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3 proven data visualization methods for CPAs

Accounting Today

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App purchases and sales and use tax

TaxConnex

Many tech companies consider themselves a service provider exempt from sales and use tax. But the 2018 Wayfair decision expanded the definition of nexus and and more of these businesses are now subject to sales and use tax collection, including on one of their product staples: apps. A mobile application, or app, is a program or software application to run on a mobile device.

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5 Qualities of the Best Fractional CFOs for Startups

BurklandAssociates

The best fractional CFOs for startups are trusted partners, excellent collaborators and communicators, and add exponential value. The post 5 Qualities of the Best Fractional CFOs for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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How student loan relief can turbo-charge retirement savings

Accounting Today

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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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Patriot Payroll, Time & HR – A Payroll & Benefits Synopsis

Intuitive Accountant

If you've ever listened to business radio very long, you most likely have heard ads for Patriot Payroll. Along with payroll and integration with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Time, it offers time-keeping and HR.

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First Circuit win lets taxpayer sue IRS

Accounting Today

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5 Things Your Clients Need to Know About WOTC

Intuitive Accountant

ADP VP of Government Relations Pete Isberg explains how the tax credit can help your small business clients save money and better compete in today's ever-competitive landscape.

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Small businesses increased wages in August

Accounting Today

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When Do You Need to Provide On-call Pay?

Patriot Software

Some businesses need on-call employees. But if you require employees to be available when they’re not working, should you pay them? Whether or not you must provide on-call pay depends on a few factors. If you’re not paying your employees while they’re on call, you might be violating FLSA hours worked, and thus overtime, rules. […] READ MORE.

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IRS tested on rules against contacting represented taxpayers

Accounting Today

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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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How a Solo 401(k) Plan Can Help College Athletes Win in Retirement

Anders CPA

The interim Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Policy has opened many doors for college athletes – including the door that requires annual income tax filings for NIL deals. To deduct some of their expenses against this new form of income, many college athletes have set up LLC’s making their income reportable on Schedule C on their tax return. As self-employed individuals, they are also searching for ways to begin saving for their future retirement.

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As prices rise, CFOs turn towards automation

Accounting Today

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What Is the Cost of Training Employees?

Patriot Software

Hiring new employees is a beautiful thing. Employees can simplify operations and bring in more money for your business. But before employees can be all-stars at your business, you must train them. What is the cost of training employees? Hiring new employees? You need some employment forms. When you bring on a new hire, you […] READ MORE.

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Redaction info may actually encourage cyberattacks

Accounting Today

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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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What Is Commission?

Patriot Software

Typically, employers provide hourly or salary wages to workers. However, some business owners pay commission to employees. What is commission? What is commission pay? Commission is what employees earn when they make a sale or accomplish some other goal. Commissions can be a percentage of a sale or a flat amount based on the […] READ MORE.

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Control your business cash flow using bank payments within Xero

Xero

Wouldn’t it be great if you had more control over when your customers paid you? Think of all the admin you could avoid, the countless hours saved. It’d be great for your stress levels too, with less worrying about whether you can cover your overheads for the month and none of those awkward phone calls to chase overdue invoices. . The good news is you can control when your customers pay you, with bank payments powered by GoCardless.

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What Is a Tax Gross up for Payroll?

Patriot Software

There might be a time you want to pay an employee a specific amount. But once you factor in taxes, that amount gets smaller. So how can you give an employee a certain net pay? Gross up for taxes. What is a gross up? A gross up is when you increase the gross amount of […] READ MORE.

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AbacusNext Appoints Two New Board Members

Intuitive Accountant

Company selects operations and global finance innovators Teresa Mackintosh and Chris Armstrong to advance practice management for professional services firms

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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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What Is an HSA?

Patriot Software

Most businesses offer employee benefits in addition to regular wages. Common employee benefits can range from different insurance options to types of retirement plans. Some employees have the option of opening an HSA. What is an HSA? What is an HSA? An HSA, or health savings account, is a plan where individuals put aside pre-tax […] READ MORE.

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Hiring an Outsourced Accountant - What Are the Benefits?

Basis 365

Outsourcing accounting services allows you to focus on running your business while letting an expert handle all the bookkeeping details. Why Should You Hire an Outsourced Accountant? If you're looking for ways to save money, consider hiring an outsourced accountant. An outsourced accountant will help you keep track of your finances so you can make better decisions about how to spend your money.

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Why Are Employee Benefits Important?

Patriot Software

Have you ever wondered if employee benefits are worth the cost and extra administrative tasks? Spoiler: They are. Find out the importance of employee benefits and how offering benefits can better your business. Why are employee benefits important? How important are benefits to employees? Well, 80% of employees would rather choose a job with benefits […] READ MORE.

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Peloton delays 10-K report to sort out accounting

Accounting Today

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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 Per Diem?

Patriot Software

When employees incur travel-related business expenses, you might consider covering their costs. You can reimburse employees for expenses by giving them per diem pay. What is per diem pay? Per Diem Meaning Per diem is a daily allowance you give employees to cover travel-related business expenses. Per diem means “for each day.” You give […] READ MORE.

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France catches tax-dodging swimming pool owners with AI

Accounting Today

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Offering Adoption Assistance Benefits to Employees

Patriot Software

Many companies offer an adoption assistance program to employees. Are you thinking about providing adoption assistance benefits to employees? If so, read on to review the benefits of providing adoption assistance and the steps you need to take. What are adoption assistance benefits? Adoption assistance benefits are payments and expense reimbursements employers provide to employees […] READ MORE.

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Culture in a Nonprofit – You Need It Too!

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. Nonprofit missions are typically outward-focused. As a result, you probably have 100% of your attention, time, and energy focused on donors and fundraising to further the mission.

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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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What Is Year-to-date Payroll, and Why Does it Matter?

Patriot Software

If you’re a small business owner with employees, a significant portion of your business’s expenses goes toward paying wages. That’s why you should pay attention to your year-to-date (YTD) payroll expenses. What is year-to-date payroll? What is year-to-date payroll? Year-to-date payroll is the amount of money spent on payroll from the beginning of the year […] READ MORE.

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ESG reporting standards are coming, but are your clients ready?

Accounting Today

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What is a SLAT?

KROST

A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) is a trust established between spouses. Essentially, one spouse gives the other spouse assets in an amount that uses up the unused Federal Estate Tax Exemption. The trust of one spouse must be materially different from the trust of the other spouse. The reciprocal trust doctrine allows the IRS Read the full article.

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In the blogs: Learning curves

Accounting Today

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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.