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M&A is Hot. Are You Prepared When an Offer Comes In?

BurklandAssociates

Scaling a startup takes vision and hustle. But when its time to negotiate its acquisition you need a new playbookone built on precision, preparation, and strategic leadership. The post M&A is Hot. Are You Prepared When an Offer Comes In? appeared first on Burkland.

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Clothing taxation – and major exemptions

TaxConnex

Sales tax rules on clothing are some of the most complex nationwide, as a patchwork of states offer complete exemptions, no exemptions and everything in-between for specific types of clothing. One size sure doesnt fit all. Worn by humans Almost all states with a statewide sales tax treat sales tax on clothing differently, and a few states dont levy a statewide sales tax it at all (including, of course, the NOMAD states).

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Ex-PwC Partner Says AI Is Coming For Big 4 Jobs in a Big Way

Going Concern

Business Insider published an article early this morning that blatantly suggests AI is a huge threat to the Big 4 revenue machine. Let’s include the intro here so you can see where they intended to go with it: The Big Four Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG are a select and powerful few. They dominate the professional services industry and have done so for decades.

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Fastest-growing firms spend double on marketing

Accounting Today

The fastest-growing accounting firms spend twice as much on their marketing budget than all other firms, an AAM study finds.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Pramata Rolls Out Tariff Risk Analyzer, a Contract AI Tool to Navigate Supply Chain Disruptions 

CPA Practice

Tariff Risk Analyzer uses a companys contract data to calculate the impact of newly established tariff structures on supply chain business relationships and then provides recommended next steps.

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Top 5 priorities for modern tax and accounting firms

ThomsonReuters

Jump to Top 5 priorities for tax and accounting professionals The impact of AI in tax and accounting firms Navigating the future of tax and accounting The landscape of the tax and accounting industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and a growing demand for value-added services. According to the 2025 State of Tax Professionals Report by Thomson Reuters Institute , tax, audit, and accounting firms are focusing on several key priorities to stay competitive and meet the ch

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Investigation Finds It Was Deloitte Credentials That Allowed Hackers Into the Rhode Island Benefits System

Going Concern

Oops. Late last year, the state of Rhode Island discovered nefarious individuals had gained access to their state benefits system RI Bridges, a system built and managed by Deloitte. This meant hackers got their hands on the personal information of Rhode Islanders who’d used state programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Medicaid, health coverage purchased through HealthSource RI, and at-home care services provided by the state, among other things.

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Mastering SaaS Bookkeeping: Essential Considerations for Success

Shay CPA

Bookkeeping for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Unlike traditional businesses, SaaS companies operate on a subscription-based model, often deal with deferred revenue, and have complex financial metrics that need to be monitored. This blog post explores the special considerations that accountants and bookkeepers must take into account when managing the books for a SaaS company. 1.

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Massachusetts Society of CPAs Names 19 to Board of Directors

CPA Practice

MassCPAs Board of Directors is a group of elected members that sets policies, manages programs and oversees activities that benefit the 11,500-member organization and accounting profession in Massachusetts.

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MTD awareness gap signals opportunity for accountants

Accounting Insight

IRIS Software Group research reveals half a million sole traders want to hear from their accountants on forthcoming MTD requirements. Almost half of UK sole traders at risk of non-compliance, feeling unprepared for income tax changes due April 2026. Low awareness highlights a timely opportunity for accountants to support existing clients and win new business.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Fortifying Hospitality: Essential Cybersecurity Measures for Hotels

Withum

There are many examples of cybercrime impacting the hotel and lodging industry. A particularly notable incident occurred in September 2022, when a prominent UK-based multinational hospitality company experienced a significant cyber-attack that led to a two-day outage of their online booking system. The financial impact of this attack was substantial, with the company facing immediate operational disruptions and long-term reputational damage.

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Coming soon: ONESOURCE Pagero and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP e-invoicing solution

ThomsonReuters

As global regulatory requirements for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) become more stringent, international companies are feeling the pressure to keep up. Europe, in particular, is advancing with initiatives like the value-added tax (VAT) in the digital age (ViDA) , which aims to modernize VAT systems to align with the digital economy. This is part of a broader trend where regions like Latin America and emerging markets are mandating businesses to send and receive e-invoices that meet evolving

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UK watchdog slammed EY's NMC audit in early report, lawyers say

Accounting Today

The Financial Reporting Council found EY "demonstrated a complete lack of professional skepticism" and failed "to be alert to conditions that may have indicated possible fraud.

