Mon.May 20, 2024

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A Grassroots Movement for The Regenerative Accountant

CPA Practice

By Mathew Heggem. The world is witnessing a shift towards regenerative practices in various sectors – from agriculture to fashion, from construction to consumer goods. But there’s one industry that is often overlooked, yet holds the power to catalyze profound change: the accounting industry. I believe it’s time for this sector to embrace the regenerative movement; and with a growing number of other leaders in the industry, we’re nurturing this shift from the ground up.

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Art of Accounting: Data focus plan

Accounting Today

Strategic planning meetings and retreats for the firm should be free of distractions to be successful.

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An Introduction to NIL and Its Impact on College Athletics

Cherry Bekaert

Contributor: Anthony Kocheran While in school, University of Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark netted more than $3 million from name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. She’s far from the only college athlete taking advantage of NIL, a legal concept revolutionizing the way student-athletes can earn money while attending a college or university. Essentially, NIL allows college athletes to monetize their personal brand by profiting from their name, image and likeness through various opportunities,

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Big 4 Firms Hate Going Concern (Warnings, That Is); Being a Whistleblower Blows | 5.20.24

Going Concern

Rise and shine, a new week is upon us. Here’s some stuff going on. PwC Australia is in court arguing that it isn’t responsible for sexual assault that happens off campus after hours and especially not so because the alleged assaulter completed two sexual harassment learning modules. Employers can be found vicariously liable for alleged sexual assault that occurred between employees outside working hours but only where it was connected with their employment, according to a leading emp

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

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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Tableau Conference 2024: Key Takeaways

Cherry Bekaert

Using data to drive optimal business outcomes was the recent talk of San Diego at The Tableau Conference 2024. Cherry Bekaert was front and center of the discussion as a proud sponsor of the conference which was attended by more than 9,000 data lovers. A key message during Tableau’s keynote was that “data makes the world a better place.” At Cherry Bekaert, we couldn’t agree more because in a digital age, every company is a data company.

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The Fundamentals: Practice management systems

Accounting Today

In this first installment of The Fundamentals, we asked firm leaders and tech experts the basics of selecting a practice management system.

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5 tax strategies that pay off in real estate and homeownership

Accounting Today

Changes in residency, qualified personal residence trusts and other methods cited by experts carry big savings — with some caveats.

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Black Basta Ransomware Group Accelerates Attacks on the Healthcare Sector

Withum

On May 10, 2024, the Federal Government issued a joint advisory as the Black Basta Ransomware Group continues accelerating attacks on the healthcare sector. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Multi-State ISAC released a joint cybersecurity advisory to provide information on Black Basta.

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M&A roundup: KSM, Eide Bailly, Forvis and Avantax expand

Accounting Today

Katz, Sapper & Miller is adding Cassady Schiller; Eide Bailly merged in Edward White & Co.; Forvis plans to acquire ConTech360; and Avantax acquired GA Investment Management.

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Failure-To-File Form 5471 Penalties Against Farhy Valid, DC Court of Appeals Rules

Withum

On May 3, 2024, the DC Court of Appeals ruled that the IRS had the authority to automatically assess the $10,000 penalty for failure-to-file Form 5471 – overturning an April 2023 Tax Court decision to the contrary. The decision reinstates the nearly $500,000 in penalties assessed by the IRS against Alon Farhy, and is a set-back for taxpayers that may have filed a protective refund claim pursuant to the Tax Court’s 2023 decision.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Cetrom Launches Complete Managed Security Services Offering for Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

Cetrom , a managed security services provider (MSSP) and cloud solutions provider for accounting firms, has announced its Complete Managed Security Services solution offering. Over the past five years, Cetrom clients have benefited from MDR and EDR at the server level. Cetrom has partnered with one of the leading security solution providers to deliver MDR and EDR outside the Cetrom-hosted environment to the client’s local device level, providing a Complete Managed Security Solution for CPAs.

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Leveraging IRS Online Tools

Insightful Accountant

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been steadily expanding its suite of online tools and services for tax practitioners, aiming to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

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Wolf & Company Adds Treehouse Technology Group

CPA Practice

Top 100 accounting firm Wolf & Company has acquired Boston-based Treehouse Technology Group and its prized data analytics tool InsightOut. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Founded in 2014, Treehouse Technology Group is a technology strategy and custom solutions development firm that provides both product and strategy consulting, as well as the technical implementation and project execution to carry out these strategies.

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How to stand out as a fintech start-up

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Originally published in FinTech Finance on 26 February 2019 Although the sector as a whole does not struggle in securing investments, if fintech start-ups want to attract the attention of bigger financial services brands, they will have to work harder than ever to stand out within a fintech market that continues to produce some excellent businesses.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Expensify Offers Unlimited Virtual Cards for Business Spend Management

CPA Practice

Expensify, Inc., a maker of financial management apps and corporate spending cards, has launched unlimited virtual cards with the Expensify Visa Commercial Card. With this addition to the platform, Expensify empowers businesses to take control of their spending with unparalleled flexibility and precision. Expensify members can now issue an unlimited number of virtual cards, providing unmatched flexibility in managing expenses across employees and merchants.

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Penalty can’t be imposed on the employee as they are not registered or taxable person

VJM Global

Held by Hon’ble High Court of Bombay In the matter of Shantanu Sanjay Hundekari Vs. Union of India(WRIT PETITION (L) NO. 30198 OF 2023) The Petitioner is an employee of a Company M/s MLIPL, which is appointed as steamer agent of M/s Maersk. The petitioner was assisting M/s MLIPL against GST Compliance and was holding power of attorney to represent before tax authority on behalf of M/s Maersk.

