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The Top Four Finance Pain Points for Consumer Startups

BurklandAssociates

I’ve spoken with hundreds of founders at Consumer startups over the years, and from a Finance and Accounting perspective, the same four pain points come up over and over again. Read More. The post The Top Four Finance Pain Points for Consumer Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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3 Components of Sales Tax to Not Forget

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You might think that collecting the tax and filing a tax form is all you need to be sales tax compliant. You wouldn’t be completely wrong – filling out the form is a huge start – but other steps are needed to fully manage your compliance. 1. Knowing When and How to Remit Payments. Ideally, all your sales tax calculations are managed in one system to produce a single report each month with details of all your sales and use tax liabilities.

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Maximize Your Depreciation with a Cost Segregation Study

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If your business is depreciating over a 30-year period the entire cost of constructing the building that houses your operation, you should consider a cost segregation study. It might allow you to accelerate depreciation deductions on certain items, thereby reducing taxes and boosting cash flow. And under current law, the potential benefits of a cost segregation study are now even greater than they were a few years ago due to enhancements to certain depreciation-related tax breaks.

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House Passes Infrastructure Bill

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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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Keep Going: Valentino’s Story

MazumaBusinessAccounting

On October 16, 2021, Valentino Luna launched Corporate Diagnostic Center and D.K. International Corporation. That day also marked a meaningful anniversary for Valentino. It was 25 years to the day since Valentino ran away from home, opting to live on the streets and scrounge food from garbage cans rather than stay in an abusive environment. “I did my grand opening on that day because I want to remember always that as long as I make the right decision and I keep going and I believe in mysel

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IRS Releases 2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Health FSAs, Transportation Benefits, Adoption Assistance, and More

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Rev. Proc. 2021-45 (Nov. 10, 2021); IRS News Release IR-2021-219 (Nov. 10, 2021). Rev. Proc. 2021-45. News Release. The IRS has released the 2022 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for a wide variety of tax-related limits, including limits relating to health FSAs, qualified transportation fringe benefits, qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements (QSEHRAs), adoption assistance, DCAPs, the small business health care tax credit, the premium tax credit, and Archer MSAs.

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Helpful KPIs for Revenue & Profitability in a Service Industry

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are a pertinent part of measuring the successes and failures of a business. Measuring, tracking, and benchmarking KPIs allow business owners and leaders to keep a finger on the pulse of how their business – or individual departments – is performing at any given time.

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2021 Ultimate List of Small Business Tax Deductions

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With the year coming to an end, tax return season is just right around the corner. For small businesses, that means being prepared to find all of the small business tax deductions you can to minimize your payout to the IRS. . Get prepared for tax season with these small business tax deductions that may apply to your business. . Tax Dates. When filing taxes, knowing the deadlines is an essential part of being organized and prepared.

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Review Your Hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan!

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4 international tax planning strategies for global companies

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Corporate international tax planning is a major challenge for companies that do business in multiple countries. To be aware of pitfalls such as international double taxation — being taxed for the same income in two different countries — they must plan strategically. Such planning is also crucial for staying compliant with tax laws in each country in which they operate, laws and regulations that are complex, vary widely among each country’s jurisdiction, and are often changing.

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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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A Vistage 2022 Outlook and the Workforce Revolution

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With 2021 soon coming to a close, confidence among CEOs of small to medium-sized businesses remains strong and Vistage outlined some of the things to expect from companies going into 2022.

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The Damage Inflicted by Financial Statement Fraud

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Financial statement fraud impacts any person or organization that has a financial interest in the success or failure of a company. A manipulation of the company’s reported earnings or assets can affect a bank that extends credit to the company, a shareholder who invests money in the company, and those organizations that enter into contracts or agreements with the company.

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Money is on the Table: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit!

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What is transfer pricing? Documentation requirements by country

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Multinational corporations often use transfer pricing to allocate earnings among subsidiary and affiliate companies that are part of the parent organization. The practice is being increasingly regulated to ensure that profits are taxed at the place where value is created. In fact, a global effort is underway to tighten the restrictions and increase the documentation requirements for this practice, adding a significant amount of work and responsibility to the task of the corporate tax professiona

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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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10 Things to Consider When Selling Your Business

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So much has happened in the past twenty months that some business owners wonder if they should stay in their businesses or sell that arguably largest asset. We asked LSL long-time friend Dora Lanza, a veteran mergers and acquisitions expert, for her thoughts. She is the co-founder and COO at 22-year-old Plethora Businesses. Here’s what. The post 10 Things to Consider When Selling Your Business appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Accounting For Good farewells Castlereagh Street

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The post Accounting For Good farewells Castlereagh Street first appeared on ACCOUNTING FOR GOOD.

