Menzies
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Importance of an Audit A lot of business owners think audits are much of a muchness, however their quality can vary significantly. In some instances, the client relationships formed and the process itself can have a lasting impact; which enables the business to make choices which could lead them to a much more profitable future.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to combat scammers and promoters encouraging businesses to file claims for the pandemic tax credit.
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Airbase
DECEMBER 6, 2023
From controlling costs to ensuring compliance, the procurement function is crucial to an organization’s financial health. But despite procurement’s importance, many companies struggle to implement processes with the right balance between control and efficiency. This balance is especially challenging for companies who don’t have a dedicated procurement team, but still need strong control over and clear visibility into all spending.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The World Health Organization said raising excise taxes on alcohol and sweetened beverages is the most effective way to reduce consumption while generating revenue.
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
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The past year has been a bumpy ride for many. Most owners have been focused on maintaining cash flow, as they deal with the combination of rising costs and a limited capacity to lift their prices as customers become increasingly scarce. As 2024 approaches, it’s a good time for small business owners to think about business planning for the next 12 months.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Annual pay rose 5.6% year-over-year, payroll giant ADP reported, seeing signs of a hiring slowdown for next year.
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ThomsonReuters
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) emerged as a lifeline for many companies during the COVID-19 pandemic, incentivizing them to retain their employees and navigate through the financial turmoil. However, while the ERC served as a valuable support mechanism, it has also raised concerns about abuse when it comes to accurate claims for the credit. James Creech, a senior manager with Baker Tilly’s tax advocacy and controversy team, explained that the origin of the current issues with the ERC
Insightful Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Murph will be hosting Liz Scott for December's QB Talks focusing on QuickBooks at Year-end on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern time.
Summit CPA
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Dave Danic, Director of Tax at Summit Virtual CFO by Anders, has an update about home office accountable plans.
Insightful Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Murph will be hosting Liz Scott for December's QB Talks focusing on QuickBooks at Year-end on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern time.
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
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Every service-based company — especially a CPA firm — needs to find a way to make after-action reviews a standard practice.
Withum
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Sage Intacct’s Release 4 for 2023 took place on November 10th, making it the last release for this year. The R4 release includes various updates and features to improve your Sage Intacct user experience. To stay updated with these changes, you can conveniently access the Intacct release notes via your Intacct Home Page dashboard. The R4 Release comprises of many product enhancements and introduces various Early Adopter Programs.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The AICPA has proposed a framework for disclosures related to asset-backed cryptocurrencies, often called stablecoins, centered mainly on an issuer's assets versus outstanding tokens for them.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 6, 2023
It seems Gen Z wants nothing to do with the management hamster wheel. Good for them. Business Insider shares the story of a few young people who took one look at the management suite and said eff that. Including this young millennial who didn’t want her job to find out she was talking s**t to business rags about it: Wendy, 28, who isn’t sharing her surname to keep her workplace from identifying her, told Business Insider the apparent promotion was pitched to her as an opportunity.
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 Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In this truly last Vendor Spotlight of 2023, we talk to Aaron Jacob, head of accounting solutions at TaxBit.
Menzies
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Landlords have been significantly impacted by the implementation of Section 24 of the Finance Act 2015 and this has prompted a search for effective ways to mitigate the increased tax burden that many landlords now face. As landlords navigate ongoing tax challenges, there has been an increase in tax-saving schemes, such as the “Less Tax for Landlords” hybrid partnership scheme and similar solutions suggested by advisors.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Swiss city of Lugano started to accept cryptocurrencies for paying taxes, fines and all other invoices from the municipality.
Ryan Lazanis
DECEMBER 6, 2023
One of the most challenging moves in any business is raising prices for legacy clients. Find out why and how to navigate this tricky aspect.
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.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Federal prosecutors charged Pictet with conspiring to help taxpayers use 1,637 accounts to conceal assets and income from the IRS between 2008 and 2014.
Insightful Accountant
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Both Centri Business Consulting and Docyt have announced major leadership enhancements this week.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
BDO USA adds Flintech Holdings and Dynamics Beyond; Sikich acquires Golden Trail Advisers; BMSS Advisors & CPAs merges in Haddox Reid Eubank Betts PLLC; REDW adds Grove, Mueller & Swank; Dean Dorton merges in VonLehman; Eide Bailly adds RBTK; Savant Wealth Management acquires Peay & Associates and SwaimBrown Wealth Management; LGA merges in Sullivan; Ryan acquires Morrison & Head; and Hannis T.
Withum
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Are you in the know about all the groundbreaking new products and important updates to Microsoft Cloud technology announced at this year’s Microsoft Ignite conference? Join us for a post-Microsoft Ignite debrief webinar, where we unpack the latest developments, innovations and strategic insights unveiled during this year’s most anticipated technology event.
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.
IgniteSpot
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Often, companies only look to new software to improve team performance and efficiency. While technology can help streamline operations, standardized workflows and processes are critical for organization-wide alignment. Before implementing new software, document and optimize your team’s workflows first.
Menzies
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. FRS 101 is a framework that allows qualifying subsidiaries to benefit from a reduced disclosure requirement in their individual financial statements. This means that these entities can provide less information in their financial statements, while still complying with accounting standards. The reduced disclosure framework is available to subsidiaries that meet certain criteria, and it can help to simplify the financial reporting process for thes
Shay CPA
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A good team is the backbone of any thriving company. And the rise of technology has made it easier than ever before to expand your hiring pool well outside the boundaries of your city or even your state. Before you seek out the best and the brightest, though, make sure you have a payment plan. That, of course, means paying the employee or contractor.
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By Laura Weiss, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) The House Ways and Means Committee huddled behind closed doors on Tuesday in a daylong session that ended with it publicly releasing additional documents as part of its probe into the investigation of Hunter Biden’s taxes. Two IRS agents who have provided testimony to the panel sat with lawmakers in a rare shuttered hearing because they were set to discuss private taxpayer information.
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.
Cherry Bekaert
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Our Cherry Bekaert leaders will discuss the new California laws that force carbon emissions disclosures upon national and international firms. Although reporting isn’t set to begin until 2025, companies should begin planning for this now. Join us as we discuss the details of the reporting requirements, key challenges, and what is yet to be defined. We’ll also compare these requirements to other public and private regulatory bodies, identifying efficiencies and opportunities for your organization
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The 10th annual Ensuring Success CPE conference is now underway at www.ensuringsuccess.com/watch-2023. Accounting and tax pros can view this live, streaming CPE conference from their own office. Today’s 7 CPE sessions include tax ethics, firm management, small firm strategies for tax credits, 2023-24 tax season issues, digital assets, firm branding/marketing, and AI for accountants.
Cherry Bekaert
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Alteryx allows users to model disparate data sources to support firm-wide analytics and decision making. The Alteryx Designer provides users a powerful drag and drop canvas environment to easily connect to and shape data together while documenting each step in the process for further automation and reusability. Questions? Contact Us The post Introduction to Alteryx Designer for Data Preparation & Analytics appeared first on Cherry Bekaert.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 6, 2023
TLDR summary of this article from ChatGPT: Big 4 accounting firms introduced paternity leave in 2006, but a recent study finds that many fathers, especially in high-pressure environments like audit firms, hesitate to take advantage of it. The study, based on interviews with 13 men in French audit firms, reveals that fathers view leaves as incompatible with their professional commitments and perceive less support compared to mothers.
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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