Wed.Oct 16, 2024

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The Cost of Non-Compliance: Understanding FBAR Reporting Requirements

Withum

Are you aware of the potentially severe implications of failing to report your foreign bank and financial accounts to the U.S. Department of Treasury? Regulations mandate that U.S. persons with foreign bank and financial accounts exceeding $10,000 in aggregate value must file the FinCEN Report 114, or FBAR, annually. U.S. taxpayers must be aware of the requirements for filing these reports to prevent substantial penalties and unintentional non-compliance.

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Acumatica Launches Cloud ERP Solution for Professional Services Firms

CPA Practice

Acumatica has launched its new Professional Services Edition , built to enable small and midsized professional services firms to increase efficiency and accelerate growth. This new solution marks an important expansion of the company’s industry-specific product line, delivering tailored features and capabilities designed to enhance collaboration and boost operational efficiency for firms in architecture, engineering, IT and beyond.

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Drum Roll Please! The Next CEO of the AICPA Is…

Going Concern

…Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA. Surprising, our bets were on Kimberly Ellison-Taylor. Announced by the AICPA yesterday , the current president and CEO of Allinial Global — described in the press release as “an association of independent accounting and advisory firms with $6 billion in collective revenue and 268 member firms worldwide” — will be taking over for Barry Melancon in January.

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New Jersey CPA Society Announces Ovation Awards

CPA Practice

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants ‘ has announced that 40 individuals are the recipients of its 2024 Ovation Awards in seven categories: Lifetime Leader; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Exceptional Educators; Emerging Leaders; Impact; Innovation; and Women to Watch. Robert A. Fodera, CPA , retired partner from Baker Tilly US LP, received the Lifetime Leader Award, which recognizes an outstanding NJCPA member who is credited with extraordinary contributions to the accounti

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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ROI-NJ Names Pat Walsh to 2024 Top Champions of the C-Suite List

Withum

Withum is proud to share that New Jersey business publication ROI-NJ has named Pat Walsh to their 2024 Top Champions of the C-Suite list. Pat Walsh, Managing Partner and CEO, was recognized for his commitment to leading an inclusive and diverse workplace and continuing to support the Firm’s rich culture. Having taken over the helm on January 1, 2023, Withum has continued its consistent year-over-year positive growth under Pat’s leadership.

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Mark Koziel to Be Next CEO of AICPA & CIMA

CPA Practice

The board of directors of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants has appointed Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, as the organization’s next CEO. Koziel will succeed Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, who will retire at the end of 2024. Koziel is currently president and CEO of Allinial Global, an association of independent accounting and advisory firms with $6 billion in collective revenue and 268 member firms worldwide.

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EY beefs up use of AI amid $1B investment

Accounting Today

Ernst & Young is leveraging its $1 billion investment in talent and technology to expand the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning over the next four years.

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Taxes on Halloween Candy Can be a Scary Task for Retailers

CPA Practice

Halloween can be a scary time for retailers. They typically need to order inventory months or years in advance, so they can miss out on late-breaking costume crazes. But I think figuring out whether and how to charge sales tax on candy is even more frightening. Americans are expected to spend more than $11.6 billion on Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations in 2024.

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IRS accelerates ERC claims processsing

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service says it is processing some 400,000 claims for the Employee Retention Credit, representing about $10 billion of eligible claims.

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Canopy Demo Sweepstakes

Canopy Accounting

Reserve your spot for Canopy's Demo Sweepstakes! Attend live to win from $5000 of prizes and see how current Canopy users have transformed their firms with all-in-one accounting practice management.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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AICPA & CIMA names Mark Koziel as next CEO

Accounting Today

The Allinial Global president and CEO will be succeeding longtime chief Barry Melancon, who is retiring at the end of this year.

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IRS Warns Taxpayers of Charity Scams Following Recent Hurricanes

Insightful Accountant

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Internal Revenue Service today cautioned taxpayers of scammers who use fake charities to gather sensitive personal and financial data from unsuspecting donors.

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Easing into automation: How to digitally transform

Accounting Today

While other industries rapidly adopt data-driven solutions like artificial intelligence (AI), many CPA firms still rely on spreadsheets and processes that merely digitize the traditional paper-based approach.

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Withum Rolls Out New Outsourcing Service to Streamline Compliance With European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Withum

Withum proudly announces the rollout of a new outsourcing service offering as part of our Sustainability and ESG Practice. Designed to help companies comply with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the mandate requires reporting of detailed sustainability performance as it pertains to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), effective January 2023.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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What are delayed filings?

Accounting Today

Whether someone incorporates their business now as the year comes to a close or waits until the new year can affect their company in various ways.

