RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 30, 2024
According to the Treasury, the US government has provided auto dealers with >$580 million in advance payments for consumer electric vehicle (EV) tax credits since 1/1/2024. Before 2024, American car purchasers were only eligible for the new electric vehicle (EV) credit of up to $7,500 or the $4,000 credit for used EVs when they submitted their tax returns in the subsequent year.
TaxConnex
APRIL 30, 2024
More states are plowing ahead with adding a new kind of expense to delivering in the eCommerce age. In what states do you have to watch for retail delivery fees (RDFs)? Q: Is this a “tax” or a “fee”? A: Most states refer to it as a fee, a distinction that allows lawmakers to avoid the voting process. RDFs are a relatively new concept: Colorado was first to roll one out, in July 2022.
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BurklandAssociates
APRIL 30, 2024
Accountants and fractional CFOs play distinct but complementary roles in the financial management of venture-funded startups. The post Accountant vs. Fractional CFO: Choosing the Right Financial Expertise for Your Startup appeared first on Burkland.
MyIRSRelief
APRIL 29, 2024
Los Angeles, the City of Angels, beckons with its vibrant energy, diverse culture, and endless opportunities. It’s no surprise then, that thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs set up shop in the sprawling metropolis and its surrounding cities, forming the backbone of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (LA Metro) economy. But for these go-getters, navigating the complexities of running a business, especially the ever-challenging world of taxes and accounting, can feel overwhelming.
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.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 29, 2024
Insightful Accountant proudly announces this year's Top 100 ProAdvisors along with our Emeritus ProAdvisors of the Year. Congratulations to all being recognized for this year's awards.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 24, 2024
As reported in IR-2024-46 Using Inflation Reduction Act funding and as part of ongoing efforts to improve tax compliance in high-income categories, the Internal Revenue Service announced on 2/21/24 plans to begin dozens of audits on business aircraft involving personal use. The audits will be focused on aircraft usage by large corporations, large partnerships and high-income taxpayers and whether for tax purposes the use of jets is being properly allocated between business and personal reasons.
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Accounting Today
APRIL 29, 2024
A recent survey from EY found that 90% of respondents already use at least some AI in their work, and other recent developments around the technology.
CPA Practice
APRIL 28, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service is offering tax-related information to entrepreneurs in anticipation of the upcoming kick-off of National Small Business Week. The U.S. Small Business Administration coordinates the annual event, helping entrepreneurs with resources, benefits and other important business startup information that small business owners can use to launch their enterprises.
Xero
APRIL 30, 2024
We want to make sure the needs of small businesses and their advisors are met well into the future — and that means providing you with easier access to tools that help you run your business efficiently. That’s why we’re refreshing our subscription plans for small businesses and partners, which will be available from 1 July 2024. We’ve put a lot of consideration into creating streamlined plans with bundled tools and features, to help solve your most important accounting and people managemen
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 30, 2024
As posted to the Munro Live YouTube Channel on 4/24/2024 (Run Time 18 min, 42 sec) Sandy Munro and Armin von Czarnowski demonstrate how steer-by-wire works and examine the components that make it possible in the Cybertruck. Steer-by-wire differs significantly from a normal steering system in that there is no mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
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Insightful Accountant
APRIL 28, 2024
Microsoft says that the solution to the problem of having been unable to send emails from QuickBooks after updating Outlook Desktop to Version 2402 has now been resolved.
Accounting Today
APRIL 29, 2024
Notice 2024-36 announces the second round of credit allocations for a program to allocate the remaining $6 billion in credits.
CPA Practice
APRIL 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule that requires airlines to promptly provide passengers with automatic cash refunds when owed. The new rule makes it easy for passengers to obtain refunds when airlines cancel or significantly change their flights, significantly delay their checked bags, or fail to provide the extra services they purchased.
IgniteSpot
APRIL 29, 2024
Mastering the art of accounting is akin to discovering a treasure map to real wealth in the entrepreneurial journey. Yet, for many business owners in their prime years of building and scaling, accounting remains the least favored aspect of their venture. This is not due to a lack of effort or ambition but often because of a broken accounting system that silently drains their business's potential.
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.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 30, 2024
Vacation homes in upscale areas may be worth way more than owners paid for them. That’s great, but what about taxes? Here are three scenarios to illustrate the federal income tax issues you face when selling an appreciated vacation home. Scenario 1: You’ve never used the home as your primary residence In this case, the home sale gain exclusion tax break (up to $250,000 or $500,000 for a married couple) is unavailable.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 24, 2024
Tax technology is changing, and tax professionals are looking for reliable resources when it comes to the future of AI within tax tech. Today, Thomson Reuters is announcing their upcoming tax launch.
