Shay CPA

MARCH 20, 2024

2024 is already well underway, but we’re definitely still early enough into the year that it could go any direction. To help our team and clients prepare for what this year will bring, we’ve spent some time thinking about changes coming down the pipe. As we zoomed out and looked ahead, we identified three trends that will likely play a big role in the accounting industry — and financial best practices in general — through the rest of 2024.

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Canopy Accounting

MARCH 18, 2024

With the technological transformation that's taking place in the business landscape, the importance of having the right practice management software has never been more critical for the accounting industry.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

with tax season in full swing, accountants need to have a game plan to mitigate the potential impacts the shortage may cause.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 20, 2024

By Davis Bell. Structuring client engagements is one of the most critical aspects of running your practice. A thorough engagement letter acts as a roadmap – outlining services, enabling your firm to standardize its service pricing, and setting client expectations in addition to establishing the cash flow and revenue cycle for your firm. If your experience to date tells you this is easier in theory than practice, this eight step plan for developing your firm’s pricing strategy and engagement stru

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Going Concern

MARCH 16, 2024

The big story this week by a long shot was yesterday’s news that New Mountain Capital has taken a majority stake in Grant Thornton. When I say big I mean HUGE. Having written for this website for 15 years while observing the accounting profession from the sidelines and playfully making fun of Grant Thornton the entire time, I was not expecting that story to blow up the way it did.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 20, 2024

Senior leaders from Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders share their biggest concerns for the year ahead.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 19, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service hasn't fully updated its plans to use the tens of billions of dollars in additional funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a new report.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 18, 2024

Financial advisors and tax experts say HOA fees are usually not deductible, unless the home is used for a business or as a rental property.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 18, 2024

With tax season nearly over, it’s a great opportunity to understand more about your client’s experience. A client satisfaction survey can help you do that. Personalized customer surveys are a powerful tool in garnering this essential information, enabling you to tailor your firm’s products, services, and communication effectively. Let’s delve into best practices for crafting these surveys, recommended software tools, suggested top questions to include, and a sample email to send to your clients

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CPA Practice

MARCH 19, 2024

Freelance talent platform Upwork has conducted a study that reveals which types of skills are most important to accounting firms and corporate accounting departments when adding new employees to their rosters this year. “For the workforce, it is absolutely essential to understand what skills are most in demand in order to stay ahead and generate value, both for organizations and themselves,” Upwork said in the study.

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 18, 2024

We are finding that, all too often, taxpayers that make Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims by engaging a so-called “ERTC Mill” are never told of their responsibility to amend their applicable prior year federal income tax return(s), and are shocked to learn that they owe additional taxes, penalties and interest. In order to offset their wage expense for the amount of the credit claimed, taxpayers who file an amended Form 941-X to claim an ERTC refund must simultaneously file an amended

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BurklandAssociates

MARCH 19, 2024

Even at the earliest stages, startups need to ensure their business models drive an appropriate balance of revenue growth and profitability. The post Efficiency Metrics for Early-Stage SaaS Startups in Today’s Funding Environment appeared first on Burkland.

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SMBAccountant

MARCH 20, 2024

In today's digital age, the convenience of instant money transfers has become a staple in our daily lives, thanks to platforms like Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle. While these apps excel in peer-to-peer transactions, they may fall short when it comes to meeting the needs of small businesses seeking reliable payment solutions. Despite their widespread popularity, these platforms pose limitations and risks that can significantly impact business operations and financial security.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 21, 2024

By Julie M. Bradlow. At the end of 2023, the U.S. Tax Court determined that the exception to net earnings from self-employment in Section 1402(a)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, does not automatically apply to all limited partners in a state law limited partnership. While this sentence may be clear, the implications for accounting firms in knowing how to advise clients may be a bit blurry.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 22, 2024

KPMG Digital Gateway adds gen AI capacities; Chime now offers in-app tax filing; Financial Cents new ReCats tackles uncategorized client transactions; and other accounting tech news

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Xero

MARCH 21, 2024

Dive into the world of franchising in this Q&A with Lime Licensing ’s CEO, Andy Cheetham, as he shares his expertise, insights, and advice for businesses looking to franchise. How can a business determine if its model is suitable for franchising? Franchising is all about replication. If your current business can create a clone of itself in another location then it’s likely that your clone could be a franchise, provided it can be profitable of course!

