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You May Have a Basis for Reducing the Tax Bite

RogerRossmeisl

(This is Blog Post #1207). The post You May Have a Basis for Reducing the Tax Bite appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Kepczyk: AI’s effectiveness will depend on what we teach it

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How to Qualify for – and Keep – Cyber Insurance Coverage

RogerRossmeisl

These days, it’s common for businesses to purchase cyber insurance to help mitigate financial losses from network breaches. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the proportion of businesses adding cyber coverage increased from 26% in 2016 to 47% in 2020. But in the event of a loss, processing such claims can be expensive, and insurers are becoming more selective about the companies they agree to insure and for how much.

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Art of Accounting: Scarcity of Black accountants

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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Thinking About Converting Your Home Into a Rental Property?

RogerRossmeisl

In some cases, homeowners decide to move to new residences, but keep their present homes and rent them out. If you’re thinking of doing this, you’re probably aware of the financial risks and rewards. However, you also should know that renting out your home carries potential tax benefits and pitfalls. You’re generally treated as a regular real estate landlord once you begin renting your home.

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Meet five apps creating new ways to do business in 2022

Xero

Cloud-based apps and tools, like those in the Xero App Store or wider Xero Ecosystem, have given small businesses the ability to use a combination of apps to build their own bespoke business engine. And according to the numbers, the more apps the merrier. Our research has shown that organisations who use five or more apps have seen sales growth of 4.3% , while those who don’t use any at all have experienced a 3.4% decline (year to December 2020).

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What the wealthy can fear from a new IRS rule on $600 payments

Accounting Today

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Autonomous Ride-Hailing Will Displace Industry Incumbents

RogerRossmeisl

As posted to the ARK Invest YouTube Channel on 5/19/22 (Run Time: 16 min, 20 sec) ARK Invest believes that autonomous ride-hailing will reduce the cost of mobility to one-eighth the average cost of ride-hail today, spurring widespread adoption and unleashing unprecedented economic productivity. ARK believes that this could be “one of the most meaningful economic productivity delivering innovations of all time” and the GDP contribution from autonomous ride-hail systems could total ar

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XSBI data indicates early impact of rising cost of living

Xero

Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data for April 2022 shows signs of emerging risks to small businesses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The rising cost of living pressures, inflation, ongoing supply chain issues and tight labour markets are some of the key factors contributing to small business performance. The Xero Small Business Index is a unique indicator that uses timely data to show how small businesses are performing overall each month.

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Tax Considerations When Adding a New Partner at Your Business

RogerRossmeisl

Adding a new partner in a partnership has several financial and legal implications. Let’s say you and your partners are planning to admit a new partner. The new partner will acquire a one-third interest in the partnership by making a cash contribution to it. Let’s further assume that your bases in your partnership interests are sufficient so that the decrease in your portions of the partnership’s liabilities because of the new partner’s entry won’t reduce your bases to zero.

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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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Young People Want to Return to the Office Says Old Guy Who’s Never Spoken to a Young Person

Going Concern

EY Global Chairman and CEO Carmine Di Sibio is out here making some wild claims, namely that EY’s 20-somethings are eager to get back to the office. From CNBC : In the tug of war between returning to the office and working from home, Ernst & Young (EY) CEO and Global Chairman Carmine Di Sibio falls on the side of offices, and he believes younger workers are with him.

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A Property Manager's New Best Friend

Intuitive Accountant

Sage Intacct Real Estate delivers a modern and flexible approach to property management finance.

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Why every small business needs a plan

Basis 365

There will be many ups and downs and lots of surprises when building a business. The old-fashioned business plan is the best tool to help you navigate ups and downs and make adjustments. A business plan is a logical, actualized breakdown of your company's future. This document describes what you intend to do and how. Many entrepreneurs use it to present their vision to potential investors.

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Living—and Thriving—in a Digital World

Intuitive Accountant

How fintech is helping propel Latino small businesses and side hustles through education and support.

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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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What Attorneys Should Know About Fraud

FraudFiles

Most attorneys don’t think about the issue of fraud in companies until a client (or their law firm) is hit by employee theft. It’s simply not one of those issues that is taken too seriously unless huge risks are identified or a crime has already been committed. Until then, fraud is just another “issue” that probably isn’t as pressing as other legal and operation matters.

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Cloud & Information Tech Sponsors at Scaling New Heights 2022 (Part 2)

Intuitive Accountant

Murph continues his look at cloud and IT sponsors at this year's conference with a peek at some IT specialists.

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Deal Alert: Menzies assists on the sale of Geotek

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Our Corporate Finance Team recently assisted BCMS on advising the shareholders of Geotek on the sale of the business to Judges Scientific plc, for a total consideration up to a maximum of £80 million, plus excess cash. Based in Daventry, UK, and formed in 1989, Geotek specialises in designing and manufacturing high-resolution, non-destructive analysis of geological cores.

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What Is a Virtual CFO (and Why Are Businesses Hiring Them)?

inDinero Tax Tips

Credit: Morgan Housel More entrepanuers and business owners, amid an inflated economy and tight labor market , are searching for things like what are virtual CFO services, why hire a virtual CFO, and a timeless favorite, why you need a virtual CFO, so clear and concise answers to those questions become even more important. As a financial services company focused on taking the sting out of all things finance for business owners, we aim to provide just that.

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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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The UK’s energy crisis set to continue

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The UK’s energy market has been plunged into chaos following soaring energy prices which has caused several energy companies to collapse, with fears that there are more to come. In the last year, more than 20 energy companies have fallen victim to the unprecedented increases to the price of wholesale gas.

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What Is a Virtual CFO (and Why Are Businesses Hiring Them)?

inDinero Tax Tips

Credit: Morgan Housel. More entrepanuers and business owners, amid an inflated economy and tight labor market , are searching for things like what are virtual CFO services, why hire a virtual CFO, and a timeless favorite, why you need a virtual CFO, so clear and concise answers to those questions become even more important. As a financial services company focused on taking the sting out of all things finance for business owners, we aim to provide just that.

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The Frontier: For efficiency to live, email must die

Accounting Today