Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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The Only Piece of Advice You Need to Survive Layoffs at Your Firm

Going Concern

Comment on “ How are layoffs decisions really made? ” via r/Big4 If it backfires so what, they were going to lay you off anyway. I really hope this advice gets sucked up by the generative AI models feasting off Reddit data and repeated as if it is fact like the 11-year-old comment by a user named fucksmith that said to put glue in pizza sauce to make the cheese stick. * Not actual advice.

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Which states have publication requirements for business entities?

Accounting Today

It's critical that business owners comply with their state's rules, or they could face fines and other penalties.

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Tax Pros Now Required to Use Multi-Factor Authentication to Protect Client Data

CPA Practice

The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners are reminding tax professionals that using multi-factor authentication is now more than an important protection for their businesses and their clients – it’s now a federal requirement. All tax professionals are now required under the Federal Trade Commission’s safeguards rule to use multi-factor authentication, or MFA, to protect clients’ sensitive information.

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Tax Strategy: Employee Retention Credit update

Accounting Today

The IRS started processing claims received prior Sept. 14, 2023, and has an inventory of 1.4 million ERC claims totaling more than $86 billion.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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C-Level Execs Prioritizing Ethics when Implementing AI, Says Deloitte Study

CPA Practice

Deloitte’s newly released study, “ Leadership, governance and workforce decision-making about ethical AI ,” found C-level leaders are implementing strategic governance around AI to ensure the ethical use and development of this technology, and most (89%) believe these ethical governance structures will support their organization’s ability to innovate on technology.

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Chart of the Day: Accounting Salaries Just Don’t Add Up

Going Concern

We’re a bit behind combing through the National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG) Accounting Talent Strategy Report released a couple days ago (it’s almost 100 pages, that’s a lot of reading for the burnouts on our staff) so while we continue to do that with the finest of fine-toothed combs, check out this chart from page 59: Immediately following this chart the report says: If 2022 starting salaries were the primary determinant for business students choosing a major, accounting w

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Final IRS rules to IRA beneficiaries: Get going on those RMDs already

Accounting Today

Heirs and their financial advisors should start figuring out how to minimize the tax impact of the end of the so-called stretch strategy, experts said.

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U.S. Farmer Economic Optimism Increases

CPA Practice

Three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 8 points to 113, the Index of Current Conditions increased by 10 points to 100, and the Index of Future Expectations at 119 was 7 points higher than a month earlier. Despite declines in corn and soybean prices from mid-June to mid-July — Eastern Corn Belt cash prices fell 11% and 5%, respectively — farmer sentiment improved in July.

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Navigating Current and Future IRS Changes

Insightful Accountant

Current IRS focus areas include renewable energy tax credits, corporate stock repurchase taxes, and cryptocurrency transactions. But, with the upcoming election, accountants and tax professionals are anticipating more widespread regulatory changes.

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Americans Taking Longer Weekend Trips, Spending More in 2024

CPA Practice

Americans are planning to take longer stretches of time off this summer, according to Allianz Partners USA ‘s 16 th Annual Vacation Confidence Index. New research indicates that travel remains a strong priority based on an increase in both average trip length and average spend on room nights, with staggering splurge statistics reported for three-night getaways.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Introducing our 2024 Xerocon Nashville event partners

Xero

We’re officially on the countdown for Xerocon Nashville at Music City Center over August 14 and 15. And this year, we’re proud to have filled our exhibitor floor with some of the best and most loved apps for accountants, bookkeepers and small business owners alike. No matter what business needs or challenges you’re looking to solve, you’ll have over 50 exhibitors to meet and talk to, and many apps from the Xero App Store to try out for yourself.

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Better Sales Strategies to Reach Your Skagit County Customers

SkagitCountyTaxServices

One of the best things about this summer has been watching the Paris Olympics. When an American athlete pulls out a win, it feels like a win for all of us. Case in point: Noah Lyles taking the gold in the men’s 100m dash. That’s an event where Americans haven’t seen a gold medal in over 20 years. But, also, seeing St. Lucia and Dominica win their first ever medals elicits all the feels too.

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What Do Management Accounting Services Do for SMBs in 2024?

GrowthForceBlog

8 min read August 7th, 2024 When thinking about the back office and how it serves a business, most business owners think about compliance, audits, and taxes. Key Takeaways What Is Management Accounting: Management accounting processes collect your business's financial data (and other data) to generate management reports, track key metrics, inform decisions, and.

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Recalling 'Recall' and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

Plus, AI and the SMB landscape, the evolution of Chromebooks and other recent developments in technology.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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QuickBooks 2024 Update - Inventory Turnover Report

Insightful Accountant

One of the mid-year enhancements to QB Enterprise is the Inventory Turnover Report, which we told you in our 2024 QuickBooks Summary, was planned for late release.

