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Letters to the Editor: CPAs Give Their Perspectives on Why No One Wants to Be an Accountant Anymore

Going Concern

Last week, we published a letter written to Fortune by a former CPA who pivoted to driving 18-wheelers and found far more career happiness than he ever would have in accounting (good for him). It seems his words resonated with a few people who felt compelled to reach out and offer their own perspectives. Here are two of the emails we received in response to that article.

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3 things to remember about economic nexus

TaxConnex

This June marked 4 years since the landmark Supreme Court decision that launched economic nexus, South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc et al , but many businesses are still trying to figure out how to manage sales tax obligations brought on by this decision. The following is a list of 3 things you need to know to get started in understanding your economic nexus footprint. 1.

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IRS Audit & Appeals Help – How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects

MyIRSRelief

Although the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was touted as being a bill designed to reduce inflation, it carries with it considerably more baggage. In particular, the expansion of the IRS and it tax enforcement arm will result in more taxpayers seeking IRS audit & appeals help as it comes into effect starting next year. Understanding the expansion of the IRS and how it affects you will assist in reducing the chances that you will be audited.

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WholesalePayroll – A Payroll & Benefits Synopsis

Intuitive Accountant

WholesalePayroll is a different way to think about payroll. It's a product you can brand with your own identity, even a solution you can embed—an opportunity you should consider exploring.

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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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5 Things I Wish I Would Have Done Differently Running My Firm

Ryan Lazanis

As you grow and develop your own firm, mistakes will inevitably happen. That’s why in this podcast episode, I will share with you the 5 things I wish I would have done differently to help make your life easier during your firm-building journey. Listen Below. 0:55 – The first thing I would have done differently would have been to delegate more. 1:43 – So many firm owners I see are involved with all areas of the business when in actuality they can hire and delegate. 2:09 –

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Be Prepared! September is National Preparedness Month

Intuitive Accountant

Since you are your clients’ trusted advisor, you should continually remind them that the best way to avoid being unprepared is to get ready. Insightful Accountant Publisher Gary DeHart explains why.

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How to Hire Employees Who Are the Best of the Best

Patriot Software

Do you know how to hire employees? What all goes into the hiring process? For starters … a lot. Too much for one regular article to cover, which is why I’ve written this mega article. After over 30 years of trial and error, I know how to avoid hiring losers. So, I’ve wrapped up my […] READ MORE.

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Getting small businesses ‘finance ready’

Xero

One of the greatest challenges for small businesses is accessing capital when they need it most. My experience has shown this is a complex problem to solve and one I believe businesses, accountants and lenders must all solve together. So I was excited to host a panel discussion at Xerocon London with three experts to understand how small businesses can feel supported on their finance journey. .

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How to Do a Background Check: 6 Steps for Due Diligence When Hiring Employees

Patriot Software

According to one source, 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background screening. If you’re like many business owners, you likely want to do your due diligence before making any hiring decisions. Otherwise, you could be left with some rotten apples and wasted time. If you haven’t already, jump on the background check […] READ MORE.

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New Semester at Fairleigh Dickinson

Withum

Today a new semester starts at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). I will be teaching Auditing in the Master of Accounting Program. This will be the ninth course I will be teaching at FDU. FDU has one of the country’s top MBA and graduate programs in accounting, and I am honored to be a part of this fine university. I’ve taught about 30 semesters at FDU.

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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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How Mobile Wallet Works, and Ways to Use Digital Payments for Payroll

Patriot Software

As an employer, you are likely familiar with the standard methods of paying employees, such as cash, checks, direct deposit, and pay cards. However, as technology advances, so do the methods of paying employees. Mobile wallets and pay are slowly becoming the future of payroll. In fact, mobile payments are expected to increase to $503 […] READ MORE.

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Why AI could be a financial director's best friend during busy season

Accounting Today

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Speed up Customer Payments With an Early Payment Discount

Patriot Software

Ever feel like getting customers to pay is like pulling teeth? If you’re in business and invoice customers, the answer is likely a resounding yes. Many customers wait until the due date to pay (who hasn’t?). Other customers still don’t pay even after the deadline has passed. And if your business needs cash, you may […] READ MORE.

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Academic Paper Writing Service – Finding an Author for Your Research Paper

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Writing research papers is an incredibly challenging task with two sides. The team has to be talented and skilled writers who can convey their ideas by using words. However they should also be knowledgeable researchers who know how to find the most reliable data sources. Sometimes, this involves reading encyclopedias and books, in along with the Internet.

