Summit CPA

JUNE 13, 2024

What is the ideal client concentration? How high is too high of a concentration? What do you do if your concentration is too high? Find out in this post.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 13, 2024

It seems like yesterday when only physical nexus ignited a company’s sales tax obligations in a state. Six years ago this month, that changed with one court decision. These days selling a certain amount remotely into a state or other tax jurisdiction (one that has a sales tax, anyway) means your company must collect and remit sales tax – a complication of doing business that’s probably going to only get more complicated in the years ahead.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

The annual list recognizes top leaders from accounting firms across the country.

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Going Concern

JUNE 13, 2024

At least they said “attractive” and not “sexy.” According to a press release they put out yesterday , EY plans to invest a billion dollars over three years on talent and technology “to revolutionize the experience of early career accounting professionals and improve the attractiveness of the profession.” Let’s see what exactly they think that looks like: This investment includes a significant increase in early career compensation, artificial intelligence

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The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

In advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Internal Revenue Service is highlighting how criminals target older citizens.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, as part of the Women’s Leadership Summit at MEGA 2024, the FICPA presented its annual “Women to Watch Awards”, honoring Experienced Leader Cristina Hale and Emerging Leader Carmen Velasquez. “The Women to Watch Awards recognize and celebrate the women among us who exemplify leadership excellence,” said FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir.

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Insightful Accountant

JUNE 13, 2024

The 2025 ProAdvisor Awards process will launch earlier than ever, so I can think of nothing to help motivate and prepare you than Matt Fulton's article setting forth the "right stuff" to becoming the 'Best of the Best.

Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

Extreme and outlandish; General nonsense; tat's all, folks; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Going Concern

JUNE 13, 2024

ConvergenceCoaching has opened up responses for their Anytime, Anywhere Work survey and you are invited to contribute. The survey is open to either of these: The Firm Leadership portion of the survey is designed for completion by one person for each accounting and consulting firm — usually the Managing Partner or a top HR professional. Those leaders are asked to provide information about their firm’s remote and flex work practices.

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AccountingDepartment

JUNE 13, 2024

When it comes to compliance with government regulations, navigating the intricacies and nuances of DCAA accounting is essential for any government contractor. DCAA stands for Defense Contract Audit Agency, a branch of the Department of Defense that is tasked with auditing and evaluating proposal and contract costs for the government.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

Technology

Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

These eight hurdles stand between you and a thriving accounting practice — and they can all be overcome.

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CTP

JUNE 13, 2024

In a recent blog , we discussed the tax implications of converting a residence to a rental property. Once that rental property begins generating income, what else does a taxpayer need to consider for effective tax planning? First, real estate rentals classify as either long-term or short-term rentals. Long-term rentals typically qualify for traditional real estate tax deductions from mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, and property management fees.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

The Tax Court approach in a recent case may produce a split among the circuit courts, and the Supreme Court may take a case to resolve the split.

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SkagitCountyTaxServices

JUNE 13, 2024

In conversations with Skagit County business owner friends recently, it seems hiring has been a struggle bus (can you relate?). There are qualified applicants showing up in their resume stacks. But, what’s more difficult to look for in that pile is the right combo of qualified and quality to fill out the position. For a lot of them, no one’s really standing out from the pack.

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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.

Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

Charge your clients based on the outcomes you achieve for them, not your inputs.

CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on June 12 is seeking to replace an outdated auditing standard on substantive analytical procedures, used by auditors to compare an amount recorded by the client to an amount expected by the auditor to determine whether there’s a misstatement. The current AS 2305 was originally put in place by the AICPA in 1989 and hasn’t changed much since its adoption on an interim basis by the PCAOB in 2003.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

From updates in mortgage-related court cases, to developments in AI and policy, here are the most-read stories from National Mortgage News over the past week.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

A prestigious executive management course on sustainable financial strategy, jointly developed by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and AICPA & CIMA, now offers continuing professional education (CPE) credit for CPAs. The six-week course, ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy , is designed to give accounting and finance professionals the skills necessary to lead their organization’s response to sustainable business priorities.

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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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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's amendments will make it easier to hold auditors accountable for violations, among other things.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on June 12 updated a nearly 20-year-old rule on auditor conduct, making it easier for the audit regulator to hold associated persons of an accounting firm accountable when their negligence “directly and substantially” causes the firm to violate auditing standards. The update to PCAOB Rule 3502, Responsibility Not to Knowingly or Recklessly Contribute to Violations , which was enacted in 2005, changes the threshold for liability for those who

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service is postponing both filing and payment deadlines.

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Insightful Accountant

JUNE 13, 2024

The cannabis industry anticipates a major change with the DEA's expected rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This shift could have significant tax implications for businesses, potentially impacting IRC section 280E.

Tax

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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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

Sixty-three percent of companies say they will be ready to report under the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, but many don't know how, a new PwC survey says.

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Going Concern

JUNE 13, 2024

Struggling to find remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? Accountingfly can help! With our Always-On Recruiting service, access a pool of skilled remote accountants without any upfront costs. Sign up now to see the complete candidate list and connect with potential hires. TAX CANDIDATES FTE Senior Tax Accountant / Manager | Candidate ID #21844350 Certifications: CPA Education: BSBA Accounting, MS Accounting Experience (years): 6+ years i

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LSLCPAs

JUNE 13, 2024

Outsourced accounting services are the talk of the town in the business world, and it’s easy to see why. These services offer a transformative approach to managing finances, providing businesses with a host of benefits that can drive growth and efficiency. From significant cost savings to strategic financial insights, here are ten compelling reasons to.

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SchoolofBookkeeping

JUNE 13, 2024

Hold onto your wallets, folks! QuickBooks just announced they're hiking up their prices. Here's a breakdown of their justifications and the key dates you'll need to know. Why the price increase? Apparently, it's all about giving us more AI, automation, and streamlined workflows. QuickBooks wants us to believe this is for our benefit, saving us time and helping our clients get paid faster.

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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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CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, review Laurel.ai , automated timekeeping solution that uses real AI to not just track hours, but also to unlock a new level of profitability and efficiency. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast. Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.

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Canopy Accounting

JUNE 13, 2024

What does it mean to unclunk your firm? Join a special BDO demonstration of Canopy's practice management solution to find out. The demo will feature insights and reactions from BDO member Lera Kooper of Accountability Solutions, who is also a Canopy customer.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

Global Relay , the leading provider of electronic communication compliance and archiving solutions, released its second annual Industry Insights Report: Compliant Communication 2024 , discovering that despite a decrease of 15% year-over-year (YoY), WhatsApp bans prevail as the most-commonly used solution (43%) to marshal internal business communications.

Cherry Bekaert

JUNE 13, 2024

Cherry Bekaert’s Advisory Leader, Srikant Sastry , is joined by journalist Richard Greene and his wife, Catherine Barrett, as they discuss the openness driver of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OCED) Richard Greene is a prominent journalist who has spent the better part of the past 30 years covering state and local governments.

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