Thu.Mar 16, 2023

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Accounting Reports: Definition, Importance, and Examples

IgniteSpot

What is an accounting report? Your business has to keep a lot of balls in the air at all times, and reporting is one way to assess how well you juggle. To measure your financial performance, you’ll rely on a variety of accounting reports , which are quantitative financial documents that allow you to track your business’s financial history and make projections.

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3 Sales tax pitfalls facing manufacturers and wholesalers

TaxConnex

Many manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors believe they have minimal sales tax obligations due to the likelihood of  sales tax-exempt transactions.  However, there are numerous pitfalls to be aware of. Businesses don’t always fit into a “box” as being only a manufacturer, or only a distributor. Many times, a manufacturer is also a distributor.

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Small Biz Job Growth Improves

CPA Practice

The rate of hiring for U.S. small businesses increased in February led by hiring in the leisure and hospitality industry according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. The Small Business Jobs Index, which measures national employment growth for businesses with fewer than 50 workers, continued to increase to 99.66 while the rate of hourly wage growth declined to 4.49 percent year-over-year in February.

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Accounting Firm Leaders Cite ‘Rising Salaries’ As The Second Biggest Problem Facing Their Firms

Going Concern

Accounting Today has published “ The 20 biggest problems for firms in 2023 ” and no one will be surprised to find out that the war for talent ranks #1 among the firms AT surveyed. Talent actually has its tentacles in a number of problems on AT’s list and spills over into several items–capacity issues, burnout, retention. Hell, half the list is related to talent.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Can AI Actually Predict When an Employee is Going to Quit?

CPA Practice

By AJ Hess, Fast Company (TNS) Artificial intelligence may be making human resource departments less human. “AI has the potential to automate some tasks in human resource (HR) departments, but it is unlikely to completely take over HR departments in the foreseeable future,” reads one ChatGPT response on the subject. “AI can assist with tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and even initial interviews, which can free up HR professionals to focus on higher-level tasks such as employe

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IRS Announces 2024 Increases for ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties

ThomsonReuters

Rev. Proc. 2023-17 (Mar. 9, 2023) Available at [link] The IRS has announced 2024 indexing adjustments to the applicable dollar amount used to calculate employer shared responsibility payments under the Affordable Care Act. As background, applicable large employers (ALEs) may be liable for an employer shared responsibility penalty under Code § 4980H(a) if they fail to offer minimum essential coverage to a sufficient number of full-time employees.

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 Patriot’s CEO Apologizes

Patriot Software

Dear Patriot Software Customers, As I mentioned in my March 14th timeline update to you, your payroll and payroll-tax dollars are securely flowing again at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Patriot is in good shape, and our Customer Support staff is here to help you.

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Real Estate Pros Expect Home Prices to Rise More Steadily Starting in 2024

CPA Practice

Home prices nationally should bottom out in 2023 then return to a more normal growth rate, according to a Zillow® survey of housing experts. Economists and housing experts polled in the latest Zillow Home Price Expectation (ZHPE) survey expect home prices to fall 1.6% through Dec. 2023. Affordability challenges are still dragging down demand for homes – lower mortgage costs in January translated into sales that tracked pre-pandemic trends, but higher rates in February have since dampened buyer

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Schedules K-2 and K-3: 2022 Filing Guidance

Cherry Bekaert

In July 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) formally introduced Schedules K-2 and K-3. These forms bring uniformity and consistency to reporting items of international tax relevance to partners and S corporation shareholders on the foreign activity of a partnership or S corporation. Unfortunately, Schedule K-3 can add up to 20 additional pages to a partner’s or shareholder’s Schedule K-1.

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eCommerce Accounting: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How A2X Can Help

Basis 365

eCommerce accounting is managing the financial transactions and records of an online business. Accurate accounting is essential for any business but vital for eCommerce businesses. Good accounting practices help you stay on top of your cash flow, manage your expenses, and make informed decisions about your business's future. eCommerce businesses must be capable of scaling fast, and your accounting systems need to easily handle increased volume in an automated way.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

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.

