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Accounting in an age of uncertainty

Accounting Today

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Keeping Meticulous Records is the Key to Tax Deductions and Painless IRS Audits

RogerRossmeisl

If you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know you need to keep records of your income and expenses. Specifically, you should carefully record your expenses in order to claim all of the tax deductions to which you’re entitled. And you want to make sure you can defend the amounts reported on your tax returns in case you’re ever audited by the IRS.

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The Tax Break Commercial Real Estate Investors Might Need After COVID-19

Withum

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on commercial real estate values, and in some cases resulted in property no longer being able to support the debt with which it is encumbered. The decrease in value of commercial property has forced many owners to restructure their debt. However, the resulting forgiveness of a portion of the debt does not automatically result in federal taxable income.

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Do Valuation Discounts Apply to Compulsory Shareholder Buyouts?

RogerRossmeisl

Valuation discounts for lack of control and marketability are major points of contention when companies or controlling shareholders are required to buy out shareholders who own minority interests. What’s appropriate depends on the facts of the case — and there’s an important distinction between statutory and contractual buyouts. Statutory buyouts In many jurisdictions, minority shareholders who are oppressed by controlling shareholders or who dissent to major business decisions are entitled to r

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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How To Manage 6 Risks Affecting Cybersecurity for Law Firms

Withum

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting law firms; extortion is quickly realized, given the nature of highly confidential client data. The digital footprint of law firms is constantly expanding, leading to more entrances to a firm’s network infrastructure, which is a direct gateway to data. This expansion, combined with insider risks (a firm’s own staff), makes having risk-control protocols of paramount importance.

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The Ins and Outs of IRAs

RogerRossmeisl

Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades and the rules surrounding them have changed many times. What hasn’t changed is that they can help you save for retirement on a tax-favored basis. Here’s an overview. Traditional IRAs You can make an annual deductible contribution to a traditional IRA if: You (and your spouse) aren’t active participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, or You (or your spouse) are active participants in an employer plan, and your modified adjusted

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Fully Deduct Business Meals This Year

RogerRossmeisl

The federal government is helping to pick up the tab for certain business meals. Under a provision that’s part of one of the COVID-19 relief laws, the usual deduction for 50% of the cost of business meals is doubled to 100% for food and beverages provided by restaurants in 2022 (and 2021). So, you can take a customer out for a business meal or order take-out for your team and temporarily write off the entire cost — including the tip, sales tax and any delivery charges.

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Come See Us at AICPA Engage 2022! | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

After more than one year of staying indoors and working remotely, Canopy is excited to get back out there and attend our first in-person trade show in over a year: the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Engage 2022, which runs from June 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada with a virtual option as well. We want to meet all of you, so be sure to stop by booth #1039 and say hi—you might even get some cool swag!

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5 Ways to Foil a “Fraud Department” Scam

RogerRossmeisl

When banks detect suspicious activity in a customer’s account, they often call account holders to discuss the transactions. Time is of the essence when it comes to preventing fraud, especially in the case of wire and automated clearing house transactions. In most cases, if a caller claims to work for the fraud department of your or your business’s bank, the call is likely legitimate.

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A short guide to Making Tax Digital for hospitality

Xero

The hospitality industry is no stranger to new challenges. From pandemic restrictions to Making Tax Digital (MTD), hospitality businesses have had to stay agile and adapt to many changes in the past few years. In this guide, we’ll look at what the government’s Making Tax Digital initiative means for your hospitality business in practical terms. We’ll also explore how the additional benefits of digitisation and cloud-based accounting software can help you run a healthier business.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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6 Things You Absolutely Must Include in Your Hybrid Work Policy

Patriot Software

Thanks to the pandemic, there’s a new sheriff in town: Hybrid workplaces. In fact, 74% of companies in the U.S. are using or plan to implement a permanent hybrid work model. If your company plans to be part of this statistic, you need to know what to include in a hybrid work policy to keep […] READ MORE.

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How Candice Brown tackled Making Tax Digital and kept her pub pouring through the pandemic

Xero

It’s hard to overstate how damaging the global pandemic was for local pubs. Many of these businesses are institutions – not simply a place to get a cold pint, but a home away from home, with friendly staff, possibly a sleepy dog and, if you’re lucky, a roaring fire. . Yet, forced to shut their doors as the pandemic ripped through our lives, many struggled to cope with the restrictions that kept customers away.

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Horse Racing On My Mind

RitaKeller

“Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I was fortunate late last week. I had the opportunity to visit Claiborne Farm i n Bourbon County, Kentucky not far from Lexington, KY. Since the Kentucky Derby was still fresh in my mind, I was pleased that two very dear friends arranged the visit.

