Summit CPA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (commonly known as M&A) is on a lot of people's minds. Post-Covid, money dried up and EBITDA shrank, but today the market for agencies feels stronger than in 2023. Owners who had been sitting on the sidelines are now more likely to put themselves back in the M&A game.
GrowthForceBlog
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
9 min read November 6th, 2024 Looking at nonprofit financial management from a for-profit perspective makes the unique needs of a nonprofit's back office seem exceedingly complex. Key Takeaways Why Fund Accounting Is Crucial for Nonprofit Organizations: In nonprofit organizations, the goal and rules of accounting differ from the for-profit world. Nonprofit organizations aim to use almost all of their resources to further their mission in the.
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Ryan Lazanis
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Tax season often leads to overtime for firm owners, but it doesn’t have to. