CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
By Samuel V. Gaeta, CFP, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Many know that capital gains taxes are what you owe when you sell an investment that has gained value since you bought it. What’s less well-known is that you can end up owing capital gains taxes on an investment that has lost value since you purchased it and that you haven’t even sold!
MyIRSRelief
MAY 24, 2023
What is an IRS CP14 notice? An IRS CP14 notice is a letter sent to taxpayers who owe money to the IRS. The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The IRS will also provide instructions on how to pay the amount due. What does the IRS CP14 notice look like? The IRS CP14 notice is a white letter with a blue header. The letter will be addressed to the taxpayer and will include the taxpayer’s Social Security number or taxpayer identification number.
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Going Concern
MAY 24, 2023
Ed. note: this article’s headline has been changed as we don’t actually know if he got fired or not. Neerabh Mehrotra, formerly Associate Director at Deloitte India, has been let go after he gushed over Adolf Hitler’s charisma, intelligence, and confidence on LinkedIn. The post: Text transcription, courtesy Google Lens: Friday Inspiration Recently I picked up a book on Adolf Hitler “The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler” by Laurence Rees.
MyIRSRelief
MAY 24, 2023
What is an IRS CP14 notice? An IRS CP14 notice is a letter sent to taxpayers who owe money to the IRS. The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The IRS will also provide instructions on how to pay the amount due. What does the IRS CP14 notice look like? The IRS CP14 notice is a white letter with a blue header. The letter will be addressed to the taxpayer and will include the taxpayer’s Social Security number or taxpayer identification number.
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CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has endorsed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) to simplify the tax filing extension process. The Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions (SAFE) Act of 2023 would assist the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with receiving extensions earlier in the year, providing taxpayers, CPAs and the IRS with a streamlined process and reducing the need for many penalty abatement requests.
Going Concern
MAY 24, 2023
If the headlines are to be believed, humanity is mere months away from being enslaved by artificial intelligence or, at the very least, being permanently unemployed (cue sounds of the Going Concern audience celebrating here). You may have seen clickbait articles about entire marketing departments being turfed in favor of ChatGPT (we never liked the people in marketing anyway!
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Ryan Lazanis
MAY 24, 2023
Here is my complete guide to emerging accounting technologies for 2023. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top accounting technology in the profession along with some tips and tricks on how to leverage them. So if you’re looking to leverage software to automate your accounting work, you’ll love this guide. Let’s go! Table of Contents Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Optical Character Recognition Robotic Process Automation Blockchain Big Data The Metaverse Mobile
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
By Reade Pickert, Alex Tanzi – Bloomberg News (via TNS). Increasing numbers of Americans say they are struggling with their finances, according to a new Federal Reserve report revealing the toll that inflation has taken on U.S. households over the past year. Some 73% of adults were “doing at least OK financially” as of October, down five percentage points from a year earlier and among the lowest levels since 2016, the central bank’s annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, publis
CTP
MAY 24, 2023
By Chase Ravsten, Vice President of Vistia Capital Investing in oil and gas can offer potential advantages : Oil and gas are still a staple of energy and production here in the United States and in most of the countries across the world. Many think we must have significant land with natural resources in it to take advantage of oil and gas investment and tax advantages.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
The governing body of the American Institute of CPAs has endorsed the creation of a national strategy to boost the number of accounting graduates who enter the profession, as well as those who go on to obtain a CPA license. It also directed the organization to lead a united, profession-wide effort to achieve those aims. Convening for its spring meeting, which concludes tomorrow, the AICPA governing Council passed a resolution that supports the organization’s Pipeline Acceleration Plan, commits t
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Cherry Bekaert
MAY 24, 2023
In a situation where a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) has an outstanding Internal Revenue Service (IRS) liability, employers who utilize PEOs may encounter difficulties when receiving payment of the refundable Employee Retention Credits (ERCs) to which they may be entitled. On May 12, 2023, the IRS made CCA_2023031609200704 available, which contains internal email correspondence from March 2023 specific to the ability for the IRS to offset ERCs against existing tax liabilities of a PEO
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
A recent survey of nearly 5,200 professionals found that accountants are among the least comfortable having a discussion about their mental health with their supervisors. Fishbowl, a virtual watercooler of sorts for workers from a variety of industries, asked its users in March to answer “yes” or “no” to the following question: Would you feel comfortable discussing your own mental health needs and challenges with your direct manager?
Xero
MAY 24, 2023
It’s often said that (almost) no one goes into business to do their own accounting. So it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs lean heavily on a trusted advisor for support, particularly around busy times like EOFY when tax, compliance, payroll and other business obligations come into play. For those on the Xero platform, collaborating with your accountant or bookkeeper is simple via the cloud.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
Now in their 19th year, CPA Practice Advisor Readers’ Choice Awards give our readers, most of whom are tax and accounting professionals in public practice or in corporate roles, a way to spotlight the technologies they’ve found to be most useful in running their practices or helping them provide services to clients, in addition to client-side systems that may help streamline the relationship with the firm.
