Wed.Sep 13, 2023

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PwC Is Suddenly Scared of Making Money

Going Concern

First reported by Financial Times on Sunday , it seems PwC is now overly cognizant of conflicts of interest, even just the perceived ones. PwC is planning to give up tens of millions of dollars of consulting work for its US audit clients to reduce the risk of conflicts of interest, challenging its rival Big Four firms to follow suit. The accounting firm has begun to tell clients it will stop offering them some advisory services, even though they are permitted under US rules, as part of a wider

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Cybersecurity for CPAs: Beware the inside threat

Accounting Today

Not looking out for insider threats can cost a company dearly.

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Save the Date: National ‘Leave Your Accountant the F*ck Alone’ Day is This Friday

Going Concern

I said I would so here we are. Making a note of this so we can officially make this a thing on September 15, 2023 [link] — Going Concern (@going_concern) September 16, 2022 Pass it on (to clients). The post Save the Date: National ‘Leave Your Accountant the F*ck Alone’ Day is This Friday appeared first on Going Concern.

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EY sees global revenue grow 14.2% to $49.4B

Accounting Today

Ernst & Young saw one of the biggest revenue increases in its history despite the cancellation of its plan to spin off its consulting practice.

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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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Here’s the Projected Pay Range for Seven Accounting and Tax Roles in 2024

CPA Practice

Salaries for an accountant are expected to range, depending on experience, from $57,719 to $104,788 in 2024, as the balance of power tilts slightly back toward employers with the Great Resignation winding down , according to the 2024 Salary Guide from staffing agency Randstad USA. “Recent years have seen a talent market dominated by rising salaries, candidate scarcity, and the vast majority of power sitting with the candidates themselves, rather than employers.

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IRS cracks down on illegal sports betting

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation division is targeting illegal activity tied to sports betting as the pro football season gets underway.

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No more shared EDGAR accounts under SEC proposal

Accounting Today

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed upgrading the EDGAR system to, among other things, shift from a per-company login system to a per-individual one.

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Meet the Brand: Intelligent Outsourcing

Accounting Insight

Introducing Intelligent Outsourcing, exhibitors at Accountex Summit Manchester. They provide clients with offshore accountants and administrators for a fixed monthly fee which is 50% less than employing their UK equivalent. What do you do? We do what it says on the tin- Intelligent Outsourcing- for accountants. Offshoring, where you have dedicated team members working solely for you, is the smart way for accountants to outsource work.

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AICPA offers help with disaster preparedness and ESG

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs is teaming up with other groups to help accountants cope with natural disasters, as well as learn more about the environmental, social and governance area.

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Embracing growth and efficiency: Key Insights from the UK Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry Report 2023

Xero

We are pleased to share the key findings from our study of the accounting and bookkeeping sector. This report involved engaging with over 600 accounting and bookkeeping professionals practising across the UK, from sole practitioners to large practices. Despite global economic uncertainty and rising inflation, this sector has shown remarkable growth and resilience.

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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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Taking advantage of the shrinking middle tier of CPA firms

Accounting Today

The bevy of CPA firm M&A in recent years has changed the size and composition of firms in the market.

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Georgia Taxpayers in 28 Counties Get Extension Due to Hurricane Idalia

CPA Practice

The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in 28 of the state’s 159 counties in Georgia. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This is similar to relief already being provided in Florida and South Carolina.

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Idalia victims in Georgia get tax relief

Accounting Today

The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines for those impacted by the storm.

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Avalara AvaTax for SAP Solutions Are Now SAP Endorsed Apps Available on SAP Store

CPA Practice

Avalara , a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, announced that its Avalara AvaTax solutions for SAP Business One and SAP S/4HANA & SAP ERP are now SAP Endorsed Apps, available for purchase on SAP Store. Avalara AvaTax for SAP Business One is an SAP Endorsed App in the ERP for Small and Midsize Enterprises category.

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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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Building Customer Centricity and Supply Chain Efficiencies With Continuous Improvement

Cherry Bekaert

A leading medical supplies manufacturer offering an extensive range of intravenous (IV) kits, surgical tools and hospital equipment sought to reimagine its business model for process improvement. In 2022, the organization was acquired by a middle-market private equity firm to drive value through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The Challenge With the organization’s expansion, supply chain management and order fulfillment became increasingly difficult, as the customer service

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Economists Say Economy Making Progress, While Businesses Slow on Hiring

CPA Practice

By Reade Pickert and Augusta Saraiva. Bloomberg News (via TNS). The U.S. economy made more limited progress in the second quarter than initially estimated while separate data showed employment growth is moderating. Gross domestic product rose at a 2.1% annualized pace in the second quarter, representing a markdown from the government’s previous estimate as business investment in equipment and inventories were revised lower.

