Accounting Seed
APRIL 24, 2025
For years, accounting has been weighed down by manual data entry, siloed departments, and hours of tedious reconciliation. Accounting automation software flips that script, offering smarter, faster, and more reliable financial processes. In this blog, well walk you through what accounting automation software is in a nutshell, how itll support different parts of your workflow, and its benefits.
Withum
APRIL 14, 2025
Are you struggling to maintain accuracy and timeliness in your monthly or quarterly financials? These six strategic questions can help you create a framework for achieving precision and timeliness in your financial reporting. Have you established a detailed checklist that specifies all closing activities, assigns responsible individuals, sets clear deadlines, and is shared with everyone involved in the closing process?
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AccountingDepartment
APRIL 24, 2025
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to future-proof their operations to ensure long-term success. One of the key pillars of achieving this is strategic financial planning and analysis. By efficiently overseeing your financial resources and utilizing data-driven insights, you can strategically position your business to manage uncertainties and seize emerging opportunities.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 25, 2025
Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction for most business-related interest expense. The TCJA created 163(j), which generally limits deductions of business interest, with certain exceptions. If your business has significant interest expense, its important to understand the impact of the deduction limit on your tax bill.
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.
Nancy McClelland, LLC
APRIL 5, 2025
I love attending accounting conferences. This comes as a surprise to no one who knows me (or even knows of me) Ive been featured in countless promo reels, given interviews on the topic, written tips & tricks articles, and talked up the amazing Accounting Cornerstone Foundation (more on them later) endlessly. Why? Accountants are boring, right? Why would anyone want to hang out with a bunch of them?
GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 2, 2025
10 min read April 2nd, 2024 Many small business owners spend too much time and money on back-office processes. In small and medium-sized businesses, owners tend to rely on manual processes. Plus, they often take on the daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks themselves or spend too much on hiring in-house professionals to manage their back-office processes.
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Accounting Insight
APRIL 28, 2025
A specialist services provider couldnt keep up with client demands for accountancy it turned to Advancetrack to boost its offering. Describe your business to us Were a popular professional services provider to SME businesses. Our experts in the field provide niche support, and this offering expands into other areas as our relationship with a client develops.
Basis 365
APRIL 15, 2025
I recently had a conversation with a prospective customer who was puzzled by why their net income wasn't translating into a higher cash balance. A quick review of their balance sheet immediately revealed the issuethey had invested significantly in expensive vehicles, coupled with substantial loan obligations. To clearly illustrate the disconnect between their reported profits and actual cash available, the most effective tool to use was the Statement of Cash Flows.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 4, 2025
Jump to What is blockchain? How blockchain works in accounting Key considerations for accounting professionals adopting blockchain Practical steps for accountants to get started The future of blockchain in accounting Transform your firm with blockchain In the rapidly evolving accounting landscape, staying ahead of technological advancements is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 26, 2025
Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An Scorporation might be the best choice for your new venture. One benefit of an Scorporation One major advantage of an Scorporation over a partnership is that shareholders arent personally liable for corporate debts. To ensure this protection, its crucial to: Adequately finance the corporation, Maintain the corporation as a separate entity, and Follow state-required formalities (for example, by filing articles of incorp
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.
MyIRSRelief
APRIL 11, 2025
Seattle, Washington, is a bustling hub of innovation, commerce, and culture. From its iconic Space Needle to its thriving tech industry, the city is home to countless individuals and businesses striving for success. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, tax issues can arise, creating stress and financial strain for taxpayers. Whether its unfiled tax returns, back tax debt, 941 payroll tax issues, IRS levies, garnishments, or audits, these challenges can feel overwhelming.
TaxConnex
APRIL 29, 2025
Tariffs have been in the headlines recently. What is the relationship between tariffs and sales tax? Essentially, tariffs are fees nations impose on each others imported goods and services. Tariffs are one way to rectify perceived imbalances in cross-border trade. American tariffs are almost as old as the country itself, but the current administration in Washington recently leveled them on a quantity of nations rarely, if ever, seen before.
Going Concern
APRIL 1, 2025
It’s hard to write an article like this without coming off as some kind of boomer complaining about how kids these days are so [insert pejorative here] so allow me to preface this by saying I don’t intend anything I say here to be a value judgment. If we want to be completely fair about it, we millennials were the ones who pioneered the art of never answering the phone, far be it from one of us to say Zoomers are dumb for not wanting to talk on them.
Withum
APRIL 2, 2025
In recent years, cybersecurity for schools has become a critical concern as K-12 educational institutions have become prime targets for cybercriminals, leading to significant disruptions in educational services and compromising sensitive data. A recent report by the Center for Internet Security (CIS) reveals a concerning trend: 82% of K-12 schools experienced a cyber incident between July 2023 and December 2024.