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Agility Series: Choosing the Right Project Management Model

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IRS Announces 2022 Retirement Plan Dollar Limits and Thresholds

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IRS Notice 2021-61 (Nov. 4, 2021); IRS News Release IR-2021-216 (Nov. 4, 2021). IRS Notice. IRS News Release. The IRS has announced the 2022 dollar limits and thresholds for retirement plans, which reflect the latest cost-of-living adjustments. (Dollar limits and thresholds primarily affecting health and welfare plans were announced in separate guidance; see our Checkpoint article.

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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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Padgett & Padgett, PLLC CPA’s Rundown of the 5 Basic Business Entity Types

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The shape of your business affects your future and when I’m talking about the “shape,” I of course am referring to your Skagit County business entity type. Did you know that you CAN change that after the fact? Depending on which entity you are switching to, the process can be painful … but you are NOT “locked-in” to a particular entity for the entire life of your business.

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How Do I Register My New Business in New Hampshire? Small Business Guide

Steve Feinberg

If you’ve been thinking about turning your hobby into a full-time job, or you have an idea for a product that people can’t live without, then New Hampshire is a business-friendly state in which to incorporate your new venture. New Hampshire’s tax burden is low for business owners, and there is no general sales or personal income tax either, making it an attractive prospect for potential employees.

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FASB Issues Guidance on Use of the Risk-Free Rate in Valuing Leases Under ASC 842 for Nonpublic Companies

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U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Review MSP Dispute Over Health Plan’s Coverage of Dialysis Benefits

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Marietta Memorial Hosp. v. DaVita, Inc., cert. granted, No. 20-1641 (U.S. Nov. 5, 2021). Available at [link]. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to settle a dispute between two appellate courts regarding the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) rules and health plan coverage of dialysis. In the underlying case, a large dialysis provider sued an employer/plan administrator and its TPA, challenging the plan’s classification of all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursemen

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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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Get Organized with KROST’s Will & Trust Asset Legacy Planner

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Do you have a plan prepared for your family and beneficiaries? Does your chosen successor trustee, executor, or beneficiary(ies) know how to access all of your financial, medical, insurance, and social media information when the time comes? Even with a comprehensive will and trust, you’d be surprised how complicated it can be to manage. To mitigate emotional, tax, and administrative burdens, we’ve created a Will & Trust Asset Legacy Planner.

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Lifestyle Analysis for Divorce and Child Support

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One of the chief concerns in a divorce or child custody case is identifying the true income of one or both of the parties. It is not unusual for such a case to include allegations of hidden income or assets. It is common for a closely held business to suspiciously encounter declining sales and profits following the filing of a family law case. In each of these instances, properly determining the income of the party is critical to getting a fair and equitable settlement, maintenance award, or chi

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Bill Hagaman Establishes First-Generation Student Endowed Scholarship at Stockton University

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Quotes to Inspire – Flashback Friday

RitaKeller

“I’m not comfortable unless I’m uncomfortable.”—Jay Chiat. This week I am featuring a blog post from way back in 2015. The title is, “Monday Morning Thoughts Worth Sharing” but they certainly apply to a Friday. In 2015 I said, “The business world is fast-moving, demanding, and constantly changing.” It certainly still applies today, probably more so.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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[11/11/21 NEW] Interview of Baruch Lev with The Soul of the Enterprise

Baruch Lev

Click or tap here to listen to the show! Ron and Ed welcome back Professor Baruch Lev from NYU Stern Business School. He was last on back in July 2016 and we discussed his book, The End of Accounting and the Path Forward for Investors and Managers. We talk more about that book and his more recent article in Accounting Today, The sad state of accounting standards.

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A-Jay Orr

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As a U.S. Army veteran, selfless service in the pursuit of the greater good is A-Jay Orr’s binary code. And it’s the values he learned at age 17 that prompted this entrepreneur and author to future-proof businesses through innovative cybersecurity solutions. This is reflected in his creation of Simple Plan IT , whose mission is to take the confusion out of IT and prove to business leaders that investing in new technology can be practical, effective, and stress-free.

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Can’t Miss Incentive Programs Available to Massachusetts Life Sciences Companies

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So Much To Do Before Year-End

RitaKeller

“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” – Socrates. I have covered the topic of being too busy many times over the years in writing this blog. Why? Because it is the term I continue to hear over and over again from partners, firm administrators, and others working inside a growing CPA firm. It seems you are always too busy to actually think, plan, reflect and even enjoy a beautiful Fall day.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.