Wed.Oct 05, 2022

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Creating the VIP Client Experience Through Automated Services

CTP

When it comes to creating a peaceful and profitable tax practice, there is ONE recipe for success that you can ALWAYS count on: automation! Here’s the cold, hard truth: Client experience is what makes or breaks a tax practice. Without a thoughtful and efficient system in place, your clients may end up feeling confused, overwhelmed , and ready to move on to a new tax pro.

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Three Cybersecurity Gaps Not to Overlook

Withum

Cybersecurity Awareness: A Business Imperative. The landscape within cybersecurity has moved, and it is not just regulated industries that really need to be concerned about cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a business imperative for all. It is a business decision to implement the best security practices to keep you, your business and employees safe. Three Cybersecurity Gaps.

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'Sage Transform 2022' Awaits — And Murph Will be There

Intuitive Accountant

Murph is off to Orlando for 'Sage Transform' — the conference for Sage Intacct users and partners. To get you ready, he thought he'd provide a preview of what he plans on covering.

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Top 5 SME Essentials

Simple Accounts

“The biggest mistake a small business can make is to think like a small business.” . Are you an SME owner, a business partner, or someone with a business dream? Learn about how to build a business from scratch using a few essential things. . No matter the size of the company, whether small, medium-sized, or large, the basics must always be managed in the same manner.

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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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Where Have All the Employees Gone?

Dent Moses

The pandemic caused a major disruption in the US workforce. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported August 2022 unemployment at 3.7%, roughly 6 million unemployed workers. Employers are struggling to fill 11 million open positions. At the same time, there are 2.5 million fewer people in the workforce post-pandemic. Why? There is no simple answer, but economists and researchers point to several factors: Early retirements.

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3 Accounting Strategies to Implement to Position Your Business for Success

Basis 365

Do you feel like your business is too busy? Are you putting off your most important ideas? These questions could impact the financial success of your company. However, you can implement these three accounting strategies to position your company for long-term financial success. Allocate your time wisely You have some control over your accounting decisions.

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Energy Tax Deduction 179D Benefit Increase to Expand in 2023

Intuitive Accountant

Among the provisions included in this bill is the expansion of the Section 179D tax deduction for building energy efficiency. Energy Tax Savers' Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Goldman explain.

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State Income Tax Exemption: Exempt or Not Exempt? That Is the Question

Patriot Software

Most of us would agree with the following statement: Employee wages are taxed federally and at the state level. But this isn’t always the case. Some employees can state income tax exemption. We all know that taxes can be complicated. This guide will cover everything you need to know about claiming tax exemptions on state […] READ MORE.

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Plooto – 'Live' From Xerocon

Intuitive Accountant

Check out Insightful Accountant Publisher Gary DeHart's conversation with Plooto's Brian Rego during the recent 'Xerocon 2022' event in New Orleans.

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Benefit Package Incentives: Employee Meals

KROST

As restaurant operators struggle to find enough staff to maintain their operations, many owners are considering improving their benefits package as an incentive for employees. Benefits expansion is a challenging and always tricky strategy for restaurant operators. An organization needs to be certain that the perks provided are valuable to the employee group through surveys Read the full article.

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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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Getting Ready for Top 100 – Niche Part 2

Intuitive Accountant

Murph continues his series on what it takes to be part of the Top 100 ProAdvisors. You might be surprised to find the secret to our award standard success.

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How advisors can support small businesses to access finance

Xero

Small business lending, and in fact lending in general, has had a lot of recent focus – through the Royal Commission, the government support initiatives during COVID-19, RBA rate changes and the work of the Small Business Ombudsman. . A persistent theme we see from small businesses is that many are struggling to access capital when they need it, which can impact a business’ ability to grow or to maintain a positive cash flow. .

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KROST is Attending the Clio Cloud Conference

KROST

Our Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, and Marketing Director Anna Chen are attending the Clio Cloud Conference. The conference takes place from October 10th-11th and will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Our team will be networking and attending sessions on topics such as billing processes, Read the full article.

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Getting Ready for Top 100 – Niche Part 1

Intuitive Accountant

What does it take to be in the Top 100? This is the first in a series covering the various Top 100 categories and process where Murph 'clues you in.' You won't want to miss it.

