GrowthForceBlog
AUGUST 12, 2024
8 min read August 12th, 2024 Most business owners are familiar with two reasons why their businesses need a bookkeeping and accounting function, compliance and taxes. While these are important functions of a back office, your back office has the potential to offer so much more to your business like improving its overall operation, efficiency, productivity, and profits.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
In a move set to change practice management for solo accounting and bookkeeping firms, Financial Cents, a leading provider of accounting workflow management software, has announced the launch of its new solo plan. Priced at an unbeatable $9 per month (when billed annually), this plan is designed specifically for solo practitioners who need streamlined, accounting-focused workflow tools without the complexity or cost associated with larger platforms.
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Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Accountants are generally pessimistic about the economy as a whole, but feel much more confident when it comes to their own firm and clients.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
Small business owners still waiting for their pandemic-era Employee Retention Credit (ERC) payments got good news and bad news from the IRS on Aug. 9. The good news is the IRS said it’s accelerating payments to businesses that had submitted legit claims for the tax credit and will now begin processing claims filed between Sept. 14, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2024.
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4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor
Going Concern
AUGUST 12, 2024
Just as we’ve started seeing a handful of interns saying they haven’t received offers from the firm they interned at, this pops up on Xitter: Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers 2024 Internship & Co-op report These figures come from NACE’s 2024 Internship & Co-op report and include responses from 283 organizations, not strictly public accounting.
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Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
The Ben Affleck-starring sequel will continue the saga of lethal and brilliant small-town CPA Christian Wolff.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
Top 200 accounting firm Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors has expanded its presence in the Southeast Michigan region by combining with Bloomfield Hills-based firm Berger, Ghersi & LaDuke (BGL), effective July 1. As part of the deal, BGL partners Alan LaDuke, David Berger, and Jim McAuliffe have joined Yeo & Yeo’s principal group. In addition, BGL’s team of nine accounting and administrative professionals have joined the Saginaw, MI-based firm.
Xero
AUGUST 12, 2024
“We believe that Australian music is a vital part of life and we want to help musicians make a living from their craft,” shared Kathy Wilson, co-founder of Suitcase Records. The family-run business operates out of Brisbane, Australia, and aims to support local musicians by providing a more sustainable PVC compound to produce high-quality vinyl records.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
The SEC charged electric vehicle company Ideanomics and three of its executives with fraud for misleading the public about its financial performance from 2017 and 2019.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.
Cherry Bekaert
AUGUST 12, 2024
Contributors: Trevor Nelson | Strategic Financing Services Manager, Joe Hennessee | Strategic Financing Services Senior Manager The federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program provides funding to sponsors who make qualified investments in businesses or projects located in designated low-income communities. For manufacturers, this program offers a compelling value proposition – a savings of up to 20% of the total project cost.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Planners can help savers avoid higher taxes, IRS penalties and Medicare headaches by guiding them through the strict guidelines for the accounts.
Going Concern
AUGUST 12, 2024
What’s up, newshounds? Everyone good? I hope so. Don’t want to hold you up so let’s get right to it. Computerworld interviewed Ken Englund, Technology Sector Growth Leader at EY Americas. Headline: EY exec: In three or four years, ‘we won’t even talk about AI’ Why do you think this has been one of the most unique hiring periods over the past decade or so, and how has AI affected that lately?
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Financial Cents, which makes practice management software for accountants, announced a new $9 a month plan for solo practitioners.
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Historical bookkeeping clean-up is like an archaeological dig for financial documents. It is a vigorous, systematic process that ensures thorough scrutiny of every document. From verifying inconsistencies to reconciling payments, each layer of exhaustive evaluation brings greater clarity into your company's financial past. In this article, we will walk through all that historical bookkeeping clean-up entails.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 12, 2024
As we navigate the complexities of the modern tax landscape, one thing becomes increasingly clear: technology is no longer just an asset; it's a necessity. The tax industry is undergoing a digital revolution, and staying ahead is crucial.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
Regional Leader Yeo & Yeo is growing in Southeast Michigan, while two firms in New Jersey have joined forces.
