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Future-proof your accounting firm with Ready to Advise

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There is no doubt that advances in technology and increasing client expectations are rapidly transforming the accounting profession. The 2025 State of the Tax Professionals Report highlights a clear trend: today’s clients expect more than compliance—they want actionable advice that helps them make smarter financial decisions. In response, forward-looking accounting firms are future-proofing their businesses by offering more than just tax preparation.

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Three Accounting Firms Got in Trouble for Breaking PCAOB Rules

CPA Practice

The three firms censured and fined by the PCAOB on July 11 for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards were Goldman & Co. CPAs ($25,000), Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton in Canada ($30,000), and PWR CPA ($60,000).

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Tax strategies to maximize short-term rental profits

Accounting Today

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What Is a Reversing Journal Entry And How to Enter it in QBO?

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Journal entries can be perplexing for small business owners/non accountants, or accountants/bookkeepers in the early stages of their careers. Reversing journal entries, sound even more complicated. In this post (and related video tutorial), my goal is to show you that they are relatively straightforward and, once understood, an incredibly useful bookkeeping tool.

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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Scary Numbers: How To Effectively Deal With Tax Notices

Shay CPA

Over the last 20 years of being an accountant, I’ve opened my fair share of mail to find tax notices so daunting they could wake you in cold sweat. These letters—from federal, state, or city agencies—might demand income tax, franchise tax, sales tax, unemployment insurance, or workers’ compensation. Founders and finance teams often tell me these notices cause sleepless nights.

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The Rise of Non-CPAs in CPA Firm Acquisitions

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How to Get More out of AI Without Compromising Safety, Ethics or Professional Judgement

Accounting Insight

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms professional services, accounting and audit firms face unprecedented challenges in implementing AI safely and ethically. In May, we ran an expert panel at Accountex London 2025, bringing together leading voices from technology, practice and AI governance to explore critical considerations for firms navigating this complex landscape.

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The impact of the SALT cap on state income taxation: What’s next after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

ThomsonReuters

The state and local tax (SALT) deduction has long been a pillar of the U.S. tax code, providing critical relief to taxpayers — especially those in high-tax states. That changed dramatically with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which imposed a $10,000 cap on SALT deductions. Now, with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025, the landscape is shifting again.

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Professionals on the Move – July 2025

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Thomson Reuters launches agentic AI for tax advisory, 1040 processing

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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Supercharge your success: Plaid joins forces with Xero for enhanced US bank feeds

Xero

We’re always focused on making your financial management simpler, more secure, and more powerful with Xero. So we’re excited to share news of our collaboration in the US with Plaid , a leading fintech company. This effort significantly improves how your business bank accounts connect with Xero. Our goal is to help you save valuable time and gain a clearer view of your money.

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Chaser adds automated late fees and early payment discounts to its receivables software to tackle $3 trillion late payment crisis 

Accounting Insight

Chaser, the global leader in accounts receivable automation, has launched new features enabling businesses to automatically enforce payment terms through the application of automated late fees and early payment discounts—powerful new tools that help businesses get paid on time by enforcing payment terms automatically. These tools are designed to improve cash flow, reduce overdue invoices, and ease the manual workload of finance teams.

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Billtrust Launches New AI-Powered Accounts Receivable Innovations

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Hidden in Plain Sight: How One Phrase in the New Tax Law Reshapes Partnership Tax Planning

Withum

Buried deep in the legislative sprawl of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a change so subtle that most eyes would glide right over it. Section 70602 alters just a few words of existing law, replacing “under regulations prescribed by the Secretary” with “except as otherwise provided.” To most, this change is immaterial; to partnership tax practitioners, it’s anything but.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Case study: Touchlight Genetics Limited

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Client profile Touchlight are a DNA development and manufacturing company that has developed an innovative, synthetic DNA vector and enzymatic manufacturing process, which enables them to produce DNA at unprecedented speed, scale and purity. Using their patented enzymatic DNA production platform, they can support their partners that are advancing genetic medicine.

