Wed.Nov 15, 2023

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Forvis and Mazars form global network

Accounting Today

The two-member combination will be called Forvis Mazars when it's finalized next June.

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How to Find FP&A Solutions That Meet Your Business Needs

Acterys

Corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) involves more than budgets, forecasts and spreadsheets. FP&A solutions deliver key insights into business performance and financial health that drive strategic decisions and set companies on the path to growth. Unfortunately, too many companies are slow to detect or address performance issues.

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Why 2024 will be the year of generative AI for investment accounting

Accounting Today

While it initially garnered attention for its creative applications in content and image generation, the true potential of generative AI lies in its ability to unlock new ways of thinking in the business world.

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The major benefits of AP Automation.

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Accounts payable (AP) refers to the series of steps that companies take to pay their bills. It requires the safe handling and recording of funds transferring from the company’s bank account to suppliers and vendors. Automation replaces the manual accounts payable process with software that can make everyone more efficient and lead to cost savings.

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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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How to Find FP&A Solutions That Meet Your Business Needs

Acterys

Corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) involves more than budgets, forecasts and spreadsheets. FP&A solutions deliver key insights into business performance and financial health that drive strategic decisions and set companies on the path to growth. Unfortunately, too many companies are slow to detect or address performance issues.

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Building a better P2P solution at breakneck speed.

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It’s been just seven months since we launched our groundbreaking Guided Procurement module, which represents a new milestone for spend management. Guided Procurement closes the loop on the multi-stakeholder compliance requirements that must be met in the procurement process. The result is being able to offer a full procure-pay-close platform that has earned rave reviews.

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IRS Revolutionizes Correspondence With Taxpayers Through New Online Document Upload Tool

Withum

In a move aimed at modernizing and streamlining the interaction between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and taxpayers, the IRS has recently announced the launch of its new Online Document Upload Tool. This tool represents a significant shift from the traditional method of correspondence, which primarily involved sending paper documents via regular mail.

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Rejoice! EY Has Elected a New Global CEO

Going Concern

Well it looks like Everest cheerleader Andy Baldwin didn’t get his wish to completely change how EY handles mandatory retirement age so that he could take the crown at 57 years old. Suck it, Baldwin. Just two hours ago, EY announced the firm has selected Janet Truncale to be EY Global Chair and CEO , effective July 1, 2024. She of course steps into the highly polished shoes of Carmine Di Sibio who sadly only made it a single term.

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AICPA Honors 3 Tax Experts with Dixon and Horn Awards

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs recently recognized three prominent Tax Division members during the 2023 AICPA & CIMA National Tax & Sophisticated Tax Conference and Fall Tax Division Meetings. Michael P. Dolan, JD, and Edward S. Karl, CPA were presented respectively with the Arthur J. Dixon Award and Brian D. Myers, CPA, received the Jonathan Horn Distinguished Service Award.

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5 Critical Questions to Ask Your Accountant About Tax Planning BEFORE Tax Season

CTP

Do you feel that you pay too much in tax? You’re not alone. The General Accounting Office estimates that Americans over-pay their taxes by almost a billion (yes, that’s billion) dollars each year! That’s why tax planning is gaining in popularity. Why do so many pay more than they have to? Some obvious reasons are mistakes or oversights on their tax returns.

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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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Engagements

Canopy Accounting

Canopy Engagements enables you to manage all interactions and touch points with clients, keep information secure and easily accessible, and simplify the process for clients to interact with you — all directly within Canopy.

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Anders Implements a Firm-Wide Quiet Week During Thanksgiving Week November 20-22, 2023

Anders CPA

To empower our employees to focus on individual projects and their professional development, Anders will be implementing a Quiet Week leading up to Thanksgiving. Interactions internally and externally will be limited from Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22. The firm will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Fostering Exquisite Enterprises for a Thriving Future: Introducing the winners of Xero Beautiful Business Fund and State of the Industry Report

Insightful Accountant

Xero unveils the recipients of the prestigious Xero Beautiful Business Fund and present an insightful State of the Industry Report. Join us as we delve into the world of fostering exceptional enterprises.

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FAQ on giving to non-charity organizations

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: Are political donations tax deductible? Are church donations tax deductible? Are GoFundMe donations tax deductible? Are donations to the ACLU tax deductible? Are donations to Planned Parenthood tax deductible? Helping clients with non-charity donations on their tax returns When it comes to giving, most people immediately think of charitable donations to organizations like the Red Cross or Salvation Army.

