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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. As an accountant or CPA, you play a vital role in: Calculating and withholding taxes correctly. Your client will be assigned an employer tax account number for the state. By Nellie Akalp.

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How will the $2 billion bond issuance by the University of Michigan impact its balance sheet?

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The University of Michigan issued $2 billion in bonds in March 2022. The proceeds from these bonds will be used to finance construction and renovation projects on the campus. billion was issued as century bonds, which must be repaid in 100 years. This century bond issuance is the largest century issuance in the higher […].

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New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway

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The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Tax Fees Up, Coolness Still Down; | ‘Lavish’ ERC Mill Hit With a Lawsuit | 1.8.24

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The headline is a bit disappointing however the article is not: Tax prep fees are rising because accounting is not a ‘cool’ career American taxpayers had to pay at least 20% more on average to get their taxes done last year — and accountants aren’t thrilled about it either. This eclipses the 4.2%

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How accountants can help the young entrepreneur

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Accountants can bring endless value and experience to young entrepreneurs or those branching off to start their own business. Why should an accounting firm seek out these opportunities out, and how can they best work aside these individuals for mutual success? Teaching the language of accounting. And then, there’s mastery.

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CPE Webinar July 18, 2023: Get Tax Ready! Solving Source Doc Gathering Issues

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Field of Study: Business Management & Organization Register Today Presented by Shirley Chen is a SafeSend Product Enthusiast based in Commerce, Michigan. Shirley Chen is a Digital Transformation Practitioner who specializes in leading changes in the tax & accounting industry.

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The Benefits of Delayed Business Filings

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Timing is Everything In the complex world of small business finance and accounting, the strategic timing of business filings can be a game-changer. In addition, incorporating, of course, establishes their legal separation from the business’s liabilities sooner, which protects their personal finances from the business’s debts.