GrowthForceBlog

MAY 1, 2023

8 min read Chief financial officers are sometimes thought of as behind-the-scenes, numbers people who can close themselves in an office with a stack of financial data and emerge with their jobs successfully completed. This picture, however, is dreadfully outdated, and the role of a modern CFO has been transformed. While CFOs are still financial experts, they must also be strategic visionaries who are directly involved in all aspects of business operations.

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Dent Moses

MAY 4, 2023

Our firm works with hundreds of businesses of all shapes and sizes. Though there are many different business structures and industries, there are many commonalities. Our business clients are usually focused on sales, cash flow, and growth. Accounting needs are often considered a necessary evil rather than a priority. Oftentimes, one of the owners or a family member is tasked with handling the dreaded accounting responsibilities.

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MineralTree

MAY 4, 2023

How to Respond to Vendor Inquiries with AP Automation & Payment Services Not having enough time is the bane of every AP team. Too many are still burdened by the labor- and time-intensive tasks of manual invoice and payment processing, and are paying a heavy price for it. This creates a never-ending cycle of inputting and coding data, tracking down people for approvals and authorizations, and preparing checks – not to mention stuffing, sealing, and mailing payments.

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CPA Practice

MAY 1, 2023

As firm leaders expand their firm’s footprint, account-based marketing (ABM) should be part of their plan. It can help you identify and cater to a specific market through the sales and marketing team’s efforts. What is account-based marketing? Gitnux summarizes (ABM) like this, “Account-based marketing (ABM) is an increasingly popular form of B2B marketing that focuses on targeting individual accounts instead of large groups or an entire market.

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Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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IgniteSpot

MAY 3, 2023

4 Essential CFO Functions Do you really need your CFO to be involved in the sales cycle? Yes, because their job is rapidly becoming about more than reporting. Some even dip their toes into HR! CFO services make your organization more valuable to shareholders, increase your ROI, and improve internal and external relationships.

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MAY 4, 2023

Starting and running a business can be both exciting and challenging. As a business owner, you will face numerous decisions that can impact your venture's financial health and success. One key area that requires careful consideration is accounting. Proper accounting is crucial for managing your business finances effectively and making informed decisions.

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Airbase

MAY 2, 2023

If you’re like most finance professionals right now, you’re keeping a close eye on spending. But at the same time, you’re aware of research that shows companies that invest in technology to improve efficiency and productivity are more likely to survive economic downturns. You’re also busy adjusting budgets and forecasts in response to ever-changing market conditions.

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Accounting Insight

MAY 3, 2023

As accountants and finance professionals, we need to play a critical role in the creation of sustainability strategies for the businesses we work in and currently the timing for ensuring we are up to speed with the latest thinking in sustainability is crucial. We need to be in a position to respond coherently to the upcoming IFRS Sustainability Disclosure standards, the first of which will be released at the end of June: IFRS S1 General Sustainability-related Disclosures and IFRS S2 Climate-rela

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GrowthForceBlog

MAY 3, 2023

10 min read When running a business, the goal is to make money by providing valuable services or products to your customers. Before your business can thrive and make money, though, a business owner has to figure out how to help their business survive, and mere survival might be a bigger challenge than you realize. More than 20% of new businesses fail within the first year, and 90% of all businesses eventually fail.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2023

The starting point for a business valuation is generally the subject company’s financial statements. Here’s an overview of how historical financial statements can serve as the basis for a valuation professional’s conclusion under the cost, income and market approaches. Cost (or asset-based) approach Because the balance sheet identifies a company’s assets and liabilities, it can be a reliable source of financial information, especially for companies that rely heavily on tangible assets (such as m

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Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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TaxConnex

MAY 4, 2023

When your customers shop with you online, they provide a physical billing or shipping address. Whether they know it or not, they also give you another bit of location information: an Internet Protocol (IP) address. Many tech companies consider themselves service providers, exempt from sales and use tax. But in light of the 2018 Wayfair decision and an expanded definition of nexus, more of these businesses are now subject to sales and use tax collection on these services, including but not limite

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BurklandAssociates

MAY 3, 2023

For mid- to late-stage SaaS startups with IPO plans, there can be material benefits to closing outside of December. The post Should I Move My SaaS Startup’s Fiscal Year-End from December? appeared first on Burkland.

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CPA Practice

MAY 1, 2023

By Brit Morse, Inc. (TNS) If your small business doesn’t offer a retirement account to your employees, now may be a good time to change that. More small businesses across the country are taking advantage of new tax credits to offer 401(k) programs , according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The new tax credits are widely available now thanks to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) Act , which went into effect on Dec. 29, 2022.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2023

Fraud perpetrated by employees, management, vendors or customers can happen to any business. And if it does, it can take years to recover from the financial losses and reputational damage. In some cases — especially those involving small companies that lack the cash reserves to cushion the blow — a fraud incident can shut down a business. If your business suspects fraud, engaging a forensic accountant to investigate, zero in on a perpetrator and gather evidence that can be used in court, is gene

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Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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TaxConnex

MAY 2, 2023

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is reportedly preparing to introduce a sales tax as part of a long-term budget plan for the state. Five states don’t have a statewide sales tax: New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Delaware (aka the “NOMAD” states). Vermont was the last state to adopt a sales tax, in 1969. Alaska is furthest along of the five in instituting a statewide sale tax.

