Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Artificial intelligence speeds up the time it takes junior staffers to make it to the prestigious partner level as the technology eliminates vast swaths of the repetitive, time-consuming tasks that typically filled up their first few years on the job.
Xero
DECEMBER 4, 2023
It’s no secret that businesses are always looking for ways to work smarter and faster. In fact, according to a recent survey of finance professionals commissioned by Avalara , 71% are investing in more tools and solutions to close overall efficiency gaps. When it comes to manual tasks, there are few that are more burdensome than sales tax. There are more than 13,000 jurisdictions across the US, so sifting through them all and making sure you’re selecting the right ones for your business can be a
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Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The five S&P 100 companies with the highest overall tax rates paid an average of 43.32% in 2022.
Accounting Insight
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Lydia founded BookSmart Accounting at the start of 2021 and has grown the business to a team of five with 200+ SME clients. Before starting her own company Lydia had worked in accountancy practice and finance roles in industry for over 15 years. We caught up with the trail-blazer herself… How did you get into the profession? I was temping through an agency at 18, they moved me from an admin role to a finance team and I fell in love with the work.
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.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation unit identified $37.1 billion in tax and financial crimes in fiscal year 2023, exceeding the previous year.
Insightful Accountant
DECEMBER 4, 2023
What Does It Take To Be Recognized in the 2024 ProAdvisor Awards? It Takes You Participating! If you've been nominated you should have gotten an email taking you to the Formal Application. Don't ignore or loose that Email!
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Insightful Accountant
DECEMBER 4, 2023
According to the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, November, 2023 saw US small business employment decrease by 36,800 jobs to 13,244,300 people.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Kande has been the firm's global advisory leader since 2019 and also currently serves as co-leader of the U.S. Consulting Solutions side, where he has been involved in the firm's artificial intelligence efforts.
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The AICPA has developed a comprehensive set of criteria to help increase transparency around stablecoins, a type of digital asset backed by traditional currency or other types of assets. The document will provide the first framework of its kind to those issuing stablecoins, backed by fiat currency, to report relevant information to stakeholders and will provide the basis for attestation services around this asset class.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
An anonymous tipster helped the agency catch more than 100 high net worth individuals who paid a combined $71 million in previously avoided taxes.
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.
Withum
DECEMBER 4, 2023
On December 5, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Moore v. United States , an appeal from a decision from the 9 th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals which, held that the Transition Tax under Section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code was a constitutional tax. Moore involved individual taxpayers who challenged the constitutionality of the Transition Tax as it violated the 16 th amendment since it was a direct tax on income which has not been apportioned among the states.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The tool is a product of Marcum Technology's innovation incubator, Marcum Labs, and is embedded within Microsoft Teams.
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Top 15 accounting firm Marcum has launched AskMarcum.ai , a generative AI tool powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. Developed by Marcum Technology’s innovation incubator, Marcum Labs, this new tool is embedded within Microsoft Teams to be used exclusively by firm employees. Embedding a custom generative AI interface into Teams extends its accessibility and functionality as a secure AI tool for Marcum employees to use at their desks and on mobile devices, the firm said on Dec. 4.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Moore v. U.S. could "basically get rid of, I don't know, a third of the tax code," former House Speaker Paul Ryan has said.
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.
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Harnessing the power of GenAI, transformation of practice areas, building capacity and a sharp focus on leadership and talent strategies are the key themes being discussed at this week’s 2023 Digital CPA conference, an event for forward-thinking accounting professionals. The rapid emergence of GenAI-enabled solutions was front and center for CPA.com president and CEO Erik Asgeirsson who believes the technology “presents enormous opportunities for the accounting and finance profession.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
A former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer attorney advised top investment banks on how to navigate the "Cum-Ex" trading strategy at the center of Europe's biggest tax scandal.
