Mark Lee
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Accountants may not always be who they say they are online. If ever accountants needed proof that different social media platforms attract different people I think we now have it. A recent report in The Times revealed something quite shocking about the hashtag accountants. On reading this I then referenced the report on Linkedin and learned that I am certainly not alone in my ignorance.
RogerRossmeisl
DECEMBER 6, 2022
These days, most businesses buy or lease computer software to use in their operations. Or perhaps your business develops computer software to use in your products or services or sells or leases software to others. In any of these situations, you should be aware of the complex rules that determine the tax treatment of the expenses of buying, leasing or developing computer software.
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Going Concern
DECEMBER 6, 2022
As EY continues to hammer out the details of the audit and consulting split, PwC has set its sights on adding EY partners to The New Equation. Lots of EY partners. In October, PwC Global Chairman and 2012 Going Concern Hottest Accounting Firm Leader winner Bob Moritz told the Financial Times in no uncertain terms that his firm would be stealing as many senior managers as they can get from EY, an extra disrespectful move given the critical talent shortage at that level.
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.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
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Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Returning to our 'Getting Ready for Top 100' series, Murph is beginning a new set of stories on the impact of certifications and credentials on Top 100 scoring.
Xero
DECEMBER 6, 2022
As we near the end of the year and begin to wind down for the summer break, it’s a good time to make sure you’ve got your payroll sorted. We get asked lots of payroll questions around this time of year so here are the answers to the most common ones. How do I pay my employees all their holiday pay? It’s not possible to pay out holiday pay as such. The holiday pay figure in Xero shows 8% of an employee’s total gross earnings for their current anniversary year.
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.
Wellers Accounting
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The festive season is upon us! A reminder as to our working hours during the holiday period.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Xero
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Monday 5 November was International Volunteer Day, which is all about celebrating the power and potential of contributing to the communities in which we live and work. It’s also about raising awareness on the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the world. At Xero, we actively encourage volunteering through our Community Connect program, which gives all employees one fully paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that’s important to them.
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.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Cytron and Company's Scott Cytron takes a deep dive into what it takes to get your firm's story in front of the people who matter.
Accounting Insight
DECEMBER 6, 2022
IRIS Software Group is urging firms to be extra vigilant with colleagues during busy season or risk firm stability and growth. . The new survey found a third of firm leaders are struggling to find people with the right skill set to fill vacant roles. Yet, the cost-of-living crisis is driving candidates to ask for higher salaries, with 32.5% of respondents saying inflated salary expectations is a major issue they’re facing when it comes to talent and retention. . .
Going Concern
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Getting an internship at PwC is a pretty big deal for college students looking to pursue a career in accounting or consulting. But in human resources? Apparently so, according to the latest ranking of the best HR internships for 2023 by Vault and Firsthand. Only five companies ’ internship programs made the list for 2023. Coming in behind SAP and Home Depot and ahead of Centene and Union Pacific is P.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Withum
DECEMBER 6, 2022
With legislation that breathes new life into expiring tax incentives and the beginning of planned sunsets for others, changes to existing tax incentive programs are a hot topic. Understanding these changes and the timeframe to act to take advantage of available tax incentives is key. Meanwhile, energy incentives remain an area of focus in the real estate space.
ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Rise of ESG. The spotlight on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to intensify as businesses are increasingly being called upon to disclose more about their ESG performance and strategies. ESG, as we now know it, began to take form in the mid-2000s; however, the philosophy that drives it has been around much longer. Today, the ESG landscape is more mature in Europe and other parts of the world compared with the United States.
Withum
DECEMBER 6, 2022
For the last few months, I have been speaking at meetups and conferences on how to engage, support and govern citizen developers within Microsoft’s Power Platform. For the most part, my audiences have been IT professionals focused on the GOVERN part of the conversation because they realize they have not put the right guardrails in place, and they are playing catchup.
Snyder
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Real estate investing is a very lucrative field that allows you to take advantage of the rising housing market and increase your net worth. However, it needs a lot of management work. There are many different aspects of owning property – from leases to taxes – that need to be kept in check. If you have multiple properties, trying to keep track of it all with manual spreadsheets or an Excel file can become overwhelming.
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.
Withum
DECEMBER 6, 2022
A new and significant deduction limitation for research and experimental (R&E) expenses takes effect in 2022. The ability to expense R&E spending, coupled with the research and development (R&D) tax credit , are two important ways the tax code incentivizes businesses to make this critical investment. However, under the December 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), R&E expenses are no longer deductible in 2022; instead, taxpayers are required to capitalize and amortize their Section
Inform Accounting
DECEMBER 6, 2022
HMRC is reminding taxpayers that they must declare COVID-19 payments in their tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year. These grants are taxable and should be declared on tax returns for the 2021 to 2022 tax year before the deadline on 31 January 2023. The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) application and payment windows during the 2021 to 2022 tax year were: SEISS 4: 22 April 2021 to 1 June 2021.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The new offering helps customers who rely on QuickBooks Online, a fully automated, end-to-end, cloud-based AP and payment solution.
Advertiser: Paycor
Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
ADP Senior Counsel Samantha Munro and Eric Ruden show you how to successfully navigate and manage the ever-evolving world of employment law, and more. Sign up for the webinar here.
Anders CPA
DECEMBER 6, 2022
During a merger or acquisition, determining the cost of acquiring assets or equity requires a thorough understanding of the financial due diligence process. As a part of this process, taking a close look at all tax liabilities and implications is an important step. When considering a business purchase or sale opportunity, many will consider the federal income tax implications but overlook the state and local sales taxes.
Intuitive Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Accounting firms and their clients can access the No. 1-rated secure file sharing and client portal in the Right Networks cloud environment.
Patriot Software
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Do some of your customers pay on credit? If so, do you know how long it takes your business to collect payments from said credit sales? If not, it’s time to get to know day sales outstanding (DOS). Learn all about day sales outstanding and how to calculate DSO like a pro below. What is […] READ MORE.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
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