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Digital advertising tax blocked
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
A new tax law in Maryland seemed ready to rattle every company that sold digital products in the U.S. But a court has now invalidated the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax. Earlier this month, an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge blocked the digital advertising tax, which was set to be levied on companies making more than $100 million. The judge ruled that the tax violates the Internet Tax Freedom Act and the U.S.
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Benefits of GAAP
SMBAccountant
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The benefits of following GAAP for Small Business: Many small business owners shy away from anything associated with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (otherwise known as GAAP) thinking they apply only to large publicly held organizations. This thinking is far from true, however. GAAP was created to be a standard "rule book" for organizations to follow, and was intended to be used by all businesses -- small and large, private and public.
Profit vs. Profitability
Patriot Software
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
As a business owner, you need more incoming than outgoing money to keep your company afloat. How much money you have left over after you pay expenses is known as profit. You should measure your business’s profits, which is known as profitability. Understand profit vs. profitability to analyze your company and make financial decisions. Profit […] READ MORE.
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.
This NASBA Tweet Is Going to Disappoint A LOT of People Today
Going Concern
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
On Thursdays the official NASBA Twitter account publishes #ThursdayThoughts, usually some kind of tip or trick like last week’s advice on what to do if you are having trouble matching to your NASBA Dashboard’s CPA Portal account ( here’s the link for that if you need it). But today’s thought is less a tip and more of an abject dream-crusher.
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Being able to effectively manage your incoming and outgoing money ensures you have a healthy business. To do so, you need accurate financial records. Make necessary changes to your business through P&L management. Profit and loss statement Before talking about P&L management, you need to understand a P&L statement. A profit and loss statement for […] READ MORE.
The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It
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Get the Lowdown on Different Types of Equity for Your Small Business
Patriot Software
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
There are many different accounts you can use to record equity in your business accounting books. Before you can begin tracking equity, you must learn about the different types of equity that can apply to your company. Different types of equity Before jumping into different forms of equity, let’s quickly review what business equity is. […] READ MORE.
Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle
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Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable
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NOVEMBER 3, 2022
As a small business owner, setting up your accounting books and maintaining accurate records is essential. To make that happen, you need to be familiar with accounts payable and accounts receivable. Both accounting entries are part of double-entry bookkeeping, but what is the difference between accounts payable vs. accounts receivable? What is the difference between […] READ MORE.
Future Forward 2020: The New CAS Niche
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NOVEMBER 3, 2022
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8 Pillars of Leadership Development
Advertiser: Paycor
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Getting Ready for Top 100 – Training Part 2
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Murph is back for Part 2 of his series on training and how it can impact your Top 100 ProAdvisor score. Here, he gives you some reasons to remember 'where you were' and 'what you took' when it's time to complete your application.
Gone Are The Days of Messy Financial Reports
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NOVEMBER 3, 2022
One of the most important aspects of successful accounting for a business is organization. Transaction records, tracking and reporting on areas of the business all fundamentally revolve around organized data and information.
Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World
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Understanding the Disabled Access Credit
Patriot Software
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
As a small business owner, it’s your responsibility to make your company more accommodating for employees, customers, and other individuals with disabilities. And, did you know that qualifying small businesses can claim a tax credit for doing so? Learn about the disabled access credit to find out if you’re eligible. What is the disabled access […] READ MORE.
What Is Burden Rate?
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Advertiser: Paycor
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