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WEBINAR | Steer Clear of These Common Errors in Adverse Action and Loan Servicing

Anders CPA

Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 am CT Avoid regulatory risks from adverse action notices and resolve loan servicing errors before they negatively impact your organization. Errors in your adverse action or loan servicing procedures can negatively impact your financial institution’s relationship and reputation with borrowers. These errors can also lead to increased regulatory risks, hefty fines and even lawsuits.

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Sage 50 – the Misunderstood Sage Accounting Solution

Insightful Accountant

Sage 50 Desktop Accounting Solution is also Sage 50 Cloud Accounting Solution.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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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Penalty can’t be imposed on the employee as they are not registered or taxable person

VJM Global

Held by Hon’ble High Court of Bombay In the matter of Shantanu Sanjay Hundekari Vs. Union of India(WRIT PETITION (L) NO. 30198 OF 2023) The Petitioner is an employee of a Company M/s MLIPL, which is appointed as steamer agent of M/s Maersk. The petitioner was assisting M/s MLIPL against GST Compliance and was holding power of attorney to represent before tax authority on behalf of M/s Maersk.

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Day 2 of Future Forward is Tomorrow, May 22, 2024

Insightful Accountant

The second day of this spring's Future Forward is tomorrow, May 22, 2024. Another power packed day of education with 'Free' CPE.

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10 “Dos and don’ts” in accounting automation for your business

Reckon

Guest Post by Pohan Lin. Accounting tasks have long earned notoriety for their slow, manual nature. All that is now set to change, as accounting is one of the areas where automation can bring the biggest benefits. Admittedly, changing the way things have always been done is nerve-wracking. But there are some basic dos and don’ts you can follow to make sure your automation initiative runs as smoothly as possible.

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IRS Audits of High-Net-Worth Individuals – The Case of “Getting Around to It” and the Missing Tax Returns

Withum

Have you been too busy to file your tax return for multiple years and just couldn’t get around to it? Was your income during those years more than $400,000? Have you recently received a letter inviting you to file back tax returns? If you answered yes to those questions, you are among a select group of 125,000 taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) knows who you are, and you have their undivided attention!

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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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Eide Bailly to Merge in Edward White & Co. Next Month

CPA Practice

Nearly two weeks after it announced a union with top 300 accounting firm Apple Growth Partners effective June 24, Eide Bailly said last Friday it was merging in Woodland Hills, CA-based CPA firm Edward White & Co. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to become effective on June 1, weren’t disclosed. Jeremy Hauk “Edward White & Co. LLP has achieved great success and earned high respect,” Jeremy Hauk, managing partner and CEO of top 20 accounting firm Eide Bailly, said in a state

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Hemp Market Developments: Integration and Regulation

Anders CPA

All cannabinoids, whether derived from hemp, marijuana, or bio synthesis should be subject to the same regulatory measures according to their use. However currently the Delta-8 and Delta-9 product you can find at a liquor store has a very different regulatory pathway than the gummy one would take recreationally because of the Farm Bill, which created a loophole for hemp and hemp-derived products.

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KSM to Join Forces With Cincinnati Firm Cassady Schiller

CPA Practice

Top 60 accounting firm KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) is expanding into Ohio as it is set to add Cincinnati-based CPA firm Cassady Schiller on May 31. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Cassady Schiller, which is ranked among Greater Cincinnati’s top 10 largest accounting firms, brings more than 70 employees and eight partners to KSM, including Managing Partner Mike Clark and Chief Operating Officer Heather Bucher, who will serve as co-managing partners of KSM’s new Cincinnati offic

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Anders Voted Top Winner in Business Accounting Partners and Top Three in Forensic Accounting by Missouri Lawyers Media Readers

Anders CPA

The 2024 Reader Rankings from Missouri Lawyers Media has selected Anders as a Business Accounting Partner top winner in the Financial category. Anders was also honored as a top three in Forensic Accounting under the Firm Management Services category. Missouri Lawyers Media readers nominated and selected winners in an annual ranking of businesses and firms in the legal profession.

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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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Deferred Revenue and its Impact on your Small Business

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Table of Contents What are Revenues and Why Accuracy is Essential Most small business owners are familiar with the concept of revenues, which is essentially the total sales of their product or service, to customers and clients, prior to deducting any costs. Revenues are a crucial component of business’ profit and loss statement and it is essential that they are accurate so that the business owners may effectively analyze the profitability of their businesses.

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WEBINAR | Steer Clear of These Common Errors in Adverse Action and Loan Servicing

Anders CPA

Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 am CT Join advisors from the Startup and Entrepreneurial Services team to discuss findings from the inaugural Anders Startup Funding and Outlook Survey Report Errors in your adverse action or loan servicing procedures can negatively impact your financial institution’s relationship and reputation with borrowers. These errors can also lead to increased regulatory risks, hefty fines and even lawsuits.

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Caseware Launches Cloud-Based Financial Reporting Solution: Caseware Financials

Accounting Insight

Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, today announced the launch of Caseware Financials for the UK market. The new innovative cloud-based application marks a significant milestone in Caseware’s commitment to empowering accounting practitioners worldwide to work smarter and more efficiently.

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Using Tax Return Information in Divorce Cases

FraudFiles

Income tax returns and supporting information such as W-2s and pay stubs are the most common and basic documents which evidence income in family law cases. This article discusses the sources of income that are disclosed on a personal income tax return (Form 1040), and some ways the items can be evaluated to search for [.

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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.