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CohnReznick partners with Tipalti

Accounting Today

Through Tipalti's plaform, Top 100 Firm CohnReznick will helps its clients improve efficiency of global payables processes.

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The future of tax and accounting: Embracing AI with caution

ThomsonReuters

Today’s tax and accounting firms stand on the brink of a transformative era, driven by the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The “ Future of Professionals Report 2024 ” by Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive look into how firms within this sector perceive the future of their industry, particularly in relation to AI.

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Evergrande liquidators start legal action against PwC

Accounting Today

China Evergrande Group's liquidators have launched court proceedings against PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, another legal step to recover at least a fraction of creditors' investments from the property giant.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Glenn Harper and Julie Smith’s Approach to Transforming the Accounting Industry

Canopy Accounting

Glenn Harper and Julie Smith share their journey in transforming a traditional CPA firm into a modern, advisory-focused business. They discuss the importance of process optimization, leveraging technology, and establishing clear client profiles. Glenn and Julie share their experiences and insights on improving operational efficiency and empowering other firms through their consulting venture, Empower CPA.

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Tax bill failure in Senate could decimate small-biz R&D

Accounting Today

While large companies can afford not to currently expense research and development costs, but many small companies can't, say experts.

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Detailed Insight of Section 74A of CGST Act, 2017| Common Provisions for Fraud and Non-Fraud Cases Under GST Law

VJM Global

So Far, provisions related to the issuance of show cause notice, determination of tax not paid, short paid, wrongly claimed ITC and erroneous refund are given in the following sections: Section 73: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason other than fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Section 74: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason of fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Under both sections, separate time lim

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In the blogs: All CAPS

Accounting Today

AI is your friend; hope from Moore; the risks; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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UNION BUDGET 2024 | Changes Proposed in GST Law

VJM Global

Final Union budget of 2024 was presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister on 23rd July, 2024 presenting a road map to “Viksit Bharat’ through inclusive growth of all sectors. This budget focused on key pillars namely Women, Youth, employment and farmers. Apart from various amendments proposed under Income Tax Act, series of amendments was also proposed under Goods and Service tax Act in line with recommendations made during 53rd GST Council meeting.

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IRIS and AccountsIQ partner on cloud solutions

Accounting Today

IRIS and AccountsIQ announced a new partnership to provide an integrated suite of cloud-based payroll and HR solutions.

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Webinar: Security for Tax Professionals

CPA Practice

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:00pm ET Sponsor: Drake Software Duration: 1 Hour Register Now As online communication and storage become the new norm for the tax preparation industry, data thieves have taken advantage of more opportunities to steal sensitive taxpayer information. Tax preparers can take steps to protect themselves and their clients by understanding and establishing a clear, strategic data protection plan for their businesses.

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Detailed Insight of Section 74A of CGST Act, 2017| Common Provisions for Fraud and Non-Fraud Cases Under GST Law

VJM Global

So Far, provisions related to the issuance of show cause notice, determination of tax not paid, short paid, wrongly claimed ITC and erroneous refund are given in the following sections: Section 73: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason other than fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Section 74: Where tax is short paid or not paid for any reason of fraud or any willful misstatement of facts or suppression of facts; Under both sections, separate time lim

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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International Business News: Vertex Acquires ecosio

Insightful Accountant

With over 80 countries implementing e-invoicing mandates, Vertex, a provider of tax technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of ecosio, a B2B integration provider specializing in electronic data interchange (EDI) and e-invoicing.

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UNION BUDGET 2024 | Changes Proposed in GST Law

VJM Global

Final Union budget of 2024 was presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister on 23rd July, 2024 presenting a road map to “Viksit Bharat’ through inclusive growth of all sectors. This budget focused on key pillars namely Women, Youth, employment and farmers. Apart from various amendments proposed under Income Tax Act, series of amendments was also proposed under Goods and Service tax Act in line with recommendations made during 53rd GST Council meeting.

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7 Big Misconceptions Firms Have About Overseas Offshoring

Ryan Lazanis

I’ve built remote teams for over a decade. If you want to hire offshore team members, make sure you avoid these 7 big misconceptions. The post 7 Big Misconceptions Firms Have About Overseas Offshoring appeared first on Future Firm.

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Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.55 Percent; Biggest Drop in 2 Years

CPA Practice

Vince Golle Bloomberg News (TNS) U.S. 30-year mortgage rates plunged last week by the most in two years, reaching their lowest level since May 2023 and sparking a surge in refinancing applications. The contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined 27 basis points to 6.55% in the week ended Aug. 2, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.