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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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4 Super Easy Ways to Increase Your Firm’s Referrals

Insightful Accountant

Referrals are the best way increase your firm’s prospect pipeline and are worth way, way more than any referral you could get through traditional marketing sources, including social media and PPC (pay-per-click) ads.

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Ignition and Intuit Expand Partnership

CPA Practice

Ignition , a platform for professional services to get paid faster and run smarter, has expanded its strategic partnership with Intuit by integrating with ProConnect Tax , a cloud-based tax software. Accounting and tax firms are now able to import their ProConnect clients into Ignition, filter clients by return type, and send tax proposals to multiple clients in bulk using templates – enabling them to improve efficiency and profitability this tax season.

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New QuickBooks offerings focused on automation, efficiency, integration

Accounting Today

Intuit QuickBooks announced a raft of new capacities and features, mostly focused on automation, workflow efficiency and integration.

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What is an Engagement Letter and Why Accountants Need Them

Canopy Accounting

Engagement Letters are a critical tool in the accounting profession. They serve as a binding document between an accountant and their client, outlining the responsibilities and expectations of each party. But what exactly are they, how are they used, and why are they an important tool for accountants? Let's dive in.

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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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Technology’s role in global trade management

ThomsonReuters

In a recent webinar moderated by SupplyChainBrain editor-in-chief Bob Bowman , a panel of global trade experts gathered to discuss the Thomson Reuters 2023 Corporate Trade Survey Report , which explores how global trade professionals are thinking about the issues they face and what their current management priorities are. Indeed, the challenges facing global trade professionals are many and growing.

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5 ways accounting firms can boost online reviews

Accounting Today

Having a large number of positive reviews can often make the difference between winning new clients or not.

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Schedule A and tax-deductible donations to charities

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: Which donations are tax deductible? Charitable contributions from IRAs How much of a donation is tax deductible? Rules for cash donation tax deductions Filling out Schedule A for Form 1040 Helping clients with tax deductible donations on their tax return As the season for giving approaches, many individuals and businesses consider making monetary donations to charitable organizations.

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EisnerAmper merges in SKP

Accounting Today

The deal is expected to close early next year and is the latest in a string of M&A transactions since EisnerAmper received private equity funding.

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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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The SEC Has Released Its Enforcement Action Totals For 2023, Will Have to Try Harder Next Year

Going Concern

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released its enforcement action totals for 2023 and while enforcement actions were up, they did not beat 2022’s record of $6.4 billion in penalties and disgorgement. Better luck next year, guys. In fiscal 2023, the SEC filed 784 total enforcement actions, a three percent increase over fiscal year 2022.

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Your Part-Time Controller gets PE funding

Accounting Today

YPTC received a strategic growth investment from Pamlico Capital, a private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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17% of Retirees Consider Returning to Work

CPA Practice

By Howard Hook, CPA, CFP®. They leave to good cheer and perhaps some feelings of envy, as a retirement party and gifts from their colleagues usher them off to the next chapter in their lives. Then, for various reasons and maybe in just a matter of months, they un-retire, and return to the workforce, at least in some cases with their tails between their legs.

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Vendor Spotlight: Bloomberg Tax & Accounting

Accounting Today

In this Vendor Spotlight, we sit down with Evan Croen, senior vice president of product at Bloomberg Tax & Accounting.

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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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Unlock the Full Potential of Caseware Working Papers with Sherlock: Your Data Detective!

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In the digital age, we’re swimming in an ocean of data that’s as vast and deep as the imagination itself. The numbers are staggering; according to statista.com, we’re talking about 328.77 million terabytes of data being churned out daily, with a mind-blowing 120 zettabytes predicted this year alone. And brace yourselves, because this data tsunami.

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Fresh accounting issues add scrutiny on Brazil retailers

Accounting Today

Magazine Luiza's announcement of accounting "inconsistencies" deals another blow to companies that have struggled after the scandal that brought down Americanas.

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The Largest Private Company in the U.S.

CPA Practice

By Brooks Johnson, Minneapolis Star Tribune. (via TNS) With Cargill’s record-setting revenue announced earlier this year, the company has once again claimed the top spot in the annual Forbes ranking of America’s largest private companies released Tuesday. The Minnetonka-based firm has topped the list almost every year since Forbes introduced it in 1985.

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Carson Block, Nate Anderson become SEC tipsters for cash payouts

Accounting Today

Alongside their public reports, short sellers are quietly sharing their research about sketchy accounting and other misdeeds with the Securities and Exchange Commission's whistleblower office in hopes of making some extra money.

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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.