RogerRossmeisl
JULY 17, 2024
July 15 Employers should deposit Social Security, Medicare and withheld income taxes for June if the monthly deposit rule applies. They should also deposit non-payroll withheld income tax for June if the monthly deposit rule applies. July 31 Report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second quarter 2024 (Form 941) and pay any tax due. (See the exception below, under “August 12.
Acterys
JULY 17, 2024
We are beyond thrilled to announce the release of Acterys’ latest version, 24.1. The launch of Acterys 24.1 heralds a transformative era in business intelligence and planning, blending the power of AI with the robust functionality of Power BI. This release marks a significant milestone, embodying our commitment to revolutionizing enterprise planning through cutting-edge technology, all underpinned by our strategic partnership with Microsoft.
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RogerRossmeisl
JULY 17, 2024
Whether your company acquires businesses that own real estate or you invest in real estate directly, fraud poses an ever-present threat. Buying and selling real estate is complicated, and it’s relatively easy for crooks to manipulate the process. To help mitigate real estate fraud threats, thorough due diligence is essential. Staying current on common schemes and red flags also may enable you to identify risky transactions before you put down any money. 5 schemes First, be aware of these five co
Going Concern
JULY 17, 2024
INSIDE Public Accounting is due to release their Top 500 list soon and in the meantime, they’ve asked a very important question: Will 2024 show another big boost in compensation? Here they’ve compared compensation for equity and non-equity partners, managing partners, and professional staff at non-Big 4 IPA 100 firms for 2023 against 2019.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But 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. 🗻 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. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 17, 2024
Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections. Our current situation The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which generally took effect in 2018, made sweeping changes. Many of its provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2025. With this date getting closer each day, you may wonder how your federal tax bill will be affected in 2026.
CPA Practice
JULY 17, 2024
By Ali Donaldson, Inc. (TNS) Where have all the accountants gone? Between 1990 and 2021, the number of people sitting for the Certified Public Accountant exam plunged by almost 50 percent , according to the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. With fewer young people entering the profession and an increasing number of baby boomers, who account for three-quarters of CPAs, heading for retirement, a Bloomberg analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found th
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Accounting Today
JULY 17, 2024
The details in the Republican platform provide no specifics on taxes, although extending the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts of Jobs Act of 2017 is a top priority.
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 17, 2024
If you own a closely held corporation, you can borrow funds from your business at rates that are lower than those charged by a bank. But it’s important to avoid certain risks and charge an adequate interest rate. Basics of this strategy Interest rates have increased over the last couple years. As a result, shareholders may decide to take loans from their corporations rather than pay higher interest rates on bank loans.
Accounting Today
JULY 17, 2024
Taxpayers and financial institutions now need to verify their identities when they sign in or register to use the system as an extra security measure.
CPA Practice
JULY 17, 2024
A federal court in the Eastern District of New York issued a permanent injunction yesterday against a Brooklyn, New York, tax return preparer. Melinda Jacob, individually and on behalf of her business Melinda Jacob Tax Services LLC, consented to the injunction, which permanently bars her and her business from preparing federal tax returns for others.
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.
Accounting Today
JULY 17, 2024
The Big Four firm named Dan Priest as its chief AI officer for the U.S.
CPA Practice
JULY 17, 2024
Almost half (47%) of U.S. organizations report that their salary budgets for the 2024 cycle are lower than the previous year, as the overall median pay raise for 2024 fell to 4.1%, compared with 4.5% in 2023. That’s according to the latest Salary Budget Planning Report by WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The report found employers are being more conservative with their salary budgets as they anticipate lower demand resulting in longer-term stability in their employe
Accounting Today
JULY 17, 2024
Tyler Otto, president and owner of Specialty Bookkeepers & Tax, turned his wife's side hustle into a full-fledged firm after losing his job.
CPA Practice
JULY 17, 2024
Docyt, a provider of AI-driven accounting automation technology, unveiled an AI bookkeeper called GARY ( G enerative A ccounting R etrieval s Y stem) for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). GARY combines precision and predictive AI models with generative AI tools that automate manual bookkeeping processes and accelerate the month-end close from a matter of weeks to just 45 minutes through continuous reconciliation.
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.
Accounting Seed
JULY 17, 2024
The nonprofit puts time back in their hands to focus on what really matters: combating homelessness. –––––– Homelessness is a devastating and complicated issue plaguing many areas within the United States. According to United States Interagency Council on Homelessness , 1.25 million people experienced homelessness in 2020 alone—with California accounting for 28% of the homeless population in 2023.
