BurklandAssociates
JULY 18, 2022
More than ever, startup founders and investors recognize the importance of cultivating an engaged, high-performing team and the work that goes into building and maintaining a strong company culture. In Read More. The post 3 Ways People Operations Impacts Fundraising Success appeared first on Burkland.
Withum
JULY 18, 2022
After receiving complaints from small business owners, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on June 14th to review the effect of the 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair on small businesses and remote sellers. In 2018, the Supreme Court reviewed and upheld the lower court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair eliminating the physical presence requirement for a state to impose a sales tax on sales of goods or services in that state.
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Xero
JULY 18, 2022
This is a guest post by Lara Mulady, Senior Content Strategist at Pleo – an end-to-end expense management solution that seamlessly integrates with Xero. . Accounting has always been a careful balance of calculations and consulting. But when push comes to shove, it’s often the strategic consulting work that gets pushed to one side to make time for the time-bound and legally required ‘traditional’ bookkeeping tasks.
Accounting Today
JULY 18, 2022
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.
Xero
JULY 18, 2022
Grit and resilience have long been synonymous with the Australian spirit. But if recent years have taught us anything, it’s that our nation’s entrepreneurs embody these traits day in and day out. From the local store that’s pivoted online and gone global to the accounting firm that’s embraced flexible working to attract talent, countless success stories have emerged since the pandemic’s arrival.
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Going Concern
JULY 18, 2022
We received a tip about a situation over at Grant Thornton that may or may not have any basis in reality but since the only time Grant Thornton ever gets mentioned here is to get made fun of over being so bad at auditing (it’s getting better OK!) we thought hey, let’s have a discussion about GT that doesn’t involve fines and failing companies.
Nancy McClelland, LLC
JULY 18, 2022
It’s true — our little CPA firm is officially old enough to drink, so let’s raise a glass to the wild ride it’s been. To celebrate, we are planning an outdoor community event with the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce in early September — more on that in an upcoming post — but to mark the official date of first hanging out our shingle, we thought it would be fun to share a delightful interview with Mark Goldman, CPA on his podcast, “Where Accountants Go&#
Reckon
JULY 18, 2022
If you’re looking to sell or pass your business, succession planning is vital. While selling up or retiring may not be on the cards for many small business owners, it’s important to understand how succession planning works, so you can prepare for a time in the not-so-distant future when you might decide to relinquish your business. A succession plan outlines the process of handing your business operations over to another party while removing yourself as the business owner.
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.
Withum
JULY 18, 2022
Senior Associate in Withum’s Forensic and Valuation Services Team, Jen Rodriguez has been featured in multiple episodes of the popular iHeartPodcasts and AYR Media’s True Crime Podcast, “Queen of the Con: The OC Savior”. This season of Queen of the Con focuses on the story of Lizzie Mulder, a true con artist in Laguna Beach who desperately wants to fit into the wealthy community and does anything she can to achieve the affluence façade.
Patriot Software
JULY 18, 2022
Life has a way of complicating plans at work. Employees may get sick, injured, give birth, or need to care for a family member. In any of these situations, there are a couple of different ways your employee can take leave from work. Short-term disability and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are two options […] READ MORE.
Accounting Today
JULY 18, 2022
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.
Intuitive Accountant
JULY 18, 2022
If you're interested in looking forward regarding your client's finances, it's time you checked out ForwardAI.
Going Concern
JULY 18, 2022
In an interview with the Financial Times, PwC’s Bob Moritz said that keeping audit and advisory arms together was essential to attract staff and that the benefits of the model outweighed the difficulty of managing the risk of conflicts of interest between the two divisions. Are accounting firms walking back remote work? Fire at a small accounting office in Austin, TX over the weekend.
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Accounting Insight
JULY 18, 2022
Lightyear, founded by ex-Wise duo Martin Sokk and Mihkel Aamer, combines multi-currency accounts with unlimited access to global markets so customers can invest without hidden fees. The company announces a $25M Series A led by Silicon Valley based venture capital firm Lightspeed, with the Virgin Group also participating. Moving at Lightspeed: from today, Lightyear launches into 19 new countries just nine months after the UK, making it the first neobroker to unlock most of Europe in one move.
Snyder
JULY 18, 2022
Etsy.com is a go-to place for those who are interested in buying unique and outstanding hand-made or artisan products. Launched in 2005 in Brooklyn, New York, it’s become one of the top e-commerce companies in the world, surpassed only by such giants as Apple, Chewy, and Amazon. According to Statista, the platform generated a marketplace revenue of 1.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2021.
FraudFiles
JULY 18, 2022
Back in September 2021, Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis was charged with was charged with 4 felonies and 1 misdemeanor related to misconduct in public office, embezzlement, fraud, and campaign finance violations. Her attorney claimed it was just “accounting errors.” Today Chantia Lewis was convicted of two felonies and was removed from office.
Snyder
JULY 18, 2022
While accounting isn’t the most glamorous aspect of running an e-commerce business, it is one of the most important functions that determine your success. Tracking the basics such as your sales and expenses using Shopify accounting software is just a fraction of the information you’ll need to develop a pricing strategy, predict cash flow balances, or when deciding how to scale up.
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.
Wendy Tietz
JULY 18, 2022
Are you interested in data cleaning and visualization? Do your students use Google Sheets? Want a ready-made project for your class that uses Google Sheets for data cleaning and visualization? I have developed a case that is suitable for introductory accounting that uses just Google Sheets – and I provide step-by-step tutorial videos, making it […].
RitaKeller
JULY 18, 2022
“What if wages drop? What if no one is willing to pay New York City wages for people who work in Idaho?” – Suzanne Lucas . Just some thoughts today about remote workers. Also, some questions for firm owners. CPA firms have survived during the last couple of years by being able to utilize remote workers. Their talented accountants worked from home, and to the surprise of many partners, it worked well.
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