Going Concern
JANUARY 25, 2023
When Thomson Reuters reported late last year that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) had proposed an eighth round of changes to lease accounting rules 1 , accounting and finance execs around the country channeled their inner Charlie Browns with a collective, “Good grief!” The grief is understandable, although we’re not sure how “good” it is.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 25, 2023
Businesses can now file Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal—called the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) —that was unveiled by the IRS on Wednesday. “The IRS is excited to offer any business, especially small companies, a great new way to electronically file their 1099s for free,” Acting IRS Commissioner Doug O’Donnell said in a written statement.
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Withum
JANUARY 25, 2023
Wondering how to use Power Automate or wondering what exactly it is? Power Automate is an incredible tool in the Microsoft Power Platform toolbox that can help your business automate tasks by creating low/no code flows, freeing up your team members’ time to work on challenges that require a human touch. Here are some valuable Power Automate best practices I have learned along the way that help me stay organized when constructing flows.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 25, 2023
The new SECURE Act 2.0, enacted late last year as part of a spending measure, features several notable provisions affecting individuals saving for retirement. But the new law will also have a significant impact on employers providing qualified retirement plans to employees. Following are several key changes for small businesses included in SECURE Act 2.0.
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 25, 2023
Xero has announced an integration with Melio, a leading B2B payment platform that will permit the automatic sync of A/P and A/R data between the two small business solutions.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 25, 2023
PKF O’Connor Davies, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, has announced that Archambault & Associates has joined the organization, effective January 1, 2023. Originally based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Archambault & Associates is a tax, accounting and business consulting firm specializing in trust and estate matters and private client group services.
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CPA Practice
JANUARY 25, 2023
By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News, Maine (TNS). The second Maine man who admitted defrauding a pandemic business loan program was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to 33 months in federal prison. Craig Franck, 40, of Levant admitted in August that he used more than $300,000 from two loan programs authorized by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic for bail on a theft charge in Florida.
Lockstep
JANUARY 25, 2023
Accounting is often thought of as a purely financial discipline, but its role in customer experience (CX) and providing customer delight should not be underestimated. In today’s competitive landscape, businesses need to go above and beyond to win customers over and keep them coming back. That’s where accounting comes in. With its unrivaled ability to track money flows and optimize financial processes, accounting can play a vital role in enhancing the customer experience.
AccountingDepartment
JANUARY 25, 2023
The accounting cycle is a multi-step process that involves accepting, recording, sorting, and crediting payments made within a business during a period of time. It creates an accurate record of the business's financials that are summarized on its financial statements.
Cherry Bekaert
JANUARY 25, 2023
Stay Connected An Earned Value Management System (EVMS) refers to the software, processes, tools, templates and management controls a contractor uses to accomplish their earned value management activities in accordance with the guidelines established by the Electronics Industry Alliance (EIA) Standard 748. Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) is the standard for DoD (Department of Defense) Earned Value Management System Programs and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 25
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
JANUARY 25, 2023
The commercial office real estate market has been undergoing an unprecedented number of disruptions and monumental transformations. Consequently, owners, investors, managers, and operators of office spaces might consider new strategies and innovative solutions, such as smart building technologies. According to real estate executives responding to a 2023 Deloitte Outlook Survey, approximately only 9% of their portfolio is currently comprised of smart building investments.
Snyder
JANUARY 25, 2023
In the digital marketing world, there are always risks of making crucial digital marketing mistakes that can lead to a waste of money for your business. Implementing a carefully thought-out strategy to make marketing and accounting work together , e-commerce businesses can think that they’re on the right path. However, a bit later, they can find themselves dealing with significant errors and losses.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 25, 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA review FileThis , a cloud tool that digitally gathers personal or business financial documents, across all of the financial, sales and ecommerce sites you use. Use the player below to listen to the podcast.
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 25, 2023
The recently released 'Xero Small Business Insights' reveals two slowest sales growth months since the start of 2021.
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Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 25, 2023
Jason Girzadas, the managing principal of business, global, and strategic services at Deloitte, was selected earlier this month as the Big Four firm’s next US CEO. If his nomination is approved by a partner vote, Girzadas will take over as chief executive on June 4. In addition, Lara Abrash, current chair and CEO of Deloitte & Touche, the firm’s audit and assurance practice, will take over as chair of the Deloitte US Board of Directors on June 4, succeeding Janet Foutty, who opted not to see
Martin Quinn
JANUARY 25, 2023
Typically the remit of the wealthy and political sphere, private jets are beyond the reach of most given their purchase price. Some corporates lease jets or hire them by trip. Of course, the question of how environmentally sound they are looms large. A recent Guardian article gives some good insights.