Speaker: Jamie Eagan
As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of
Withum
MAY 24, 2023
In the world of digital assets, security and self-custody have long been the guiding principles for individuals seeking control over their digital assets. Ledger, a prominent global player in hardware digital asset wallets, recently introduced a controversial feature called Ledger Recover. While some community members have expressed concerns, this optional service aims to strike a delicate balance between protecting users’ keys and onboarding a new wave of individuals to crypto.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
By Leada Gore, al.com (TNS) Keep an eye out for a letter from “Intuit Multistate Settlement Administrator”—it’s likely a settlement check. Eligible recipients will start receiving checks this month as part of a 2022 $141 million settlement stemming from allegations Intuit, maker of popular tax-filing software TurboTax, charged people for services that should have been free.
SkagitCountyTaxServices
MAY 24, 2023
Memorial Day is next week. The unofficial start of summer. I like to remember that when things are unpredictable and even a bit hairy (like a shifty economy, bank failures, debt ceiling crisis), normal life still goes on. People will still prep their grills. They’ll whip up their mom’s potato salad recipe. Celebrations with friends and family in the backyard will still happen across the 50 states.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
Okorie L. Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC, Vice President, Sarbanes/Oxley for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is the new chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). He also will serve as chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which combines the strengths of the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
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Withum
MAY 24, 2023
Elon Musk does not place any of the parts in his Tesla cars. Lisa Su (CEO of AMD) does not do any engineering of computer chips, and Chris Kempczinski (CEO of McDonald’s) does not grill any hamburgers. These Chairs or CEOs and so many others that run companies do not do any of the actual work on the products their companies make. What they do is lead the companies with a vision that sets a standard that must be followed… at all times.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
By Aldo Svaldi – The Denver Post (via TNS) Not much time may be left for Boston Market fans who want to get a fix of chicken carver sandwiches, rotisserie ribs or mashed potatoes at the once-popular fast-casual chain that has been based in Golden for nearly three decades. Boston Market is down to three locations in Colorado — Westminster, Aurora and Colorado Springs — and its owner, Engage Brands, has let a big stack of bills pile up from its landlords, vendors, employees and even the state of C
CTP
MAY 24, 2023
By Chase Ravsten, Vice President of Vistia Capital Investing in oil and gas can offer potential advantages : Oil and gas are still a staple of energy and production here in the United States and in most of the countries across the world. Many think we must have significant land with natural resources in it to take advantage of oil and gas investment and tax advantages.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
The Conference Board−Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL) Index rose in April to 164.2 (July 2018=100), up from 161.5 in March. The 1.7 percent increase between March and April follows a 3.9 percent decrease between February and March. Overall, the Index is down 8.4 percent from one year ago. The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index measures the change in advertised online job vacancies over time, reflecting monthly trends in employment opportunities across the U.S.
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Cherry Bekaert
MAY 24, 2023
The May issue of the Regulatory Compliance Digest features a summary of the latest on the FDIC’s Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights, OCC Overdraft Protection Programs updates and several guidance updates from the CFPB. In addition, the Digest summarizes the latest compliance updates that may impact your institution. The Regulatory Compliance Digest is intended to keep you informed of regulatory changes in advance of their effective date so your institution can evaluate changes or updates
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
Chief executive officers (CEOs) at the largest U.S. corporations saw their increase in total compensation slow dramatically in 2022, driven largely by a decrease in annual bonuses and slower growth in long-term incentives, according to a new analysis of proxy disclosures by WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The WTW analysis found total pay for CEOs increased 2.7% in 2022, sharply lower than the 18.3% median increase in 2021.
Menzies
MAY 24, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Jonathan Bass , Partner, Matthew Watkins , Director, and Stephen Hemmings , Partner at Menzies, discuss recent tax announcements made in the Spring Statement, covering the changes that are underway, in areas such as R&D and tax disputes. The podcast will discuss what the changes could mean for you and your clients, as well as discussing HMRC’s increased scrutiny, and the range of options that are available to you to deal with HMRC.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
Existing-home sales decreased in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – slid 3.4% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.28 million in April.
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Menzies
MAY 24, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Why am I receiving this letter? According to the records held by Roadchef Limited (“the Company”) you were previously employed by the Company, or one of its subsidiaries, and are a beneficiary of the Roadchef (Employee Benefit Trust) Limited (“the Trust”). The Board of Trustees (“the Trustees”) have instructed Menzies LLP (“Menzies”) to assist with the distribution of funds once High Court approval has been received.
FraudFiles
MAY 24, 2023
Once a forensic accountant completes a lifestyle analysis for a divorce case, how does the family lawyer use it? Attorney Miles Mason explains how he uses the lifestyle analysis to evaluate the lifestyle and the reasonable needs of a spouse.
Accounting Insight
MAY 24, 2023
New research from payroll, employment and HR platform Employment Hero shows the average UK pay run takes an entire day – far longer than in Australia and New Zealand, where it takes on average less than two hours. The survey asked 313 professionals at UK accountancy, payroll and professional services firms how long the average pay run took. Data note: Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.
Summit CPA
MAY 24, 2023
The Virtual CPA Success Show: Episode 81 As a founding member of HGTV and Co-owner of Navigate the Journey, Traci Barrett is a powerhouse businesswoman. Her work led to her recently released book, 'What if There's More?', which is about optimizing business and personal growth. In this episode, Jody and Jamie discuss with Traci what compelled her to write her book, her experience throughout the process, and the challenges she faced.
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