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The new breed of audit

TaxConnex

Usually, you learn about an audit through a notice or letter from the state or jurisdiction in question with instructions on how the audit will proceed. Many audits are conducted remotely, and an auditor never visits your office. Fear and perception of audits are as tangible as the real examinations. Fear and loathing.

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How to Be Prepared for an ERC Audit

CPA Practice

It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). The IRS is actively auditing and conducting criminal investigations related to these false claims. Practical advice: If you’re tapped for an audit, don’t panic. How does the ERC work?

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How to Be Prepared for an ERC Audit

CPA Practice

It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). The IRS is actively auditing and conducting criminal investigations related to these false claims. Practical advice: If you’re tapped for an audit, don’t panic. How does the ERC work?

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The Technology Lab Podcast – Review of Audit Sight – Sept. 2023

CPA Practice

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss Audit Sight , a technology platform that eliminates manual work for auditors, diligence and private equity providers by automating financial transaction verification. My co host and I are so pleased to be with you today as we discuss a new audit platform called Audit Site.

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Preparing for Your First Audit – Steps to Follow for Consumer Products Companies

Withum

Although an independent financial statement audit may not gain the day-to-day attention of management the same way as growing revenue or projecting cash flows; for many, there will come a time when an audit becomes a vital part of the company’s lifecycle. When will audit fieldwork commence ? When will audit fieldwork commence ?

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Accountants Behaving Badly: Police Department Accountant Couldn’t Be Bothered, PPP Loan Fraud, and a Creepy Tax Preparer

Going Concern

It’s been a while since we’ve done an Accountants Behaving Badly megapost ( 381 days ago , actually), here’s some bad behavior you may have missed. Twice-Convicted Accountant Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $1.1 Palos Hills Accountant Indicted In $7.8M This stock photo is incredible.

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Cloud-Based Accounting: Sage Intacct’s Modern Solution for Businesses

Cherry Bekaert

Accounting , fondly known as the ‘language of business,’ tells the story of how a business is performing. 1) Fast-forward to present day and the fundamental concepts performed by modern bookkeepers and accountants remain, but functionality and performance look vastly different in the age of all things digital.