Cherry Bekaert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

On September 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an immediate moratorium on the processing of new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims until at least 2024. This pause in processing claims should not deter any employer from determining if it qualifies as an employer eligible to claim the ERC, documenting its eligibility, calculating the credit or filing an amended Form 940X to claim the appropriate credit.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A new work group within the Large Business and International (LB&I) division will be tasked with holding large partnerships and other pass-through businesses accountable to pay the full amount of taxes they owe, the IRS said on Wednesday. The new pass-through unit will include many of the 3,700 agents the IRS is planning to hire in an effort to ramp up tax compliance efforts against high-income earners, complex partnerships, large corporations, and promoters.

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IgniteSpot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In a world brimming with uncertainty, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to unforeseen financial risks. These risks can spell disaster if not effectively managed, leading to revenue losses, reputational damage, or even bankruptcy. But with the advent of virtual CFO services, businesses now have a formidable ally in their corner. These services act as a safety net, offering expertise and strategies to safeguard businesses from the volatile tides of financial risks.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Ed. note: This post brought to you by the Big Government Auditing lobby. Just kidding, it’s a guest post from Parker Skaats, CPA, an experienced government worker who’s here to pitch the joys of government work to the unwashed overworked masses. Okay, let’s be real for a second. When you hear “government auditing,” do you picture dull offices with fluorescent lighting, stacks of paper taller than you, and people who still think fax machines are the pinnacle of technology

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Companies are increasingly choosing to automate their month-end close process, hoping to get rid of manual activities, save time, and get control of the close. By allowing technology to take the wheel, finance leaders can streamline and optimize the close, leading to greater accuracy, reduced risk, and improved efficiency. This being said, it can still be difficult to find the best month-end close solution for your team.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Ed Mendlowitz , Emeritus Partner at Withum, is a local and industry legend, having lent his voice and his talents to the accounting world for over 60 years. He is a thought leader, mentor, teacher, professor, writer and philanthropist. Furthering his worldwide impact on the industry, Ed has now established the Mendlowitz Family Scholarship at Baruch College.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Accounting firms are seeing their revenues, partner income and profits increase this past year, even as more firms resort to outsourcing to fill their talent shortages.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Gaming Finance represents a radical departure from conventional gaming models. It's a concept that doesn't just entertain players; it empowers them economically.

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Insightful Accountant

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

If you've worked with QuickBooks Desktop and inventory, chances are you've heard the name Acctivate. It recently was added to the Intuit QuickBooks App store, so I thought I'd make you 'App Aware' of its listing.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Dallas Morning News reported yesterday that groundbreaking on a “massive expansion” of the already massive Deloitte University campus in Westlake, Texas will begin in January. Deloitte’s been wanting to expand for a while but was waiting on Tarrant County commissioners to approve more than $5 million in tax breaks. “We certainly appreciate the great corporate citizen that Deloitte has been in our area,” said commissioner Gary Fickes to Dallas Morning News when the expansi

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The service is establishing a group within its Large Business and International division to bolster tax compliance at large partnerships and S corps.

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"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

$5.38 billion—that was the total audit fees paid by the S&P 500 companies in fiscal year 2022, a record-high amount, according to a recent analysis from Ideagen Audit Analytics. However, the nearly 4% increase in audit fees over FY 2021 was less than the year-over-year inflation rate in 2022 of 6.5% in the U.S., defying predictions that fees could rise to accommodate higher salaries in a profession where there is a shortage of qualified accountants , the Financial Times noted.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sid Kess is remembered by colleagues as both a highly proficient technical expert and a kind, caring human being who took an active interest in others' wellbeing.

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The application period for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund will be wrapping up a few short weeks! To help us select the winners of the 2023 Xero Beautiful Business Fund, we’ve lined up a stellar list of regional and global judges. The judges represent small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers and Xero’s global partners. They will play a key role in evaluating the entries to help our small business winners achieve their ambitions.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The service held a webinar to raise awareness about programs that companies can use to help employees pay off student loans and other educational expenses.

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These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Cherry Bekaert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firms that propose or work on government contracts may be required to have an adequate system review. In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Professional Services podcast, Brynn McNeil , an Audit Partner in the Firm’s Professional Services Industry practice, welcomes Eric Poppe , a Managing Director in our Government Contractor Industry practice, to discuss the types of systems reviews and the advantages these reviews can provide emerging small busine

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Fraudsters are ever-inventive, and accountants and tax pros need to make sure their clients keep vigilant.

