Wed.Dec 04, 2024

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Year-End Tax Strategies for Businesses

Withum

The corporate tax rate is currently a flat 21% rate. There is also a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) based on book income for companies with average annual adjusted financial statement income exceeding $1 billion. Limits on Deduction of Business Interest Every business, regardless of its form, is generally subject to a disallowance of a deduction for net interest expense in excess of 30% of its adjusted taxable income (ATI).

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Budgeting for Startups: Investor-Ready Financial Planning

inDinero Tax Tips

Founders usually know how much runway they have, but may not be budgeting for their startup with an explicit system. While this can work for a time, investors want to see clear, data-backed strategies for how their money will be or is being used to deliver returns. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to develop a budget that supports growth and helps make a strong business case for prospective investors.

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Climate reporting legislation: What it means for small businesses and accountants

Xero

From January 2025, new climate reporting legislation will be introduced. It will require big businesses in Australia to track their carbon emissions and include the results in sustainability reports , which they’ll need to submit alongside their other annual reporting obligations. While this law directly targets businesses with more than 100 employees, the impact will inevitably trickle down to their suppliers, who may need to provide emissions data to them.

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Leveraging Technology for Advanced Financial Reporting

GrowthForceBlog

8 min read December 4th, 2024 The role of technology in financial reporting is increasing exponentially. Thanks to new tools for streamlining and enhancing processes business functions like data collection, financial reporting, and analysis have changed drastically and are continuing to evolve along with the dawn of new tech like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and blockchain systems.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Using Caseware and Wagepoint to streamline your EOFY

Xero

We’re excited to share some new apps in the Xero App Store : Caseware and Wagepoint. These apps bring key capabilities into the Xero platform, to simplify your year-end workflows, payroll and compliance. It’s all part of our work to make life better for people in small business and their advisors across Canada. Complete year-end compliance work faster with Caseware Caseware is a Canadian-born, global provider of audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions for accountants and bookkeep

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How to efficiently file a business tax return: A workflow guide for accounting firms

ThomsonReuters

Filing business tax returns is no doubt an intricate process, but with the right workflow, accounting firms can streamline the process, reduce errors, and ensure compliance. By implementing a digital tax workflow that automates repetitive tasks and integrates cloud-based collaboration tools, accounting firms and tax preparers can streamline the entire business tax return process from start to finish.

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The top people in public accounting — 2024

Accounting Today

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

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BerryDunn Joins Forces With Burzenski & Co. in Connecticut

CPA Practice

Top 50 accounting firm BerryDunn has merged with Connecticut-based accounting, tax, and advisory firm Burzenski & Co., effective Dec. 1. According to the deal, Burzenski & Co. will assume the BerryDunn name and continue to operate from its office in East Haven, CT. Established in 1983, Burzenski is well-known for its work with veterinary practices and the construction industry.

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How to efficiently file individual income tax returns: A workflow guide for accounting firms

ThomsonReuters

Filing individual income tax returns can be a complex process, but with the right workflow, professional tax preparers and accounting firms can streamline the experience for both clients and staff. Harnessing technology for individual income tax return filing can transform the efficiency of accounting firms. By adopting a digital tax workflow , automating repetitive tasks, leveraging cloud-based solutions, integrating e-filing and electronic signatures, and using advanced review tools, firms can

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Cherry Bekaert Acquires DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy in Maryland

CPA Practice

Top 25 accounting firm Cherry Bekaert has acquired DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy, a Waldorf, MD-based CPA firm specializing in accounting, tax, and advisory services. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The combined team will operate under the Cherry Bekaert brand. As is typical for firms that operate in an alternative practice structure, the transaction consists of two acquisitions: Cherry Bekaert Advisors LLC acquired DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy’s nonattest assets, while Cherry Beka

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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The critical role of ESG and due diligence in building a sustainable supply chain

ThomsonReuters

← Blog home In today’s rapidly evolving global trade environment, supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. This complexity is created by a number of factors , including geopolitical instability, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. Two critical areas that have emerged as strategic priorities for businesses are supply chain due diligence and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in supplier selection.

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Intuit and Adyen Collaborate on Business Payment Automation

CPA Practice

Intuit Inc., the financial technology platform behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, is collaborating with fintech firm Adyen to help small and mid-market businesses more easily manage electronic payments. The two companies will initially integrate Adyen’s embedded payment services into Intuit’s business platform through QuickBooks Online which enables approximately 2.9 million invoices to be sent monthly in the UK.

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Investors urge companies to adopt AI, upskill workers

Accounting Today

A recent PwC survey has found investors are bullish on AI, with many believing it will unlock new growth and profits.