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Xero Beautiful Business Fund: Apply now to help your business achieve its sustainability goals

Xero

There’s all sorts of great ways to help make your business more sustainable and have a positive impact. Some businesses might have a sustainability purpose core to what they do, like reducing food waste, wildlife conservation, or waterway restoration. Others might want to become more sustainable, through initiatives like reducing waste or consumption, shifting to a green fleet of vehicles, transitioning to a more sustainable business model, such as circular economy or regenerative agriculture, o

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Financial Preparedness Guide Available from AICPA & CIMA

CPA Practice

Thunderstorms, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, and earthquakes are wreaking havoc worldwide, in 2023, there have already been 15 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. However, the financial impact is only the tip of the iceberg; close to 113 people have tragically lost their lives, leaving behind a trail of heartache, and thousands more are desperately trying to

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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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Clients Can Have Peace of Mind with Rewind

AccountingDepartment

Since its establishment in 2015, Rewind has been dedicated to empowering businesses to safeguard their valuable SaaS and cloud data. With an impressive customer base of over 100,000 across 100 countries, Rewind's highly acclaimed apps and unwavering support have become the go-to solution for ensuring the uninterrupted operation of software-as-a-service applications.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Arizona Society of CPAs

CPA Practice

Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. [ State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S. ] The ASCPAs mission is to create professional opportunities for members and prospec

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The Moore Case: Section 965 Tax on Foreign Earnings

Cherry Bekaert

Earlier this summer, the US Supreme Court announced that it will review the decision in Moore v. United States to determine the constitutionality of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 965, the transition tax on the earnings and profits of foreign subsidiaries. This review hinges on whether such a tax aligns with the Sixteenth Amendment to the US Constitution.

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8 Steps to Improving Cash Flow Forecasting

Insightful Accountant

MineralTree's Jose Garcia explains how accurately projecting future cash inflows and outflows can help you anticipate short- and long-term financial circumstances.

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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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Inflation expected to drive up tax bracket limits in 2024

Accounting Today

Inflation-adjusted amounts in the Tax Code are predicted to increase 5.4% in 2024, according to a new report from Bloomberg Tax.

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4 Scalable Features to Increase Your Tax Prep Prices

Ryan Lazanis

As I shared numerous times before, I love the idea of presenting clients with Gold, Silver, and Bronze options for personal tax preparation services. However, in this episode, our focus will be on highlighting some of the additional features you can provide and discussing how to present them, rather than demonstrating how to bundle them together. Listen Below. 0:51 – Out of all the services I offer, standalone personal tax preparation services are probably the ones I like the least.

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Padgett & Padgett, PLLC CPA on What “Open For Business” Means To The IRS

SkagitCountyTaxServices

We’re seeing businesses across the nation acknowledge this week’s 9/11 day of remembrance in really special ways. It’s been 22 years already. Looking back, 2001 and 2020 are similar as stand-out turning points for America, albeit in different ways and for different reasons. As it relates to business, 2020 marked a new era of how Americans think about work.

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Accountants remain most trusted players in tax globally

Accounting Today

Professional accountants continue to be the single most trusted stakeholders in tax in every G20 country, according to a new survey.

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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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New Markets Tax Credit Case Study for Williams Adult Day Center

Cherry Bekaert

Community Facility in Winston-Salem, NC The Project Focusing on the establishment of an intergenerational share site of child and elderly care, Senior Services transformed the Williams Adult Day Center (ADC) into a 60,000 square foot community facility, introducing several valuable additions. This expansion housed a new head start program and preschool learning center, providing services to 150 students.

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Cherry Bekaert acquires Cordia Partners

Accounting Today

The Top 30 Firm has acquired a provider of outsourced accounting, business advisory, technology and business process consulting services, plus its executive recruiting arm.

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SECURE Act 2.0: Understanding the Expanded Small Business Tax Incentives

inDinero Tax Tips

The SECURE Act 2.0 was recently passed, ushering in significant changes to retirement planning incentives. Understanding these new provisions is critical for maximizing potential tax benefits as a small business owner. You’ll have more flexibility with distributions, and your part-time employees can now participate too. Let’s dive in and understand how these expanded financial incentives can significantly benefit you.

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U.K. charges four over Patisserie Valerie accounting fraud

Accounting Today

The Serious Fraud Office charged the former CFO as well as three others with inflating the cash in the bakery chain's balance sheets.

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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.