Fri.Jul 14, 2023

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Accountancy websites don’t stand out from the competition

Accounting Insight

Almost three quarters of accountancy firms’ websites (72%) do not stand out positively from the competition, according to new research from Moneypenny and specialist marketing agency PracticeWeb. In a study of 50 accountancy websites belonging to large top tier, mid-sized and boutique accountancy firms, Moneypenny and PracticeWeb set out to understand the quality of the digital customer experience and where website improvements are required regarding findability, branding, the user experience

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IRS offers transition relief for RMDs

Accounting Today

The service plans to issue final regs related to required minimum distributions from retirement accounts in light of the SECURE 2.0 Act.

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Deloitte Just Admitted to Misusing Government Information à la PwC Tax Scandal

Going Concern

So the firms are up against the Australian Senate this week, answering uncomfortable questions about their inner workings all because one PwC partner couldn’t keep his mouth shut and blabbed confidential government tax intel back to the firm so PwC could make some money off of it. While that situation continues to destroy PwC’s reputation like a wrecking ball made out of solid gold dicks, it has also called into question the consulting industry’s grip on governments hence why t

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IRS expands assistance centers

Accounting Today

The agency is also planning in-person visits to help taxpayers in underserved areas.

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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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Friday Footnotes: EY Pulls Out of Winston-Salem; Clients Exposed in Data Breach; Deloitte Olympians | 7.14.23

Going Concern

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. See ya. The Office Ernst & Young out of Triad market after closing Winston-Salem office [ Triad Business Journal ] The Triad now has offices for only two of the Big Four global accounting firms.

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IRS plans improvements in tax pro accounts and new business online accounts

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on its modernization efforts after receiving billions in extra funding.

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Tech News: KPMG to invest $2B in AI

Accounting Today

Plus, AuditFile relaunches Advantage Audit as AuditFile Advantage Audit AI; JustWorks releases JustPayroll; and other accounting technology news.

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State Income Tax Challenges in a Technology World

Cherry Bekaert

Over the last few decades, the technology industry has been booming with new technology startups. Many of these startups are set up as pass-through entities (PTEs), which provide an easy conduit for one layer of flow-through taxation and often retain favorable exit opportunities from a tax perspective. As these startups grow and take on investors, it’s important that financial managers understand the state tax ramifications of growth.

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Tax advisor to famous DJs charged with hiding $100M from IRS

Accounting Today

A Dutch tax advisor who had a client list of top DJs and fashion industry figures was arrested in Italy and extradited to the U.S.

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Overcoming Cyber Risks of Financial Data Silos

Cherry Bekaert

Today, finance teams are faced with increasing pressure to protect financial data from cyberattacks and comply with evolving regulations. However, many businesses are still using outdated financial management tools and processes that create unnecessary risks. In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Digital Journeys podcast series, John Bartz , Strategic Alliances Director for Cherry Bekaert, and David Appel , Head of the SaaS Vertical for Sage, will discuss how to better protect financial data by

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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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How to customize a Chart of Accounts for optimal financial reporting

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

A chart of accounts is the structural framework for any business accounting system. It is analogous to a filing system. If you wanted to, you could dump all your documents into one giant file in your filing cabinet (or a file folder on your computer). Of course, if you did do it this way, you would likely have a hard time locating your documents. Alternatively, you could create a series of folders, based on an organization system that makes sense for you and your business.

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Are you impacted by Pillar 2 and what should you do?

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Groups that file annual Country by County Reporting (“CBCR”) returns or notifications should expect a letter from HMRC outlining an introduction to the new OECD Pillar 2 rules. What does this mean and how can businesses get ready? RECAP ON OECD PILLAR 2 The UK’s adoption of the OECD Pillar 2 rules, the Multinational Top-up Tax (MTT) and Domestic Top-up Tax (DTT), will apply to companies with accounting periods beginning on or after 31 December

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Forensic accountants and a soap star's guardianship drama

Accounting Today

An actor alleged his sister misspent his money on herself while he was under her guardianship. She's hired an accountant.

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Minimising your business risk with ESG

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. With ESG strategies growing in significance, businesses can no longer ignore the importance of ESG to their business growth. Although there’s no necessity for SMEs to report on their ESG metrics like larger organisations, any business that embarks on an ESG journey could reap early benefits, such as increased staff retention, improved customer loyalty and reputation, and even a rise in profits.

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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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On the move: FICPA appoints chief external affairs officer

Accounting Today

IIA appoints global board chair; Schneider Downs adds seven shareholders; and more news from across the profession.

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The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the J5

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. HMRC receives a vast amount of information from tax authorities around the world and then uses its supercomputer, Connect, to process that information and identify who to target with a tax investigation. The information received from HMRC’s global partners are the reason so many enquiry and compliance checks are opened.

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5 essential steps for scaling your firm

Accounting Today

To scale a firm, you have to rethink the way you offer your services.

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Case Study: Professional Services Firm Leverages AI and Automation to Streamline Contract Management Process

Withum

Learn how Withum helped a professional services firm leverage AI and automation to streamline their contract management process. Download a PDF of this case study. The Client A professional services firm based in the Northeast, with a strong nation-wide presence with a growing client-base. Background and Challenge The professional services organization received an overwhelming number of signed contracts and needed a way to approve and process them for invoicing.

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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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Spreading the cost of tax through pay arrangements with HMRC

Inform Accounting

Tax payments for the self-employed or those who declare their income under self-assessment are payable by 31 January and 31 July every year. Taxpayers who cannot pay by those dates have the opportunity to pay via HMRC's 'Time to Pay' scheme whereby HMRC agrees to a payment plan for unpaid tax spread over a longer period than would otherwise be available.

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