No dumb questions: What clients are asking this tax season
Accounting Today
MARCH 19, 2025
Are tax prep clients' weird questions actually weirder this year, or does it just seem that way?
Accounting Today
MARCH 19, 2025
Are tax prep clients' weird questions actually weirder this year, or does it just seem that way?
Xero
MARCH 19, 2025
The UK government has launched a consultation on eInvoicing , an initiative that has the potential to revolutionise how we handle invoices, and bring significant benefits to businesses and the economy. The purpose of the consultation is to gather views from a range of businesses on standardising eInvoicing and increasing its adoption across the UK. We encourage you to engage with the consultation (which closes on 7 May 2025).
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Anders CPA
MARCH 19, 2025
The St. Louis Business Journal has named Anders one of the 99 largest accounting firms in St. Louis, marking the third year the firm has been included. Anders came in fourth on the list, based on the number of local CPAs employed by each firm: After several years of sustained growth through mergers and recruitment efforts, Anders employs 113 local CPAs and 141 CPAs firmwide.
Going Concern
MARCH 19, 2025
The other day the PCAOB proudly announced that it was punishing several members of KPMG’s global network , those being: KPMG Brazil, KPMG Canada, KPMG Italy, KPMG Israel, KPMG UK, KPMG Mexico, KPMG Samjong, KPMG Switzerland, KPMG, KPMG Australia. All they had to do was nab KPMG Kenya and it would be a true world tour of audit naughtiness. Oh sorry, that’s ignorant of us just assuming there’s a KPMG Kenya.
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Canopy Accounting
MARCH 19, 2025
In this episode of the Canopy Practice Success Podcast, Jasen Stine joins us with his knowledge as an experienced tax and accounting professional. We discuss Jasen's background, including his 25 years in the industry and recent transition to consulting for firms wanting to move towards advisory services. The conversation delves into the benefits and challenges of shifting to a subscription-based model, especially for firms with an established client base.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
When it comes to launching a side hustle after years of experience in the working world,you have a choice: Either start your own business or join an existing side-hustle platform that matches people with opportunities.
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CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
Financial experts advise parents to initiate money conversations with their children as early as possible to normalize financial learning and planning.
Going Concern
MARCH 19, 2025
MHA, top 15 firm in the UK (#13) and member of Baker Tilly International, is apparently seriously considering an IPO and soon, maybe as soon as the end of this month. The Times reported earlier this week that such an offering, if it goes down the way partners want it to, would be a “windfall” for the firm’s handful of current and retired partners.
Canopy Accounting
MARCH 19, 2025
In this episode of the Canopy Practice Success Podcast, Jason Stine joins us with his knowledge as an experienced tax and accounting professional. We discuss Jason's background, including his 25 years in the industry and recent transition to consulting for firms wanting to move towards advisory services. The conversation delves into the benefits and challenges of shifting to a subscription-based model, especially for firms with an established client base.
Accounting Today
MARCH 19, 2025
By showcasing how accounting intersects with technologies like AI, the profession becomes more appealing to tech-savvy students.
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Canopy Accounting
MARCH 19, 2025
Let Us Get the Conversation Started: Breaking the Cycle of Overwork Many accounting firms operate in survival mode during busy seasons, only to face unpredictableand often lowerworkloads during the rest of the year. While this cycle may seem inevitable, it is neither efficient nor sustainable. It often leads to burnout, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities for growth.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
While talking-head videos and webinars are common, B-roll footagesupplementary clips that enhance storytellingcan significantly improve video effectiveness.
Accounting Insight
MARCH 19, 2025
The CEO of AccountsIQ, a leading provider of advanced financial management software, has today warned that many businesses are unknowingly slowing their own growth due to outdated and inefficient approval processes. This bottleneck risks becoming critical in an increasingly fast-paced economic environment. To counteract this, AccountsIQ has introduced its new Workflow Approval Engine, designed to help businesses streamline approvals, improve compliance, and gain full visibility over financial wo
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
When designing accounting software, communication is a major factor, and it is no less true when it comes to its implementation.
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
MARCH 19, 2025
North Carolina is the latest state making legislative moves in hopes of expanding the pipeline of licensed accountants with an alternative path.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
TheSocial Security Administrationwill add new procedures requiring beneficiaries to prove their identity before claiming benefits or changing their direct deposit instructions, as part of an effort to crack down on fraud.
Accounting Today
MARCH 19, 2025
Big Four firms EY and Deloitte, as well as accounting automation solutions provider Digits, all announced separate partnerships with technology company Nvidia.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
If an Indiana or Ohio bill passes, it would mark the first time a GOP-led state implemented a refundable child tax credit.
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.
Canopy Accounting
MARCH 19, 2025
The accounting profession has long been shaped by trailblazers who challenge the status quo, drive innovation, and redefine whats possible. In 2025, women continue to lead the charge, transforming firms and leveraging technology to streamline workflows. These 10 influential women are not just keeping up with industry shifts; theyre setting the pace.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
Cryptocurrencygains, remote work tax implications, and NFT reporting rules are among the many topics taxpayers are asking accountants questions about this tax season, according to new data from expert platform JustAnswer.
Insightful Accountant
MARCH 19, 2025
Acumatica has added the ability to generate project quotes using their Mobile App. Murph looks at this new functionality in this Acumatica edition of our "How to ERP" series.
Accounting Today
MARCH 19, 2025
Accounting Today is accepting submissions for its report recognizing the Best Accounting Firms for Technology. This is the seventh year the publication will recognize firms in this category.
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.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
The ASB issues standards for auditing private companies, quality management standards for practitioners providing audit and attest services to private companies, and attestation standards.
Accounting Today
MARCH 19, 2025
Internal Revenue Service employees faced threats of assault during Saturday tax assistance events last year, according to a recent report.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
Acumatica will sponsor Venture Engineerings Mercedes-AMG GT4 car throughout the 2025 Michelin 24H European Series, building on the teams impressive debut at the 24H Barcelona, where they won the GT4 class during the 2024 season.
Patriot Software
MARCH 19, 2025
From inventory valuation to sales forecasting, there are plenty of times you may need to calculate a weighted average in your business. And you dont have to be a mathematician to find it. Learning how to calculate weighted average is a relatively easy process. What is a weighted average?
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CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
Federal Reserve officials held their benchmark interest rate steady for a second straight meeting, though they telegraphed expectations for slower economic growth and higher inflation.
Accounting Today
MARCH 19, 2025
The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines to Nov. 3.
CPA Practice
MARCH 19, 2025
SAP is embedding its generative AI Copilot Joule into SAP Concur solutions, bringing the portfolio one step closer toward a fully automated travel and expense management process:
GrowthForceBlog
MARCH 19, 2025
6 min read March 19th, 2024 In both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, financial management is essential to success. You can't run a profitable business or a viable nonprofit without a good bookkeeping and accounting system designed to support financial health and operations.
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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