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Online selling the subject of recent judgments

TaxConnex

Several recent court cases show how tricky the legal system can be for online sellers managing sales tax obligations. Lack of energy. The Washington Department of Revenue upheld a retail sales tax assessment on a taxpayer who failed to collect retail sales tax on sales to a renewable energy company. The taxpayer claimed to believe that that the energy company qualified for the exemption, but the statute provides that the purchaser must claim the exemption by requesting a refund for retail sales

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IRS updates guidance on tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings

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Introducing an improved Xero status page experience

Xero

When the products and features you use aren’t working as they should, we know it’s really important to be able to access information about what’s happening and why quickly. We’ve recently made some changes to the way Xero’s status page works for that reason, to ensure the information you receive is more consistent, accurate and valuable. Now, when you access Xero’s status page, things will look a little different in both how the information is grouped, as well as the content of the update itself

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Fighting the war for talent? Start with outsourcing and automation

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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Congratulations Diane Gilson – Insightful Accountant's 2022 ProAdvisor of the Year

Intuitive Accountant

Insightful Accountant announced the 2022 Category Award winners and the ProAdvisor of the Year at this year's 'Scaling New Heights.' Diane Gilson was named the 2022 ProAdvisor of the Year.

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On the move: CohnReznick names cannabis & consumer products advisory leader

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Baker Newman Noyes restarts in-person recruiting summit

Accounting Today

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How To Make Xero Accounting Work For Your Construction Business

Randal DeHart

The key to making Xero Accounting Online work is ensuring your account is correctly set up and maintained. Perhaps you own a service and repair firm specializing in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or maybe a handyman service or someone who does small construction projects that last from a few hours to a few days, and you only need to give your customer or client one invoice?

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FASB proposes changes in insurance standard transition rules

Accounting Today

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Community, care and collaboration: Why I can’t wait for my first Xerocon London

Xero

Xerocon London 2022 is almost here, and I can’t wait to see you all during my first time at this amazing event. After a long break, we’ll be back with a bang – even if this year will be a little different, with an iconic new venue, a height-of-summer date, and even more to look forward to. . But what will remain the same is the incredible sense of community, care and collaboration that the event has always inspired.

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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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Tech News: Right Networks expands leadership team

Accounting Today

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The Art of Raising Prices for Skagit County Small Businesses

SkagitCountyTaxServices

The unfortunate reality of things right now is that businesses across the board might need to raise their prices. Inflation’s increasingly pervasive effects, as well as continued supply shortages, demand that pricing models change – or at least be re-evaluated. And while everyone “gets it” that prices are rising everywhere, the customer still may be unhappy about it… and tempted to seek out cheaper alternatives.

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FRC Asks Large Audit Firms What They’re Doing About All This Cheating

Going Concern

Financial Times is reporting that across-the-pond regulators at the Financial Reporting Council have written a letter to CEOs at seven audit firms requesting details on how the firm prevents staff from cheating on professional exams. This comes after the SEC fined EY $100 million for cheating on CPE and CPA licensure ethics exams , KPMG’s dual cheating scandals in 2019 , PwC Canada phoning it in on internal exams because ain’t nobody got time for that, and KPMG Australia getting fine

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How to Set Up Online Payroll for Your Small Business

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Doing payroll may not be your favorite part of running a business. If you haven’t yet, the first step is to learn how to set up payroll. It can be quite bureaucratic juggling all these forms—whether it’s a W-2, W-9, W-4, or something else—and by the end, you might not even know where to start. . Not only do you have to calculate wages, but you must also account for employment taxes—income, Social Security and Medicare.

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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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Senior Managers Out of F*cks to Give Are Acting Up in Review Comments

Going Concern

Saw this on Reddit this morning, good thing I grabbed it before it got deleted just like this Sr. Manager’s career. Text of the original post transcribed below: I’m a Manager, a Sr. Manager is leaving me profanity / border line insulting review comments – what to do. First time working with this guy and i am getting review comments like “this is f **g garbage” – referring to a sentence.

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It’s Friday – Smile!

RitaKeller

“There is a time for departure even when there’s no certain place to go.” – Tennessee Williams. Here’s a Friday Flashback post from last year. It is a tongue-in-cheek look at partner sabbaticals. Some days, in dealing with your other partners, you might wish this was true. Click here. Have a great weekend!

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What Is a KPI Report: A Simple Explainer of KPI Reporting

Snyder

As a business owner, you obviously don’t run a business for the sake of running a business. You have specific goals in mind, the achievement of which would determine success for you and your team. So you must be able to track and measure your business performance against those goals to see whether you’re moving in the right direction. At this point, you usually rely on the business data you possess.

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The KPMG Australia Cheaters Have Been Disciplined, Much Slapping of Wrists All Around

Going Concern

Back in May Australian Financial Review reported that 12 of the 422 KPMGers who took part in systemic exam cheating would be put through the Chartered Accountants ANZ individual disciplinary process. That process has now concluded. Here’s the update from CA ANZ : Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) takes all allegations of academic misconduct, including cheating, seriously, and all instances that come to our attention are reported to the Professional Conduct Committee.

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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 Are the Requirements to Sell on Shopify?

Snyder

If you’re an e-commerce business owner, chances are you’ve considered using Shopify as a platform to sell your products. Shopify is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms available, and for good reason–it’s user-friendly, has a ton of features, and is relatively affordable. But before you can start selling on Shopify, there are a few requirements you must meet.

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3 Ways to Handle Rising Costs as an Accountant 

Patriot Software

It’s no secret that prices are on the rise. Inflation or not, rising costs are common in business. And as an accountant, you likely have partners (e.g., a payroll partner), office space, equipment, and other expenses that are prone to price increases. So, what do you do if you’re hit with a price increase? You […] READ MORE.

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Global tax deal threatened as Senate dysfunction delays vote

Accounting Today

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Friday Footnotes: Sleazy PwC Partner Leaves; No You Can’t Claim a Boob Job; PCAOB Scholars | 7.15.22

Going Concern

PwC partner accused of rating female staff leaves firm [ Australian Financial Review ] A PwC partner who allegedly held male-only events with colleagues where they rated the attractiveness of women in their office and visited strip clubs has left the firm. Audit watchdog to overhaul UK corporate governance code [ Financial Times ] The UK’s corporate governance code will be overhauled for the first time in four years with new rules to make boards more responsible for fraud and their company’s fin

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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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Manchin plays spoiler again by halting Biden’s economic agenda

Accounting Today

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Manchin says he’ll reconsider Biden’s tax, climate plan in September

Accounting Today

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Manchin crushes Biden’s hopes for revival of economic agenda

Accounting Today