Accounting Insight
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The National Crime Agency estimates that between £36 billion and £90 billion is laundered in the UK currently. In light of this, the long awaited Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has finally passed, bringing much needed reforms, including robust improvements to Companies House and its powers to verify the information that is registered there.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The case coming before the court stems from a 2017 tax law provision that aimed to collect hundreds of billions of dollars on earnings accumulated and held overseas by big multinational companies.
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Accounting Insight
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Swoop for Advisors, a leading funding platform, proudly launches a package exclusively for bookkeepers, highlighting their crucial role in supporting business owners. This move underscores our commitment to recognising and empowering bookkeepers as integral players in every business’s success. “Our team at Swoop for Advisors deeply appreciates the invaluable contribution bookkeepers make to their clients.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Now is the time to start planning tax season and easing some of its pressures.
Accounting Insight
DECEMBER 4, 2023
On the 7-8 of November, the accounting and finance profession reunited at ACCOUNTEX ESPAÑA to discuss the challenges and trends affecting the industry. Big themes included digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence, the constant legislative changes, labour management and human resources. The event, which has become the main meeting for the profession, presents an opportunity for the sector to learn about digitalisation and automation.
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Despite 70% of higher education leaders expressing the belief that their industry’s economic model, programming, and other operations require fundamental change, about 80% of these same leaders are confident in their own institution’s financial stability over the next decade. This and other findings are part of FORVIS’ 2024 Annual Higher Education Outlook.
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.
Accounting Insight
DECEMBER 4, 2023
First time award made to female-founded company Swoop has been named as the winner of the Deloitte Fast 50 for 2023 at a ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House. Swoop w as founded by Andrea Reynolds and Ciaran Burke in 2018. It now employs 25 people in Ireland and one hundred globally. It has offices in the UK where it has five locations; Canada; US; Australia; and South Africa.
Insightful Accountant
DECEMBER 4, 2023
It's Future Forward time. are you ready to find out what the future holds for the accounting, bookkeeping and advisory communities? It's not too late to register for today's FREE informative 'live' sessions.
VJM Global
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Time limit of issuance of notice for GST Assessment for FY 2017 -18 lapsed on 30th September, 2023. Every industry is flooded with GST notices on various allegations including Purchase from canceled dealers, ITC reversal on exempted supplies, ITC ineligible under Section 17(5) of CGST etc. Notices are issued for FY 2017-18 till FY 2022-23. One of the issues on which thousands of MNCs have received notice is GST on salary of foreign expats paid by foreign parent companies.
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Global compliance technology solutions and services provider Sovos has been approved by the IRS as a Modernized e-File (MeF) Business Provider for 1042 returns, in compliance with updated IRS e-filing requirements. Starting with tax year 2023 filings and beyond, financial institutions or businesses filing 10 or more information returns can no longer submit Form 1042 on paper, making e-File the only acceptable option.
Advertiser: Paycor
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Menzies
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As we approach the holiday season, the hospitality industry stands at a pivotal juncture this year. Restaurants, pubs, and bars are eagerly anticipating an increase in visitors looking to celebrate with family and friends. Jobs site, Adzuna, has noted a 25% surge in openings for temporary festive positions in preparation for this expected influx.
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 4, 2023
By Billie Jo Weis. Some of your clients may be parents of college-bound students, and you know that higher education comes with not just academic challenges, but financial ones as well. The cost of college can be significant and can put a strain on a family’s finances if not managed wisely. That’s why it’s essential to create a budget for college expenses early on.
FraudFiles
DECEMBER 4, 2023
What do you do when a spouse will not accurately disclose income during a divorce? One option is to analyze the bank statements. Tracy explains how this is done.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Morning! Here’s some news I scraped up, kinda dead out there. Bloomberg talks about Big 4 firms implementing AI. Funny Bberg framed it as a fast track to partner considering how few people actually want to be partners these days. There’s a whole discussion to be had about how repetitive grunt work in your early years actually serves a purpose but we’ll save that for another day.
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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