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 12, 2024
There's always an exception to the rule. And there's always an exception to the exception! It’s one thing to master routine bookkeeping techniques, but it’s completely something else to use QuickBooks for rare business transactions.
Dent Moses
AUGUST 12, 2024
On August 8 th , 2024, the Internal Revenue Service announced it is accelerating more payments and continuing compliance work on outstanding ERC claims. It’s estimated between that 10% and 20% of the unprocessed ERC claims show a low risk of noncompliance. For those with no eligibility warning signs that were received prior to last fall’s moratorium, the IRS will resume processing.
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By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.
FraudFiles
AUGUST 12, 2024
Divorce and child support cases often are highlighted by disputes over money. One party may be accused of artificially depressing earnings, hiding assets or manipulating the finances to lower the financial obligation to another party. Understanding the complete picture of the finances is necessary before a fair settlement can be reached. Chicago divorce attorney Jeffrey [.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
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Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 12, 2024
If you believe you're a QuickBooks Social Media Rock Star or Social Media Mogul, then Murph wants to help ensure you maximize your Top 100 Award potential.
Accounting Today
AUGUST 12, 2024
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Accounting firms must embrace digital transformation to stay competitive. From improving efficiency and client experience to ensuring data security, digital tools offer the edge needed in a digital-first world. Discover how Fincent can streamline your transition. The accounting industry faces a digital revolution. As technology reshapes business, firms must adapt or risk obsolescence.
Menzies
AUGUST 12, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Life is unpredictable but we can protect our loved ones by securing their future with life insurance. What is Life Insurance Life insurance provides you with a lump sum benefit in the event of your death or sometimes terminal illness. Protecting loved ones Life insurance ensures your loved ones are financially protected in the event of your death.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
The IRS on Aug. 9 unveiled an updated draft version of Form 1099-DA , which cryptocurrency brokers will use to report certain sale and exchange transactions of digital assets that take place beginning in calendar year 2025. Generally, these forms will be sent separately to taxpayers and the IRS in early 2026, the agency said. The fresh draft version of Form 1099-DA , Digital Asset Proceeds From Broker Transactions , comes on the heels of the Treasury Department and the IRS issuing the highly ant
Menzies
AUGUST 12, 2024
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Life is unpredictable but we can protect our loved ones by securing their future with life insurance. What is Life Insurance Life insurance provides you with a lump sum benefit in the event of your death or sometimes terminal illness. Protecting loved ones Life insurance ensures your loved ones are financially protected in the event of your death.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 12, 2024
By David Plajstek, Principal, UHY. Forming an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy can be a resource intensive task given all the areas that it could impact. Luckily, companies with internal audit resources already have in place a valuable contributor to ensuring ESG success. These professionals have many of the requisite technical skills to assist in the formalization of processes and internal controls.
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Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.
VJM Global
AUGUST 12, 2024
It has been 7 years since the introduction of Goods and Service Tax and limitations under Section 73 have commenced from September 2023 onwards for FY 2017-18. In the initial year, a Show Cause Notice in Form GST DRC-01 was issued on various grounds such as Difference in Tax liability declared in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, Difference in ITC Claimed , ITC liable for reversal concerning exempted supplies, and many others.
Anders CPA
AUGUST 12, 2024
From a single grow light in his Bay Area garage to running a vertically integrated cannabis business in the highly competitive Michigan market, Willie McKenzie has been on a bumpy ride. Going on his eleventh consecutive season as an outdoor grower, the CEO of Left Coast Holdings initially faced daunting challenges when trying to move from the legacy to the regulated market: “In California, I had four medical farms, I couldn’t license them,” he recounts.
VJM Global
AUGUST 12, 2024
It has been 7 years since the introduction of Goods and Service Tax and limitations under Section 73 have commenced from September 2023 onwards for FY 2017-18. In the initial year, a Show Cause Notice in Form GST DRC-01 was issued on various grounds such as Difference in Tax liability declared in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, Difference in ITC Claimed , ITC liable for reversal concerning exempted supplies, and many others.
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