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AccountingDepartment

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In today's fast-paced business environment, maximizing efficiency is key to staying competitive and achieving sustainable growth. One area where businesses can significantly streamline their operations is within their accounting department. By outsourcing these functions to client accounting service experts, organizations can focus on their core activities while benefiting from enhanced accuracy, improved financial processes, and valuable time savings.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Five tax giants received a shot across the bow from the Federal Trade Commission.

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

How do you know if your accounting team is ready to automate the month-end close? Join us in this informative webinar, where we share the top 8 signs that indicate that a team has outgrown all existing tools and may be ready to embark upon month-end close automation. We will examine the process clues that help determine whether your team would be a good candidate for automation.

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Insightful Accountant

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In today's evolving technological landscape, trends like ChatGPT continue to take hold. Petrinovich Pugh & Company's Sean McLean and ZentLaw's Monica Zent explain why it might be time to take the leap.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The top three states had an average change percentage of 215.76% between 2021 and 2022.

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Accounting Seed

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Every year, Salesforce users from across the globe flood the streets of San Francisco to learn, connect, and grow at Salesforce’s flagship event— Dreamforce. Having been a Salesforce Partner for nearly 15 years, Accounting Seed has seen many iterations of the annual user conference, but 2023 was certainly one for the books! With AI innovations at every corner and deep-dive sessions for three days straight, the Accounting Seed team has several takeaways that will impact businesses for years to co

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The annual list recognizes thought leaders, decision-makers, standard-setters and others who are shaping the future of the profession.

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On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Irina Anghel, Bloomberg News (TNS) Deloitte is set to cut more than 800 jobs in the U.K. in response to a slowdown in demand and an easing in the pace of workers choosing to leave, according to a source familiar with the matter. That’s equivalent to about 3% of its U.K. workforce of 27,000, the person said. The cuts come after growth slowed in the second half of the year because of falling client demand.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

More companies across the globe are doing sustainability reporting and receiving assurance services, including in countries outside the G20, according to a new report.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Irina Anghel, Bloomberg News (TNS) It was dubbed the Great Resignation as an army of workers quit in search of higher pay, better hours and more attractive perks. The U.K.’s largest consulting firms were among the worst hit as staff hunted down new roles when COVID lockdowns began to ease. Now, Britain’s accountants, auditors and advisers are clinging to their jobs, nervous that their negotiating power has sharply dropped.

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Reckon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As old as the story of time is the story of change. Each Australian generation has lived sometimes radically different lives than their parents. With the baby boomers coming into retirement and a growing population that’s living longer than ever before, what could the near future hold for Australia’s economy? To get a handle on recent and upcoming demographic shifts, we reviewed the recent 2023 Intergenerational Report released by the Treasury.

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Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Ryan Lazanis

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

If your website isn’t delivering leads, it may need strategic improvements in conversion-focused design, a common issue with actionable solutions. In this episode, I shared proven tips to transform your website from a simple online presence into a powerful lead-generating asset for your firm. Listen Below. 1:25 – During my time running my own firm, our website was the primary source of our sales, thanks to its effective optimization for client acquisition and conversions. 1:52 –

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Reckon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Due to our extremely important customer support services, we’re thrilled to announce that Reckon One has been recognised as an impactful software choice for businesses. To that end, we’re very proud to receive the 2023 Best Customer Support Badge from verified reviewers on Software Advice a United States-based user feedback website founded in 2005. To ensure people feel confident and informed in their technology purchases, Software Advice synthesizes verified end-user reviews to call out the hig

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Anders CPA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SECURE Act 2.0 has already made a huge impact on the way employees save for retirement. Signed into law on December 23, 2022, some provisions of the SECURE Act have already taken effect, including changes to required minimum distributions (RMD), annual IRA contribution limits and an expansion of early withdrawal penalty exceptions. The legislation also introduced 529 plan rollovers.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sage Intacct’s R3 Release for 2023 has arrived – and it’s packed with exciting updates and features that will enhance your experience. To stay informed about these changes, you can easily access the Intacct release notes on your Intacct Home Page dashboard. The R3 Release includes numerous product enhancements and introduces several Early Adopter Programs.

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