TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
“Services” are generally not subject to sales tax while tangible personal property generally is subject to sales tax. This over simplification can get you sideways in various states as there are lots of exceptions to these general rules. Kentucky is the latest in terms of taxing specific services. The Bluegrass State looks to expand sales tax on what it calls high-growth services.
BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
EBITDA provides an accurate overall financial performance picture and helps investors understand their potential returns. The post EBITDA: A Metric Every Startup Founder Should Know appeared first on Burkland.
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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia now have until Oct. 16 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS said on Feb. 24. The deadline already had been postponed to May 15 for these areas. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in these three states.
Withum
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
I’m starting to get this question more and more from do-it-yourself types hoping to save money. If computers can beat a world chess champion, they argue, why can’t they perform as good as or better than my local tax advisor? We’ll explore this issue in more detail below, but the short answer is no, artificial intelligence is not at the point where it can analyze tax issues and reliably produce accurate responses.
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.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
By Sean M. Duncan, CPA Congratulations! You’ve decided it’s time to dive in and give advisory services a go in your practice! You’ve done the hard work of deciding what services you are going to offer, who you want to target, and even have a plan on how to roll it all out. Whether you have done this through a formal training program such as my Chief Proactive Advisor Master Class or on your own, you are ready to rock!
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
There’s a contentious battle raging over the 150 unit requirement for CPA licensure as we speak and in the meantime we have to figure something out to ease the accountant shortage that has a bit more immediate impact (and doesn’t involve paying people more because clearly the firms are not down with that idea). Wherever you stand on the issue of potentially lowering the requirement back down to 120 units where it was in the olden days pre-1983 and the utility of the 150 hour rule as
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Xero
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
It’s time to switch to new reports Here are the latest features we’ve introduced to new reports (don’t forget, we’re retiring the older versions of our reports on 31 July 2023): Foreign currency columns are now available on Receivable Invoice Detail, Receivable Invoice Summary, Payable Invoice Detail and Payable Invoice Summary reports Advisors can now add tax Disposal Schedule, Tax Depreciation Schedule, Pooling Summary and Pooling Detail reports to report templates in Xero HQ You can now see d
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Xero Limited has brought on former Google and Okta executive, Diya Jolly, as its new Chief Product Officer, effective April 10, 2023. Jolly comes to Xero from Okta where she was Chief Product Officer, responsible for leading product innovation for both its workforce and customer identity business. Prior to Okta, Jolly was Vice President of Product Management at Google, where she was focused on driving adoption for some of the company’s leading products including Google Home, Nest, YouTube moneti
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
You asked for this, so here it is. Esther and Murph will give you an in-depth look into the new QuickBooks Enterprise Intercompany Transaction feature like nobody has done before.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a provider of accounting and payroll solutions, has acquired Apex HCM (Apex), a cloud-based human capital management enterprise software provider for payroll service bureaus (PSBs) and accounting firms. IRIS is a provider of accounting and payroll technologies. Founded in 2008, Apex’s software is used by over 250 PSBs and CPA firms across the US to provide payroll services to over 40,000 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
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.
AccountingDepartment
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with rare diseases.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In this final webinar recap, internationally renowned ProAdvisor Esther Friedberg Karp (with an assist from Murph) drills down into the payroll enhancement feature and how it can benefit you.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
By Erin Murphy, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (TNS) Hundreds of Iowans did not get their correct federal tax refund due to a clerical error by the state revenue department, the department confirmed Friday, and state money will be used to fix the mistake. A spokesman for the Iowa Department of Revenue said the department in January sent a file to the IRS that contained incorrect data for some Iowa taxpayers.
Cherry Bekaert
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Stay Connected With SFFAS 54, Leases, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2023, federal agencies should be considering their implementation process. Once agencies have identified key stakeholders and their complete lease populations, Cherry Bekaert’s third suggested step in the process is to develop policies and procedures and identify systems.
