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The Difference Between a Consulting Expert and a Testifying Expert

FraudFiles

An expert witness can provide services in litigation as either a consultant or a testifying expert. Tracy explains the difference, and talks about being very careful as a consultant, in the event that you are later required to provide testimony.

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AICPA names 2022 Outstanding Young CPAs

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Former and Current Alliantgroup Employees Speak Out About ‘Evil, Toxic, Emotionally Damaging Company’

Going Concern

One thing I have learned since finding out about the IRS and the FBI conducting a court-ordered raid of Alliantgroup’s Houston offices last Friday morning is that there are A LOT of horror stories from ex-Ag employees about their experience working at the management and tax consulting firm. If you have the time, check out these threads, posted after the raid went down, on Fishbowl , r/Houston , and from a former Alliantgroup employee on Twitter.

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IRS upgrades 'Where’s My Refund' tool to track refunds for two years

Accounting Today

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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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Three tips for a better balance between work and mental health

Xero

We know that mental wellbeing is vitally important, but for small business owners, striking a balance between work and mental health can feel almost impossible. . The past two years in particular have thrown up a previously unseen level of disruption and turmoil for small businesses. From the pandemic, to soaring inflation and energy prices, it’s no surprise that finding the time to invest in mental wellbeing is proving challenging. .

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Finance leaders preparing for tax changes

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Academia needs better skill sets for future accountants

Accounting Today

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Go Through This Termination Checklist Before Bidding an Employee Adieu

Patriot Software

Here’s a number for you: 47.2%. That was the 2021 annual total separation rate (aka the number of total separations as a percent of annual average employment). And here’s one more number for you: 4,258,000. That’s the number of employees who quit their jobs in January 2022. Quits are happening in businesses nationwide like there’s […] READ MORE.

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IFRS Foundation clarifies plans for SASB standards, integrated reporting

Accounting Today

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Should I outsource my accounting and bookkeeping?

Basis 365

It can be hard to let go of any aspect of your business, especially if it is a small business that you have grown. Even accounting can be complicated because it is not one of the most exciting aspects of owning a business. In addition, it can feel like you are losing control of the numbers. Is it better to outsource accounting? What are the benefits?

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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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Software Survey: Going beyond tax prep

Accounting Today

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What's the Difference Between a Financial Controller and a CFO?

GrowthForceBlog

5 min read. In a business, the chief financial officer (CFO) and controller work closely together. However, their roles differ quite a lot.

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Crypto traders had rough tax season, Intuit CEO says

Accounting Today

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Technology and the Hiring Process

Intuitive Accountant

AvidXchange's Dan Drees shows how finance teams can empower their organizations to win the war on talent.

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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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SEC to crack down on misleading ESG claims with fund rules

Accounting Today

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The importance of volunteers

Accounting for Good

The post The importance of volunteers first appeared on ACCOUNTING FOR GOOD.

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Sage Intacct touts new features in latest release

Accounting Today

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Sage Delves into Subscription Billing

Intuitive Accountant

With the release of Sage Intacct Release 2, customers in SaaS businesses have new functionality to manage blended billing models.

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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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Adler remains in the shadow of the tycoon it wants to forget

Accounting Today

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Top 100 ProAdvisor Lynda Artesani on the Key to Onboarding

Intuitive Accountant

As we move closer toward a sense of normalcy, we asked some of our Top 100 ProAdvisors to reflect on the challenges they have seen over the last 18-plus months. Here’s more in our series on how some of them weathered the storm.

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Broker-dealer settles with SEC over restricting meme stocks

Accounting Today

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Cloud & Information Tech Sponsors at Scaling New Heights (Part 1)

Intuitive Accountant

Murph begins his look at some of the Cloud and IT Sponsors at this year's Scaling New Heights in Orlando.

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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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M&A roundup: YHB, RSM expand

Accounting Today

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How to Prepare Your Service-Based Business for a Recession

Summit CPA

Recessions are a part of the economic cycle, which means they’re inevitable. Fortunately, they typically last only 11 to 12 months. However, a recession can cause significant harm to a business that is unprepared for one. As the economy contracts, unemployment rates increase, profit margins weaken, and credit is harder to get. Service-based companies feel the effects of a recession through their client base.

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5 Reasons Why Not to DYI Your Ecommerce Accounting

Basis 365

The internet offers many benefits, including sharing knowledge and learning new skills. You can find DIY videos and articles on everything from making liquid soap to more complicated skills like fixing your laptop. However, while DIY sounds practical, it could be dangerous if DIY accounting is not done correctly. You can lose profits, damage relationships with vendors, incur heavy fines, and spend more money by making simple mathematical errors, keeping track of the deadlines, and failing to mee

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Who Are You Traveling With?

RitaKeller

“In life, it’s not where you go… it’s who you travel with.” – Charles Schulz. Of course, the above quotation refers to Charlie Brown and Snoopy. They are different species and have different experiences. They enjoy different things and don’t speak the same language. Yet, they are on life’s journey together.

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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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MGO's Ernest Gini dies at 71

Accounting Today

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