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10 Things Accountants Should Know About Marketing | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Marketing is instrumental to your success whether you want to do it or not. Think about it, you are not compensated for marketing. You don’t get to bill your marketing time to anyone. Yet, your compensation is based on the results of your marketing. If you don’t market, you won’t be able to improve all those metrics that impact your income.

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The Importance of Investor Updates

BurklandAssociates

Many founders don’t understand the importance of regular updates and communication with their investors. Once they secure their funding, the focus moves to their business – which makes sense. However, Read More. The post The Importance of Investor Updates appeared first on Burkland.

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Young Accountant Narrowly Misses the Tragedy of Working For Grant Thornton

Going Concern

Someone on r/accounting posted this over the weekend and I thought it worth sharing because it reminds everyone of two very important facts when it comes to recruiting: 1) never bank on a verbal offer and 2) don’t work for Grant Thornton. Oops wait, I meant 2) if firms recruiting on campus engage in any kind of screwy behavior you should report it to your school’s accounting chair/director/benevolent overlord.

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Connecticut Paid Family Leave and What to Know

Patriot Software

Connecticut joined the paid family leave states when employers began handling Connecticut paid family leave contributions in 2021. Time has flown by and it’s now 2022. What does that mean? Employees in Connecticut can now apply for benefits from the state’s paid family leave program. Read on to learn about the new Connecticut paid family […] READ MORE.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

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.

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Recent heirs to retirement plans win a surprise tax reprieve from the IRS

Accounting Today

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Do Employers Have to Pay Unemployment Taxes?

Patriot Software

As a small employer, you have all sorts of payroll taxes to worry about: income taxes, Medicare tax, and Social Security tax. But, what about unemployment taxes? Do employers have to pay unemployment taxes? Do employers have to pay unemployment taxes? In general, all employers have to pay unemployment taxes. Some exemptions exist, which are […] READ MORE.

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One of a Kind: Maine’s Paid Sick Leave Law

Patriot Software

With paid sick leave programs on the rise, more and more states are establishing new laws for employers. One state that has taken its law to the next level is Maine. The Maine paid sick leave law boasts something that no other state can: paid leave for any reason. Read on to learn all about […] READ MORE.

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Cyber Insurance: The Importance of Being Proactive

Withum

Cyber insurance provides companies with some financial peace of mind as an essential component of their cybersecurity risk mitigation strategy. It can help to recover from a data breach or cyber incident – or at least that used to be the case. Cyber insurance was a tool leveraged to mitigate cyber risk at the expense of implementing appropriate cybersecurity controls.

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The Basics of Flexible Work Arrangements

Patriot Software

Flexibility to balance work and life is a very important aspect of job satisfaction to 53% of employees. What are you doing to help employees improve their work-life balance? When employees are confined to rigid work hours or a single work location, some will search for a job with more flexibility. Some businesses can combat […] READ MORE.

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Syft Analytics – 'Live' From Xerocon

Intuitive Accountant

Gary DeHart sat down with Syft Analytics' Vangelis Kyriazis at its booth during the recent 'Xerocon 2022' event in New Orleans.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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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The Deadline for Depositing 401(k) Deferrals (and What to Do If You’re Late)

Patriot Software

If you provide a 401(k) account as a benefit to your employees, you need to know the deadline for depositing the employee deferrals into their accounts. If you don’t deposit 401(k) contributions on time, you might face multiple consequences. In this article, you will learn the 401(k) deposit rules and what you should do if […] READ MORE.

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Art of Accounting: Staff review process

Accounting Today

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Do Part-time Employees Get Benefits?

Patriot Software

An employee can make a huge difference in your business. They can speed up operations, come up with innovative ideas, and free up your time. When you hire a full-time employee, it’s important to offer attractive benefits in their compensation package. Do part-time employees get benefits, too? What is a part-time employee? Before determining part-time […] READ MORE.

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Tips To Beat Rising Costs of High Inflation for Resorts

Withum

Last year, inflation rates in the U.S. appeared to be a staggering 7%. Fast forward a year later, and June 2022 rates have risen to a 40-year high of 9.1% inflation year-over-year. Although there are signs that inflation is starting to ease somewhat due to declines in gas and energy costs, shelter and food costs continue to rise. July was slightly lower at 8.5% year-over-year inflation, and hopefully that trend continues, but it makes it difficult for resorts to keep up with rising costs on some

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

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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How to Update Payroll for an Employee With a Family Status Change

Patriot Software

Your employees might have a change in family status while at your small business. An employee could get married, while another might give birth to or adopt a child. When your employees have a family status change, you need to update payroll records. What is a family status change? Change in family status is when […] READ MORE.

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Download Pokemon X And Y Roms For Android

SkagitCountyTaxServices

By letting them know here, they fixed it. So the person who made the emulator is letting people know their stuff was stolen so the problem gets rectified. And reporting it to Nintendo is the smartest move they could make. They are informing them so they can hopefully change things from the top down, that way it doesn’t happen again. @GameCollector84 No, it’s a big deal in software distribution to credit the coder, even when using open source code.