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Social Security COLA Now Projected to Increase 2.4% in 2026

CPA Practice

Social Securitybeneficiaries are expected to receive the lowest cost-of-living-adjustment since 2021, according to the latest forecast from theSenior Citizens League.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Authenticity: The Key to Successful Content Marketing

Ryan Lazanis

In todays AI-heavy world, authenticity is the new currency in content marketing. Discover how being real builds trust and audience. The post Authenticity: The Key to Successful Content Marketing appeared first on Future Firm.

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Smarter Supply Chain Sourcing for Handling Tariffs in Your Skagit County Business

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Feeling the strain of tightening things up and trying to stay one step ahead of whatevers coming next? Youre in good company because this kind of pressure isnt new. Sam Walton didnt have deep pockets or a fancy MBA. But he did have a knack for thinking a few steps ahead. Instead of throwing up his hands when things got expensive, he got creative. He started cutting deals directly with suppliers, trimming operational fluff, and figuring out how to keep shelves stocked and prices low without goin

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The power of communication: How to elevate the client experience during the tax preparation process

ThomsonReuters

Jump to Streamlining tax engagement through effective communication Introducing SafeSend One: Your communication and client experience solution Changing the tax client experience with effective communication The tax preparation process is often full of problems, from finding documents to managing many systems. This is not just for accountants, but also for their clients.

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By the numbers: Class actions, SEC audit clients and more

Accounting Today

The latest data on new SEC audit client engagements for 2024 and the number of accounting-related securities class actions.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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Small Business Survey Shows Surge in AI, Cybersecurity and Social Media Usage

CPA Practice

Social media is a critical driver, with 58% of SMBs now on TikTok, while 38% are actively integrating AI into their operations.

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Today's QB Talks: How Qvinci Can Bolster Your Advisory Business

Insightful Accountant

The last three weeks we've told you why today's QB Talks might change the way you provide consulting services.

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Quadient and Nuvei Sign New Partnership to Enhance Cloud Payment Capabilities for Businesses Globally

Accounting Insight

Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, and Nuvei , a leading global payments company, today announced a strategic technology partnership to enhance cloud payment capabilities for businesses globally. Through this partnership, Nuveis advanced payment processing technology is now integrated into Quadients cloud-based Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) automation solutions, providing businesses of all sizes

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Is your CPD setting you up to thrive or just helping you tread water?

Mark Lee

For many accountants, CPD is still a tick-box exercise. They look to do the minimum possible and, even then, focus almost exclusively on keeping their technical knowledge up to date. But CPD has NEVER just been about keeping your technical knowledge up to date. Sure that’s important but Continuing PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT has always meant more than that.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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ISACA offers AI audit credential

Accounting Today

IT auditors who know a lot about AI can now show it through a new certification, as the ISACA now offers an AAIA, or "Advanced in AI Audit," credential.

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72 Percent of Professionals Report Using Some Form of AI at Work

CPA Practice

The 2025 Technology Perceptions Survey queried more than 800 fee earners across the accounting, consulting, finance, and legal industries in the U.S. and U.K., and showed a significant shift in how professionals view and use AI.

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Why AI and cloud are game changers for tax professionals in technology

ThomsonReuters

Blog home Artificial intelligence and cloud services are here in big ways. But knowing the difference between tech trends that last and trends with uncertain futures is less art than you might think. Jump to Redefining indirect tax Cloud solutions for tax professionals Edge computing Future-forward operations with edge computing Indirect tax professionals have a career-shifting opportunity So how do you get there?

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CT and AccountsIQ announce alliance to drive digital transformation for UK businesses

Accounting Insight

New alliance leverages award-winning finance technology and strategic consultancy to enhance efficiency, sustainability and visibility for finance teams Accountant and business adviser, CT , has announced a new strategic partnership between its CT: Evolve team and advanced finance software provider, AccountsIQ. Through the new alliance, the two partners will work collaboratively with clients that can be best supported through AccountsIQs award-winning platform, delivering powerful insights and a

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Accenture Is Finally Handing Out Raises, Including 15,000 in India

Going Concern

Bloomberg reported yesterday that they’ve seen internal memos showing Accenture will get around to promoting nearly 50,000 people globally — about 6% of the total workforce of around 801,000 — “as the company tries to boost morale after a six-month delay to weather a slump in demand for consulting services.” Staff found out on Tuesday.

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Misunderstandings keep families from claiming tax credits

Accounting Today

Lack of awareness, fear of mistakes and penalties, and the cost of filing are preventing many families from claiming millions of dollars in tax credits.

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Minnesota Legislature Passes CPA Licensure Bill

CPA Practice

Generally, the governor has 14 days to act on the presented bill. After that, without action, the bill becomes law.

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Friday Financial News: Airwallex Raises $300 Million Series F to Build Global Banking Future

Insightful Accountant

Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has completed a $300 million Series F funding round at a valuation of $6.2 billion.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.