Accounting Today
APRIL 24, 2024
The IRS has long offered alternative dispute resolution, but says use has declined in recent years, and it hopes to make it more attractive and accessible.
CPA Practice
APRIL 24, 2024
The newly formed Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Management Office, an arm of the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, will work with the agency’s business operating divisions—Wage & Investment, Large Business & International, Small Business/Self-Employed, and Tax Exempt and Government Entities—to help taxpayers resolve tax disputes earlier and more efficiently, the IRS said on April 24.
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
APRIL 30, 2024
It’s been almost six years since the Canadian government legalized recreational cannabis and ever since, a microcosm of financial reporting and auditing has been growing (no pun) beside it. Leading the pack in cannabis clients was KPMG Canada. Here’s a snapshot from 2019 that shows how much cannabis companies were paying to which auditors: A look at 40 Canadian cannabis companies and what they paid to their auditors over their past fiscal year.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 30, 2024
It’s not unusual for a partner to incur expenses related to the partnership’s business. This is especially likely to occur in service partnerships such as an architecture or law firm. For example, partners in service partnerships may incur entertainment expenses in developing new client relationships. They may also incur expenses for: transportation to get to and from client meetings, professional publications, continuing education and home office.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 25, 2024
Insightful Accountant is looking for a few Good ProAdvisors who want to contribute an analysis of apps we intend to compare. Do you like to review apps, more importantly, do you regularly work with a few great apps, you might be our Pros.
SchoolofBookkeeping
APRIL 26, 2024
So, you're a small business owner. You've been managing your own books, stumbling through QuickBooks Online like a bull in a china shop, desperately hoping you're not accidentally committing financial seppuku. But fear not, dear entrepreneur, Intuit QuickBooks has heard your cries for help. And their solution? QuickBooks Live Assisted Bookkeeping, because apparently, managing your own finances just isn't stressful enough.
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CPA Practice
APRIL 29, 2024
By Sarah Acton, Chief Marketing Officer at BILL. Many accounting firms started 2024 with an eye toward expansion, and the post-busy season spring brings renewed purpose and fresh perspective to put plans into action. According to Accounting Today , 62% of the top 100 firms reported double-digit growth in 2023, and the majority are optimistic for continued growth this year.
Going Concern
APRIL 29, 2024
This past weekend’s weekend discussion: ‘Open to Work’ on LinkedIn, Yay or Nay? ‘Yay’ as in “yay I found a better job!” Also want to include this link from Footnotes in case you missed it, we’ll do a full story later: PIPCA Survey Sheds Light on What Existing CPAs Want and Why Some are Leaving [ INSIDE Public Accounting ] The report is found here: CPA Talent Retention 2024: Keeping Your Best Performers And now new news.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 30, 2024
Working together can bring out the best — and worst — in families. Here are some issues business valuation experts consider when appraising these entities. Family members on the payroll Family-owned businesses aren’t usually run like large public companies. For starters, “family business” and “nepotism” often go hand in hand. Some business owners hire family members because they’re perceived as more trustworthy, while many hire them out of obligation or to satisfy a desire to pass the business o
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 24, 2024
A lot of ProAdvisors and Accountants voiced their opinions at the April 24th QuickBooks Live Strategy (briefing) webinar. a lot of those opinions were negative, but this might not be as bad as your thinking.
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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.
GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 29, 2024
9 min read April 23rd, 2024 Key performance indicators (KPIs) are metrics that are calculated using a business's operational and financial data. Generally, KPIs are used to measure, track, evaluate, and improve performance. Key Takeaways Types of Industry-Specific KPIs for Construction Firms: Depending on your construction firm's specific business strategy, goals, and challenges, there might be other types of KPIs that are relevant to measuring performance within your business's unique situation
CPA Practice
APRIL 25, 2024
Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, look at AssurancePrep , a practice management resource system for audit firms. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast. Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA 00:00 Welcome to the accounting Technology Lab sponsored by CPA practice advisor, with your hosts, Randy Johnston, and Brian
Going Concern
APRIL 24, 2024
Deloitte released its fourth annual Women @ Work report today and things are so bad for women they couldn’t even spin it for the press release’s title : Deloitte’s Women @ Work report shows stagnating progress in and outside the workplace for women Your report takeaways from the survey of 5,000 women in 10 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States) are: Half of women say their stress levels have increased since las
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 28, 2024
When employees commit fraud, they generally try to keep the schemes going as long as possible by concealing their activities from others. How successful thieves are at concealment depends largely on their identities, their roles within their organizations and the type of fraud they commit. To uncover potential fraud in your organization and prevent financial losses, it helps to familiarize yourself with common perpetrator characteristics and the methods occupational thieves use to conceal their
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