Art of Accounting: The changes for 2025 that 2024 brought
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Evaluate your accomplishments this year and see how to build on them.
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Burkland’s Top Startup Podcast Episodes of 2024
BurklandAssociates
DECEMBER 30, 2024
From inspiring founder stories to valuable insights from investors, these 2024 Startup Success episodes are must-listens. The post Burklands Top Startup Podcast Episodes of 2024 appeared first on Burkland.
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AI Thought Leaders : The Singularity
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In this final part of our annual AI Thought Leaders Survey, our experts share what they think of the technological singularity.
Employer.com Set to Acquire Bench Accounting
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The move comes days after Bench left thousands of its customers scrambling before year end and with the 2025 tax season right around the corner by announcing Dec. 27 it was shutting down.
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Bench acquired by Employer.com after sudden shutdown
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Canadian accounting firm Bench, which abruptly shut down last week, has been acquired by payroll and onboarding solutions firm Employer.com.
35% of Americans Feel Behind on Retirement Savings: 7 Tips
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
For many people, retirement is a major goal and represents a life milestone. Unfortunately, 35% of American workers feel significantly behind when it comes to their retirement savings, according to Bankrates 2024 Retirement Savings Survey.
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Pulled Back in December
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Decembers fall in confidence was led by consumers over 35 years old; consumers under 35 became more confident.
The BOI argument goes on
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Many continue to question the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act, but it's not gone yet.
U.S. Salary Budgets Expected to Remain Static in 2025
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Despite a conservative outlook for 2025, salary increases remain at a healthy rate by historic standards and amid higher total payroll expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefit costs).
The 10 states with the highest property taxes on homeowners
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The No. 1 state effectively charges 1.88% on the value of a residence, according to a realty firm's analysis of a frequent and growing concern among clients.
Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback
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Pending Home Sales Moved Up 2.2% in November, Fourth Straight Month of Increases
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings advanced 2.2% to 79.0 in November.
BerryDunn merges in Burzenski
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The merger will allow BerryDunn to expand into the veterinary practice market and bolster its existing construction practice.
Here Are the States Where Minimum Wage is Going Up in 2025
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In 2025, more than 20 states will see minimum wage increases for hourly workers, though the federal minimum wage will remain $7.25the same its been since 2009.
Don't Forget to Complete Your 2025 ProAdvisor Awards Application
Insightful Accountant
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Applications, for the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards are still being accepted. But we want to remind you to complete your new, or in progress, application by no later than February 11, 2025.
Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.
CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch for Illegally Opening Deposit Accounts for More than a Million Spark Delivery Drivers
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Drivers had to follow a complex process to access their funds, and when they finally did, they faced further delays or fees if they needed to transfer the money they earned into an account of their choice.
9 Ways to Prepare Your CPA Firm for a Smooth Tax Season
Analytix Finance & Accounting
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As a CPA firm, you already know that tax season brings the need for organization, meticulous attention to detail, and efficient processes to ensure success. Whether you offer tax services for a few clients or handle a higher volume, without preparation, this time can quickly become overwhelming, leading to bottlenecks, missed deadlines, and strained client relationships.
Colorado Employment Reports Are Unreliable, Says BLS
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Colorados employment counts have become so unreliable the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in an unprecedented move, has stopped issuing reports based on them.
Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 30, 2024
He brokered a historic accord in the Middle East in a term marred by soaring inflation, an oil shortage, and Iran's taking of American hostages.
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.
U.S. Continuing Unemployment Claims Rise to Highest in 3 Years
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest in more than three years, adding to signs that it is taking longer for out-of-work people to find a job.
Upcoming tax law changes
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 30, 2024
With the Republican win in the U.S. presidential election , the tax and accounting profession is bracing for the potential tax law changes that now lie ahead as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Meanwhile, the IRS has outlined several of its planned adjustments for 2025. Jump to IRS adjustments for 2025 401(k) and Roth changes Future of the TCJA Elimination of taxes on Social Security benefits Stay aware of upcoming tax law changes On the campaign trail, Trump floated a w
Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The singular achievement of his years in power was his role in negotiating a milestone peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, longtime rivals in the Middle East.
Year-End Close: These Are the Most-Read Stories of 2024
Going Concern
DECEMBER 30, 2024
With just a day and a half remaining before the clock ticks over to a new year we better hurry up and get to looking back on the most popular reads of 2024. ICYMI, or ICYOOTL, here are those posts in ascending order according to traffic analytics. 10: Accountants Will Go Extinct in the Next Decade, Says Guy (May 17) Some guy on Twitter said that “AI and offshoring are going to wreck the accounting profession in the next decade” and called this a “sad prediction.” Jeremy W
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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