RogerRossmeisl
JULY 13, 2022
Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on the amounts they receive. If you’re wondering whether you’ll be taxed on your Social Security benefits, the answer is: It depends. The taxation of Social Security benefits depends on your other income. If your income is high enough, between 50% and 85% of your benefits could be taxed.
TaxConnex
JULY 12, 2022
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. Colorado will begin imposing a 27-cent fee on every retail delivery made by motor vehicle to a destination in the state, beginning July 1. The fee will apply when at least one item is subject to sales or use tax and the delivery is mailed, shipped or delivered by motor vehicle.
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BurklandAssociates
JULY 12, 2022
A few years ago, I met a pre-seed founder, Angie, with an excellent MVP, a handful of customers, and the infectious passion and drive that excites me. Angie had domain Read More. The post Identifying the Ideal Investor for Your Startup appeared first on Burkland.
Going Concern
JULY 13, 2022
On May 20 the Houston headquarters of R&D tax credit consulting firm Alliantgroup was raided by the IRS , in the weeks since we’ve had plenty of speculation about the whys and we’ve heard countless accounts from current and former Alliantgroup employees about the “evil, toxic, and emotionally damaging company” that employed them.
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.
Xero
JULY 11, 2022
We recently held our fourth Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council meeting via Zoom with seven council members across four time zones to discuss the most important emerging trends around responsible data use for small businesses. How time has flown – we’ve nearly completed our first year of a council. The council includes myself, Samuel Burmeister of Tall Books (advisor), Laura Jackson of Popcorn Shed (business owner), Maribel Lopez of Lopez Research (analyst), Wyndi and Eli Tagi of WE Accou
Withum
JULY 14, 2022
This week’s Barron’s July 11, 2022 cover story is about the top two dozen CEOs. A criterion that has usually been used to identify the top CEOs was their company’s stock performance. With the stock market down this year, they needed to reach for other measures, and I think the following applies to most successful leaders. The article’s purpose was not to suggest stocks to invest in, but to identify key features of winning leaders.
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Going Concern
JULY 13, 2022
We all have that one friend whose door is always open to us. This person has been with you through all the ups and downs, and uneventful middle parts between. You trust this person because they’ve never let you down, their advice is always solid. What if clients thought of you as that friend? What if when something happens with your client’s business you are the first one they think of to call?
Xero
JULY 15, 2022
When the products and features you use aren’t working as they should, we know it’s really important to be able to access information about what’s happening and why quickly. We’ve recently made some changes to the way Xero’s status page works for that reason, to ensure the information you receive is more consistent, accurate and valuable. Now, when you access Xero’s status page, things will look a little different in both how the information is grouped, as well as the content of the update itself
Accountant Advocate Submitted Articles
JULY 13, 2022
It’s time to get serious about operational efficiency.
Intuitive Accountant
JULY 10, 2022
Accounting firms can help their clients improve company tech stacks with integrated SaaS solutions and build a tech stack of their own for greater automation, efficiency and growth. Here's what you need to know.
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Going Concern
JULY 11, 2022
Collaboration. Culture. Fancy new open offices. The occasional free sandwich. Firms continue their desperate attempts to lure people back into the office, not too aggressively though as they know if you push people too hard on remote work they will leave. To any firm leaders plotting your next “how can we get people back into the office” campaign who may be reading this, pay attention. r/accounting on the NYT article Lonely Last Days in the Suburban Office Park.
Snyder
JULY 13, 2022
Since eBay’s migration to their own card processing and consolidated payment service is continuing progressively, eBay Managed Payments has become a hot topic for discussion among the sellers community. What does this transfer to managed payments mean for their sales rates and business flow? Will it affect the payment operations or fees and, if so, how?
Ryan Lazanis
JULY 13, 2022
In today’s post, I’m going to show you the very best accounting security tips (23 of them to be precise!) to keep your accounting firm safe and secure. Key Takeaways. Importance of why you must have accounting security for the safety of your business. Different cybersecurity threats you need to be aware of that your CPA firm may encounter.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 14, 2022
QUESTION: We are considering offering a stand-alone telehealth benefit to our employees. Will this arrangement be an ERISA plan? ANSWER: Telehealth benefits (also referred to as telemedicine benefits) are often offered under an employer’s group health plan, which is governed by ERISA if sponsored by a private sector employer. Even if telehealth benefits are offered separately from the employer’s group health plan, the benefits are likely subject to ERISA.
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.
Going Concern
JULY 14, 2022
Check out this Big 4 auditor recently profiled on eFinancialCareers. Blink twice if you need work-life balance, buddy. I’m an auditor for a Big Four firm. Audit jobs don’t always have a good reputation: they pay less than some other Big Four jobs and offer less chance of making partner. But this is fine because there are other advantages.