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Withum

MAY 4, 2023

There has been a notable increase in companies moving their manufacturing operations back to the United States, a phenomenon known as reshoring. Private equity firms have played a crucial role in this trend, investing in businesses shifting their manufacturing base. Reshoring Process in Private Equity The reshoring process in private equity encompasses three primary phases: Assessment Planning and Strategy Development Implementation and Integration Firms initially assess the viability and advant

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CPA Practice

MAY 1, 2023

By Brittany Leitner, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Although men remain in the lead as breadwinners in heterosexual marriages in the United States, the earnings gap is decreasing at a record pace. According to new research from Pew, the “share of women who earn as much as or significantly more than their husband has roughly tripled over the past 50 years.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2023

If your business occupies substantial space and needs to increase or move from that space in the future, you should keep the rehabilitation tax credit in mind. This is especially true if you favor historic buildings. The credit is equal to 20% of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures (QREs) for a qualified rehabilitated building that’s also a certified historic structure.

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Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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Going Concern

MAY 1, 2023

Las Vegas Review-Journal has reported that Deloitte will be one of the first tenants for the second phase of mixed-use development UnCommons in southeast Las Vegas. Developer Matter Real Estate Group announced last week that the firm will occupy 14,000 square feet on the third floor of the fourth UnCommons office building, due to be completed this summer.

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Withum

MAY 2, 2023

Implementing an ERP system requires a cross-functional team of individuals with diverse skill sets, including business process experts, project managers, IT professionals, and end-users. Each team member brings unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the table, which helps avoid ERP implementation failure and ensures the deployment is successful.

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CPA Practice

MAY 3, 2023

By Edward E. Fernandez, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) For investors looking for a way to defer capital gains taxes when selling a real estate investment property, there are a variety of strategies to leverage depending on circumstances. Usually, a 1031 exchange comes to mind; however, an often-underutilized tool that helps investors achieve a similar result is a 721 exchange, or umbrella partnership real estate investment trust (UPREIT).

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2023

If you’re the owner of an incorporated business, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a C corporation as compensation rather than as dividends. The reason: A corporation can deduct the salaries and bonuses that it pays executives, but not dividend payments. Therefore, if funds are paid as dividends, they’re taxed twice, once to the corporation and once to the recipient.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Going Concern

MAY 4, 2023

The rumor mill has been worked into a lather about a reduction in force at Marcum (someone in the comments says that’s BS though we did get confirmation of some kind of private equity deal coming down the pipe), lots of performance discussions at Deloitte after promotions were unexpectedly delayed for many , and possible silent layoffs at EY by way of liberal PIP distribution.

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Insightful Accountant

MAY 2, 2023

In today's business landscape, being a thought leader is everything. Otter PR's Amanda Reseburg spins you through some of the fine points of honing your content writing craft.

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CPA Practice

MAY 2, 2023

By Michael Grothaus, Fast Company (TNS) The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its annual Future of Jobs Report for 2023 and it makes for some interesting reading, not only for employers but for younger people who have yet to decide upon a career path. One of the most interesting parts of the report looks at the jobs market outlook for the next five years (2023-2027).

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2023

A common question for people planning their estates or inheriting property is: For tax purposes, what’s the “cost” (or “basis”) an individual gets in property that he or she inherits from another? This is an important area and is too often overlooked when families start to put their affairs in order. Under the fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir receives a basis in inherited property that’s equal to its date-of-death value.

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Historical bookkeeping clean-up is like an archaeological dig for financial documents. It is a vigorous, systematic process that ensures thorough scrutiny of every document. From verifying inconsistencies to reconciling payments, each layer of exhaustive evaluation brings greater clarity into your company's financial past. In this article, we will walk through all that historical bookkeeping clean-up entails.

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Going Concern

MAY 5, 2023

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. See ya. Talent Survey: Accounting Graduates Favor Advisory Work, Earn More Than Peers in Audit and Tax [ INSIDE Public Accounting ] According to The State of Pennsylvania Accounting Firms in 2023, CPAs who begin their careers in

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Insightful Accountant

MAY 3, 2023

The Synder SYNC partner program will help provide resources and education opportunities geared toward taking advantage of new revenue opportunities in the fast-growing landscape.

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CPA Practice

MAY 5, 2023

Fortune recently released its 26th annual ranking of the 100 best companies to work for , and the business magazine’s list for 2023 includes seven of the top 15 biggest accounting firms in the U.S. The data, collected by the website Great Place to Work, is based on survey responses from more than 1.3 million workers across the country. Employees are asked to provide feedback about their company’s culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point scale and answering two open-ended questions.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions can be stressful for entrepreneurs who have invested blood, sweat and tears in their businesses — or second-generation owners who are selling their parents’ legacies. Setting the asking price and understanding the deal terms, including complex tax matters, can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a business valuation professional has the financial knowledge and real-world experience to help maximize the selling price and minimize the guesswork.

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By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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