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Friday Footnotes: No Foolin’ Here; 18,000 New Accounting Jobs; Skills Auditors Need NOW to Be Future-Ready | 4.1.22

Going Concern

Law professor Beverly Moran reported that last year, “taxpayers had trouble reaching the IRS, tax returns took months to process, almost a quarter of refunds didn’t go out until 2022, and collection notices were sent out even after the tax owed was paid,” and added that the IRS failed to answer 250 million phone calls.

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You’re wrong, Elon! Home working isn’t morally wrong – especially for accountants 

Accounting Insight

As we’re focusing on accountancy, lets crunch the numbers. There are over 1,099,751 accountants in USA alone, and with certain publications advocating a change in role every 1-3 years , there will frequently be accountancy jobs up for grabs across the pond. we’re all human after all.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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Preparing tax returns. Additionally, depending on the type of firm, accountants may be involved in more advisory-centric responsibilities, such as analyzing financial data and providing clients with strategic guidance and recommendations on how to reduce costs and boost profitability. Recording disbursements and payments.

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Friday Footnotes: Ex-CPA Leaves Clients in the Lurch Before Tax Day; EY Layoffs; More ERC Concerns | 4.12.24

Going Concern

Williams made the following statement today at a virtual press conference: Since 2021, the PCAOB has sanctioned nine registered firms for exam cheating. Accounting jobs are in high demand—many pay over $100,000 and can be done from home [ CNBC ] Didn’t they write this same article a few months ago?

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Friday Footnotes: EY Can’t Hire Tech; John Doe Sues the PCAOB; Auditors Can’t Find Torpedoes and Missiles | 1.20.03

Going Concern

Practice Management How firms use stay interviews to boost retention [ Journal of Accountancy ] Job interviews have long been an essential part of the hiring process. But now, some public accounting firms are turning the lens on themselves. As alleged, from Jan. The bankruptcy proceedings have certainly been contemptuous.

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