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Tax Issues to Assess When Converting From a C to an S Corporation

RogerRossmeisl

Operating as an S corporation may help reduce federal employment taxes for small businesses in the right circumstances. Although S corporations may provide tax advantages over C corporations, there are some potentially costly tax issues that you should assess before making a decision to switch. Here’s a quick rundown of the most important issues to consider when converting from a C corporation to an S corporation: Built-in gains tax Although S corporations generally aren’t subject to tax, those

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Deloitte: Climate change will cost $178T by 2070

Accounting Today

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Keep Cybercriminals from Stealing Your Business’s Brand

RogerRossmeisl

When criminals steal an individual’s identity, the victim can take steps to minimize potential damage by, for example, notifying credit agencies and freezing bank accounts. But what happens if a cybercrook steals a company’s identity and uses it to engage in fraud? This situation can be more complicated — and expensive — to resolve. Fraudsters who use your business’s digital assets for their benefit are known as brandjackers.

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IRS sent over $800M in potentially improper recovery rebate payments

Accounting Today

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

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.

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Issues to Consider After Your File Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

The tax filing deadline for 2021 has passed. Now that your tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some issues to bear in mind. Here are three considerations: 1. You can throw some tax records away now You should hang onto tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes.

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The Growing Need for Cannabis Business Valuations

Withum

As the legalization at the state level continues to increase, the need for business valuation is increasing. The reasons for business valuations are varied and include the following: Transactional, which might include the acquisition of an existing business or the buy-in or buy-out of an ownership interest. Planning, which might include gifting and succession planning opportunities.

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Don’t Cut That Check! Your Guide to Referral Bonus Payouts Has Arrived

Patriot Software

Found the best new hire thanks to an employee referral? Great! Next on the agenda is paying out the referral bonus to the referring employee. But, how you pay out referral bonuses depends on your policy. And before you cut that check (or click that button for direct deposit), you need to know the answer […] READ MORE.

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The Frontier: Modern tools need modern mindsets

Accounting Today

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Pattern of Accelerated Wage Growth Continues

Intuitive Accountant

Our latest monthly Q&A Series with Paychex’s Frank Fiorille of the 'Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch' shows how wage gains are continuing for workers of US small businesses in April.

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New York taxpayers were moving out even before COVID

Accounting Today

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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.

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What You Need to Know About IRS Form 8855 | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Tax preparers who deal with estate taxes and trusts are no doubt familiar with IRS Form 8855, Election to Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an Estate. Using this form can be advantageous for some clients, while the disadvantages may prompt you to take a different direction for other clients. An understanding of Form 8855 can help you advise your clients on what will best meet their needs.

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Bourke: Tech is great, but don’t overestimate it

Accounting Today

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What does the Labor election win mean for your small business?

Reckon

Well, there we have it folks, the nation spoke on Saturday and it spoke in a clear and resonant voice. We not only saw a convincing Labor win, with the party forming a majority government, we also saw a sizeable shift away from traditionally held Liberal seats toward both ‘teal’ independents and the Greens. For the past nine years, Australia has been governed by the Liberal/National coalition.

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Give young accountants what they want

Accounting Insight

Two years of the pandemic disrupted how we work. It consolidated our digital dependence and showed many organisations their employees can work from anywhere there’s an internet connection. Undoubtedly working life has changed, but sadly many accountancy practices are finding it difficult or reluctant how to evolve. As such, some younger accountants are looking to join more modern, forward-thinking firms.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

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.

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The growing case for green and ethical superannuation

Reckon

Understanding how and where your super is invested has become an increasingly pivotal concern for Australian super holders. But what does the increased interest in environmentally conscious and ethically sound superannuation mean for Australian business owners? We share what we know…. What is ethical super? Great question. As the concept of ethical super is relatively new, no standard definition for ‘ethical super’ exists, but the implications are clear.