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.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 28, 2025
Jump to The power of AI in tax preparation How AI contributes to long-term sustainability in accounting Getting started with AI Are you ready to get AI in action for your tax and accounting firm? Imagine your accounting firm functioning like a well-oiled machine. From data collection to client communication, every task operates in perfect harmony. No more bottlenecks, repetition, or disjointed systemsjust seamless processes and satisfied clients.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 26, 2025
When its time to consider your businesss future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders or owners. Whether youre ready to retire, you wish to step back your involvement or you want a solid contingency plan should you unexpectedly be unable to run the business, exploring different succession strategies is key.
SkagitCountyTaxServices
APRIL 3, 2025
In my precious moments of respite from tax season chaos this weekend (of which only two weeks remain, Ill remind you if you havent filed, get on that ASAP), I read an article that was a good reminder of why I started my business in the first place. It was about a nurse anesthetist who started making quilts for his son, and turned his hobby into a side hustle, bringing in 1.4 million a year.
TaxConnex
APRIL 3, 2025
We are excited to announce a new offering from TaxConnex taxC . This powerful new solution combines advanced tax calculation automation with dedicated human oversight and supportdelivering end-to-end sales tax compliance. Combining the power of our managed filing and remittance services with CereTax s AI-enhanced calculation technology, taxC offers businesses a seamless, end-to-end sales, use and telecom tax management experience. taxC is designed to streamline and optimize the complex processe
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Going Concern
APRIL 24, 2025
We would have published this earlier were it not for a once-in-two-decades downtime issue when the story broke on Tuesday. So we’re doing it now. As teased by WSJ earlier this month , Baker Tilly and Moss Adams are in fact combining (or, depending on how you look at things, Baker Tilly is buying Moss Adams and integrating its life force into the host).
Withum
APRIL 29, 2025
Withum expands Midwest presence and strengthens franchise practice and services. Withum is excited to announce that on May 1, 2025, CTM CPAs & Business Advisors, a public accounting, tax and business consulting firm, headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, joined its practice with Withum. CTMs four partners and approximately 50 team members will remain at their current Lincolnshire office located at 1 Overlook Point, Suite 19.
AccountingDepartment
APRIL 15, 2025
A Process Lead at AccountingDepartment.com plays a crucial role in our Implementation team's support of new client onboarding. Those who occupy this role are people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with a variety of personalities, and possess strong communication skills. Accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through are also critical for success in this position.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 26, 2025
There are some nice tax breaks for transportation-related employee fringe benefits. If your employer offers these tax-favored fringes, you should probably take advantage of them by signing up. Heres a quick summary of the current federal tax treatment of transportation-related benefits. Mass transit passes For 2025, employer-provided mass transit passes for train, subway and bus systems are tax-free to a recipient employee up to a monthly limit of $325.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
BurklandAssociates
APRIL 1, 2025
Startups often overlook business personal property taxbut states are cracking down. Learn how to stay compliant in 2025 and beyond. The post The Silent Tax Risk Lurking in Your Office Equipment appeared first on Burkland.
Canopy Accounting
APRIL 30, 2025
In this episode of Canopy Practice Success, guest Will Hill shares insights from his 25-year journey, helping accounting firms grow and optimize their processes. Will, who runs his own consulting practice, discusses the nuances of balancing people and processes in firm operations. The episode emphasizes the importance of integrating advisory services into the accounting practice.
Going Concern
APRIL 11, 2025
Recruiting firm Brewer Morris has released its 2025 US CPA salary guide and should you want to read the whole thing you can request it from them here. Perhaps you, like us, were getting bombarded with ads for it on Reddit and have already seen it. It’s actually pretty cool how they do this guide. In it, they share some salaries for the 114 placements they made in 2024 including the position and city, like a tax manager in San Francisco getting $145,000 at a mid-size firm and an audit senio
Withum
APRIL 14, 2025
When starting your food or restaurant business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting the legal structure for your company. Each type of entityLLC (Limited Liability Company), S Corporation, and C Corporationcomes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Limited Liability Company (LLC) An LLC is a hybrid structure that combines the simplicity of a sole proprietorship or partnership with the liability protection of a corporation.
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
Patriot Software
APRIL 17, 2025
Business owners need to have a pulse on their organization’s financial performance and cash flow for decision making and obtaining business financing. You can learn how your business is doing holistically by preparing different financial statements. So, what is a financial statement? What is a financial statement?
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 25, 2025
Business valuation professionals often rely on client-prepared financial projections to calculate lost profits and diminution in value. However, courts may exclude expert testimony thats based on speculative or unreliable projections. To withstand scrutiny, valuators must support their conclusions with market-based evidence and a rigorous analysis of case-specific facts.
BurklandAssociates
APRIL 29, 2025
Convertible debt or SAFE? Learn how these popular tools affect your valuation, dilution, and investor dynamics. The post The Role of Convertible Debt and SAFEs in Fundraising appeared first on Burkland.
Xero
APRIL 28, 2025
Delivering powerful, integrated tools for our accounting and bookkeeping partners to help their small business clients is a key focus for us at Xero. We understand the pressures you face the need for efficiency, accuracy, and seamless workflows is critical. We also know how important a reliable workpapers solution is to those workflows – having a comprehensive and efficient solution in one platform can make a huge difference to streamlining your compliance processes.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
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