Mon.Aug 22, 2022

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What Should Be Included in a Business Report?

Snyder

If you’re an e-commerce business owner, then you know that a business report is an important way to track your company’s progress and performance. But what should you actually include in your report? Here are some essential elements: Sales data–This is probably the most important metric for any e-commerce business. Include a breakdown of your sales by product, channel, and time period.

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Cyber Insurance Requires Implementation of Controls

Withum

Many organizations have been surprised when they find that cyber insurance premiums have gone up and they now have less coverage. Some organizations are not able to renew their insurance pending proof of meeting the insurance company’s requirements that they have the controls needed to protect and defend themselves against cyberattacks. In another organization, a cyber insurance company denied their renewal because they could not clearly identify their cyber risk which the insurance company stat

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The Newest QuickBooks Migration Tool for Desktop to Online

Intuitive Accountant

Intuit has been working on a new QuickBooks migration tool for desktop to online. We told you about some of its efforts last spring—now those efforts are full speed ahead with the new tool.

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What to expect from Xerocon Sydney

Xero

In case you haven’t heard, Xerocon is back with a bang. From London to New Orleans, and soon, Sydney, this year’s event series is an international tour celebrating our partner community around the globe. Whether you’re a first-timer or veteran, it’s safe to say you can expect the unexpected. After all, it’s been coined the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders for a good reason.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Guidehouse is Buying Grant Thornton’s Public Sector Advisory Practice (UPDATE)

Going Concern

Ed. note: Internal email regarding the acquisition sent to Grant Thornton staff included below. This is a developing story. A tipster reached out to us this morning to let us know the rumor mill is churning over Guidehouse potentially picking up GTPS. “This took some people by surprise when they read about it on Fishbowl,” our tipster said.

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Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time

Patriot Software

Part of being an employer means running payroll. And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […] READ MORE.

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The KaiXen chapters: Xero’s approach to continual improvement

Xero

In Japanese philosophy, change is represented by the word ‘kai’, and ‘zen’ means ‘for the better’. As we rapidly scale our technology capabilities in the pursuit of becoming the world’s most sustainably excellent engineering company, we know just how important the kaizen approach to continual improvement – small changes, over time – is in how we identify problems, and solve them. .

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: PwC Auditor Hurt; Deloitte Tops a List; EY Writes the Treasury | 8.22.22

Going Concern

PwC is being sued by a 28-year-old auditor who claims he suffered a serious head injury after attending a work event that involved an “excessive” drinking game of pub golf. The Securities and Exchange Commission is gearing up to fine many of Wall Street’s biggest banks a total of one billion dollars; the banks’ employees are being accused of using Whatsapp and other messaging services in violation of SEC rules.

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Building for the future with Best Accountancy Services (Plymouth) Ltd and MTD for ITSA

Xero

The road to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is long and winding, but the end is in sight. From April 2024, sole traders and landlords with a total annual turnover above £10,000 need to use MTD for ITSA compatible software to keep digital records and file returns. We spoke with Alexa Whyatt, Personal Tax Manager and Macauley Brammer, Personal Tax Senior at Best Accountancy Services (Plymouth) Ltd , who have successfully onboarded five clients using Xero’s MTD for

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What Accounts Are Debit and Credit?

xendoo

Most business owners understand that they need to keep track of their income and expenses but many get tripped up when figuring out what accounts are debits and credits. By getting a firm grasp on the concept of debits and credits, you’ll have a leg up when it comes to completing your accounting accurately. Debits and credits are used in double entry accounting to ensure that everything balances out at the end of the accounting period.

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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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Synder Product Mapping: A Short Feature Overview

Snyder

The profit and loss statement is one of the three most important financial statements for a business to track profitability, see what impacts profitability, and understand what can be done to improve profitability. While generally, it can be enough to have totals of income, sales, and expenses in the report, having those figures broken down by products, services, or even customers can provide a more in-depth look at what has the biggest influence on the business’s well-being.

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What to Do After a Fraud Investigation

FraudFiles

After a fraud investigator is done with her work and has issued the expert report, company management and retained attorneys must decide what to do with the information presented. If the case is already in litigation, the use of the report is obvious. If the company has not yet taken action, a few options should be considered. Internal Discipline. It is natural to want to dismiss an employee as soon as it is apparent that the person has committed a fraud.

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Rising interest rates and high inflation: how to plan for these economic challenges

Accounting Insight

The Bank of England has increased UK interest rates from 1.25% to 1.75% and has predicted that the UK will fall into recession in Q4 2022. This is the biggest jump in interest rates in 27 years and a sign of the serious state of the UK economy. The Bank of England believes that increasing interest rates should help to curb spending and bring stability to the UK economy.

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APPS Directory Spotlight — Freedom Merchants

Intuitive Accountant

See why Freedom Merchants is one of the simplest ways for your clients' businesses to setup credit-card processing and e-check/ACH services.

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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 sleuths who protect crypto from hackers are raking in money

Accounting Today

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Prizes and Awards: Looking the Gift Horse in the Mouth | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Is it a gift, a prize, or an award? That’s the question! The IRS would like the taxpayer to receive a prize or an award because that’s taxable income. The taxpayer, on the other hand, would prefer to receive a gift because that isn’t taxable income.

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Inside Armanino's success

Accounting Today

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Accounting Practice Management Software: The Top 17 Roundup

Ryan Lazanis

Looking for the best accounting practice management software for your firm? Good news, because this is the ULTIMATE accounting practice management software round-up post. Key Takeaways. Get to know the top accounting practice management software and why it is essential for your business. Important categories to evaluate when choosing a workflow management software for your CPA firm.

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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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FASB proposes tax credit investment standard

Accounting Today

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Payroll history is launching in Australia

Xero

This week, one of our most highly requested product updates will be going live in Xero Payroll: payroll history. We listened to you, our customers and community, and will be launching the first stage of the feature in Australia – employee records. So, what does this mean? You’ll now have an easy-to-access audit trail of changes made within Xero by a small business owner, advisor or app partner.

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Piketty-inspired bill would send taxes soaring 200% for rich Colombians

Accounting Today

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Research: The Profession Continues to Have a Gender Diversity Problem at Upper Levels

Going Concern

Though some progress has been made in recent years, women continue to be suspiciously absent at the highest levels of public accounting. This fact has been amplified by new research published in Journal of Accounting and Public Policy. “Gender equity in public accounting: Evidence from single audit partner and director engagement leaders” examines vertical segregation in director positions which are an alternative terminal destination to the partnership.

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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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M&A roundup: M&J, Sax expand

Accounting Today

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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Dent Moses

President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) into law on August 16, 2022. The IRA is a skinny version of the Build Back Better Act, which was passed by the House but failed to pass in the Senate last fall. The 273-page IRA addresses climate, energy, healthcare, taxes, and IRS funding. In this article, we are only covering a few areas that might affect our clients.

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Grant Thornton sells public sector advisory practice to PE firm

Accounting Today

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Art of Accounting: Practice continuation when you die or become disabled

Accounting Today

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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.