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Accountants should be leaders in pay equity

Accounting Today

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Don't forget physical nexus!

TaxConnex

Businesses who sell over the internet must pay a lot of attention to far-flung economic tax thresholds – all states with a state wide sales tax and more than a few localities enforce them now – so it’s easy to overlook a more-obvious tripwire like physical presence. The Sales Tax Institute claims that one of the biggest misconceptions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision is tax-collection requirements triggered by physical nexus (aka “physical presence”) no longer apply.

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The 5 Most Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes

VetCPA

Small businesses make accounting errors and oversights regularly. Here, we cover five of the most common small business accounting mistakes. Read on to see if you’re making any of these mistakes and how to avoid them in the future. 1. You don’t take bookkeeping as seriously as you should. Recording everything is an excellent rule to follow for bookkeeping and accounting for a small business.

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The Auditor’s Opinion

Withum

Audited financial statements are a cornerstone of the financial markets. They are used to assist in raising money or obtaining loans. Without some form of independent assurance, capital acquisition would be delayed, made more cumbersome, and there would be added due diligence costs. Tonight I will conduct my second Auditing class session of this semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and I will be teaching what the auditor’s opinion means and what auditors do to arrive at their opinion.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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The AICPA Has Written a Strongly-Worded Letter to the Treasury Department on Remote Work

Going Concern

If you thought the AICPA’s only job is gatekeeping the CPA exam and selling you insurance offers you are WRONG. They also write strongly-worded letters, sometimes on behalf of our nation’s CPAs or, as in the case of this latest letter, on behalf of American taxpayers. Let’s see what they’ve been up to. From the news release : The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting update

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Can Our DCAP Reimburse a Participant’s Claim for a “Late Fee”?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: One of our DCAP participants has submitted a reimbursement claim that includes a $20 “late fee.” This charge is in addition to the regular monthly day-care fee for the participant’s child and appears as a separate entry on the statement from the day-care center with no further explanation. Can we reimburse it? ANSWER: It depends on what the charge is for.

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Another Year, Another Revenue Record For Deloitte in 2022

Going Concern

This morning turned out to be a pretty big Big 4 news day. First, we had EY ’s top brass approving splitting its auditing and consulting businesses (no surprise here). Then we had Deloitte announcing its global revenue for 2022 —and it’s a record amount (no surprise here either). The Green Dot pulled in $59.3 billion in revenue for the financial year ending May 31, an 18.1% increase over 2021 ’s haul of $50.2 billion.

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The Unbeatable Benefits of Client Accounting Services

AccountingDepartment

Operating a business comes with many demands. Whether you are a smaller start-up or an established medium-sized business, many sides of the business need to be successfully addressed. Things like bill payments, employee management, and long-term growth are just some of these things that a business owner needs to have a handle on.

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That’s a wrap at Xerocon Sydney

Xero

Today, we wrapped up Xerocon Sydney, the third and final Xerocon for this year. Over the last two days we have come together with over 3,000 of our Aussie, Kiwi and Asia-based accounting and bookkeeping partners, app partners and Xeros to get inspired, to learn and most importantly to reunite as a community. It’s been three years since our last Xerocon in this part of the world and we enjoyed every minute of being together again.

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CFO or Financial Controller? The Clear Difference.

AccountingDepartment

While a company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and its controller both oversee and manage accounting processes for an organization, their roles are very different. Understanding the differences is important when you're considering outsourcing accounting services.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

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.

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Why Your Skagit County Business Needs Cyber Insurance

SkagitCountyTaxServices

In today’s online-driven world, it’s no surprise that securing sensitive information is essential. Just like you cover your Skagit County business for other possible risks (property damage, theft, injury, etc.) so should you also be thinking of how to keep your business safe from virtual attacks. And lest you immediately think: But Steve – my business is completely different!

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Part 2 on When People Die. Where's the Money?

Intuitive Accountant

In the second story in her series on the messes left behind when people die, internationally renowned ProAdvisor Esther Friedberg Karp takes a deep dive into where the money goes—and why you should know.

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Workplace Culture: What It Is and Why It's Important For Your Business

GrowthForceBlog

8 min read. The Great Resignation, The Big Quit, or the Great Reshuffle- whatever you choose to call it- continues to roll.

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Take Our Survey: The Payroll Factor

Intuitive Accountant

The 'Insightful Accountant Payroll Survey' takes aim at showing how today's firms are leveraging the service in their practices.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

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

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Some Folks at EY Spent Labor Day Working Out the Details of the Audit/Consulting Split

Going Concern

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the EY split is moving forward thanks in part to the big wigs getting together over the holiday weekend to hammer out the plan. Ernst & Young’s leaders are expected this week to give the green light to splitting its auditing and consulting businesses, paving the way for the biggest shake-up in the accounting profession in more than 20 years, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Future Forward Summit - October 4-5

Intuitive Accountant

We're gearing up for our next Future Forward Summit taking place October 4-5. The focus is on Firm Security and Staffing. Register today!

