssociates

MARCH 19, 2024

Even at the earliest stages, startups need to ensure their business models drive an appropriate balance of revenue growth and profitability. The post Efficiency Metrics for Early-Stage SaaS Startups in Today’s Funding Environment appeared first on Burkland.

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SMBAccountant

MARCH 20, 2024

In today's digital age, the convenience of instant money transfers has become a staple in our daily lives, thanks to platforms like Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle. While these apps excel in peer-to-peer transactions, they may fall short when it comes to meeting the needs of small businesses seeking reliable payment solutions. Despite their widespread popularity, these platforms pose limitations and risks that can significantly impact business operations and financial security.

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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.

TaxConnex

MARCH 19, 2024

Wouldn’t it be amazing if your online business had to deal with just a single sales tax rate? Any business that sells into America knows that sales tax is still a complex web of different rates and requirements. There has occasionally been discussion about instituting a nationwide standard sales tax in the US only to find the concept tough to advance.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 22, 2024

KPMG Digital Gateway adds gen AI capacities; Chime now offers in-app tax filing; Financial Cents new ReCats tackles uncategorized client transactions; and other accounting tech news

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CPA Practice

MARCH 21, 2024

By Julie M. Bradlow. At the end of 2023, the U.S. Tax Court determined that the exception to net earnings from self-employment in Section 1402(a)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, does not automatically apply to all limited partners in a state law limited partnership. While this sentence may be clear, the implications for accounting firms in knowing how to advise clients may be a bit blurry.

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Xero

MARCH 21, 2024

Dive into the world of franchising in this Q&A with Lime Licensing ’s CEO, Andy Cheetham, as he shares his expertise, insights, and advice for businesses looking to franchise. How can a business determine if its model is suitable for franchising? Franchising is all about replication. If your current business can create a clone of itself in another location then it’s likely that your clone could be a franchise, provided it can be profitable of course!

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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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Cherry Bekaert

MARCH 22, 2024

Succeeding in today’s business environment requires agility and rapidly adapting to change. For finance leadership and teams, this requires constantly analyzing, reforecasting, rethinking new data, and determining new approaches to drive business. No matter your industry, organizations must automate and streamline core financial management functions.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 21, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two separate investment advisors for severely overstating their use of AI and machine learning for financial advice.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2024

The IRS said on Friday that it will likely end its moratorium on processing new employee retention credit (ERC) claims later this spring. In a news release, the IRS said: A specific [ERC processing] resumption date hasn’t been determined but, at this point, the IRS anticipates it will be sometime in the late spring. This pause will help the IRS review the ERC inventory with strong, new measures of scrutiny in place.

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Anders CPA

MARCH 19, 2024

Anders is proud to be recognized as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms for the fourth year in a row. After breaking into the Top 100 Firms in 2021, Anders has moved up the list to #74 for 2024. The firm is also recognized on the Regional Leaders list, ranking third on the list of firms headquartered in the Midwest. In 2023, Anders focused on organic growth with strategic efforts around advisory services, opening a second office location in Chesterfield, MO and hiring the firm’s first Chief

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Cherry Bekaert

MARCH 18, 2024

In the latest episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast series, Neal Beggan , is joined by Steven Ursillo and Dan Sembler , both partners in our Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice. During this episode they discuss the many benefits of Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 reports, such as security insights, gaining customer trust and risk management, and how those benefits bring value to a company.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 20, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board imposed a total of $150,000 in fines against three partners at KPMG's firm in mainland China for violating PCAOB standards and imposed sanctions on them.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 21, 2024

By Carl Hoemke. Great literature is full of head-scratchers. Some questions are tough to answer: the Sphinx’s riddle in Oedipus Rex , the lead casket that contains Portia’s picture in The Merchant of Venice , Gollum’s brainteasers in The Hobbit. Property tax compliance can be just as puzzling, and getting it right in some states can be more complex than in others.

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Anders CPA

MARCH 20, 2024

St. Louis startups and their funding sources are an integral part of the city’s revitalization as they bring jobs and innovation to the region. As the startup scene struggles with post-COVID recovery, rising inflation, high interest rates and other compounding economic factors, the Anders Startup and Entrepreneurial Services team surveyed area founders and funding sources to weigh in on the impacts.

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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 21, 2024

Contributing Author Katie Thomas, CPA shows you how you can not only make it through "the busy season' by help future-proof your firm by adopting AI and proactive strategies.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 21, 2024

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to discuss the Biden administration's recently unveiled budget and tax proposals, as tax experts try to predict what will happen after the election.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 20, 2024

Over the last several years, many unscrupulous tax credit promoters that marketed misleading information about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). To counter those bad actors, the Internal Revenue Service is urging businesses to review seven suspicious signs of a bad claim and see if the agency’s special programs can help them avoid future compliance issues.

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Withum

MARCH 22, 2024

Withum is proud to share that three team members have been named on ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Women in Business List. Carleen Gaskin , Jessica Hollobaugh and Nicole Lyons of the Forensic and Valuation Services Team were all named by the New Jersey business publication on their annual Influencers list. The Women in Business Category celebrates female business leaders across industries who excel in their roles and serve as leaders and mentors for the next generation.

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