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Exposure Drafts: A Very Taxing Thanksgiving

Going Concern

Listen to Oh My Fraud , a podcast by Caleb Newquist and Greg Kyte, and get free CPE through Earmark. And Exposure Drafts holiday cards are now available for purchase through Rubook Creative. The post Exposure Drafts: A Very Taxing Thanksgiving appeared first on Going Concern.

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Accounting firms and sales and use tax advising: Perfect together?

TaxConnex

In our blog last week, we looked at how sales and use tax advisory services might be a good new field for CPAs and accounting firms. How can they go about making the move? Mark Friedlich, CPA, vice president of U.S. government affairs at Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting recently wrote that most CPA firms that have sales and use tax practices generally divide services offered into three categories: planning (nexus studies, taxability determinations, exemption certificate management and so on);

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1099s – Why the Rush?

Dent Moses

While many would prefer to “think about that tomorrow” or in January, time spent now can significantly affect how hectic your January will be. The best practice is to have new vendors provide a completed W-9 before issuing a payment. We also recommend reviewing 1099 vendors a few times throughout the year and requesting any missing W-9s. Imagine skipping the frantic race to hunt down vendors to get information in time to prepare 1099s by late January.

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Accounting Isn’t a Stand-Alone Activity

SMBAccountant

When clients start with us, they often question the amount of information that we request. “My old bookkeeper didn’t ask for all this” is a statement we hear often. Managers want to hand off their accounting and let it happen in its own vacuum. Unfortunately, this isn’t quite how accounting functions. The accountant or bookkeeper can’t effectively do their job and the manager has inaccurate financial data to make business decisions, provide to potential investors, or financial institutions for l

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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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Behavioral Red Flags of Financial Fraud

FraudFiles

There are a number of common signs that we may see when someone is engaged in financial fraud within a company.

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The Frontier: Accountants need to know more than ever

Accounting Today

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Getting Creative with Benefits: QSEHRA vs. ICHRA

BurklandAssociates

We are approaching the time of the year when companies are typically thinking about annual enrollment and benefits. Maybe you are a founder thinking about hiring your second or third Read More. The post Getting Creative with Benefits: QSEHRA vs. ICHRA appeared first on Burkland.

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Free Yourself From Business Accounting by Outsourcing

AccountingDepartment

As the holidays approach, no business owner wants to be bogged down with accounting tasks, budgeting next year, or trying to prepare to close the books for 2022. Owning a business has many upsides to it, but one of the drawbacks for many is trying to keep track of the business's finances.

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The Disruption of Transportation

RogerRossmeisl

The Great Transformation (Part 2) – The Disruption of Transportation As posted to the Tony Seba YouTube Channel on 10/31/2022 (Run Time 18 min, 23 sec) Part 2 of Tony Seba’s latest presentation on what he calls “The Great Transformation”, discusses the disruption of transportation by autonomous, electric, fleet vehicles: Transportation as a Service. “The Great Transformation” is a deep dive into the key technologies that are converging in the 2020s and how they will

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What fractional CMOs can do for small businesses

DuctTapeMarketing

What fractional CMOs can do for small businesses written by Editor read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Want to grow your business and position your brand for success? One of the greatest ways to do so is hiring a CMO or Chief Marketing Officer, an experienced, result-driven executive responsible for all your marketing efforts. But with an average annual salary of over $330,000 many small to mid-sized businesses can’t easily afford a CMO.

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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 Do Your Benefits Stack Up Against Today’s Market Statistics?

BurklandAssociates

One of the best ways to gain a competitive advantage with employee recruiting and retention is to ensure your benefits are competitive. The post How Do Your Benefits Stack Up Against Today’s Market Statistics? appeared first on Burkland.

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What the IRS's $80 billion in funding means for your tax return

Accounting Today

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Happy Thanksgiving 2022

Withum

Thanksgiving is a festive day where we get together with family and friends for dinner. It might also be the most observed national holiday. It is also propitiously placed as the first-time many college students can come home for an extended weekend. However, Thanksgiving should mean more than this. It should be a day of giving Thanks for all the Blessings we have and the people that are keeping us safe.

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EY Survey Ironically Finds the Four-Day Workweek is the New Standard at Many Companies

Going Concern

According to the latest EY Future Workplace Index survey, many companies are moving toward a four-day workweek thanks in part to competition for talent. The survey reveals surprisingly optimistic attitudes from company leadership on real estate investment despite economic tightening, says the press release, a sign that employers want you back in the office at any cost.

