CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By Dr. Sangeeta Chhabra Efficiency and speed matter more than ever in today’s business environment—and for the majority of accounting firms. Managed IT services are a sure way to bring those elements to your practice. These services scale IT infrastructure to help accountants speed up accounting services, manage the workforce, adhere to global compliances, and lower operational costs.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Illinois CPA Society president and CEO Geoffrey Brown and chair Deborah Rood discussed some of the hot topics in the accounting profession during a recent ICPAS Summit.
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CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting has released its 2025 Projected U.S. Tax Rates, which indicate inflation-adjusted amounts in the tax code will increase 2.8% from 2024. This is about half the increase in 2024, and a significant drop from the 7.1% increase in 2023. The full report is available at: [link]. Bloomberg Tax’s annual Projected U.S. Tax Rates Report provides early, accurate notice of the potential tax savings that could be realized due to increases in deduction limitations, upward adjustm
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The OZ program allows investors to defer their capital gains from sales of appreciated real estate, stocks, businesses, personal residences, collectibles and even crypto through 2026.
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CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By Chris Howard Executive Summary The accounting profession stands at the precipice of transformative change driven by rapid advancements in technology and evolving client expectations. This Canopy and CPA Practice Advisor survey asked respondents to share where they currently were and where they thought their firms would be three to five years from now on topics like automation, AI integration, workforce dynamics, remote work models, client interaction, digital transformation, security and more
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting projects that inflation-adjusted amounts in the Tax Code will increase 2.8% in 2025 — roughly half the increase in 2024 and down from 7.1% in 2023.
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Going Concern
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
According to exclusive reporting by Mark Maurer at WSJ , PwC will be laying off about 1,800 people, or about 2.5% of the workforce. That’s PwC US , guys. The reason given is “restructuring its products and technology group to simplify operations and address declining demand for certain advisory services.” The Big Four accounting firm is in the process of cutting employees in the U.S. and elsewhere, primarily in its U.S. advisory and products and technology operations, according
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Paystand , a provider of blockchain-enabled B2B payments, has announced its zero-fee B2B network is expanding to Canada. While Paystand first introduced limited service in Canada in 2018, Canadian payers will now be able to access all the benefits of the Paystand Platform and the Zero-Fee B2B Payment network. A recent Atradius report highlighted that in the face of heightened credit risks and a sharp rise in bad debt, Canadian businesses in the past two years are opting for cash-based B2B trans
SkagitCountyTaxServices
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The next generation might not know what Benjamin Franklin was talking about when he said “A penny saved is a penny earned.” That and so many other cliches we take for granted related to money. Lucky penny…pennies on the dollar…penny for your thoughts…see a penny pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck. Why? Because penny abolitionists want to get rid of them.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Financial performance management software maker Prophix announced on Sept. 10 the general availability of Prophix One Account Reconciliation, a new solution geared toward the financial close management process. Prophix One Account Reconciliation automates tedious tasks and provides a centralized platform for managing all account reconciliation activities, the company said in a media release.
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Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
With the right support, the neurodivergent can thrive in accounting.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
By Nick Coltrain The Denver Post (TNS) Coloradans will soon be able to file their federal income taxes directly online for free under a program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Beginning with tax year 2025—filing for which happens in early 2026—Coloradans will be able to use the IRS’s free Direct File program to submit their state and federal taxes online for free.