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Tax Strategy: 2022 season postmortem

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Register for our Complimentary Webinar – Pro Forma – Projecting the Financial Future of Your Restaurant

KROST

Join us for our upcoming webinar Pro Forma – Projecting the Financial Future of Your Restaurant on Tuesday, June 21st at 10AM PST. During this session, industry expert, Derek Johnson, will discuss the current success rate of restaurants and the primary reasons they don’t succeed. In addition, we will review how proper planning and realistic model assumptions can help to establish an objective evaluation of your viability in the marketplace.

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Art of Accounting: Getting paid sooner or later

Accounting Today

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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Connecting Timekeeping with Practice Management for Law Firms

KROST

Pasadena, CA. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, a tax, accounting, and consulting firm based out of Los Angeles, has launched KROST Business Intelligence (KBI) , offering dynamic insights into realization, staff utilization, project turnaround, and more. For law firms that want to reduce their timekeeping clutter and manage their practice more effectively.

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Risky Business: Can Supply Chain Disruptions Justify the Employee Retention Credit?

Withum

Can a business qualify for the employee retention credit (ERC) if it experiences a supply chain disruption? Yes, but not without tying it to a governmental order that limits commerce, travel, or group meetings due to COVID-19. The broader supply chain issues stemming from the pandemic are not automatic qualifiers for the ERC. Taxpayers need to be careful about sweeping assertions of supply chain disruption because ERC claims are likely to receive significant IRS attention in the coming years.

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General Ledgers at Scaling New Heights (Part 2)

Intuitive Accountant

This is Murph's second round through the exhibit hall with his (virtual) take on the General Ledger sponsors appearing at this year's 'Scaling New Heights.

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Real Estate Portfolio Emissions Considerations for Fund Managers  

Withum

Real estate is directly in the crosshairs of the war on climate change. The reasons why are very straightforward. Institutional asset owners are going net-zero, real estate is a significant source of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and net-zero is a fixed, definable target. Real estate investors commit to reducing their portfolio emissions in support of the Paris Agreement.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

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.

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Why a Digital Bank is Best for Your Small Business Clients

Intuitive Accountant

The needs of small business owners are constantly evolving, especially as many industries move faster and further into digital adoption. Banking services are following the same trend, and small business owners are beginning to realize the benefits.

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A “Must Attend” For Firm Administrators

RitaKeller

“To know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.” – Socrates. If you are a firm administrator and want to be a better one. If you have a firm administrator and want them to step up to the next level. If you don’t have a firm administrator but you want one. This is the conference for you. This conference is all about CPA firm management.

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Top 100 ProAdvisor of the Year Mariko Hayashi-Hall on the Power of Scaling

Intuitive Accountant

As we move closer toward a sense of normalcy, we asked some of our Top 100 ProAdvisors to reflect on the challenges they have seen over the last 18-plus months. Here’s more in our series on how some of them weathered the storm.

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Finding Hidden Income and Assets With a Tax Return

FraudFiles

One of the most common financial documents reviewed in a divorce or child support case is the income tax return. Tax returns don’t seem all that exciting, and appear to just be a record of what was earned by a party. But a personal income tax return can be an excellent starting point for identifying hidden income and expenses. Certain income and expense items will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service, and therefore must be included on an individual’s tax return.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

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.

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The Great Resignation

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The workforce is leaving. This in turn is putting pressure on businesses every single day, from those businesses who cannot employ enough delivery drivers to those that cannot find staff who want to train to be professionals, such as accountants and solicitors. The questions of course are: Why is it happening?

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Taking stock of your supply chain

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Shortages in supply chains have continued to generate challenges in businesses and for consumers. The Covid-19 pandemic forced production around the world to stop for periods of time as nations experienced lockdowns and businesses had to shut down. At the same time, there was disruption to shipping, meaning that even if goods could be produced, it was not always possible to get them to their intended destination.

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Trust Registration Service – non-taxable trusts, don’t miss the 1 September deadline!

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The Trust Registration Service (TRS) is a register of beneficial ownership of Trusts which was introduced in 2017. Initially, the TRS required Trusts with UK tax liabilities to register through this Service. Further regulations have since been introduced requiring certain UK non-taxable Trusts (and some non-UK Trusts) to register under the TRS by 1 September 2022.