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Everything you need to know about digital links for Making Tax Digital

Xero

As a small business owner getting to grips with what’s needed to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed by the number of actions and items you’ve likely never encountered before. From bridging software to HMRC-compliant solutions , you may still be playing catch up. Now, we turn to digital links , which have been mandatory for MTD for VAT compliance since April 2021 and play a vital role in connecting software packages and submitting MTD-

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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Mismatch between GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B? Rectify as early as possible

VJM Global

With effect from January 01, 2022 mismatches between GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B can have an impact on your working capital. GST officers can initiate various measures such as withholding your GST refunds, reaching out to your debtors to pay them instead of paying you, etc. to try and recover the tax liability to the extent of mismatch or short payment of tax as per your returns.

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Five Reasons CPAs Should Use Tested Software Solutions for Creating Clients’ Financials

LSLCPAs

Executive Summary Many CPA firms prefer to use their own proprietary formats for their clients’ financials. It’s a form of branding. Sometimes, a single accountant will favor his or her financial report layout over the one used in the office next door. That’s also a kind of branding, and while one format might be more. The post Five Reasons CPAs Should Use Tested Software Solutions for Creating Clients’ Financials appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Top 100 ProAdvisor Lauretta Finis on Changing with the Changes

Intuitive Accountant

There is no question that the last 18-plus months have challenged each of us. To see how some of the industry’s leaders did it, here’s another in our series on what Top 100 ProAdvisors did to weather the storm.

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Former Deloitte CEO Is a Big Fan of ‘Smors’

Going Concern

Cathy Engelbert. No, Cathy Engelbert isn’t talking about the delicious summertime treat. She’s talking about “small moments of recovery.”. “I learned this at Deloitte because when you’re running a firm of that size, you have to find time. We dubbed them smors. My EA used to put them on my calendar: Small moments of recovery. You need moments during the day.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Fraud Investigation for Small Firms

FraudFiles

The growth in forensic accounting and fraud investigation specialties has led accounting firms of all sizes to expand their practices to these areas. Experts agree that this practice area will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Is it as easy as it sounds to add forensic accounting to your firm’s competencies? Traditional audit staff may have excellent foundational knowledge that could be applied to fraud investigations, but offering consistent and reliable services to clients in

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RIP Norah Bruther, EY Senior Associate Who Was Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver

Going Concern

Funeral services were held this past weekend for 23-year-old Norah Bruther, an EY assurance senior associate from New Jersey who was struck and killed by a vehicle on May 7 while on vacation in Arizona. NJ.com reported : Norah Bruther was hit by a car around 1:30 a.m. Saturday while trying to cross Camelback Road near Minnezona Avenue in Scottsdale, according to local police.

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AccountingWeb Goes All Social

Intuitive Accountant

Live in San Diego, Liz Scott reports on some of the cool and exciting things happening from the conference, including a genius way to 'socially' curate Summit topics.

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KPMG Audit Kickstart CPA program will pay new hires to study

Accounting Today

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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The Truth About Small Business Success

Intuitive Accountant

Intuit QuickBooks's recent 'Small Business Insights' surveys take a deep dive into how small business owners define success—and how they achieve it.

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College athletes confront tax consequences from NIL revenue

Accounting Today

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Payroll Sponsors at Scaling New Heights 2022 (Part 2)

Intuitive Accountant

Murph presents another group of payroll apps that are making an appearance at 'Scaling New Heights 2022' next month.

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Win Your Play With Chris Wilson of Taylor English

Withum

Explore Other Episodes. The post Win Your Play With Chris Wilson of Taylor English appeared first on Withum.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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The Frontier: Train accountants on tech, or technologists in accounting?

Accounting Today

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Tim Bezbatchenko

GBQ

The Crew is considered a team of firsts – first club in MLS, first soccer-specific stadium, and recipient of its first international trophy win in 2021. Crew President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko, though, is no rookie to the world of soccer – on and off the field. The Crew is considered a team of firsts – first club in MLS, first soccer-specific stadium, and recipient of its first international trophy win in 2021.

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Wilson: Remote audits will become the norm

Accounting Today

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Tim Bezbatchenko

GBQ

The Columbus Crew is considered a team of firsts – first club in MLS, first soccer-specific stadium, and recipient of its first international trophy win in 2021. Crew President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko, though, is no rookie to the world of soccer – on and off the field. The Columbus Crew is considered a team of firsts – first club in MLS, first soccer-specific stadium, and recipient of its first international trophy win in 2021.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.