CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

Freelance talent platform Upwork has conducted a study that reveals which types of skills are most important to accounting firms and corporate accounting departments when adding new employees to their rosters this year. “For the workforce, it is absolutely essential to understand what skills are most in demand in order to stay ahead and generate value, both for organizations and themselves,” Upwork said in the study.

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BurklandAssociates

MARCH 19, 2024

Even at the earliest stages, startups need to ensure their business models drive an appropriate balance of revenue growth and profitability. The post Efficiency Metrics for Early-Stage SaaS Startups in Today’s Funding Environment appeared first on Burkland.

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Anders CPA

MARCH 19, 2024

Anders is proud to be recognized as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms for the fourth year in a row. After breaking into the Top 100 Firms in 2021, Anders has moved up the list to #74 for 2024. The firm is also recognized on the Regional Leaders list, ranking third on the list of firms headquartered in the Midwest. In 2023, Anders focused on organic growth with strategic efforts around advisory services, opening a second office location in Chesterfield, MO and hiring the firm’s first Chief

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service hasn't fully updated its plans to use the tens of billions of dollars in additional funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a new report.

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Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Withum

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2024, professional gaming and streaming is a lucrative path for those with the skills and charisma to hold a crowd. The Esports scene has been gaining a lot of attention in recent years, growing at least 10% every year since 2020. Twitch, one of the premiere streaming platforms, allows streamers to earn money in various ways, one of them being viewership.

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Going Concern

MARCH 19, 2024

While thousands of Big 4 grunts wake up every day filled with anxiety at the possibility of an unexpected manager meeting showing up on their calendar, you have people like this. This kid is going places in life. I mean…phone it in hard enough and you should be good right? The post How to Get Laid-Off? appeared first on Going Concern.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

CPAmerica, Inc. has announced its latest partnership with Marketing by Numbers , welcoming them as a new preferred provider for the association. Marketing by Numbers’ platform will enable member firms to harness AI and expertly prepared articles to easily craft thought leadership content and communicate it through email and social media. Since 2018, Marketing by Numbers has assisted accounting firms of all sizes in streamlining their marketing processes and driving revenue growth.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

The Bekkerman case held that California may tax a bundled cellphone at the full price as an unbundled cellphone, rather than the discounted price.

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Xero

MARCH 19, 2024

If you’re running a small business that employs staff, you know the administrative ‘to-do’ list can be quite lengthy. Onboarding, managing timesheets, setting wages, processing payroll, preparing for end of financial year … it can all take up valuable time. Pay runs in particular need to be easy and efficient for you, as well as your accountant and bookkeeper.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

A British hedge fund trader said in court that he and his team did nothing illegal when receiving more than $1.3 billion in dividend tax refunds.

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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 19, 2024

Sunsets are not always as beautiful as the one depicted. and so it may be for many who are using QuickBooks Desktop 2021 products when those products 'sunset' on May 31, 2024.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

with tax season in full swing, accountants need to have a game plan to mitigate the potential impacts the shortage may cause.

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GrowthForceBlog

MARCH 19, 2024

6 min read The ability to allocate revenue and expenses is essential to determining the performance of various segments within your business, and this information is vital to running a profitable business. This means not just understanding how much your business spends and earns across the board but also understanding how much it spends and earns as a result of specific projects, products, services, employees, departments, or other critical units.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

GreenGrowth CPAs dominated the league tables in the last quarter of 2024, adding 30 new clients through two acquisitions.

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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.

CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

Voting is underway for the first round of Accounting High’s 2024 Accountant Bracket Challenge, which includes 72 participants in four regions with Jason Staats/Jason Daily Podcast, Relay, Bridging the Gap Conference, and Keeper as the No. 1 seeds. The eight brackets comprising 64 “teams”—plus a bonus tax bracket of eight challengers—were revealed on March 18.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

While tax season started seven days later this year, taxpayers are getting their returns into the IRS earlier, according to the latest statistics.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

By Sean Emery, The Orange County Register (TNS) A former Orange County tax preparer convicted of carrying out a tax fraud in which prosecutors say he attempted to claim more than $10 million from the IRS and numerous state tax authorities was sentenced on March 18 to 10 years in federal prison. Stephen Jake McGonigle, 66, of Victorville, CA, was also ordered by U.S.

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MARCH 19, 2024

Financial planning and management are foundational to enduring success and growth. As businesses evolve, so does the complexity of their financial needs, making it imperative to stay informed and adept at budgeting, accounting, and bookkeeping practices. In this comprehensive guide, we'll navigate through key considerations and common pitfalls in budgeting, identify major financial mistakes to avoid, recommend the best budgeting method, and offer insights into utilizing modern tools over traditi

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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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CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

By Jerry McDonald, Bay Area News Group (TNS) The San Francisco 49ers will pick a little later in the fourth round this year and will forfeit a fifth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft after being penalized by the NFL for payroll accounting errors at the close of the 2022 league year. The punishment amounts to a slap on the wrist for this year’s draft from April 25-27 in Detroit.

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Accounting Insight

MARCH 19, 2024

Introducing Inflo, who have been leading accounting firms’ evolution by modernising audit practices. Learn more about them, from how they started to what they’ve got in store for Accountex… What does Inflo do? Inflo is at the forefront of transforming the auditing profession. Our innovative cloud-based audit management platform is trusted by many of the world’s largest firms and global networks, offering a fully end-to-end, scalable, digital solution.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted a settled disciplinary order Tuesday sanctioning an Israeli auditor and her firm for violating the PCAOB's rules during several audits, imposing a $200,000 penalty.

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Summit CPA

MARCH 19, 2024

Michael Johnson emphasizes the importance of choreography in business, particularly in creating memorable experiences for customers and team members.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence will redefine our thinking around capacity and talent management.

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Withum

MARCH 19, 2024

Download a PDF of this case study. Executive Summary The Labor Union faced various material weaknesses in their financial processes, including bank reconciliations, payroll documentation, and other significant deficiencies. Withum’s approach involved working with the Labor Union’s management to understand their processes, conduct assessments, and provide recommendations for improving their internal controls.

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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 19, 2024

On this episode of Accounting Insiders, Serah Blackstone-Fredericks shares her journey into bookkeeping, initially aiding a friend with legal paperwork and later managing an office before establishing her bookkeeping business.

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Withum

MARCH 19, 2024

Cyberattacks today only continue to grow and as a result, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. But, for small and growing organizations, the challenge lies in balancing the need for robust security measures with the allocation of limited capital toward necessary growth activities like product development, sales and marketing.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 19, 2024

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Withum

MARCH 19, 2024

Download a PDF of this case study. Executive Summary The Labor Council faced various material weaknesses in their financial processes, including bank reconciliations, payroll documentation, and other significant deficiencies. Withum’s approach involved working with the Labor Council’s management to understand their processes, conduct assessments, and provide recommendations for improving their internal controls.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

By Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune (via TNS). The Chicago-based National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million as part of a settlement agreement to resolve litigation against the organization and its members brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The settlement comes after a Missouri federal jury issued a landmark $1.8 billion verdict in October of last year, finding the National Association of Realtors and several large real estate brokerages conspired to artifici

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FraudFiles

MARCH 19, 2024

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