Withum
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
According to an S&P Global Ratings report released on August 7, 2024, median days cash on hand for U.S. hospitals and health systems dipped to a 10-year low. While the upper half of U.S.-based nonprofit acute healthcare providers reported an average of 292 days, the concern is with those in the lower half, who reported 128 days on average. As a result of the lower cash on hand, the report noted that an uptick is expected in borrowing activity for many organizations in 2024.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Thomson Reuters has announced the latest evolution of its strategic partnership with SAP to introduce a product integration aimed at supporting customers with environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, simplifying compliance with emerging regulations for multinational corporations. The integration plans include combining Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Statutory Reporting and SAP Sustainability Control Tower, enabling customers to prepare, gather, and file ESG data seamlessly within a unifi
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.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Oracle NetSuite announced major AI-related enhancements to numerous products across its product suite.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
William Melhado The Sacramento Bee (TNS) Delayed spending and a lack of oversight threaten to disrupt a $100 million grant program run by the Department of Cannabis Control intended to help businesses secure state licenses, a recent report by California State Auditor found. The August report identified local governments that had spent some of the state funds on things unrelated to the grant’s purpose and failed to properly track money designed to help businesses navigate cannabis regulations.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Climate change remains a top issue for global business leaders in the C suite, according to a report by Deloitte.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has slowed, and for prospective EV buyers, the main concern is a lack of charging infrastructure, according to the fifth annual EY Global Mobility Consumer Index report. The report – based on 19000 respondents from 28 countries – shows that while globally those looking to buy an EV has risen from 55% to 58% since last year, demand is leveling off, having increased from 30% to 55% between 2020 and 2023.
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.
Going Concern
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In response to the post “ What’s going on at BDO USA? ,” an erudite Redditor with remedial EDGAR search skills pulled up Apollo’s 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. As far as we know, the details of this deal haven’t been reported in the media, only that BDO and Apollo had done a $1.3 billion debt financing transaction.
Ace Cloud Hosting
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In today’s competitive business environment, effective financial management is crucial for success. With numerous accounting software options available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Two popular contenders in the.
Accounting Insight
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Company secretarial software and formations specialist Inform Direct is to unveil its latest update at Accountex Summit Manchester – a new flexible client portal which delivers a range of real benefits to accountants. The enhancement enables end-to-end automation of managing the production of clients’ confirmation statements, while still ensuring accountants can retain the control they need.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
This is a prologue to Murph's new series on Oracle NetSuite with an emphasis on their 2024.2 Release product enhancements. Today's article gives you a glimpse at some of their Manufacturing and Warehouse features.
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.
Ryan Lazanis
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Don't take cybersecurity for granted. Learn 10 steps we're using to protect ourselves and how they can help safeguard your business too. The post 10 Ways We’re Getting Serious With Cybersecurity appeared first on Future Firm.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Enhanced Manufacturing Mobile functionality bolsters Manufacturing and Supply operations for NetSuite users.
LSLCPAs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Data breaches are a growing concern in today’s digital age, and even 401(k) plans are not exempt from this risk. When a breach occurs, the response from the plan sponsor is critical to protect participants and maintain trust. Let’s explore a detailed response strategy, illustrated by a case study of a basic, fictional company. Case. The post How Should a 401(k) Plan Sponsor Respond to a Data Breach?
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Michelle Smith, of Fourlane is one of our 2024 Top 100 (US) ProAdvisors, and is our featured ProAdvisor this week.
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CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Visual Lease (VL) , a platform for integrated lease management, accounting, and reporting, has announced a strategic partnership with Workiva , a platform for assured integrated reporting, at Workiva Amplify 2024. Both companies focus on empowering mutual customers to streamline financial and sustainability reporting. “At VL, we saw firsthand how challenging portfolio management was for the Office of Finance in adopting the accounting standards (ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87 & 96),” said Robe
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Sales, Onboarding, and Service is commonly referred to as SOS in operations. This triad forms the backbone of client relationships and firm growth, making it essential for long-term success.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In this engaging webinar a panel of accounting professionals will dive into the data, share their insights, and forecast where they see the profession going in the future. The survey focused on automation, AI, technology usage, security, client interactions, workforce dynamics, work models and more. Come learn what your peers had to say and get some insights on the future of the profession.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Gary DeHart of Insightful Accountant and Justin Roper, Director of New Business for TOA Global North America, discuss the growing adoption of offshoring by accounting firms in the U.S. and Canada.
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.
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