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The tortured journey of data: How tax technology speeds up tax compliance, provision, and reporting

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Yet, for many companies, the journey of data from disparate sources to financial close, tax returns, and reporting can be torturous. In addition, as businesses become more globalized, accountants must be able to account for transactions in multiple currencies,” wrote Benjamin Wann, owner of Asheville, N.C.

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Creative Accounting and Cooking the Books

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However, some of the giveaways include a long period of silence on the part of the auditor or the sudden need for copies of records. Inability to explain substantial increases in net worth, especially over a period of years. Failing to deposit receipts in a business account, contrary to established practices.

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What accountants need to know about Form 1042 filing requirements

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To help accounting professionals better serve clients, this article takes a closer look at who must file Form 1042, the connection with Forms 1042-S and 1042-T, changes on the horizon, and more. Two forms that are closely related to Form 1042, yet separate, are Form 1042-S and Form 1042-T.

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Form 8950 and Instructions Updated for Pre-Submission Conference Requests Under VCP

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A new item asks submitters to indicate whether an application is “the result of a specific recently closed VC Pre-submission conference request” and, if so, requires entry of the IRS control or work unit number assigned to that request. Prescribed Entries. A similar procedure previously applied to anonymous submissions.

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Top accounting issues in 2023

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The accounting profession has faced a profound shift in recent years: from significant regulatory changes to an influx of innovative technologies, to reimagined business models, to an increase in client expectations. What are the current issues in accounting? but there are several common hurdles that often run industry wide.

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Amortization vs. depreciation: What are the differences?

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Amortization and depreciation are both methods to charge off an asset ’s cost over a period of time; however, there are notable differences between the two techniques. This means that depreciation will be recognized during earlier reporting periods versus later reporting periods.

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Everything you need to know about accounts payable

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Whether you’re an accountant, a small business owner, or a professional working within an organization, understanding what accounts payable is and how it works is essential. As an important cash flow indicator, accounts payable is a sign of the health of a business. Often, accounts payable is abbreviated as “AP” or “A/P”.