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RSM announces $1B agentic AI investment

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Pitfalls of sales tax compliance: in-house resources

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Many companies don’t think about how to handle sales tax obligations until it’s too late. Previously we looked at how such back-office functions as the general ledger , tax calendar and billing system can cause problems with your sales tax compliance. Is it worth your time to pay attention to all these potential potholes? “It’s just sales tax. It’s just putting a number on a form,” you might say.

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HMRC loses £47m as 100,000 accounts hit in phishing fraud

Accounting Web

HMRC has lost £47m to a “sophisticated” fraud after cybercriminals used stolen personal data to access or create tens of thousands of online tax accounts.

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Aprio Acquires Advisory Firm Nextfed

CPA Practice

The Atlanta-based top 30 firm said June 4 it has acquired Nextfed, an Arlington, VA-based strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm with experience in the commercial aerospace, defense, and government services sectors.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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3 Keys To Running a Business From Your Skagit County Home More Efficiently

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Payroll day has a way of sneaking up on you. Even when things are running smoothly, theres still that moment of holding your breath Will the software cooperate? Are the numbers right? Is everyone getting paid on time? And if something does go wrong, its on you to stop and figure it out. Fast. If youre using QuickBooks Desktop 2022, you need to know (if you dont already): Intuit officially pulled the plug on it this weekend.

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Accountants expect firms to shrink headcount by 20%

Accounting Today

Fifty-two percent of accountants expect their firms to shrink in headcount by 20% in the next five years, according to a report by the Indiana CPA Society.

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Want a Real Edge? Fix Your Startup Board

BurklandAssociates

Most founders underuse their boards. Here’s how to build a startup board that challenges you, supports you, and helps your company grow. The post Want a Real Edge? Fix Your Startup Board appeared first on Burkland.

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ADP Adds New Resource Center to Give Accountants Strategic Advisory Tools

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Agentic AI accounting bonanza, split VAT payments, MTD additions

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AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert rounds up the latest news and analysis from the accounting technology universe in bite-sized video form.

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CAS accounting and the next generation of accountants

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Beyond the Numbers: What It’s Like to Be an Accounting Manager at AccountingDepartment.com

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At AccountingDepartment.com, we know that exceptional client service isnt just about clean booksits about empowering our people to do their best work and grow professionally. Thats why our Accounting Manager role is such a critical part of our team structure. This leadership position bridges the gap between our Senior Accountants and Controllers, ensuring that both clients and team members receive the high-level support they need.

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Navigating Graduation Season: Essential Tax Planning for Your Clients' Changing Family Dynamics

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Smarsh Unveils Major Platform Innovations, Next-Gen AI and Robust APIs for Smarter Financial Oversight

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Smarsh Capture provides compliance teams with enhanced tools to securely govern Microsoft 365 Copilot and significantly enhance productivity.

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Blast past tax time stress this EOFY: Steps to process and finalise payroll

Xero

The 2025 Financial Year is almost at an end, so there has never been a better time to prepare. A great first step on your EOFY preparation journey is to review your payroll finalisation. Getting a head start on your organisation’s payroll ensures your July is as easy as possible. Not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. Whether this is your first payroll finalisation, or your hundredth, blast past your tax time stress by following our handy list of steps. 1.

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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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IRS paints a strong picture from 2024

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service's new Data Book shares a host of positive results from last year.

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Making Tax Digital: A Wake-Up Call—And Window of Opportunity

Accounting Insight

Technology-embracing firms enjoy nearly two-thirds more revenue growth compared to their competitors, according to a recent report on the future of accounting. With MTD for Income Tax, the UK government’s initiative to digitalise the tax system—approaching its next significant phase, this stark contrast serves as both an urgent signal and a compelling invitation to accounting professionals across Britain.

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Managing Pillar Two data using ONESOURCE Tax Provision and Orbitax GMT

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Highlights: Pillar Two introduces unprecedented complexity, requiring sophisticated technology software. Orbitax Global Minimum Tax (Orbitax GMT) automates data collection and validation, reducing manual entry errors while ensuring regulatory compliance. Early technology adoption, staff training, and continuous monitoring of regulatory changes are essential for successful Pillar Two implementation.

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Paychex Launches New Accountant Portals

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Accountants previously using Paychexs AccountantHQ (AHQ) can now seamlessly access the broad range of functionality of Paychex Flex through an intuitive dashboard with simplified workflows.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

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Customize Your QBO Reports to Improve Your Bottom Line and Save Time

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

One of the most powerful features of QuickBooks Online (QBO) is the ability to customize reports. There are a variety of ways in which you can go from a basic financial report to one that gives you insights that can then easily be reviewed or shared with your accountant and/or stakeholders. Perhaps more importantly, the ability to customize your reports can have a direct impact on your bottom line.

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Progress, long lines and fisticuffs highlight TIGTA report

Accounting Today

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's latest report to Congress includes successes and failures at the IRS.

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How WISS Is Transforming Accounting with AI and Gen Z Talent with Paul Peterson

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2025 Tax Reform – “The One Big Beautiful Bill” Simplified

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2025 Tax Reform – “The One Big Beautiful Bill” Simplified As part of a sweeping new proposal making its way through Congress, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” outlines a series of tax changes that could significantly impact both individuals and business owners beginning in Tax Year 2025. At CAPATA, we’ve summarized the key provisions and how they differ from current tax law so you can stay ahead of what’s coming.

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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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Financial Cents Launches New Reporting Suite to Help Accounting Firms Operate Smarter and Scale Faster

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These newly launched reports aim to help firm owners drive profitability, allocate resources effectively, and make better-informed business decisions.

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Navigating Tax Reform: The Three Statements that Will Help You Sell Tax Plans This Year

CTP

Each new day brings a new headline about upcoming changes to tax law. As Congress weighs major decisions on the renewal of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions and the White House issues new tariffs, tax planners may find themselves scrambling to provide answers and reassurance to their clients. If this is you, consider this your invitation to slow down and take a deep breath.

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Accounting is changing, and the world can't wait until 2026

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How Startups Can (and Should) Leverage Economic Development Corporations Without Losing Their Edge

Shay CPA

If youre a tech founder in a city like New York, theres a good chance youve come across a quasi-governmental entity known as an Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is one of the most prominent examples, but youll find similar organizations in cities across the globe. Their mandate is straightforward: stimulate local economic growth by attracting businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, and developing strategic infrastructure projects.

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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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Almost 3/4th of US Accountants Report Increased Profits Last Year

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Business Executives’ Optimism About U.S. Economy Sinks as Recession Fears Loom, AICPA and CIMA Survey Finds

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The survey polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers and other CPAs in U.S. companies who hold executive and senior management accounting roles.

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Outstanding government invoices dating back to 2006 exemplify major challenges in financial management, Quadient finds

Accounting Insight

Study of oldest invoices show Government departments owed at least £290K but owe at least £1.7 million UK government departments have been waiting on payment for nearly two decades, despite strict regulations designed to ensure timely payments, new Freedom of Information (FOI) data obtained by Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), reveals. The oldest outstanding invoice traces back to March 2006, while the government itself is still to pay invoices from as far back as June 2007 – in both cases pre-dat

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Sage releases AI Trust Label, calls for AI certification

Accounting Today

Accounting solutions platform Sage announced that its products will come with a new "AI Trust Label" meant to provide customers with accessible information on how AI functions across its product line.

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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.