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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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Is the U.S Headed Towards a Recession?

GrowthForceBlog

6 min read. Following the economic struggles of the pandemic, most people had high hopes for the return of a strong economy by 2022.

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Annual Investment Allowance Limit Extension

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) gives businesses the opportunity to claim 100% capital allowances in the year of expenditure on qualifying capital assets. ANNUAL INVESTMENT ALLOWANCE PERMANENTLY SET AT £1 MILLION. The 100% AIA amount for expenditure on plant and machinery and integral features was temporarily increased from £200,000 to £1 million with the measure due to be reversed from 31 March 2023.

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The PCAOB Has Had It With Shoddy Audit Work Performed by Affiliates

Going Concern

In its ongoing effort to tell audit firms that it means business this time for real, the PCAOB is reminding firms that local affiliates will be held to the same standards as the U.S. firms they are affiliated with. Said PCAOB Chair Erica Williams to the Financial Times : “[Global audit firms] know that we are inspecting around the world and that we will hold any firms to account, including affiliates, that break our rules, and we recently enhanced our ‘other auditors’ rules to make that even mor

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Meet the Brand: Swoop

Accounting Insight

Catch up with Sam Tasker-Grindley, Head of the Advisor Channel at Swoop, before meeting her and the team at Accountex Summit Manchester on October 12. What do you do? I head the Advisor Channel which gives accountants and advisors easy-to-use time-saving tools to build a funding advisory service. We make it fast and easy for advisors to find the funding their clients need across debt, equity and grants, get the best deals and become indispensable to clients.

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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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Straight-Line Depreciation Formula: How To Use and What It Means

xendoo

At some point, you may need to buy equipment, tools, and other assets for your business. Those assets tend to wear out after several years and lose their value. Luckily, businesses can write off those expenses if they know about depreciation and how to calculate it. . The straight-line depreciation formula is the simplest and most common way to calculate depreciation.

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Top 100 ProAdvisors: Meet Michelle Vilms

Intuitive Accountant

Our Insightful Accountant ‘2022 Top 100 ProAdvisor Award’ interview series continues with Vilms Consulting's Michelle Vilms, Top QBO ProAdvisor.

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What is Venture Capital? How it can help you raise finance for growth

Wellers Accounting

Ercan Demiralay FCCA explains what venture capital funding is and how it can work to help grow your SME business.

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Pathways to Growth: Take five to grow

Accounting Today

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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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Fat Joe is Suing BDO

Going Concern

TMZ reported over the weekend that Fat Joe is suing his longtime accountant Andre N. Chammas and Chammas’ firm BDO for alleged misappropriation of funds. Oh and he claims that BDO is running some kind of Ponzi scheme. According TMZ’s review of the legal documents, Fat Joe noticed “some accounting regularities” after Chammas’ assistant Vanessa Rodriguez was fired in July. “[H]e says things really didn’t add up when he started taking a closer look,”

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Picking the right liability insurance

Accounting Today

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October 2022 Summit CPA Employee Spotlight: Hannah Hood

Summit CPA

As a distributed company , not only do we serve our clients remotely, but our team members work remotely as well. We understand the accounting, bookkeeping, cash flow management, and tax nuances of running a distributed company. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide the highest quality Virtual CFO services and 401(k) audits while working remotely with (and for) our customers, and we couldn't do any of it without our amazing team.

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Electric car, energy tax-credit rules fast-tracked at Treasury

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.

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Landlord Studio – 'Live' From Xerocon

Intuitive Accountant

Check out Insightful Accountant Publisher Gary DeHart's conversation with Landlord Studio's Logan Ransley during the recent 'Xerocon 2022' event in New Orleans.

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The 2022 Malpractice Insurance Buyers' Guide

Accounting Today

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Jennifer McKinney Bankruptcy Round 2

FraudFiles

Jennifer McKinney: Deadbeat. Yesterday my friends over at MckFacts informed me that our pal Jennifer McKinney was recently in bankruptcy court again. Back in 2012, Jennifer and her (soon-to-be ex-) husband Israel McKinney filed bankruptcy and eventually had it denied because of their attempted fraud on the court. The primary problems were a failure to disclose certain assets and income.

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IRS grants $41 million for TCE and VITA

Accounting Today

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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.