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Capacity Plus Capability: How Co-Sourcing Can Help Overcome the CPA Shortage and Restore Confidence in the Financial Markets

Cherry Bekaert

As the saying goes, everyone makes mistakes. Just ask the Los Angeles Lakers, who recently unveiled the Kobe Bryant statue, which featured several easily avoidable spelling errors and mistakes at the base of the statue. While the Lakers are currently working to correct the typos, in the accounting world, the price of these unintentional errors and lack of oversight (due to talent shortages and/or strained capacity at the senior management or executive level) can be especially costly — financiall

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Fee or Tax? A Retail Delivery Fee Q.&A.

TaxConnex

More states are plowing ahead with adding a new kind of expense to delivering in the eCommerce age. In what states do you have to watch for retail delivery fees (RDFs)? Q: Is this a “tax” or a “fee”? A: Most states refer to it as a fee, a distinction that allows lawmakers to avoid the voting process. RDFs are a relatively new concept: Colorado was first to roll one out, in July 2022.

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How Tesla Cybertruck’s Steer-by-Wire System Works

RogerRossmeisl

As posted to the Munro Live YouTube Channel on 4/24/2024 (Run Time 18 min, 42 sec) Sandy Munro and Armin von Czarnowski demonstrate how steer-by-wire works and examine the components that make it possible in the Cybertruck. Steer-by-wire differs significantly from a normal steering system in that there is no mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the front wheels.

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Accountant vs. Fractional CFO: Choosing the Right Financial Expertise for Your Startup

BurklandAssociates

Accountants and fractional CFOs play distinct but complementary roles in the financial management of venture-funded startups. The post Accountant vs. Fractional CFO: Choosing the Right Financial Expertise for Your Startup appeared first on Burkland.

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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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Treasury Has Issued Auto Dealers >$580 Million in Advance EV Tax Rebates This Year

RogerRossmeisl

According to the Treasury, the US government has provided auto dealers with >$580 million in advance payments for consumer electric vehicle (EV) tax credits since 1/1/2024. Before 2024, American car purchasers were only eligible for the new electric vehicle (EV) credit of up to $7,500 or the $4,000 credit for used EVs when they submitted their tax returns in the subsequent year.

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Tax season 2024: The final numbers

Accounting Today

The number of individual income tax returns received rose by 16.34% in the final week of tax season.

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Congress considers how to fix the CTA

Accounting Today

A hearing on Capitol Hill reveals some of the problems with the act, and why we may see 'massive' noncompliance.

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When Partners Pay Expenses Related to the Business

RogerRossmeisl

It’s not unusual for a partner to incur expenses related to the partnership’s business. This is especially likely to occur in service partnerships such as an architecture or law firm. For example, partners in service partnerships may incur entertainment expenses in developing new client relationships. They may also incur expenses for: transportation to get to and from client meetings, professional publications, continuing education and home office.

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PCAOB recommends root cause analysis

Accounting Today

A staff report from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board recommends digging into the factors underlying firm deficiencies.

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Challenges of Valuing Family-Owned Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Working together can bring out the best — and worst — in families. Here are some issues business valuation experts consider when appraising these entities. Family members on the payroll Family-owned businesses aren’t usually run like large public companies. For starters, “family business” and “nepotism” often go hand in hand. Some business owners hire family members because they’re perceived as more trustworthy, while many hire them out of obligation or to satisfy a desire to pass the business o

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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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KPMG U.S. carbon emissions rose 77% in 2023

Accounting Today

The U.S. firm attributed the uptick to the return of business travel since the pandemic, according to its 2024 Impact Plan report.

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Can AI Pass the CPA Exam? Groundbreaking Study Reveals Surprising Potential and Limitations

CPA Practice

By Will Zacher. In a landmark experiment, researchers at AIGENCY have tested the limits of artificial intelligence (AI) by challenging state-of-the-art AI models with the rigorous Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Their study, “Can LLMs Pass the CPA Exam? Evaluating Large Language Model Performance on the Certified Public Accountant test,” provides the first comprehensive assessment of AI’s potential in the accounting profession.

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The Most Divisive Topic on the Internet This Week Is a Pre-Employment Excel Assessment

Going Concern

It’s nice to see the internet getting heated about something other than politics for once. Enjoy it while you can, it’s an election year. So some guy tweeted the following on April 23: Me: really enjoyed the call. Please see attached financial modeling test Gen Z applicant: this looks like a lot of work. Without knowing where I stand in the process, I’m not comfortable spending 90 minutes in Excel Me:…well…I can tell you where you stand now — m. stanfield (@mu2myoc) April 23, 2

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Five Accounting Firms Among LinkedIn’s Top Companies to Grow Your Career in 2024

