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Got Fraud? Call a Forensic Accountant

RogerRossmeisl

Fraud perpetrated by employees, management, vendors or customers can happen to any business. And if it does, it can take years to recover from the financial losses and reputational damage. In some cases — especially those involving small companies that lack the cash reserves to cushion the blow — a fraud incident can shut down a business. If your business suspects fraud, engaging a forensic accountant to investigate, zero in on a perpetrator and gather evidence that can be used in court, is gene

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Several CPA Firms Made Fortune’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ List for 2023

CPA Practice

Fortune recently released its 26th annual ranking of the 100 best companies to work for , and the business magazine’s list for 2023 includes seven of the top 15 biggest accounting firms in the U.S. The data, collected by the website Great Place to Work, is based on survey responses from more than 1.3 million workers across the country. Employees are asked to provide feedback about their company’s culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point scale and answering two open-ended questions.

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Using Financial Statements to Value a Business

RogerRossmeisl

The starting point for a business valuation is generally the subject company’s financial statements. Here’s an overview of how historical financial statements can serve as the basis for a valuation professional’s conclusion under the cost, income and market approaches. Cost (or asset-based) approach Because the balance sheet identifies a company’s assets and liabilities, it can be a reliable source of financial information, especially for companies that rely heavily on tangible assets (such as m

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Senator Demands IRS Owe Employee Retention Credits to Small Businesses

CPA Practice

By Alex Gault, Watertown Daily Times, NY (TNS) Nearly a million businesses are owed an employee retention credit for keeping their staff on payroll through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) is demanding the IRS pay up. In a virtual press conference held Thursday, Gillibrand said the employee retention credit (ERC) was approved by Congress in 2020 and offered a tax refund to a business that continued paying its employees despite being shut down for

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Taking Advantage of the Rehabilitation Tax Credit When Altering or Adding to Business Space

RogerRossmeisl

If your business occupies substantial space and needs to increase or move from that space in the future, you should keep the rehabilitation tax credit in mind. This is especially true if you favor historic buildings. The credit is equal to 20% of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures (QREs) for a qualified rehabilitated building that’s also a certified historic structure.

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Friday Footnotes: RSM Layoffs; The Leader Who Cried On His First Day; Advisory Pays Better (Duh) | 5.5.23

Going Concern

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. See ya. Talent Survey: Accounting Graduates Favor Advisory Work, Earn More Than Peers in Audit and Tax [ INSIDE Public Accounting ] According to The State of Pennsylvania Accounting Firms in 2023, CPAs who begin their careers in

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Tiny Rhode Island Town Settles Its Billing Beef With Marcum Over Out of Scope Services

Going Concern

The little 7,997 person town of Charlestown, RI has settled its issues with Marcum after “furious” town officials received an unitemized $55,992 bill for out of scope services on the town’s 2022 audit. Reports The Sun , council members received the out of scope services bills dated January 18 and February 15, on top of the agreed upon $69,500 for 450 hours worked in the original contract with Marcum.

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There’s a Favorable “Stepped-Up Basis” If You Inherit Property

RogerRossmeisl

A common question for people planning their estates or inheriting property is: For tax purposes, what’s the “cost” (or “basis”) an individual gets in property that he or she inherits from another? This is an important area and is too often overlooked when families start to put their affairs in order. Under the fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir receives a basis in inherited property that’s equal to its date-of-death value.

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Increasing Construction Company Profitability Through Better Practices

Randal DeHart

If you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of technological gadgets, never mind apps and other digital "solutions,"; you're not alone. Technology sprawl and the rabbit hole of more and more information available all the time makes productivity—and healthy downtime—a real challenge for many of us. Although we may be quicker at completing redundant tasks, more time is wasted managing all our different apps and technologies—and more of us live in a near-constant state of distraction.

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Selling a Private Business? A Valuation Pro Can Provide Peace of Mind

RogerRossmeisl

Mergers and acquisitions can be stressful for entrepreneurs who have invested blood, sweat and tears in their businesses — or second-generation owners who are selling their parents’ legacies. Setting the asking price and understanding the deal terms, including complex tax matters, can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a business valuation professional has the financial knowledge and real-world experience to help maximize the selling price and minimize the guesswork.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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The King’s KPMG Had a Little Tax and Payroll Problem

Going Concern

Sky News received some insider info that KPMG UK had a bit of a tax problem last week, relating to the firm’s legal structure and employee contracts. This is on top of a payroll issue last week that meant staff checks arrived late. Sky News : The fiasco is understood to have arisen as a result of HM Revenue & Customs being provided with incorrect documentation by a third party following the simplification of the legal structure of KPMG companies.

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Why You Should Be Closely Monitoring Your Contribution Margin

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read Contribution margin is the kind of bland-sounding term that can quickly lose a business owner's interest. Although "contribution margin" sounds boring, it is actually an exciting and powerful metric you can use in your business to access your untapped potential for profitability.

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Openai’s chatgpt is taking the large language model space by storm

Accounting Insight

HOWEVER, THERE IS MUCH TO CONSIDER WHEN IT COMES TO DATA PRIVACY. Howard Freeman – Managing Director at Fortis DPC Limited has been investigating. Unless you have been in hiding, ChatGPT is now a major part of our world. There are lots of opinions about it, both good and bad. ChatGPT is developed by OpenAI , which also created generative AI tools like DALL-E.

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Patriot Software’s Time & Attendance Supports More Pay Frequencies

CPA Practice

Patriot Software, an accounting software and payroll provider, has released a feature enhancement to its Time & Attendance software. Time & Attendance, an optional add-on to Patriot’s payroll software, now supports semi-monthly and monthly pay frequencies. Through Time & Attendance, Patriot Software customers can track and manage employee time cards.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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What is a benefit-in-kind tax?

Wellers Accounting

Stuart Crook FCA , explains how gifts and benefits to staff can potentially lead to a tax charge.

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North Dakota State Tax Updates

Withum

For the latest news and updates on North Dakota state and local tax May 5, 2023 North Dakota Enacts Personal Income Tax and Property Tax Relief Authored by: George Gonzales , MST and Brandon Mejia On April 28, 2023, Governor Doug Burgum signed L.2023, HB1158, which reduces individual tax burdens for residents of the Peace Garden State. Effective for tax years after December 31, 2022, L.2023, HB1158 reduces the number of individual income tax brackets and tax rates.

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CFOs: Driving today’s growth strategies

Accounting Seed

The top 3 ways the role of the CFO is evolving, and how technology is leading the change. Over the years, particularly since 2020, the role of the CFO has shifted dramatically from transactional and historical to real-time and commercially focused. No longer are CFOs solely responsible for financial management and reporting. Now more than ever, CFOs are being called upon to be highly strategic and forward-thinking due to the evolving and expanded needs of businesses.

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Karbon Practice Management Software: In-Depth Review

Ryan Lazanis

Karbon practice management software helps you manage your accounting firm’s client work, planning, and communications all in one place. In this in-depth review, we’ll take a look at what makes Karbon stand out from other workflow management software and its features. Let’s go! Table of Contents What is Karbon? Karbon Features An Overview of Karbon Karbon Pricing Karbon Alternatives What is Karbon?

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.