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Practice Management: The Employee Relationship Way | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Practice management is all about finding the most efficient ways to optimize and achieve your business goals. Effective practice management is the foundation of your accounting firm and can improve customer experience, employee satisfaction, improve productivity, and boost profitability. Nowadays, there are tools and software to help accounting firm’s accomplish these goals.

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How We Made Work From Home Work for Us… And How You Can Too!

LSLCPAs

Executive Summary The pandemic thrust LSL CPAs into a Working From Home staff situation much like the rest of the world, and our firm continues to work mainly in a remote environment. Now that we’ve had some time to reflect and sort through some initial challenges, we thought it might be a good time to. The post How We Made Work From Home Work for Us… And How You Can Too!

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Dan Mangan facilitates a City of Victoria Music Symposium on touring as part of the Rifflandia Festival

DMCL

As part of Victoria’s Rifflandia music festival, Vancouver singer-songwriter and Side Door cofounder Dan Mangan will facilitate a City of Victoria Music Symposium titled Life on the Road: Touring Wellness. The event–which takes place on September 17 at 10 am at the Victoria Event Centre–will feature discussions with publicist Neesha Hothi of Neesh Communications, accountant Donna Branston of DMCL, recording artist Kandle, producer-performer-facilitator Francis Arevalo of Creat

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EY HAS BIG NEWS, YOU GUYS

Going Concern

This announcement is the most exciting thing since…uh…yeah, I got nothing. Anyway, the EY split is official. The vote, that is. “EY leaders have reached the decision to move forward with partner votes to separate into two, distinct, multidisciplinary organizations. The next steps include ongoing engagement with partners to provide them with more information in advance of the voting process.

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How Do a Debit and a Credit Fall in Love? The Matching Principle in Accounting

Patriot Software

If you’ve ever sent an invoice to someone who planned to pay later, you’re probably using accrual accounting. It can be hard to keep track of finances when you’ve accrued payables and liabilities. But, using the matching principle can help you stay organized. The matching principle in accounting states that you must report expenses in […] READ MORE.

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SOLD!(?) – Is It Still a Good Time to Exit?

Withum

Selling a closely held business isn’t significantly different from selling publicly traded stocks – you never want to exit at a low, if it can be avoided – but are you sure you’re exiting near the high? Due to unforeseen fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries contemplating “end of days” scenarios two years ago are operating at all-time high profitability levels.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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HIPAA Resolution Agreement Emphasizes the Importance of Proper Disposal of PHI

ThomsonReuters

HHS Resolution Agreement: New England Dermatology, P.C. (July 26, 2022); HHS News Release (Aug. 23, 2022). Available at [link]. HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a $300,640 settlement with a medical facility (a HIPAA covered entity) to resolve alleged violations of the HIPAA privacy rule. OCR began its investigation after the facility filed a breach notification report stating that empty specimen containers labeled with protected health information (PHI) had been placed in a dum

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Track Vehicle Mileage – A QuickBooks Desktop 2023 Feature

Intuitive Accountant

Vehicle mileage tracking isn't new to QuickBooks Desktop, but the way in which we will track it will be is for 2023. There is an all new mobile app and feature desktop.

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HHS Issues FAQs on Electronic Processing of National Medical Support Notices

ThomsonReuters

e-NMSN—Answers to Employers’ Questions (Aug. 2, 2022). Available at [link]. The HHS Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) has posted frequently asked questions about e-NMSN—a free, voluntary system for the electronic exchange of National Medical Support Notices (NMSNs) between state child support agencies and employers, plan administrators, TPAs, and unions.

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Fear of awkward conversations costing accountants money

Accounting Today

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

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.

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Who Says the Best Things in Life Aren't Free?

Intuitive Accountant

You can secure a SuiteWorld On Air Discover Pass for Free. Learn how.

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EY approves plan to split audit and consulting firms

Accounting Today

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Three key takeaways from our Xerocon Sydney blockchain session

Xero

When it comes to understanding practical opportunities for up and coming decentralised technologies like blockchain, cryptocurrencies and smart contracts – there’s a lot to take in. Add in the potential challenges that businesses might have incorporating these offerings in the future, it’s no surprise that there are more questions than answers among our community.

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IASB proposes to update IFRS for SMEs

Accounting Today

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"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.