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After 'successful' season, new IRS problems loom: TAS

Accounting Today

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins testifying before a congressional committee in October 2020. Refunds averaged $2,942; slightly more than 81 million refunds were issued via direct deposit.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY in the Middle of Some City Drama; AI Takes the Entry-Level Work, Spares the Rich Guys | 5.5.25

Going Concern

The nanny, Naomi Hanlon, was hired to care for Emer McGrath’s children in August 2020 and paid 855 a week ($969 USD). The research revealed accountants and bookkeepers remained two of the most common occupations, with a 5.3 per cent growth rate over this period from 420,400 to 442,800.

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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What’s the Difference Between Bookkeepers and Accountants?

Snyder

What are bookkeeper duties? Sometimes grasping the difference between bookkeeping and accounting can be tricky. Both bookkeepers and accountants work with your finances, both help make your tax reporting a smooth experience. How to choose a bookkeeper? What a small business owner should know: what is bookkeeping?

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Should I outsource my accounting and bookkeeping?

Basis 365

The short answer is yes; you can outsource your accounting by having someone else do your bookkeeping instead of you. Outsourced accounting services are not limited to bookkeeping; they also provide monthly accounting, cash flow forecasting, outsourced CFO, and operational support. Why Outsource Accounting?

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3 Lessons From FTX’s Bad Bookkeeping

CPA Practice

Here are a few lessons from the report on what NOT to do when bookkeeping. When FTX learned in 2020 that in order to be listed on NASDAQ, the company would need to have its policies and procedures audited, senior management allegedly scrambled to fraudulently make up policies that could be shown to auditors within just 24 hours.

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Ecommerce Bookkeeping Services: What to Consider

xendoo

It can be overwhelming for small business owners to choose from all the ecommerce bookkeeping services out there. Many small businesses trust Xendoo with their financials, but we understand that choosing the best bookkeeping and accounting solution is a big decision. . What Is Ecommerce Bookkeeping? Types of Ecommerce Platforms.

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How To Start a Bookkeeping Business in 2022 [Step by Step]

Ryan Lazanis

Do you want to know how to start a bookkeeping business or accounting firm in 2022? Great news, because this step-by-step guide will cover the critical 7 steps you’ll need to follow to set up a modern bookkeeping practice and to land your first clients. Marketing your bookkeeping services to find new clients. Table of Contents.