CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Nearly half (48.8%) of C-suite and other executives expect the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ accounting and financial data to increase in the year ahead according to a new Deloitte Center for Controllership poll. Yet just 20.3% of those polled say their organizations’ accounting and finance teams work closely and consistently with their peers in cybersecurity.
Withum
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
President Biden’s State of the Union Address on February 7, 2023 included calls for tax reform and for “responsible” action by Congress to increase the $31.4 trillion federal debt limit, which is coming to a head in about four months. Separately, he indicated a willingness to work with Republicans on deficit reduction outside of the debt limit discussions.
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MyIRSRelief
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, and Tax Representation: Understanding the Importance of Professional Assistance Tax preparation, tax planning, and tax representation are all crucial components of managing your finances and ensuring that you meet your tax obligations. In this article, we will delve into what these terms mean, why they are important, and how to choose the right professional to help you.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Stripe and Xero are expanding their partnership to help small businesses globally get paid faster. Murph provides the details.
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.
Withum
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The rising popularity of the employee retention credit (ERC) has reached boy band status. You’ve heard of it on the radio, seen it on TV, and likely even discussed it with your friends. But as with any popular tax credit or deduction, the IRS is sure to be close behind. We’ve written about IRS audits rolling out last July, and the IRS followed up our article with a warning to taxpayers regarding third-party promotion of improper ERC claims.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The last time we wrote about EY and the Super Bowl it was regarding the firm ’s cringey “Question Everything” ad— loved by then-U.S. chair Kelly Grier —that aired two years ago during Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are back in the Big Game this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the EY offices in both of those cities have something fun going on—and it involves food (no, not pizza): Hopefully Burkavage and his gang in Philly have a
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Going Concern
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Been a while since we’ve ranked anything, thankfully Portland Business Journal came in clutch today and gave the world a good old fashioned ranking of Portland accounting firms. The full list of 30 firms costs $30 and we don’t have money like that so we’re looking at the five we can see for free. There’s a note at the top that “information was obtained from firm representatives through questionnaires and could not be independently verified by the Portland Business J
Xero
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
In honour of National Apprenticeship Week , we spoke with Anna Morrison, the founder of Amazing Apprenticeships , a leading organisation in the education sector, working with schools, colleges and businesses of all sizes to tackle misconceptions and promote the benefits of apprenticeships. Starting out Bucking a family tradition of attending university, Anna leapt into the world of work with a temp job as a college receptionist, before rising through the ranks to take charge of employer-facing
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Intuit QuickBooks Partners Segment's Jeremy Sulzmann offers advice you can pass along to help guide today's entrepreneurs.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Max Tokarsky — whose Twitter bio reads: “We can help your company grow by augmenting your U.S. team with Ivy League class, bilingual professionals based in Mexico” — has written a piece for Forbes about the current outsourcing trend from his perspective as a guy who is helping companies grow by augmenting their U.S. team with professionals based in Mexico.
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.
Anders CPA
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Climbing up one spot this year, Anders is ranked #4 on the St. Louis Business Journal’s largest accounting firms list by number of professionals, as well as number of CPAs. This ranking is based on counts as of January 2023 with Anders having 260 local professionals and 100 local CPAs. As we continue to grow and expand our footprint, Anders is proud to be one of the largest independent firms in St.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
By Leada Gore, al.com (TNS) The IRS is telling some people to wait to file their 2022 tax return, a group that could represent millions of taxpayers. The issue comes with stimulus payments paid by individual states in the last year. A host of states, including California , Georgia, Florida and Hawaii, have sent stimulus payments or rebates to residents in recent months.
Canopy Accounting
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
2023 is here and we can already tell it’ll be a great one for networking, especially when it comes to events. Here are 10 accounting conferences you should be aware of in 2023.
Patriot Software
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Think it’s too late to take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit? Think again. Employers now have until 2024 (and in some cases, 2025) to claim the credit retroactively. So, how do you know if you qualify for the credit? And, what are the steps for claiming Employee Retention Credit retroactively?
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.
GrowthForceBlog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
8 min read How does one go from being an employee to becoming a supervisor? How does a marketing expert, engineer, or craftsman start hiring employees and then transform themselves into managers of their own businesses? How do people already working in leadership roles become more effective managers?