CPA Practice

LinkedIn released its eighth annual Top Companies ranking last week—which identifies the 50 best places for professionals to develop their skills and grow their careers—and five of the largest public accounting firms in the U.S. made this year’s list, with two finishing within the top five. All 50 companies included in the 2024 ranking offer their employees what LinkedIn says are eight pillars that lead to career growth progression: Ability to advance Skills growth Company stability External opp

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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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Once Leaders in the Cannabis Space, Canuck KPMG Decides to Ditch All Its Weed Clients

Going Concern

It’s been almost six years since the Canadian government legalized recreational cannabis and ever since, a microcosm of financial reporting and auditing has been growing (no pun) beside it. Leading the pack in cannabis clients was KPMG Canada. Here’s a snapshot from 2019 that shows how much cannabis companies were paying to which auditors: A look at 40 Canadian cannabis companies and what they paid to their auditors over their past fiscal year.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Oklahoma Society of CPAs

CPA Practice

[ 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 Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants represents professionals in the Sooner State on a timely, responsive, and creative basis, by promoting the public image and professionalism, protecting the interests and designation of CPAs, providing member services, including quality education and opportuniti

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Docyt Partners with X-quic to Deliver Bundled Financial Solution

Insightful Accountant

Docyt and x·quic have partnered to deliver bundled financial services for hotel owners and franchisees.

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One Cloud Platform, Endless Possibilities For Accountants

CPA Practice

By Dr. Sangeeta Chhabra Make no mistake, cloud platforms have become pivotal In the ever-evolving landscape. This is mainly due to the synergy between security and emerging technologies, which have laid the groundwork for unparalleled possibilities that many accountants may still not be aware of. In this article, we will shed light on specifically how cloud platforms unlock endless opportunities, prioritize security, and embrace cutting-edge technologies.

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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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QuickBooks Recertification Training For May, 2024

Insightful Accountant

It's time to recertify for most QuickBooks Online ProAdvisors ('Core' or 'Advanced'). The recertification window opens May 1 with a June 30, 2024 deadline for exam completion.

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Taking the 'fun' out of refunds

Accounting Today

Taxpayers and clients have scads of wrong ideas about taxes — and they have even more wacky notions about tax refunds.

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Important Announcement: QB Talks Date Change!

Insightful Accountant

We have an update for May's QB Talks with Alicia Katz Pollock. Take a look!

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April business news wrap!

Reckon

Okeydokey, there’s been some grim Australian business news pouring in throughout this April. We sorted through the chaff to collate the most newsworthy developments for the month to keep you well informed. So, what happened in the world of business during April, and how might it affect you as a small business owner? Business insolvencies are up over the last 24 months and will likely continue Business insolvencies over FY2023 and FY2024 are up significantly and are set to continue until the new

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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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Majority of GenZ Workers Stressed Over Finances, Report Lost Productivity

CPA Practice

A majority of workers, including 86% of Gen Z, are stressed about their financial situation and report losing an average of more than 7 hours of productivity each week due to their financial stress, according to BrightPlan ‘s 2024 Wellness Barometer Survey on the state of workforce well-being. The problem is only getting bigger with younger generations seeing the most impact — Gen Z reports over 8 hours a week in lost productivity.

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Fyle Elevates its Game with American Express

AccountingDepartment

Fyle provides a software solution that empowers small businesses to effortlessly access their corporate credit card transaction data, granting them enhanced insight into employees' expenditures in real time. This software seamlessly integrates with the accounting tools of small businesses, automating the retrieval of expense data and relieving finance teams from the burden of manual transaction input.

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ISSB releases digital sustainability taxonomy

Accounting Today

The International Sustainability Standards Board published a new taxonomy to help investors analyze sustainability disclosures.

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KROST is Attending the National Restaurant Association Show 2024

KROST

KROST’s Restaurant Practice Leader, Jean Hagan, is attending the National Restaurant Association Show on May 18th – 21st. The conference will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The exclusive four-day event is packed with learning sessions, networking, innovative forums, exhibitor booths, educational speaker sessions, and more.

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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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Sovos launches suite for indirect taxes

Accounting Today

Sovos announced the launch of Sovos Indirect Taxes, which features e-invoicing capacities and integrates with over 70 ERPs and transaction management systems.

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The Importance of Operating Agreements for Your Practice

Withum

Spring is a time of renewal for many. It is a time to refresh and adjust in preparation for a new season. It’s also a great time to look at your practice’s operating agreement or consider drafting an agreement if you don’t already have one. Operating agreements are the road map for how your business will be managed and how your entity will be governed.

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EV maker Polestar delays earnings over accounting errors

Accounting Today

The accounting snarls add to the struggling electric-vehicle maker's issues with cash burn and sluggish auto sales.

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Navigating the New FAR Part 40 on Information and Supply Chain Security  

Withum

On April 1 st (officially 04/04/2024), the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The amendment adds the framework for a new FAR part 40 on information security and supply chain security. The effective date for this ruling is 05/01/2024.

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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.