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Can an Adult Child’s Medical Expenses Be Reimbursed Tax-Free From a Parent’s HSA?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company sponsors a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) in conjunction with employee HSAs. Can the medical expenses of our employees’ adult children who otherwise qualify for tax-free coverage under the HDHP be reimbursed tax-free from the employees’ HSAs? ANSWER: Not necessarily—it depends on whether the adult children qualify as tax dependents under the HSA rules.

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Get set up for the new tax year with Xero Payroll

Xero

Small businesses in the UK have shown tremendous resilience over the last few years. We know it can be hard to run a small business, even without all the global and economic uncertainties. That’s why we have prepared some resources to guide you through a frictionless payroll year end, and be ready for the start of the 2023/24 tax year. We have also introduced a new checklist within Xero Payroll to streamline your tasks and make it easy as we approach year end.

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Getting The Most Out of Financial Dashboards with NetSuite

AccountingDepartment

If you're using NetSuite, or if you're considering it but not sure if it's right for you, one of the biggest value points to consider is the ability to use built-in financial dashboards. Many NetSuite customers cite dashboards as one of the software's most important features and the feature that makes it easier to run their business and get more done.

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Key Areas of Due Diligence for Technology Companies

Withum

The technology sector experienced a sharp upswing in M&A activity in 2021 and through the first half of 2022 with approximately 8,200 deals and $1,075 billion in volume, which represented 20% of the total M&A market in 2021 [1]. Activity cooled in the last half of 2022, with deal volume in the technology sector down 22% and total deal value down 36% in 2022 compared to 2021 [2].

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

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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How junior staff can help senior staff with audit tech

ThomsonReuters

There are two forces within an audit team: senior staff and junior staff. For audit team leaders, both are extremely important and bring to the table unique sets of experiences and skillsets that are needed for a modern audit. The key is bringing together their strengths to help firms stay ahead of the curve. The reality is that the face of audit is changing , and today’s auditors are expected to be well-versed in a variety of disciplines.

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How Microsoft Copilot Will Transform How You Work

Withum

Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant who could help with your writing tasks like drafting an email, creating a presentation or summarizing a document? If so, you’re not alone. While writing is one of the most common activities in any workplace, it can also be time-consuming, challenging and frustrating. That’s why I’m super excited to tell you about Microsoft Copilot, a new feature that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to make writing easier, faster and more

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HHS Reports to Congress on HIPAA Compliance and Breach Notifications

ThomsonReuters

Annual Report to Congress on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule Compliance for Calendar Year 2021; Annual Report to Congress on Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information for Calendar Year 2021 Compliance Report Breach Notification Report News Release HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has posted its 2021 reports to Congress on HIPAA privacy, security, and breach notification rule compliance and the HIPAA breach notification program.

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Edge Marketing's Amy Juers Unveils New Book on Brand Building

Insightful Accountant

The book marks another milestone for the founder and CEO of multi-award-winning Edge Marketing.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Accounting Top 100 Social Media Leaderboard – March 15, 2023

CPA Practice

Celebrating five years! In 2018 Avalara launched our Accounting Top 100 Social Media Leaderboard. Our goal was to create a community of accounting professionals on Twitter to enable networking though engaging conversations and friendly competition. We are pleased to see that this leaderboard has grown to 829 members and continues to be a community of support and friendship, while increasing awareness of the accounting profession.

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QBO-Accountants Can Now Access Apps in Client View

Insightful Accountant

QuickBooks Online Accountant users can access Apps from their clients' view.

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What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Means for Tech Startup Founders

Shay CPA

Akshay Shrimanker, our Founder and CEO, recently joined Blake Oliver, David Leary, and a panel of other accounting experts (Mike Moiśe CPA, Matthew May CPA, and Reynaldo Arellano CPA) on a special episode of the Cloud Accounting Podcast. With everything that’s been in the news recently, we’ll bet you can guess the topic they discussed: the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse.

