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Notable 401(k) and IRA plan changes for 2025

Accounting Today

The IRS introduced changes to certain contribution limits to 401(k) and retirement plans for 2025, while some limits will remain the same.

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Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals for Bookkeepers and Accountants – 2024

Nancy McClelland, LLC

I’m still a little confused as to how it became a thing for accounting and bookkeeping services to advertise Black Friday or Cyber Monday specials… does that feel weird to anyone else? Just me? Hmm. Regardless, there are some really good ones out there. I’ve rounded up a few that I’m most excited about, and if you decide to spend your weekend shopping online for good deals to match your career goals for the next year, consider this a shortcut.

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Leverage FP&A for Smarter Financial Planning

AccountingDepartment

For any business owner, prioritizing the company’s future is essential. Financial planning plays a crucial role in this, enabling business owners to drive growth and broaden their operations. If a business owner hasn’t focused on this aspect, they need to understand what it is, what it does, and how it differs from regular accounting. What Is FP&A?

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Understanding Employees’ Preferences: The Key to CPA Firms Attracting Top Talent in 2025

CPA Practice

By Steve Saah. The field of public accounting is undergoing significant change, from rapid advancements in technology to evolving client expectations, including increasing demand for strategic advisory services. However, in 2025, many CPA firms will be dealing with a challenge that is far from new: attracting skilled talent. Research for the 2025 Salary Guide From Robert Half found that 85% of finance and accounting managers in the U.S. are finding it difficult to locate skilled professionals av

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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New playbook to help accountancy businesses improve customer retention

Accounting Insight

Leading outsourced communications provider Moneypenny has launched a new playbook to help accountancy businesses improve customer retention. Titled ‘Retaining Customers and How to Unlock Growth,’ the playbook makes a compelling case for businesses to reinvest in client retention strategies and outlines how brilliant customer care is crucial to unlock growth and achieve competitive advantage.

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Elevating Customer Experience with Effective Tax Solutions

CPA Practice

By Mindy Cunningham. Customer experience (CX) has emerged as a pivotal driver of success across industries, with studies revealing its profound impact on brand loyalty and revenue growth. Research has shown that 32% of consumers will abandon a brand after one bad experience and 86% are willing to pay more for a good experience. These statistics highlight an undeniable reality: delivering outstanding CX is not optional—it is a strategic imperative, even in specialized sectors like tax technology.

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5 Tax Moves You Can Make Before the End of the Year

Shay CPA

As we step into Q4 2024, it’s time to start thinking about year-end to-dos. That includes some tax preparation. Maybe your company files its taxes in April or is on its own fiscal year. Either way, there are a few steps you can take this fall and winter to limit the amount you owe to the IRS when your tax bill does come due. Optimal tax savings require ongoing effort throughout the year to track things that can qualify for deductions and credits.

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401(k) Contribution Limits 2025, Plus IRA Contribution Limits & More [Chart]

Patriot Software

How much can employees contribute to their retirement plans? Whether investing in a 401(k), IRA, or another retirement plan, you and your team should understand the rules and limits for 2025. Use our quick-reference chart to learn 401(k) contribution limits 2025, IRA contribution limits, and more.

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Can PE buy transformation?

Accounting Today

Many private equity-backed firms at Accounting Today's PE Summit think so, along with much more.

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Murph's Payroll App Comparison

Insightful Accountant

December 12 is the upcoming date for our next 'Be Insightful' Premium Content App Comparison, now covering fourteen Payroll Apps.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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IRS faces steep budget cuts without congressional action

Accounting Today

The Treasury Department is warning Congress that it needs lawmakers to unlock $20 billion in funding for the Internal Revenue Service that could be rescinded due to duplicative legislative language.

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4 Easy Tax Season Marketing Tactics

Ryan Lazanis

Make tax season marketing manageable with these 4 easy tactics. Keep your campaigns effective without overloading your schedule. The post 4 Easy Tax Season Marketing Tactics appeared first on Future Firm.

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On the move: MACPA hosts swearing-in for new CPAs

Accounting Today

INCPAS announces awards finalists; ConvergenceCoaching graduates Transformational Leadership Program fall class; and more news from across the profession.

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Definition of a Ponzi Scheme

FraudFiles

Tracy Coenen explains what a Ponzi scheme is: a specific type of investment scheme in which the perpetrator recruits investors and then pays their "investment returns" with money from new investors.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Accountants need to balance AI, automation and crucial skills

Accounting Today

Over-reliance on artificial intelligence carries concerns that cannot be overlooked. Technology can't replace critical thinking and professional skepticism.

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EY’s New Global Chief Innovation Officer Says the Thing

Going Concern

This week, EY announced the appointment of Joe Depa (literally who?) as Global Chief Innovation Officer. If you were hoping the press release would give you his resume, you’ll be disappointed to find out it drops no names. Throughout the last decade, Depa has worked closely with C-suite leaders and boards to bring innovative products and services to market, improve client and employee experiences, and help enhance operational efficiencies through technology.

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Macy's touted a metric that had been juiced for years

Accounting Today

The retailer said the incident involved only one former employee, who had hidden as much as $154 million of delivery expenses since 2021.

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Maximize Benefits of a Solo 401(k) for Solo Business Owners with No Employees

LSLCPAs

As a business owner, you know you must plan for retirement, but who has time? Three things about that: 1) It does not take much time compared to the tax savings and value you will receive for doing it. 2) Contributing to your retirement is as important as managing your day-to-day operations, because you DO. The post Maximize Benefits of a Solo 401(k) for Solo Business Owners with No Employees appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Get intentional and reclaim your calendar

Accounting Today

By viewing time as a valuable asset — much like the financial assets you manage for clients — you can make better choices about how you invest your hours.

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The Morgan Library

Withum

The Morgan Library is one of the classiest and most interesting museums in New York and, by extension, the entire country. It is certainly worth a visit now and then to check out the exhibitions and permanent collections. Two weeks ago, I paid a quick visit to see the museum’s current exhibition on Belle da Costa Greene. I first learned about her in The Personal Librarian , a work of fiction by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

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The Rise of Competitive Socialising: A New Era of Experiences

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. In recent years, a clear trend has emerged in the social landscape: competitive socialising. This phenomenon combines new experiences and entertainment with the joy of spending quality time with friends and loved ones. What is Competitive Socialising? At its core, competitive socialising involves activities that encourage friendly competition among participants.

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