Going Concern
JANUARY 25, 2023
Based on the 2021 PCAOB inspection reports we ’ve reviewed so far, the audit firm that would win the “most improved” award is RSM US. From 2017 to 2020, RSM had an average yearly audit failure rate of 42%, including failing 46% of its audits reviewed by PCAOB inspectors in 2020. But during the most recent inspection cycle, RSM cut its deficiency rate by half, according to its 2021 auditing report card from the PCAOB.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 25, 2023
AuditClub, the Audit Service Center and creator of the innovative auditors-as-a-service model, has announced new and enhanced weekly passes that allow members to subscribe to AuditClub professionals with an experience level geared to the support they need during the upcoming busy season and beyond. Members experience convenience and peace of mind by reducing the panic created by today’s talent exodus.
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SkagitCountyTaxServices
JANUARY 25, 2023
Seen on Twitter this past weekend: Seems pretty typical with the way the IRS has operated over the past few years. If you’ve had any trouble with them processing anything of yours … well, that’s one explanation (and there are plenty more where that came from). But, now that they’re increasing staff with that big cash infusion from the American Rescue Plan, chances are, things will get better… right?
Patriot Software
JANUARY 25, 2023
The SECURE Act of 2019 gave employers new incentives to offer retirement plans. Now, the SECURE Act 2.0 promises to deliver even more. Passed by Congress at the end of 2022, the SECURE Act 2.0 is a new and improved version of the previous bill. So, what’s inside the new bill?
Shay CPA
JANUARY 25, 2023
Founders, as you embark on your journey of starting your SaaS-based business, one thing that will come up time and time again will be the concept of “revenue recognition.” That, of course, begs the question: what is revenue recognition? In short, it’s the process of recognizing revenue received from customers at the right time periods for financial statement purposes.
Menzies
JANUARY 25, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. G20 and 136 OECD Members have agreed to reform global tax by establishing a 15% global minimum tax rate. The UK government announced (based on draft legislation) that from 31 December 2023, large multinational businesses with consolidated group revenues of at least €750m per year will need to apply Pillar Two’s “Income Inclusion Rule” (IRR).
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Basis 365
JANUARY 25, 2023
Outsourced accounting services can benefit almost every business, whether big or small. Outsourcing your accounting services will bring you many benefits, including lower overhead costs, increased reliability, and the expertise of a whole team of accounting professionals. In addition, outsourcing your accounting services can be especially beneficial because it lowers the risk.
Summit CPA
JANUARY 25, 2023
The Virtual CPA Success Show: Episode 72 In this episode, Jamie Nau, our host and Summit CPA's Director of Virtual CFO, and Jody Grunden, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, talk with Ian Robinson, Founder and President of Enliven , a software company that builds custom software platforms to unlock sustainable growth for business. If you’re a business owner in need of updating or customizing your company’s software, this episode is for you.
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 25, 2023
The new passes allow members to subscribe to AuditClub professionals with an experience level geared to the support they need during the upcoming busy season and beyond.
Menzies
JANUARY 25, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. From 4 April 2022 onwards individuals, companies or partnerships who work in the following sectors need to be aware of the need to obtain a tax check when renewing or applying for a licence to continue operating: Taxi drivers Private hire drivers Private hire vehicle operators Scrap metal sites Scrap metal collectors What is a Tax Check?
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Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.
Wellers Accounting
JANUARY 25, 2023
Joe Lennon FCCA explains what angel investors are, and how they can help your early stage business.
Going Concern
JANUARY 25, 2023
It’s been three and a half years since we first found out about the sexist seminar in which women in leadership positions at EY were told that women’s brains are like pancakes and soak up information like syrup. The exact quote from that training to refresh your memory: Women’s brains absorb information like pancakes soak up syrup so it’s hard for them to focus.
Lockstep
JANUARY 25, 2023
The Lockstep Team is excited to share some of the latest updates to the world’s first shared inbox designed for accounting, Lockstep Inbox. These enhanced features, included in the free application are designed to save you hours of manual processes every week, while enabling you to better collaborate across your accounting workflows. Approval Activity Improvements If you’re like most accounting teams, you spend a lot of time managing approvals.
Withum
JANUARY 25, 2023
The inability of Congress to include key tax extenders in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, signed into law on December 29, 2022, will increase the federal income tax bill for the majority of U.S. businesses. Coming into the new year, business owners likely breathed a sigh of relief that no major tax legislation was passed. However, significant tax law changes embedded in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are impacting the 2022 and 2023 taxable years, leaving many business owners scrat
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"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.
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