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The Technology Lab Podcast – Review of Valid8 – March 2023

CPA Practice

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA evaluate Valid8 , an evidence-first data platform designed for professionals that includes automated quality control checks and verification procedures to prove that any extracted transaction data can be relied on. Use the podcast player below to listen to the podcast.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Effective Grant Management for Local Governments

LSLCPAs

Because local governments rely on grants for funding projects not covered by tax revenue, knowing how to land a grant will help you serve your community in the best possible way. You might be seeking funding for the operation and support of various community programs, the construction of infrastructure projects, or the acquisition of certain. The post Effective Grant Management for Local Governments appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Eighth Circuit: Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Not Required When Plan Documents Contain No Review Procedures

ThomsonReuters

Yates v. Symetra Life Ins. Co., 2023 WL 2174840 (8th Cir. 2023) Available at [link] After her spouse’s death due to a heroin overdose, a participant brought benefit claims under her employer’s ERISA life insurance and accidental death and disability (AD&D) policies (which covered the spouse). The insurer paid the life insurance benefit but denied the AD&D claim, asserting that the policy’s “intentionally self-inflicted injury” exclusion applied.

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Donor Advised Funds – A Simple Way to Gift

Dent Moses

A donor-advised fund is a charitable investment account solely for supporting charitable organizations you support. When you contribute appreciated securities or cash to the account, you get an immediate tax deduction. The funds in the account grow tax tax-free. You can recommend grants to any IRS-qualified charity. One of the biggest benefits of using a donor-advised fund is simplified recordkeeping.

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The Aging Workforce. Are You Solving for the Upcoming Void?

Withum

The trend and reality of the aging workforce have been with us for quite some time. The pandemic certainly did not help and likely worsened the problem. While companies typically plan ahead, some can find themselves in a difficult spot, with last-minute planning to solve for the void once a team member retires. In private family companies, the expectation is that the next generation in the business will take over.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Accounts Payable Outsourcing vs. AP Automation: Which is Better for Your Business?

MineralTree

Despite the fact that organizations around the globe are gearing up for digital transformation , many AP teams still heavily depend upon costly and antiquated systems such as paper invoices and checks. There are several tools that teams can use to move away from these manual and expensive processes. For example, many businesses incorporate AP automation , e-invoicing, and other digital tools to quickly gain an edge over their competitors.

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PayPal, eBay Seek IRS 1099-K Relief for Online Sellers

CPA Practice

By Kelley R. Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Online shopping sites like Etsy, and eBay, and payment network PayPal, among other companies, want Congress to change the new $600 reporting threshold for IRS Form 1099-K. The rule which currently applies for 2023, affects millions of people who sell on sites like Airbnb, and Poshmark, and get paid through third-party networks like PayPal, Square and CashApp.

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With Project Everest on Pause, Let’s Pause a Sec to Shed a Tear For EY’s Reputation As Transaction Advisors

Going Concern

Not a good look, you guys. Article today (March 16) in The Wall Street Journal Then there’s this — unconfirmed and now removed — post on Fishbowl a couple days ago: via Fishbowl “This will be resolved within weeks, not months, because we not only need momentum across the deal but we need clarity for all our stakeholders,” said Patrick Winter, EY’s Asia-Pacific managing partner a few days ago ( AFR ).

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Tax Considerations for High-Net-Worth Individuals in 2023

CPA Practice

With the individual tax filing deadline approaching, high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and their advisors should be aware of the latest federal tax changes for 2023 that may impact their financial and retirement planning, especially as pandemic-related tax breaks begin to expire. By staying informed on policy and tax changes such as the Secure Act 2.0, estate-tax changes and shifts in charitable deductions, HNW individuals can take proactive steps to ensure that their financial plans are aligned

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.