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Anders CPA

MARCH 19, 2024

Anders is proud to be recognized as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms for the fourth year in a row. After breaking into the Top 100 Firms in 2021, Anders has moved up the list to #74 for 2024. The firm is also recognized on the Regional Leaders list, ranking third on the list of firms headquartered in the Midwest. In 2023, Anders focused on organic growth with strategic efforts around advisory services, opening a second office location in Chesterfield, MO and hiring the firm’s first Chief

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CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2024

The IRS said on Friday that it will likely end its moratorium on processing new employee retention credit (ERC) claims later this spring. In a news release, the IRS said: A specific [ERC processing] resumption date hasn’t been determined but, at this point, the IRS anticipates it will be sometime in the late spring. This pause will help the IRS review the ERC inventory with strong, new measures of scrutiny in place.

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean

In today’s fast-paced business environment, finance professionals are under increasing pressure to optimize operations and drive strategic value. As a result, automation has become a core part of business strategy, offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Join esteemed global finance and operations executive, Claire Grosjean, for a comprehensive guide on how to harness automation’s power through strategic collaboration with functional leaders.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 21, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two separate investment advisors for severely overstating their use of AI and machine learning for financial advice.

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Cherry Bekaert

MARCH 18, 2024

In the latest episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast series, Neal Beggan , is joined by Steven Ursillo and Dan Sembler , both partners in our Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice. During this episode they discuss the many benefits of Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 reports, such as security insights, gaining customer trust and risk management, and how those benefits bring value to a company.

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Anders CPA

MARCH 20, 2024

St. Louis startups and their funding sources are an integral part of the city’s revitalization as they bring jobs and innovation to the region. As the startup scene struggles with post-COVID recovery, rising inflation, high interest rates and other compounding economic factors, the Anders Startup and Entrepreneurial Services team surveyed area founders and funding sources to weigh in on the impacts.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Over the last several years, many unscrupulous tax credit promoters that marketed misleading information about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). To counter those bad actors, the Internal Revenue Service is urging businesses to review seven suspicious signs of a bad claim and see if the agency’s special programs can help them avoid future compliance issues.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 20, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board imposed a total of $150,000 in fines against three partners at KPMG's firm in mainland China for violating PCAOB standards and imposed sanctions on them.

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Going Concern

MARCH 22, 2024

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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Insightful Accountant

MARCH 21, 2024

Contributing Author Katie Thomas, CPA shows you how you can not only make it through "the busy season' by help future-proof your firm by adopting AI and proactive strategies.

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MARCH 21, 2024

The retail industry supported 55 million full-time and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26% of total U.S. employment, according to a new report released today by the National Retail Federation. The figures are up from 52 million jobs and 25% of total U.S. employment in 2018. Conducted by PwC, The Economic Contribution of the U.S. Retail Industry examines the direct, indirect and induced contribution of the retail industry to the U.S. economy.

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Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

Accounting Today

MARCH 21, 2024

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to discuss the Biden administration's recently unveiled budget and tax proposals, as tax experts try to predict what will happen after the election.

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Going Concern

MARCH 21, 2024

As reported first by Financial Times earlier this week, Deloitte is undertaking an ambitious change-up in its global operations that’s expected to take a year. The restructuring will see Deloitte trim its five main service lines down to four. The change was “a fairly divisive topic internally” according to one former partner who spoke to FT.

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Withum

MARCH 22, 2024

Withum is proud to share that three team members have been named on ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Women in Business List. Carleen Gaskin , Jessica Hollobaugh and Nicole Lyons of the Forensic and Valuation Services Team were all named by the New Jersey business publication on their annual Influencers list. The Women in Business Category celebrates female business leaders across industries who excel in their roles and serve as leaders and mentors for the next generation.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2024-30 that expands certain rules for determining what an energy community is for the production and investment tax credits. The IRS also released Appendix 1 PDF, identifying additional Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and non-MSAs that meet the Fossil Fuel Employment threshold, and Appendix 2 PDF, identifying additional MSAs and non-MSAs that qualify as energy communities in 2023 by meeting the Fossil Fuel Employment threshold and the unemplo

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Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

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