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Your Federal and State Labor Law Posting Requirements

Patriot Software

Labor law posters are federal and state notices that tell employees about their legal employment rights. If you have even one employee, you must hang labor law posters. It is your responsibility to hang the correct posters and keep them up to date as statutes change. There are numerous employment posters. How can you know […] READ MORE.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: PwC Gets a Perfect Score; IRS Bonuses; EY Seeks Guidance | 10.10.22

Going Concern

Deloitte US has acquired SFL Scientific , a Boston-area consulting firm focusing on artificial intelligence strategy and data science. EY is talking with officials at the IRS after urgently requesting guidance for the new 15% minimum tax on large, profitable corporations known as the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) contained in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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Caught Red-handed: What to Do About Employee Fraud

Patriot Software

No one wants to be the victim of employee fraud. But for small business owners, the chances of employee fraud are high. In fact, two-thirds of small businesses in the U.S. are victims of employee theft. The good news? You don’t have to be a victim. Understanding what employee fraud is can help you prevent […] READ MORE.

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Clients Spotlight: 10 Speed Coffee, Apple Pan, 1933 Group, Acme Hospitality, and El Paseo Inn Featured in Magazines

KROST

KROST’s Restaurant clients have been featured in magazines as some of the best in their own respective categories. We are fortunate to have clients that are an integral part of the food, beverage, and hospitality scene in California. We would like to recognize 10 Speed Coffee, The Apple Pan, 1933 Group, Acme Hospitality, and El Read the full article.

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FLSA Timekeeping Requirements

Patriot Software

When you run a small business, you need to track employee hours. You have a choice between different methods for employee timekeeping. Regardless of how you track employee hours, there are FLSA timekeeping requirements you should know about. Learn more about the FLSA with our guide! Download our FLSA cheat sheet to understand what […] READ MORE.

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Did Subway franchisees profit from the $10 for two footlong subs during the pandemic?

Wendy Tietz

Subway, the fast-food restaurant franchise, came out with a promotion offering two footlong subs for $10 during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to drive traffic to its restaurants. Franchise owners were not happy with the promotion, claiming they lost money on every sub sold. Assume that the costs related to […].

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

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.

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What Is the Form W-2 Deadline?

Patriot Software

Form W-2 is a document that details what you paid an employee during a calendar year. It shows their gross wages, withheld taxes, and other withholdings. You must send Form W-2 to employees so they can fill out their annual income returns. And, you need to send Form W-2 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) […] READ MORE.

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The Prince’s Trust partners with IRIS Software Group

Accounting Insight

The Prince’s Trust is today announcing its partnership with IRIS Software Group (IRIS), one of the UK’s largest business software companies, to inspire and support the next generation of talented young people, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. . . This partnership with The Prince’s Trust builds on IRIS’ extensive charitable initiatives and community work focused on improving employability for all.

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How to Withhold Taxes on Tips

Patriot Software

If your employees receive tips, it is important to remember that tip income is taxable. Employees must report all tips they receive, and you must withhold payroll taxes on tips. Taxes on reported tips Employees can receive tips directly from customers, from tips charged to credit cards, or from tip pooling agreements. If an employee […] READ MORE.

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3 Minutes with Heather Townsend

Accounting Insight

The third instalment of our ‘3 minutes with’ series is with Heather Townsend, Founder of The Accountants’ Growth Club. Not only is she an author and coach, she’s an expert at delivering workshops and masterclasses to help accountants and consultants progress their career. You might also recognise her as a regular speaker at Accountex events and other conferences around the world. 1.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

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.

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5 Steps for Successfully Onboarding New Employees

Patriot Software

How can you help new employees make a smooth transition into your small business? Successful new employee onboarding can reduce costs and save company resources. Employees who are up and running quickly will have fewer days of on-the-job training, saving you time and money. Hiring your first employee? Our free guide can help. Find out […] READ MORE.

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Building Bridges

Intuitive Accountant

Aaron Harris, Global CTO at Sage, goes inside its acquisition of Lockstep and how it will provide greater value to today's SMBs.

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Learn How the OSH Act Applies to Your Business

Patriot Software

As an employer, it’s your job to make sure your employees stay safe at work. You must ensure they don’t become ill or get injured from anything at your business. To ensure workplace safety, you must follow the Occupational Safety and Health Act, otherwise known as the OSH Act. What is the Occupational Safety and […] READ MORE.

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What Is Form SS-8?

Patriot Software

As a business owner, you might hire workers to help streamline your business processes. When you bring someone on board, one of your responsibilities is to decide whether they are an independent contractor or employee. If you have trouble with this determination, you can file Form SS-8. What is Form SS-8? What is Form SS-8? […] READ MORE.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.