Fri.May 30, 2025

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AI forgeries launch new phase in anti-fraud arms race

Accounting Today

Gen AI has improved to the point where it is capable of producing fake documents realistic enough to fool automated systems, creating new opportunities for fraud and new challenges for those trying to prevent it.

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Small Business Administration: Essential Strategies for Contractors

Randal DeHart

Running a small business is exciting, but lets be honest, managing the admin side of things can feel overwhelming. Between keeping financial records, looking after daily operations, and ensuring compliance with tax laws, its easy to feel buried under endless to-do lists. But heres the good news: with the right strategies, small business administration doesnt have to be a headache.

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Strategic Sourcing For Tariffs In Your Skagit County Business

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Because you’re probably digging out from under a heap of emails and half-finished to-dos after the long weekend, Ill get straight to it: There was quite a bit of tariff movement that happened over the weekend. The U.S. and E.U. are accelerating trade talks, especially around chips and auto parts. And then, theres the potential for a 25 percent tariff on iPhones manufactured outside the US.

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U.S. Court of international trade rules certain emergency tariffs illegal: What businesses need to know

ThomsonReuters

Highlights: The Court of International Trade declared IEEPA and reciprocal tariffs unlawful, exceeding presidential authority Tariffs impacted are fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican products, and reciprocal tariffs for most countries Government filed an appeal and requested a “stay of execution” to maintain tariffs during the appeals process Importers may need to pursue individual lawsuits for potential refunds The Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a

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8 Ways to Torture Your CFO

The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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Tariff ruling threatens a $2T fiscal hole in Trump tax plan

Accounting Today

The ruling could present a new obstacle for Republicans who are relying on the revenue to help offset the cost of a $4 trillion tax cut moving through Congress.

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Tariff Ruling Threatens a $2 Trillion Fiscal Hole in Trump Plan

CPA Practice

The court ruling that blocked much of President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs threatens to blow what some economists estimate as a $2 trillion hole into theU.S. fiscal outlook over the coming decade.

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Gig Economy Taxation: How Mike Habib, EA Can Help You Stay Compliant, Plan Strategically, and Represent You Effectively

MyIRSRelief

The gig economy has revolutionized the way people work, offering flexibility and opportunities for individuals to earn income on their own terms. Whether youre driving for a rideshare service, delivering food, freelancing as a graphic designer, or renting out property on a short-term basis, the gig economy provides a wealth of opportunities. However, with these opportunities come unique tax challenges that can be daunting for gig workers.

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These Four Financial Tips Will Put Recent College Graduates on a Solid Path

CPA Practice

Among the many lessons new college grads will encounter, understanding how to manage your finances is one of the most important. Good financial habits early on can set the stage for long-term stability and success.

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Tech news: BDO announces $1B AI strategy

Accounting Today

BDO announces $1B AI strategy; Plaid announces Transactions for Business solution; Xero and Tallyfor announce partnership; and other accounting technology news and updates.

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KPMG Names Next Management Committee

CPA Practice

KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced its next Management Committee, effective July 1, 2025.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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On the move: HHM promotes former intern to partner

Accounting Today

KPMG anoints next management committee; Ryan forms Tariff Task Force; and more news from across the profession.

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Avalara Launches APIs for End-to-End 1099 and W-9 Compliance Automation

CPA Practice

With Avalaras new API advances, businesses can automate even more of the end-to-end process to achieve greater time savings and more efficient resource allocation, directly from an ERP, accounting, ecommerce or marketplace platform.

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So I Guess We’re Just Talking Mad Sh*t About Big 4 Consulting Now

Going Concern

Have you seen this article in The Telegraph today ? Screenshot of header for “ How a bulls–t jobs boom captured the Big Four accountants ,” published May 30 by The Telegraph The headline gives away the gist of the 1,300 words that followed it but for funsies let’s summarize the main points, namely the three instances of “b t.” Note they use quotes around the word — presumably someone they spoke to specifically used that word to describe Big 4 consulting

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Steinhoff fraud trial moved to South Africa's high court

Accounting Today

South Africa's case against executives in the biggest corporate fraud in the country's history has been pushed back to September.

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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From Time Entry to Insights: 3 New Features That Streamline Your Billing Workflow

Canopy Accounting

Discover the latest Canopy Time & Billing updates, including smarter write-ups, automated time locks, and improved WIP exports, to boost accuracy, visibility, and control across your billing workflows.

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Do you know your indirect tax blind spots?

ThomsonReuters

If you want to change the future, you must change what youre doing in the present. Mark Twain Today’s indirect tax professionals face a myriad of challenges that can significantly impact their organizations. Among these challenges, data blind spots stand out as a critical issue, often leading to compliance risks, financial inaccuracies, and strategic missteps.

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The Top Accounting AI Chatbots for Your Firm

Ryan Lazanis

Accounting AI chatbots are everywhere right now. Heres a look at the ones you can actually use to save time and run your firm efficiently. The post The Top Accounting AI Chatbots for Your Firm appeared first on Future Firm.

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How to cultivate a healthy audit firm culture

ThomsonReuters

Culture is the underpinning of an organization, impacting everything from day-to-day operations to customer service to talent retention. Audit firm culture is no exception. Like any private business, audit firms aim to make a profit. Audit firm leaders with the tone they set and the culture they foster are responsible for ensuring that their professionals maintain independence, integrity, and professional skepticism as they also pursue growth and profitability of their audit firms, the Public

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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QuickBooks Desktop 2022 Sunsets Tomorrow

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant wants to remind you that the "clock is ticking," ALL QuickBooks Desktop 2022 Products will be 'sunsetting' tomorrow.

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Protecting a Spouse’s Financial Interest in Divorce

FraudFiles

When a spouse knows that a divorce is imminent, there are obvious steps to secure his or her financial future. First, a competent divorce attorney must be retained. Next, the division of assets and income should be considered. Yet when it comes to the financial details, clients often do not know what to do. An [.

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An Overview of the Top Tech in the 2025 Readers Choice Awards – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025

CPA Practice

Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the most popular products in this year's 2025 CPA Practice Advisor Readers Choice Awards. Watch the video, listen to the audio, or read the transcript.

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Friday Footnotes: Consultants Swarm the C-Suite; New York Money in Idaho Accounting Firms; Firm Culture, You Need It | 5.30.25

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. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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AICPA wants Congress to change tax bill

Accounting Today

The institute is asking lawmakers to change provisions on SALT deductions for pass-through entities, contingency fees for tax prep, and business loss carryforwards.

Tax
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Why placed-in-service dates matter more than ever

Accounting Today

In the world of depreciation planning, one small timing detail continues to fly under the radar and it's costing taxpayers serious money.