CPA Practice
JULY 17, 2024
The IRS said Wednesday it’s now requiring taxpayers and financial institutions to authenticate their identities when they log in to use the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) website. As of July 14, taxpayers are required to sign in or register with either of the IRS’s credential service providers— Login.gov or ID.me —to access the FATCA registration system.
Canopy Accounting
JULY 17, 2024
Darren Root will be sitting down with Canopy CEO Davis Bell to discuss the future of accounting and most of all, answering your questions. You can submit questions for Darren as part of the registration process for the webinar.
Ace Cloud Hosting
JULY 17, 2024
Lacerte is one of the most popular and reputable tax preparation and filing software for small—to medium-sized businesses. It offers robust features that allow tax professionals to reduce manual work.
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
CPA Practice
JULY 17, 2024
Andersen has expanded in central Florida by opening a new office in Tampa, where the top 25 firm has added more than 20 professionals from Reilly, Fisher & Solomon, a Tampa-based tax compliance and planning firm. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Joining Andersen are 19 tax professionals and four managing directors from Reilly, Fisher & Solomon.
Anders CPA
JULY 17, 2024
Anders Technology , an advisory service line of Anders, was named to Accounting Today’s VAR 100 list for 2024. The ranking recognizes the country’s leading value-added resellers in the accounting space by revenue. This is the second year in a row that Anders Technology earned a spot on the list. A Microsoft Solutions Partner with over 35 years of experience and a team of 30+ technology-focused advisors, Anders Technology is passionate about leveraging technology to reach business goals.
Xero
JULY 17, 2024
On 9 July, we announced that the Xero Beautiful Business Fund is back for 2024. Just as we did last year, we’re giving away more than NZ$750,000 to eligible Xero small business customers across Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK, and the US. We want to recognise the role of our accounting and bookkeeping partners in driving small business success and we’d love your help to encourage your clients to enter the Xero Beautiful Business Fund.
Insightful Accountant
JULY 17, 2024
Ben Richmond, the Managing Director of Xero for North America, gives valuable insights into accounting firms providing 'Fractional CFO' services.
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.
Withum
JULY 17, 2024
There’s a common misconception regarding how to assess the value of companies heavily reliant on an intangible asset for its revenue stream. It’s often assumed that the value of such assets should be added to the overall enterprise value. This would mean separately valuing the intangible asset and then combining it with the business’s going concern value.
Accounting Today
JULY 17, 2024
Andersen adds Reilly, Fisher & Solomon; and Platform Advisors acquires Silver+Co.
Going Concern
JULY 17, 2024
KPMG Australia has been busy doing some decluttering this year. First a “radical restructuring” that meant shunning a lot of the traditional advisory work — which has dried up of late anyway — and going all in on “tech-related advisory and software installation.” That move is supposed to save the firm $80 million AUD ($53.8 million USD), part of that coming from not having to pay the salaries of the 200 senior consultants and above it laid off.
Accounting Today
JULY 17, 2024
An influx of investors is accelerating growth in the professional services sector.
Advertiser: Paycor
Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.
Going Concern
JULY 17, 2024
In the King’s Speech today, King Charles says (timestamped below) “bills will be brought forward to strengthen audit and corporate governance” in the UK. What this means is that the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will be replaced with the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA). Audit reform was supposed to be included in the last King’s Speech but was noticeably absent, an omission deemed “very disappointing” by the Institute of Chartered Accounta
Withum
JULY 17, 2024
New Jersey implemented a new law that requires employers with 25 or more employees to implement a retirement plan. Employees must participate in (i) the state-sponsored plan called the Secure Choice Program; or (ii) their employer’s qualified retirement plan. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Who It Applies To Businesses with 25 OR MORE employees in the ENTIRE PREVIOUS YEAR; That does NOT currently have a “qualified” retirement plan; and Have conducted business in New Jersey for AT LEAST 2 YEA
Accounting Today
JULY 17, 2024
The bookkeeping solutions provider debuted its Generative Accounting Retrieval sYstem, GARY.
Cherry Bekaert
JULY 17, 2024
With the rapid growth of ecommerce, cross-border buying and selling is more accessible than ever before, and businesses can now reach consumers far beyond their national borders. While selling in the U.S. is often a strategic growth opportunity for international companies, businesses need to be knowledgeable about navigating a complex U.S. tax landscape.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
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