Canopy Accounting
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
2023 is here and we can already tell it’ll be a great one for networking, especially when it comes to events. Here are 10 accounting conferences you should be aware of in 2023.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Acknowledging that a lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a long-standing issue in the accounting profession, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois (CPAEFI), recently conducted research into what minorities are encountering when entering and advancing in the profession. The findings of this research are being presented in the new 2022 Insight Special Feature, “A CPA Diversity Report: Uncovering the Barriers to Success.
Cherry Bekaert
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Stay Connected With SFFAS 54, Leases, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2023, federal agencies should start to identify their leasing populations and consider how their leasing transactions must be accounted for on the balance sheet. Danny Martinez , Government & Public Sector Accounting Advisory Lead, sat down with Richard Hart , Senior Audit Manager, to discuss this second of four steps that federal agencies should follow in their SFFAS 54 implementation process.
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.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
By Jessi Chadd, CFP, The Kansas City Star (TNS) On Dec. 23, 2022, Congress passed the much-anticipated SECURE Act 2.0 as a follow-up to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE) that was passed in December 2019. Below you will find a summary of the most significant changes. Please note that most changes are set to go into effect in 2024 or later.
Cherry Bekaert
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Stay Connected Following other jurisdictions that created a workaround from new requirements in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, North Carolina first enacted their pass-through entity tax (PTET) election through North Carolina Bill 105. These elections became available to businesses on January 1, 2022. Businesses operating as partnerships or S Corporations and filing a Federal Form 1065 or 1120-S, are potentially eligible to take advantage of the North Carolina PTET election.
Shay CPA
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The Delaware Annual Filing is due on March 1st, just 3 weeks away. So make sure to be on the lookout for an email from your registered agent in Delaware. You can sometimes use their portal to file an entire annual report. You will need your file number, which you can find on your articles of incorporation or by conducting a simple search on Delaware’s Division of Corporation website.
Accounting Insight
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
New IRIS Software Group industry analysis reveals businesses must be vigilant when choosing their accountancy firm in 2023 The number of new small accountancy firms and bookkeepers in the UK has boomed since 2018 despite there being fewer qualified accountants joining the industry than since 2016, new analysis from IRIS Software Group (IRIS) reveals.
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.
Reckon
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Get some love flowing for your customers this Valentine’s Day! Festive or ‘event’ days like Valentine’s Day represent a great opportunity for a sales and marketing push to boost your bottom line and keep your loyal customers happy. You don’t have to be selling flowers and chocolates to show some love to your customers and make the most of Valentine’s Day.
LSLCPAs
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
High Turnover in Your Local Government’s Financial Department? These days, many local governments financial departments’ biggest challenges are being understaffed + high turnover. Maintaining internal control processes and procedures during these high stress periods is critical to your current staff’s workflow, mindset, and overall department stability.
Basis 365
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Start-ups and small businesses face many challenges. One of them is financial management. Unless you have a team member with a solid bookkeeping or accounting background, you'll likely be delegating bookkeeping services to someone who may not be as experienced or trying to do it yourself. Two significant risks come with this approach: Taking on the role of a bookkeeper can take time away from core tasks such as customer building and fulfilling orders.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop to nearly its lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “With the U.S. economy slowing and consumers worried by rising interest rates and still-high inflation, retailers are importing less merchandise,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said.
Advertiser: Paycor
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Patriot Software
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
It’s that time of year again when tax filing deadlines bear down on small businesses across the country. Don’t get caught off guard this year. Read on to learn all about the deadlines for taxes in 2023.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty yesterday to willfully failing to pay employment taxes withheld from his employees’ wages. According to court documents, Donald E. White was the president and owner of Power Utility Services, Inc., in Adair, Oklahoma. From January 2010 through December 2017, White exercised control over the business’s affairs by (1) tracking the hours worked by employees, (2) directing the issuance of weekly paychecks to employees, (3) directing the issuance of Forms W-2 to emplo
SkagitCountyTaxServices
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The big day is almost here. No, not tax day. (Which is on April 18th this year — and you should be thinking about that now and start by grabbing a time on our calendar: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19530343 ) I’m obviously talking about the Super Bowl. And maybe you’re not paying attention because you don’t really care about football, but here’s why you should… The weeks leading up to the Super Bowl — and of course, the event itself — mean big money for not only the NFL but
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel posted “Help Wanted” signs today, as it is seeking additional tax attorneys to help enhance the taxpayer experience and address complex noncompliance. “We’re immediately seeking motivated attorneys to accomplish this highly challenging work,” William Paul, principal deputy chief counsel/deputy chief counsel (technical), said in a written statement.
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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