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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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8 Steps to Follow When Becoming an Employer

Patriot Software

Hiring your first employee is a huge milestone for you and your business.[/inlinetweet] However, becoming an employer comes with many additional responsibilities. If you’re ready to become an employer, you must know which steps to follow. 8 Steps for becoming an employer Use these eight steps to learn how to become an employer. 1. Find […] READ MORE.

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Is There a Such Thing as Corporate Bonding Exercises That AREN’T Objectively Terrible?

Going Concern

So r/accounting decided they wanted to remind of us of PwC’s horrifying Shabooya incident and discuss corporate bonding exercises that are somehow worse than that which I didn’t think was possible. Because I hate to cringe alone, I figured I’d share in case you missed it. First, Shabooya for the unfamiliar (TW: cringing, unnecessary enthusiasm): PwC, you will never live this down.

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5 Tips for Managing Vacation Requests Fairly and Effectively

Patriot Software

As an employer, you face the challenge of juggling employees’ vacation requests. It can be difficult to find the perfect balance of being flexible while ensuring your business has enough coverage. To keep things fair and square, learn the ins and outs of managing vacation requests. Managing vacation requests Otherwise, unfair procedures could spell doom […] READ MORE.

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Taking the next step on your firm’s advisory journey

ThomsonReuters

In the latest episode of Pulse of the Practice, “ Advisory Symposium ”, Paul Miller, Owner of Business by Design , and Mo Arbas, Senior Business Advisory Consultant with Thomson Reuters, sat down with Lisa Tierney, Manager, Professional Services with Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting Professional Services, and Therese Witherow, Principal Trainer at Thomson Reuters, to discuss the Thomson Reuters Advisory Symposium.

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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.

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Don't Get Caught Making These Accounting Mistakes

AccountingDepartment

As a business owner, handling accounting in-house and with manual processes may seem like it will save you the immediate expenses of a professional, but it could be costing your business much more in the long run.

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Don’t despair: The Superfund Excise Tax is perfect for automation

ThomsonReuters

It’s been more than twenty-five years since the Superfund Excise Tax was suspended, so when a new version went into effect on July 1, 2022, many companies were unsure whether the tax applied to them—or if it did, how they should calculate, report, and pay the taxes they suddenly owe in an accurate and timely manner, with the same or fewer resources as they had before.

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Which Is the Best Web Analytics for E-commerce?

Snyder

In the world of e-commerce, knowing your customer is priceless. Who is your customer? What sorts of interests do they have? What excites them? Are they wealthy? Do they enjoy the niche hobby that your online store caters to? The options of what can be sold online are endless; therefore, when it comes to selling products made for specific or unique purposes, you want to ensure you target a specific audience for advertising.

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When Might a TPA Be Liable for COBRA Penalties?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company provides COBRA administration services such as preparing and mailing election notices. Are there any circumstances under which we could be liable for COBRA penalties or excise taxes? ANSWER: Generally, a third-party administrator (TPA) will not be directly liable for statutory COBRA penalties unless the TPA is designated by a plan as its plan administrator.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Singapore names two former Noble directors who got accounting warnings

Accounting Today

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Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Not Required Where Administrator Failed to Provide Timely Benefit Determination on Review

ThomsonReuters

McQuillin v. Hartford Life and Accident Ins. Co., 2022 WL 2029879 (2d Cir. 2022). Available at [link]. The Second Circuit has held that a participant was deemed to have exhausted a benefit plan’s administrative remedies and could file a lawsuit because the plan administrator failed to provide a final determination within the time required under ERISA’s claim procedures.

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Inflation makes it seem small businesses are growing, but report says otherwise

Accounting Today

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Court Blocks Removal of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods of Contraception From HRSA Guidelines

ThomsonReuters

Tice-Harouff v. Johnson, 2022 WL 3350375 (E.D. Tex. 2022). A provider who instructs patients in fertility awareness-based methods of family planning (FABM) sued HHS and its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for removing “instruction in fertility awareness-based methods, including the lactation amenorrhea method” from the HRSA list of recommended preventive health services.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.

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Pinion to merge in Anderson ZurMuehlen

Accounting Today

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Appellate Court Blocks HHS From Enforcing Certain Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Provisions Against Group of Faith-Based Providers

ThomsonReuters

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. v. Becerra, 2022 WL 3700044 (5th Cir. 2022). Available at [link]. In a long-running dispute between HHS and a group of faith-based health care providers over the reach of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Section 1557, the Fifth Circuit has upheld a permanent injunction prohibiting HHS from requiring the providers to perform or provide insurance coverage for gender-transition procedures or abortions.

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JPMorgan Frankfurt offices raided as part of tax probe

Accounting Today

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Benefits of a Document Management System for Accountants? | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

A sharp, well-organized document management system benefits your accounting firm in important ways.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.