Tue.Jul 12, 2022

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What to Expect During a Fraud Examination

Anders CPA

Suspicions of fraudulent activity can be alarming and unsettling for any business owner. Whether there’s an inkling because something doesn’t seem right with the numbers, or the puzzle pieces are coming together to form a full fledge fraud allegation, it’s important to know what to do when you suspect fraud in your business and how the examination process will play out from here.

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What's new in state sales and use taxes

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Colorado will begin imposing a 27-cent fee on every retail delivery made by motor vehicle to a destination in the state, beginning July 1. The fee will apply when at least one item is subject to sales or use tax and the delivery is mailed, shipped or delivered by motor vehicle.

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Identifying the Ideal Investor for Your Startup

BurklandAssociates

A few years ago, I met a pre-seed founder, Angie, with an excellent MVP, a handful of customers, and the infectious passion and drive that excites me. Angie had domain Read More. The post Identifying the Ideal Investor for Your Startup appeared first on Burkland.

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Fathom – A July 2022 Analytics/Reporting App

Intuitive Accountant

It is difficult to look at a month's worth of reporting and analytics apps without including Fathom in the bunch. The all-in-one reporter is an analysis and forecasting app you should consider.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Limited Liability: A Shield for Your Business

Patriot Software

Running a business is always a risk. The risk of a lawsuit or bankruptcy can scare many would-be business owners before they even get started. These risks don’t have to affect you personally, but they may depending on how you structure your business. Limited liability protects an individual’s assets in the case of a lawsuit […] READ MORE.

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Congratulations Hector Garcia – Insightful Accountant's Top Social Media Influencer ProAdvisor

Intuitive Accountant

Hector Garcia was named Insightful Accountant's Top Social Media Influencer ProAdvisor for 2022 during this year's 'Scaling New Heights' in Orlando, Florida.

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Congratulations Lisa Pierpont – Insightful Accountant's 2022 Top CAS ProAdvisor

Intuitive Accountant

Lisa Pierpont was awarded Insightful Accountants 202 Top Client Accounting ProAdvisor Award at the '2022 Scaling New Heights' conference.

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Do Remote Employees Make For a More Productive Workplace?

AccountingDepartment

There is plenty of discussion as to whether working from home, commonly referred to by the acronym of WFH, should remain a social norm now that we are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic. There are good arguments on both sides of the debate. However, a careful analysis of the arguments reveals the benefits of employees working from home or in places other than a traditional office cubicle outweigh the relatively minor drawbacks.

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Congratulations Marti Bockhold – 2022 Top QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor

Intuitive Accountant

Marti Bockhold was named Insightful Accountant's 2022 Top QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor during this year's "Scaling New Heights.

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Are ‘Strong Leadership, Agile Working, and a People-Centric Value Proposition’ on Your List of Must Haves at Work?

Going Concern

UK businesses within the accounting industry are understaffed by 22% and leaders everywhere are busy telling each other the things accounting professionals — particularly the younger generation — are hungry for at work. Fewer hours? Better money? Not getting scammed out of accrued PTO with a switch to “unlimited” vacation? NAH.

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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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Adaptive Design: The Most Effective Approach

Lockstep

As touched in Part 1 , adaptive design requires an understanding of viewports and their pixel layouts. In this article, we explore how adaptive design works, what is adaptive coefficient and how to calculate adaptive coefficient for an application. What is Adaptive Coefficient and Adaptive Design? Here, we use relative styling unit REM to style elements.

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Blind Item: Firms on the HCOL Coast Are Poaching From Midwest PA Firms, Paying West Coast Salaries

Going Concern

Are you a public accountant in a LCOL or MCOL Midwestern city? Put down the beer, open your ears, and whip out your wallet for this one. A source tells us California firms are setting their sights on comparatively lower cost of living Midwest cities to fill their vacancies. And they’re doing it not to save money on salaries but rather to entice public accountants away from lower-paying local firms by paying HCOL salaries, the sort of numbers Midwest firms would struggle to compete with.

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Personal Use of Employee Vehicles – How is it being valued?

Steve Feinberg

Business owners need to be cognizant of their business in owning or using a vehicle. There may be personal use of that vehicle and it can be included as taxable income on the employees’ W-2. How do we qualify the vehicle as a business expense? First, it will qualify as a business-used vehicle if it is an ordinary or necessary expense. Ordinary means that the expense is common in your work or line of business.

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The Perks of Unlimited PTO: How to Embrace and Maximize This Benefit

Lockstep

Unlimited PTO has become a common perk among startups and SaaS companies. While on the surface, unlimited PTO sounds great, yet many companies (and employees) are discovering that it is less “unlimited PTO” and more like “never PTO.” In this blog post, we uncover how employees and managers can embrace unlimited PTO policies. One of the main reasons why companies offer unlimited PTO is to avoid burnout.

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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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Personal Use of A Vehicle – How is it being valued?

Steve Feinberg

Business owners need to be cognizant of their business in owning or using a vehicle. There may be personal use of that vehicle and it can be included as taxable income on the employees’ W-2. How do we qualify the vehicle as a business expense? First, it will qualify as a business-used vehicle if it is an ordinary or necessary expense. Ordinary means that the expense is common in your work or line of business.

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A more intelligent digital transformation for AP

Accounting Today

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Bringing Safety and Security to Your Firm

Accounting Web

Practice Excellence Bringing Safety and Security to Your Firm.

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5 critical KPIs and why they matter

Accounting Today

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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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What To Wear

RitaKeller

“Is there anything in the world more annoyingly creepy than an unspoken dress code?” – Douglas Coupland. Remember the TV show What Not To Wear ? I always enjoyed it and was often amazed at how sloppy, untidy, and inappropriate the person was “before.” They looked pretty good “after.” You might now be facing the challenge of what to wear as you return to the office.

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Companies work together to build global e-invoicing exchange

Accounting Today

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Helen Patton

GBQ

Helen Patton has decades of information security experience, including working at JPMorgan Chase, The Ohio State University, and Cisco. Perhaps the most rewarding – and fun – aspect is sharing all she has learned, most recently in her book, Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path. Helen Patton has decades of information security experience, including working at JPMorgan Chase, The Ohio State University, and Cisco.

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The sting that snagged the tax lawyer to a pair of billionaires

Accounting Today

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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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Helen Patton

GBQ

Helen Patton has decades of information security experience, including working at JPMorgan Chase, The Ohio State University, and Cisco. Perhaps the most rewarding – and fun – aspect is sharing all she has learned, most recently in her book, Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path. Helen Patton has decades of information security experience, including working at JPMorgan Chase, The Ohio State University, and Cisco.

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AICPA finds risk management practices falling short

Accounting Today

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Why are you not as profitable as you want to be?

Mark Lee

Not all of my clients want to discuss profitability issues with me. So I don’t always know how profitable they are. If it doesn’t come up during our conversations then I assume they are happy enough with their current level of profitability. Or perhaps they are embarrassed because they are less profitable than they would like to be. Sometimes it’s a topic that emerges as an issue to discuss, explore and resolve down the line.

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Initial IRS Tax Forum registration deadline approaching

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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BDO USA reports 25% jump in revenue in FY 2022

Accounting Today

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IRS update: Incremental improvements

Accounting Today

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Bluevine launches tools for accountants

Accounting Today

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AvidXChange touts new integration with Acumatica

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.