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Sales tax ‘responsible party’ laws still going strong

TaxConnex

But not for sales tax liability, where most states still maintain strong responsible party laws. And they can come as a real shock: CEOs, CFOs, directors and other execs can be held personally responsible for sales tax shortfalls. That’s true for many of the fiscal messes that can befall a company. How do they know who’s responsible?

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Smarter Finance – 5 Practical Uses for Intuitive AI in Accounting

CPA Practice

While marketing teams have been using AI assistants to whip up emails and create LinkedIn Ads, the accounting teams have struggled to reap the potential rewards AI technology can deliver. Fortunately, a series of advances in AI have now unlocked new ways for the technology to help accounting teams work faster, smarter, and more accurately.

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Unlocking the Language of Accounting: Understanding Common Terms

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Accounting operates within its own language, a system of terms and conventions that serve as the backbone of financial communication and analysis. Understanding this unique language is essential for interpreting financial data, making informed decisions, and effectively navigating the intricate world of business finance.

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A Strategic Timeline for Implementing a Sales Tax Strategy and Process - Part 2 | TaxConnex

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A job as intimidating as setting up a system to handle your sales tax obligations can be a lot easier if you have an idea how long it will take. As with most aspects of sales tax, there are no fixed answers, but we can give you an idea. Part of your decision in this case rests with how long you’ve had sales tax exposure.

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Path to Becoming a CFO: David Goulden, CFO at Booking Holdings

Speaker: David Goulden, CFO at Booking Holdings, and Jeff Epstein, Veteran Tech CFO

David has operated in multiple international roles, both directly and indirectly involved in finance. His path to CFO is not the typical story of CPA/accountant or investment banker that we normally see. earlier in his career, David has multinational, and multidisciplinary, insights to draw from.

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5 Situations CPAs Need to Watch for in Managing Their Clients' Sales & Use Tax Risk | TaxConnex

TaxConnex

In the world of accounting and tax, CPAs, accounting firms, and advisory firms play a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances and stay within the rules. But one tricky area that often causes headaches is sales and use tax. Adding new employees, locations, or warehouses. Change of staff.

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How Do You Record Ecommerce Sales in Accounting?

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Many ecommerce owners understand the importance of making sales, but do you know how to record ecommerce sales for your accounting system? No matter if you sell products online through Amazon, Shopify, BigCommerce, Walmart, or Etsy, you’ll need an accounting system to manage finances. Financial reporting.

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