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Financial vs Tax Accounting

SMBAccountant

One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations.

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S Corporations and State Income Taxes

Cherry Bekaert

Contributors: John Ford | Senior Consultant, Government Contracting Industry Practice Tony Konkol | Manager, State & Local Tax Practice As a general rule, corporations are responsible for paying Federal and state taxes on the income they earn. This allows S corporations to avoid double taxation on the corporate income.

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What is the difference between book and tax depreciation?

ThomsonReuters

What is tax depreciation? What are the differences between book and tax depreciation? What is book-to-tax reconciliation? Managing book and tax depreciation with software Depreciation. Tax depreciation is a depreciation expense listed by a business client on their tax return for a given tax period.

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Research and Experimental Expenditure (Section 174) Tax Treatment Changes Startups Need to Know

Shay CPA

As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there was a change to Section 174 that directly impacts the R&D tax credit many startups take. As a result, this change affects your 2022 tax filings. Additionally, if you live in a state that imposes a Capital Base Tax (e.g., New York), this also impacts that base rate.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What are the roles and responsibilities for accountants? Accountant vs. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? GAAP and AICPA What issues should accountants be aware of in the profession? How can accountants be more efficient? Accountant responsibilities extend far beyond number crunching.

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

Withum

As navigating an audit from a company perspective is a time-consuming process, companies should plan to utilize accounting managers, senior accountants, or outsourced consultants who have a strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in order to successfully navigate the audit process in an efficient manner.

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What’s the Difference Between a Controller and a CFO?

Shay CPA

They’re in the weeds with your accounting systems, overseeing everything from balancing your books to maintaining tax compliance. A controller will almost always be a certified public accountant (CPA). That certification ensures that they’re up to date on best practices like Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).