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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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Want to Know What Your Employees Want? Ask Them!

BurklandAssociates

One of the best ways to get honest and open feedback from your team is through an anonymous survey. The post Want to Know What Your Employees Want? Ask Them! appeared first on Burkland.

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What CPAs need to know about the new SEC marketing rule

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Intuit Expanding Online Tax Service for 2022 to Offer New TurboTax® Business

Intuitive Accountant

For 2022, Intuit will introduce TurboTax Business, offering full service and assisted tax services to small businesses through its TurboTax Live experts.

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Hey Tax People, You’ll Be Thankful For This Remote Job That Promises No More Than 40 Hours a Week EVER

Going Concern

Those of you dreading the idea of yet another busy season (so, all of you) will be interested in this gig: how’s 30 to 40 fully remote hours a week sound to you? So not only will you never have to go into the office, you won’t have to sacrifice all your evenings at weekends hunched over your laptop at home either. Take a look at the description, salary range, and requirements and if you’re so compelled, head over to Accountingfly to apply for this Remote Tax Manager position.

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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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Happy Thanksgiving From AccountingDepartment.com!

AccountingDepartment

This year we're especially thankful for our clients and our team - it is their collective energy, positivity, and dedication to success that has made this such a great year.

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IRS warns about 1099-K compliance

Accounting Today

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HLB Names Bill Hagaman as Chairman

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Bill Hagaman has been appointed Global Chairman of HLB International. HLB, the global advisory and accounting network, announced at their annual summit in October that Bill Hagaman , Managing Partner and CEO of Withum, will take over the post from Corney Versteden. We are delighted to welcome Bill as our new HLB International Chairman.

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That’s a wrap for Xero Roadshow Singapore!

Xero

It was an absolute privilege to speak at my very first Xero Singapore Roadshow last week – our first major in-person event in nearly three years. What an incredible day it was, meeting the more than 750 accountants and bookkeepers who showed up to engage with the community, share their knowledge and expertise. An extra special thank you to all those who travelled from Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and elsewhere in the region to attend. .

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

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.

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Converting to a Roth IRA in 2022 Could Decrease Your Future Tax Burden

Anders CPA

Converting to a Roth IRA from a traditional IRA may result in an immediate tax liability but timing the conversion correctly can save on taxes in the long run. With the stock market’s instability and current income tax rates at a historical low, converting to a Roth IRA may be in your best interest, as long as you get the timing right. Key Takeaways: Roth IRA contributions are taxed up front, as opposed to traditional retirement accounts, which are taxed when you take distributions at retirement

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Year-end tax planning must-dos for clients

Accounting Today

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Revisiting Great Concepts: Removing Unwanted QB Desktop Updates

Intuitive Accountant

Murph shares the link to his earlier article showing you the steps to remove unwanted QuickBooks Desktop Updates that have been downloaded, but not yet installed.

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App Partner Stories: Supporting a (robotic) bird’s eye view of analytics (literally)

Xero

Xero app partner Projectworks has been working closely with Aerium Analytics , a Calgary-based technology company that uses data automation and analytics to provide geospatial intelligence, inspection, and wildlife management services using aerial drones. . Aerium is focused on three main products: Foreign Object Debris Detection (FOD). Runway Marking Analysis.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.

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5 CPE Courses To Be Grateful For | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

The end of the year is nearing, which means it’s crunch time for CPAs who still need to earn those mandatory CPE credits. Accounting CPE credits can be acquired by participating in various courses, webinars, and conferences throughout the year. We’re sharing 5 great course options that you’ll be grateful for while finishing your CPE credits for the year.

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IRS posts info on required amendments for 403(b) plans

Accounting Today

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Construction Company Employee Vs. Contractor - What You Need To Know

Randal DeHart

Depending on the nature of your construction business, you may have workers who are employees or contractors, or you may have both. Each has its merits, but it's important to review which are to meet your tax obligations. With so much discussion about employees, payroll, and payroll taxes, you may feel like missing out by not hiring many employees. The reality is that as a small business owner, you do not have to hire employees.

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How promoting the role of accountants and bookkeepers can drive small business growth

Xero

In the House of Lords last week, I watched as we launched our manifesto to support small business recovery. Surrounded by our amazing accounting and bookkeeping partners and small business customers, I understood the magnitude of what we are fighting for. . It was great to be able to connect many with their local MPs and take their issues directly to them during the event.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

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.