Fri.Jan 31, 2025

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Are accountants ready for Making Tax Digital? New survey reveals gap in preparedness

Accounting Insight

A new survey conducted by IRIS Software Group (IRIS) found that more than two in five accountants (42%) are not yet prepared for the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements set to take effect in April 2026. IRIS findings come despite the governments push to digitalise and streamline tax reporting. According to IRIS survey, 44% of respondents said they felt somewhat prepared for the forthcoming MTD requirements, while only 10% considered themselves very prepared.

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DeepSeek on par with GPT, Claude, Llama for accounting questions

Accounting Today

Since its worldwide release last week, accounting AI experts have been testing Chinese LLM DeepSeek on accounting questions and found it's about or almost on par with other public models.

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The role of ERP in the digital transformation of corporate tax departments

ThomsonReuters

Blog home For many growing companies, the decision to switch to a centralized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is driven by the need to keep up with the increasing complexity and speed of global digitalization. Many common business activities communication, compliance, e-invoicing, reporting, risk management, modeling, analysis, project management, and morenow require universal access to real-time data.

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Gig workers unaware of lower 1099-K threshold

Accounting Today

Millions more taxpayers will be receiving the Form 1099-K in the mail this year for the first time if they were paid $5,000 or more last year.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Fewer Employees Plan to Bolt From Their Job in Early 2025, Survey Finds

CPA Practice

A new survey from Robert Half has revealed that job satisfaction is on the rise, with only 29% of professionals planning to look for a new job in the first six months of 2025, down from 35% inJuly 2024.

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Accounting is ready for its rebrand

Accounting Today

How do we expect more people to join the accounting profession if we don't brand it properly?

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Practice Profile: Innovation for all at Withum

Accounting Today

Top 100 Firm Withum collects and rewards ideas for improvement firmwide

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Top 10 States Whose Residents Are Most Eager for Their Tax Refund

CPA Practice

A new study from LLC.org has found that tax refund anticipation is particularly pronounced in southern states, many of which have the lowest median household incomes in the U.S.

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Pathways to Growth: Hold on to this strategic growth framework

Accounting Today

These organic growth principles, built around service, channels and targets, have had a significant impact on the fortunes of highly successful firms.

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Acumatica to Debut AI Studio, Acumatica Labs in 2025

CPA Practice

Cloud enterprise resource planning provider Acumatica announced this week several updates and enhancements it will release in 2025 for small and midsized businesses.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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ACCA foresees global economic growth in 2025

Accounting Today

The global economy is poised for "reasonable, but not particularly exciting" growth, yet uncertainties abound, according to a new report.

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Platform Accounting Group Expands in New York City

CPA Practice

Holladay, UT-based Platform Accounting Group has added New York City-based AKM Advisors, formerly known as Adelman Katz & Mond, an accounting firm that has been in practice for more than 35 years and offers a wide range of financial services to clients.

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On the move: Meaden & Moore names next CEO

Accounting Today

Armanino adds 22 partners; Weaver expands in India; and more news from across the profession.

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Bipartisan Senate Duo Wants to Tax More Companies Out of Russia

CPA Practice

Senate Finance Committee members Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.)andJohn Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced legislation Thursday to stop companies from deducting or claiming credits on theirU.S. tax bills for taxes paid to Russia.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

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M&A roundup: Grassi and Platform expand

Accounting Today

Grassi merged in Anstiss & Co.; and Platform Accounting Group added AKM Advisors.

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EDR, MDR, or XDR: Which Endpoint Security Solution is Right for You?

Ace Cloud Hosting

Cyber threats are on the rise. According to the University of Maryland, theres a cyberattack every 39 seconds. Naturally, businesses worldwide seek to strengthen their security systems through new-age solutions.

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Tech news: Deloitte acquires cloud ERP/HCM platform

Accounting Today

Plus, Intuit tests new interface combining QBO and Mailchimp; Ignition appoints new CEO, CFO; and other news from the accounting tech world.

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Fraud by Top Executives

FraudFiles

Its easy to assume that upper-level executives in companies with fraud scandals were always bad people. By assuming that they were inherently bad people, we dont have to confront the issues related to trusting people who seemed trustworthy. We dont have to explore the idea that people can turn bad or choose a bad path [.

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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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Top 13 Endpoint Security Best Practices for Small Businesses

Ace Cloud Hosting

Do you know that 70% of security breaches originate on Endpoint devices? Remote work has transformed the modern workplace, offering increased flexibility and convenience for employees and small businesses.

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2025 Tax Refund Date Estimator: When You Will Get Your Refund: Where’s My Tax Refund?

CPA Practice

This article includes an easy reference chart that taxpayers can use to estimate how soon they may get their income tax refund.

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Strategies To Boost Construction Team Morale During Transitions

Randal DeHart

Change is inevitable in any business, but it's rarely easyespecially when managing morale. Significant transitions can leave employees feeling uncertain, disengaged, or even overwhelmed, whether you're restructuring your team, implementing new processes, or pivoting your business strategy. As a small business owner, you probably ask yourself, "How can I guide my team through this while maintaining morale?

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Understanding Stablecoins: A Comprehensive Guide  

Withum

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that have a fixed value as they are linked to an external asset (fiat money (like the U.S. dollar), commodities (like gold), or anything else). They are designed to provide a stable way of trading and storing value as opposed to unstable cryptos like Bitcoin. Stablecoins are a part of the new digital economy and bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain.

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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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Swoop secures strategic investment from Sandbox Industries

Accounting Insight

Swoop, the award-winning global business funding and savings platform, is excited to announce a significant strategic investment from Sandbox Industries, a leading venture capital and consulting firm with deep expertise in the insurance and financial services sectors. This investment will power Swoops ambitious expansion into the US market and strengthen its mission to empower SMEs worldwide with access to essential funding and savings.

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Trump sparks lasting panic with funding ban that ended in two days

Accounting Today

The mandate to pause all federal loans and grants has reverberated across the country, from tiny nonprofits to sprawling health agencies.

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Friday Footnotes: RSM Partner Says UK Gov Should Sell Off Bitcoin to Pay Debts; No KPMG Law Yet; Flat Salaries For Consultants | 1.31.25

Going Concern

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Preparing for Employer National Insurance contributions and Employment Allowance changes

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Now that the festive season is behind us, its time to look forward to the changes in the upcoming tax year. With only a few months to go, its imperative that businesses start to prepare themselves for change and the biggest change on the horizon is Employer National Insurance contributions and Employment Allowance changes announced at the Autumn Budget 2024.

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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.