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Deloitte Tax acquisition boosts fiduciary trust services

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The Future of Accounting: How Intuit’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping the Profession

CPA Practice

Embracing these and other innovations will allow you to deliver higher-value services, solidify their position as trusted advisors, and ultimately, drive greater success for their clients in an increasingly data-driven world.

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Management Company Series: Tax Planning to Reduce Taxable Income

Withum

As a business owner or managing member, navigating the complexities of tax obligations is inevitable. Questions such as “How much tax do I have to pay?” and “Are there ways to reduce tax liability?” are common. Here, we explore some effective strategies to reduce taxable income. Management Fee Waivers Management companies typically earn a percentage (e.g., 2%) of capital commitments from the funds they service.

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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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Tayna Baber: Empowering Teams in Tax Accounting

Canopy Accounting

In an industry that often equates success with long hours and burnout, Tanya Baber offers a compelling new model. As the founder of a tax-centric firm that prioritizes smart systems, empowered staff, and innovative tools, Tanya proves that it’s possible to thrive in tax without sacrificing your health—or your life. In this episode of Canopy Practice Success , Tanya shares how she transformed her practice using AI in tax services, tax automation, and a commitment to balance.

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Tax Changes Impacting Offshore Trusts Created by Non-UK Domiciliaries

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The October 2024 Budget brought with it sweeping reforms to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals and their associated offshore trust structures. Effective from 6 April 2025, these changes represent a substantial departure from the previous regime and significantly alter the UK tax landscape for affected families and trustees.

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Wolters Kluwer Unveils Next-Gen CCH Validate Confirmation Solution

CPA Practice

CCH Validate reimagines bank confirmations, putting auditors in full control to obtain confirmations with unprecedented speed. Leveraging advanced technologies—including blockchain for tamper-proof assurance—it enables 100% bank statement retrieval from banks worldwide.

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More winners and losers from the Trump tax bill

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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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Penalty & Interest Abatement: How Mike Habib, EA Can Help You Resolve IRS Tax Issues

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Dealing with IRS penalties and interest can be one of the most stressful experiences for taxpayers. Whether you’re an individual or a business owner, the accumulation of penalties and interest on unpaid taxes can quickly spiral out of control, leaving you overwhelmed and financially strained. Fortunately, the IRS provides options for penalty and interest abatement under certain circumstances, and retaining the services of a trusted tax representation firm like Mike Habib, EA can make all the dif

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Top 10 Financial Considerations for Life Sciences Businesses Looking to Expand Into the United States

Withum

Are you looking to expand your business into the United States market and are unsure of what resources you’ll need to keep your business and its finances in order? From determining the appropriate entity to ensuring you have the appropriate service providers and banking systems, researching your options will allow for a smoother transition across borders.

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Why SMBs Are in Danger of Losing the Risk Management Battle

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Bet on growth through experimentation at firms

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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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10 Common Misconceptions About Internal Controls

LSLCPAs

When your company first started, it was easier to keep a pulse on everything. You knew who was handling what, decisions happened quickly, and financial oversight was manageable with just a few people involved. Internal controls? They were probably the last thing on your to-do list—and back then, that made sense. But as your company. The post 10 Common Misconceptions About Internal Controls appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Essential KPIs Every Tax Firm Should Track for Sustainable Growth

Insightful Accountant

Growing a successful tax practice requires more than just completing returns and collecting fees. Smart firm owners understand that consistent measurement of key performance indicators reveals opportunities for improvement.

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Deloitte Expands GenAI, Agentic AI Capabilities for Its Auditors

CPA Practice

Deloitte has rolled out a series of new artificial intelligence capabilities within its global cloud-based audit and assurance platform, Omnia, designed to evolve the audit process.

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Accounting Today names 2025 Best Firms to Work For

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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.