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Intuit Connect 2024 – Oct. 28-30

CPA Practice

Get inspired by influential speakers and expert-led sessions on topics such as QuickBooks tools and services, Mailchimp, firm growth, client advisory, and more. Conference Date: Oct. 28-30, 2024 Aria Resort and Casino, Las Vegas Register at: [link] Formerly known as QuickBooks Connect, the reimagined event will continue to be THE premier event for accounting leaders to network, learn, and get inspired.

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A tax deduction for financial advice? Why chances are murky

Accounting Today

The CFP Board, the FPA, FSI, NAPFA and the IAA called jointly for the restoration of incentives for financial planning as part of the looming TCJA debate.

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Dominic Piscopo Navigates Compensation and Pricing in Accounting

Canopy Accounting

In this episode of the Canopy Practice Success Podcast , Dominic Piscopo, the founder of Big 4 Transparency , discusses his journey in creating a crowdsourced database for accounting salaries to promote fairness in compensation. Dominic explains the need for accountants to advocate for fair compensation while addressing the underpricing in the accounting industry.

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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.

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Intuit steps up, and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

Plus LiveFlow raises $13.5 million to modernize accounting, a host of developments in AI, and other technology stories you may have missed in the last month.

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What About that Intuit Enterprise Suite ProAdvisor Training?

Insightful Accountant

We want to know what our readers thought about the Intuit Enterprise Suite ProAdvisor Training presented on Wednesday, October 16th. Has your comfort level changed?

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SAP applies gen AI to spend management

Accounting Today

SAP announced improvements to its spend management and business network solutions, not least of which is the embedding of a generative AI assistant.

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"New" How to Acumatica - Purchase Receipts from Receiving Dashboard

Insightful Accountant

Murph is starting a new 'How to" series related to various ERPs. In today's version he's selected a core functionality of Acumatica involving a Warehouse Manager, a Warehouse Worker, and Receiving Clerk.

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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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SEC's evolving stance on climate disclosures has implications for auditors

Accounting Today

The new regulatory environment has faced legal challenges, creating uncertainty for companies and auditors.

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How to Turn Advisory Work Into a Recurring Service

Ryan Lazanis

Advisory services give clients peace-of-mind, but they're often delivered ad hoc. Here's how to offer advisory services on a recurring basis. The post How to Turn Advisory Work Into a Recurring Service appeared first on Future Firm.

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Expert Tips For Attending QuickBooks Connect 2024

Nancy McClelland, LLC

One of my favorite books when I was a kid was “ Hail, Hail, Camp Timberwood ,” about a girl who goes to summer camp for her first time. She’s standing around, feeling (and probably looking) uncomfortable as all the return campers are running around, hugging each other, excited to be reunited. All of a sudden, someone runs up to her and gives her a big hug and says how happy she is to see her again.

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SAP Embeds GenAI Throughout Spend Management and Business Network Solutions

CPA Practice

During its Spend Connect Live conference in Las Vegas on Oct. 15, SAP announced updates to its spend management solutions to help companies collaborate strategically, increase productivity, manage compliance, and gain business insights. SAP is embedding its generative AI copilot Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio, making it easier for customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions.

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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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Do These Two Things for Growing a Business to AVOID Bankruptcy

IgniteSpot

There is a catastrophic problem that is causing businesses to fail financially in this economy I'm going to tell you what I'm seeing, how to identify it, and how to fix it. I am one of the partners here at Ignite Spot outsourced accounting, and we have the blessing and (sometimes the curse) of seeing what's happening out in the business world. It is both exciting and scary.

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Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following Historic Hurricanes

CPA Practice

Dan Lohrmann Government Technology (TNS) That didn’t take long. According to CBS, Aas Hurricane Milton steams toward Florida even as Americans continue to clean up from Hurricane Helene, another threat looms: scammers trying to exploit the disasters, and many people’s impulse to help those in need, by posing as legitimate charities. “The National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF), established by the Justice Department after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to protect people from scams following disaster

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Developments in California’s Climate Regulations: SB 219

Withum

In September 2024, California’s Senate passed Senate Bill 219 (SB 219), a bill consolidating SB 253 and SB 261 to streamline compliance and address ongoing litigation and concerns from Governor Gavin Newsom. SB 219 passed through the California Senate and was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 27, 2024.  Key Updates SB 219 still requires scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting in 2026 for the prior fiscal year (January 1, 2025).

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IRIS Unveils Practice in a Box Solution For Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

IRIS Software Group, the London-based accounting and payroll solutions provider, recently launched Practice in a Box, an all-in-one solution designed to simplify accounting firms’ workflows and allow them to grow more profitably. Built on the IRIS Elements cloud-based platform, Practice in a Box combines essential accounting services into one seamless and easy-to-use bundle, the company said in a media release.

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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.