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Tax Partner Matters More Than Firm on Business Taxes

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When it comes to a corporation’s relationship with its accounting firm, the firm itself is less important than the partner who leads its engagement team in lowering its tax rate, according to a new study from Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. Wilde’s team analyzed more than 94,000 tax returns of U.S.

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Friday Footnotes: A Billion Dollar AI Audit Startup; Oops, All Independence Violations!; Bipartisan Tax Vote | 2.2.23

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PwC said on Monday that it had identified 129 breaches of independence rules affecting 74 clients and PCAOB inspectors had found a further one themselves while inspecting audit work in 2022. The figures were included in an update to PwC’s audit quality report, published on its website.

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How Accounting Firms Can Choose the Right Solutions for Automation Success

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By Mike Fouts The accounting profession is at a crucial moment in which there’s massive potential to enhance productivity, elevate client experiences, and prevent burnout. As financial first responders, accountants often find themselves under immense pressure that is only amplified by the busy tax season.

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Friday Footnotes: Big 4 Culture Gets Slammed Again; Audit Leads the Way in AI; Small Firm Gripes | 11.10.23

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“Financial reporting leaders, but also investors, regulators, and other stakeholders in the capital markets expect AI to drive audit quality. “Considering both the scope and scale of AI’s impact on financial reporting, enhancing audit quality by using technology to stay ahead of emerging risks is expected.”

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Friday Footnotes: Why People Leave Public Accounting; Audit Workloads Up; Terrorist Clients (Literally) | 12.2.22

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Writes Edward Mendlowitz, CPA/PFS, ABV: There are many reasons why CPAs decide to leave public accounting firms. Based on my experience, I believe some of these reasons are personal and individual, but far too many of these reasons are caused by CPA firms’ leadership and can be avoided or mitigated.

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Finding Your Financial Compass: Why Small Businesses in Los Angeles Thrive with Specialized Tax and Accounting Support

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But for these go-getters, navigating the complexities of running a business, especially the ever-challenging world of taxes and accounting, can feel overwhelming. This is where specialized tax and accounting firms step in, becoming a crucial partner for small businesses with under 100 employees.

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The Technology Lab Podcast – Review of Audit Technology Trends – July 2023

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Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss technology trends for audits. Now, Brian claims that he is a recovering auditor, I don’t think you ever get audit blood out of yourself at least listening to him, that’s for sure. So I want you to know here that the world of audit is changing rapidly.