Snyder
JULY 13, 2022
Etsy is a creative selling platform for creative entrepreneurs. If you’re wondering how to sell on Etsy, what your Etsy store cost will be, and whether Etsy is worth your time, we have good news for you – you don’t have to learn the hard way. Read our comprehensive list of steps on how to set up an Etsy business, , find out some useful tips and implement them in your own selling business on Etsy.
Canopy Accounting
JULY 14, 2022
You can survive an IRS tax audit. While you may feel shocked or overwhelmed because you didn't see this coming, the big thing is that you never want to ignore IRS audit notices. Complying with deadlines is half the battle when trying to clear up an IRS tax issue of any kind. Complying is also important even if you knew an audit was a possibility based on your filing activity.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 14, 2022
IRS Tax Tip 2022-91 (June 14, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has issued a tax tip explaining key aspects of the enhanced business meal deduction in effect for 2021 and 2022. As background, Code § 274(n) generally limits a business’s otherwise allowable deductions for food or beverage expenses to 50% of the expenses, subject to various exceptions.
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
Going Concern
JULY 11, 2022
£3,000 ($3,600) a month. That’s how much Tanvi Shah made in audit before she decided to quit Big 4 for good and make her social media side hustle a full-time gig. Insider has the details : Shah said that before giving up her corporate job, managing a side hustle felt like having a double life. She became aware that past managers were viewing her posts and that made her cautious. “It felt like I was Hannah Montana coming back from working and doing something completely opposite but I
Intuitive Accountant
JULY 11, 2022
Robin Hall was named Insightful Accountant's 2022 Niche Practice ProAdvisor (for Software Customizations) and presented the award at Scaling New Heights in Orlando, FL.
Patriot Software
JULY 13, 2022
There are a lot of things to keep track of as a business owner, with payroll taxes being one of them. The IRS requires you to withhold payroll taxes on your employees’ earnings and also contribute payroll taxes. This process can be complicated if you aren’t prepared. Read on to learn the difference between income […] READ MORE.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 14, 2022
M.S. v. Premera Blue Cross, 2022 WL 2208927 (D. Utah 2022). Available at [link]. A self-insured health plan denied coverage for a minor child’s residential mental health treatment, finding that the treatment was not medically necessary. The child’s family sued the plan, plan administrator, and claims administrator for (among other things) violating the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
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Going Concern
JULY 11, 2022
KPMG’s global leadership has been accused by staff of failing to act on written complaints about the conduct of the chief executive of the accounting firm’s business in the United Arab Emirates, writes Financial Times. ICYMI: 950 PwC UK partners scored £1m payouts, a first for any Big 4 firm, and The Guardian made sure to point out that despite the record-breaking partner pay, firms have…some issues : The record payments have come despite PwC – like its rivals in the big four, Deloitte, EY
Intuitive Accountant
JULY 13, 2022
With accurate inventory accounting, your clients can better analyze their stock and identify areas to cut costs and maximize profits. DEAR Systems show you how.
AccountingDepartment
JULY 14, 2022
Oftentimes, businesses do not have the ability to hire a team of experts in their accounting department. Many company owners attempt to manage the company books themselves, but this could easily lead to inaccuracies and issues somewhere down the road.
Lockstep
JULY 12, 2022
Lockstep Applications are the interfaces to Lockstep API. These interfaces have a diverse user-base and are expected to provide the same experience on all device types. Given how modern devices deviate from the conventional aspect ratios and have wider screens, bigger panels, higher resolutions – providing the same experience and designing for responsiveness is non-trivial.
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Going Concern
JULY 12, 2022
UK businesses within the accounting industry are understaffed by 22% and leaders everywhere are busy telling each other the things accounting professionals — particularly the younger generation — are hungry for at work. Fewer hours? Better money? Not getting scammed out of accrued PTO with a switch to “unlimited” vacation? NAH.
Intuitive Accountant
JULY 15, 2022
Insightful Accountant announced the 2022 Category Award winners and the ProAdvisor of the Year at this year's 'Scaling New Heights.' Diane Gilson was named the 2022 ProAdvisor of the Year.
Xero
JULY 11, 2022
Last year, we announced that we had started upgrading the technology that underpins the Xero platform, so our teams can build new features faster than ever before. Today, we’re excited to share that we’ve hit a significant milestone on that project when it comes to reporting in Xero. We’ve had two versions of our reports for a while now — the older version and our ‘new’ reports.
AccountingDepartment
JULY 12, 2022
There is plenty of discussion as to whether working from home, commonly referred to by the acronym of WFH, should remain a social norm now that we are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic. There are good arguments on both sides of the debate. However, a careful analysis of the arguments reveals the benefits of employees working from home or in places other than a traditional office cubicle outweigh the relatively minor drawbacks.
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"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.
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