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Citrin Cooperman Adds Andsager, Bartlett & Pieroni in Rhode Island

CPA Practice

Top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman has made another acquisition—its ninth in 2024—this time picking up Andsager, Bartlett & Pieroni (ABP), a Providence, RI-based boutique tax firm specializing in high-end tax services for businesses and individuals. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. ABP joins Citrin Cooperman with three partners and 12 professionals, expanding the New York City-based firm’s established presence in Providence and greater New England.

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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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'Bitcoin Jesus' lawyers say his tax case violates Constitution

Accounting Today

Among other things, Roger Ver is charged with filing a false 'exit tax' return after he renounced his U.S.

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LeaseCrunch Expands Offerings By Merging With Finagraph

CPA Practice

LeaseCrunch LLC , a leading lease accounting software company with over 650 CPA firm customers, has merged with Finagraph, a software provider specializing in real-time data collection and analysis through integration with industry-leading ERP and accounting systems. This merger expands the combined company’s reach to a global CPA firm customer base of over 750, furthering LeaseCrunch’s mission to simplify complexity and enhance client collaboration for CPA firms.

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Influencing the people around you

Accounting Today

Barry Melancon has done a lot for accountants — but as it turns out, accountants have done a lot for him, too.

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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Merges in William E. Howe & Co.

CPA Practice

Two accounting firms in Media, PA, combined on Dec. 2: Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) and William E. Howe & Co. The office of William E. Howe & Co. will become a BGA&F location, operating under the Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz name until the lease expires in September 2025. At that time, the office will consolidate with BGA&F’s offices, according to a media release.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

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Infinite Ties launches online CAS community

Accounting Today

The website was created to foster collaboration and share best practices and resources around client accounting services.

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LBMC Expands Into Memphis After Deal With Frazee Ivy Davis

CPA Practice

Top 40 accounting firm LBMC has grown its footprint across Tennessee by adding Frazee Ivy Davis, an accounting firm based in Memphis, effective Dec. 2. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The Frazee Ivy Davis transaction adds five shareholders for a total of 35 professionals, bringing LBMC to six locations, 900-plus team members in 30 states, serving more than 11,000 clients across the U.S.

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PCAOB sanctions firm for deceiving inspection staff

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned Raines & Fischer and three of its partners for attempting to deceive inspection staff and other violations.

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Grant Thornton LLP Named Top Audit Firm in U.S. by Private Equity Wire

CPA Practice

The CPA branch of Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest audit, assurance, tax and advisory services firms, has been named the 2024 “U.S. Audit Firm of the Year” by Private Equity Wire. The Private Equity Wire U.S. Awards recognize excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers in the U.S., across a wide range of categories. This accolade marks the firm’s second consecutive recognition by this organization, having been previously named “Best Middle Market Firm” in 2023.

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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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M&A roundup: The year-end rush begins

Accounting Today

Citrin Cooperman expands in Rhode Island, Cherry Bekaert in the Washington, D.C. area, LBMC in Tennessee, Dean Dorton in Florida, and more.

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Bianca Carey on Empowering Growth Through Technology

Canopy Accounting

In this episode of Canopy Practice Success , Bianca Carey shares her journey of becoming a trailblazing leader in the accounting industry. Starting as a teenager learning the basics, she climbed the ranks to serve as a city CFO by 25, later transitioning into private practice and growing her firm to serve over 1,500 clients.

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Book guides CPAs on adoption of wealth biz into their practices

Accounting Today

Financial planner Rory Henry and contributors compile a guide to the skills, services and larger changes needed at CPA firms to branch into the field.

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New Ignition President Announces Product Innovations

Insightful Accountant

Greg Strickland, Ignition's new 'Global President' has announced new product innovations on the horizon for the company's 7,500 customers.

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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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Burnout

Ryan Lazanis

Burnout is a common challenge for firm owners. Discover my insights on burnout, plus practical tips to prevent and overcome it. The post Burnout appeared first on Future Firm.

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Very Special Edition of QB Talks on December 11, 2024

Insightful Accountant

Christine Gervais, the Editor of Insightful Accountant's sister publication 'Tax Practice News' will guide you through modern tax workflows for QuickBooks to streamline your year-end processes.

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BeachFleischman Adds Las Vegas-Based Indiva Advisors

CPA Practice

Top 200 accounting firm BeachFleischman has entered the Las Vegas market and expanded its cannabis practice by acquiring Indiva Advisors, a CPA firm that provides specialized accounting, advisory, and tax expertise to businesses in the cannabis industry, effective Nov. 1. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. As part of the deal, Indiva will practice as BeachFleischman PLLC and continue to operate from its existing Las Vegas office.

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LeaseCrunch Expands Offerings with Merger of Finagraph, Enhancing Financial Intelligence for CPA Firms

Insightful Accountant

LeaseCrunch LLC today announces its merger with Finagraph, a software provider specializing in real-time data collection and analysis through integration with industry-leading ERP and accounting systems.

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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.