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
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The largest global companies continue to show momentum on corporate reporting and related assurance involving environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, according to a report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA, the latter two of which form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
Lockstep
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
If you’re an accountant, then you know that QuickBooks Online a popular accounting and financial software. But what you might not know is that QuickBooks Online works even better when you use it with Lockstep Inbox. Here’s why: Lockstep Inbox is the only shared inbox designed for accounting. Seamlessly connected into QuickBooks Online and Outlook, Inbox creates efficiencies and improves accounting activity workflows.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected business operations across industries. Nearly 63 percent of companies with employees received some kind of financial assistance in 2020, including payroll, rent, utilities, and other expenses. The pandemic was difficult for forecasts and budgets to account for, and many companies were forced to scramble just to stay afloat.
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Working as an accountant is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges, especially during the height of tax season. Whether it’s the 24/7 workload or the demand for immediate answers, expectations during this time of year are particularly stressful and increasingly complex. Couple these pressures with a constant stream of tax law changes and legislative updates and you’ve got a recipe for burnout.
Advertiser: Paycor
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MazumaBusinessAccounting
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
If you’re in a committed relationship you may have found yourself considering the idea of starting a business together. And why not? You love each other, you work well together, and if you have to work, why not work alongside your favorite person? Especially if you share a common interest! But, just like you would if you were starting a family or buying a house together, it’s a good idea to consider how starting a business could create challenges in your relationship; especially if you’re
CTP
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As you look ahead to tax season, and beyond, here are seven inexpensive marketing tips to get the year started on the right foot. Secure fresh online reviews in Google and Yelp – Regardless of how many online reviews you already have for your accounting practice, it helps to replenish your online reputation with some fresh new reviews. As a rule of thumb, prospects do look at the dates of your reviews just like the rating and what’s said about your firm.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
See how the platform serves as a managed service provider for today's accountants, bookkeepers, tax preparers and others under that financial umbrella.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CPA.com announced its 2023 Startup Accelerator cohort at a kick-off meeting held at AICPA headquarters in New York. This year’s participants include five early-stage companies pursuing a variety of solutions in audit, accounting, tax and e-commerce. The Startup Accelerator supports the growth of early-stage technology companies benefiting the accounting and finance ecosystem.
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.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Check out the inventory order management and manufacturing app that integrates with QuickBooks Online.
Withum
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The majority of corporate transactions typically reflect at least two separate elements. One is the business arrangement agreed to by the parties involved, and the other is the tax planning designed to minimize taxes while allowing the business arrangement to be fulfilled. In order to strike the appropriate balance, the potential impact of the “economic substance doctrine” is essential.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A recent Caseware International report shows what today's accounting and audit firms are doing to attract and retain people.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The Technology Lab , a podcast presented by CPA Practice Advisor , is helping the accounting community with credible subject matter experts’ advice on software selection. The industry experts and hosts of this podcast, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA, featured Zoho Invoice and made a detailed review of it. The key highlights of this podcast has been captured in this Ebook.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Anders CPA
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
It’s that time of year when Plan Sponsors of 401(k) plans find out that their plan has reached the point that requires an audit. In general, when plans have more than 100 eligible participants as of the first day of the Plan year, they require an audit. There are some exceptions to that general rule but if your recordkeeper and/or third-party administrator (TPA) has informed you that your plan will need an audit, it is time to start looking for an auditor.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) has launched its free, enhanced online access to the Accounting Standards Codification and the Governmental Accounting Research System (GARS), implementing a change announced last month. The codification is the complete and official version of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and used by public companies, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans in
CTP
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Are you concerned about being stuck with large capital gain this year? What if there was a way to avoid it? How about for the next 10 years? If you’re facing beefy tax payments because of capital gains, this tax break may be worth exploring. The program is part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It’s called the Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive, and along with saving you money, it’s true purpose is to promote investors to push money into low-income areas to increase their value.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Nearly one-half of nonprofits saw a decrease in net income in 2022 due to increases in personal compensation and operational costs, decreases in state appropriations and an end to the American Rescue Plan funding. These, and other findings, were found in the latest national nonprofit study by national accounting and advisory firm FORVIS. Coupled with a 68% surge in demand for programs and services, many nonprofits are feeling outweighed by their financial demands.
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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