Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

F&A has evolved from a number-crunching function to a strategic and consultative one, safeguarding assets, streamlining operations and influencing future growth.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 7, 2025

Many shoppers went online this season to find the perfect gift. Its a safe bet that few of them hit the target, which leads to returns, which leads to refunds from sellers, to which leads to the nagging question: Does sales tax get refunded along with the purchase price? The simple answer is yes. The more accurate answer, particularly when something as complex as sales tax gets involved, is: Probably, but watch the details.

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AccountingDepartment

JANUARY 7, 2025

The role of financial strategy in business success has never been more apparent. With increasing financial complexities, regulatory challenges, and an unpredictable economic environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are discovering the critical value of CFO support services.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 7, 2025

Well it’s official, we’re in the “sell” part of the private equity cycle. We’re also in the part of the cycle where you may have actually heard of the company investing in the accounting firm. And, because of that, also in the part of the cycle where things heat up significantly now that the big boys are jumping into the accounting space.

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Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Accounting Seed

JANUARY 7, 2025

Changing accounting systems can feel intimidating. Even if the legacy accounting system you currently use doesnt have the features, speed, or power you need, at least its familiar. Sometimes though, the benefits of switching to new software begins to outweigh the cost of learning a new system. If your outdated accounting system cant keep up with your growth, you want a more robust accounting system, or your vendor no longer supports your needs, it may be time to switch.

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BurklandAssociates

JANUARY 7, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 is packed with critical tax deadlines for startups. Missing these dates can result in penalties, compliance issues, and lost opportunities for valuable tax credits. To Read More The post Key Q1 2025 Tax Deadlines for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

The change would come as part of the first big amendments to Circular 230 since 2014.

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Accounting Insight

JANUARY 7, 2025

Moneypenny has launched a newcall-trackingservice to help accountancy businesses identify which marketing campaigns, ads, web pages, and specific keywords drive phone calls. The innovative solution is the first to be created in partnership with Ruler Analytics, a specialist marketing measurement platform. In todays competitive landscape, phone calls are still one of the most valuable forms of customer engagement, and understanding how they are generated is crucial to maximising marketing return

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Withum

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Universal Cost Basis Method for Digital Assets is over, but a safe harbor option exists. Do you need to act now? The IRS released final regulations on broker reporting for digital assets in (T.D. 10000). Per these regulations, Form 1099DA will be used to report digital asset sales to the IRS and to assist taxpayers with reporting on their income tax returns.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every state levies property taxes, but some states have high or complex property tax structures, making them less competitive.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

The blockbuster fine of 2024 was the $25 million penalty the PCAOB gave KPMG in the Netherlands last April for systemic internal exam cheating over a five-year period. It's the largest fine the PCAOB has ever doled out.

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Accounting Insight

JANUARY 7, 2025

SaaS solution enables automation of complex lease accounting calculations, ensuring precision and simplification Caseware, a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, today announced the acquisition of LeaseJava, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed and developed by leasing standards experts.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Clients just starting out need insight on which legal structure to select for their business. Seasoned entrepreneurs may need insight as their company grows and the entity once selected may not be as advantageous as it once was. The New Year is an ideal time to get a refresh on business entity options for your clients.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

The IRS is reminding those who received filing relief that they likely have to file by Feb. 3 or May 1.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Heres a breakdown of how members of Gen Z approach money, what factors influence their approach and what advice others have for those of this generation.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits in Sections 45Y and 48E of the Tax Code.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, now in their 12th year, were created byCPA Practice Advisorto promote and support the success of women leaders as part of its broader mission of sustaining the profession.

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Ace Cloud Hosting

JANUARY 7, 2025

QuickBooks Enterprise is one of the most robust tools for managing the accounting processes of every business in any industry.

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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.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Day trading in a Roth IRA is perfectly legal, but it may not be financially wise.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

When it comes to AI, where do we start? What's relevant? How do we determine what's worth our time and investment? Consider the AI Adopt, Test, Monitor Framework.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Everybody hates the IRS, but many of us love getting a tax refund! Find out when you can expect to get your refund if you file early. Even without a refund loan, you can usually get your refund in 2-3 weeks.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

Caseware announced it is acquiring LeaseJava, an Atlanta-based provider of lease accounting support solutions.

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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.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

The deal marks the first time in the accounting profession that private equity ownership of a CPA firm has transferred, or flipped, from one investment group to another.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Top 25 Firm's private equity ownership will transfer from New Mountain Capital to Blackstone, marking the first 'turn' in the U.S. accounting space.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Tens of thousands ofNorthern Californiafire victims stand to recover millions of dollars in reimbursements for federal taxes paid on wildfire settlements now that the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act finally passedCongresslast month and was signed by PresidentJoe BidenonDec. 12.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

CPA.com's vice president of strategy and innovation, Kacee Johnson, has announced she is stepping away from her position after six-and-a-half years.

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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.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Maintaining the focus on financial reporting and internal control risks remains job number one for audit committees.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

Top 50 Firm HBK acquired Acuity Human Resources; and SD Mayer merged in Bogdan & Frasco.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Tax Blotter is a round-up of recent tax news, briefs, and court rulings.

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Anders CPA

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2025, there are several updates to various payroll tax withholding limits, including Social Security tax and 401(k) elective deferrals. For employees, the minimum wage is increasing in Missouri and Illinois. Below, we highlight any payroll tax and withholding updates or consistencies for 2025 that employers and employees should be aware of. Social Security Tax Withholding For 2025, the Social Security tax wage base for employees will increase to $176,100.

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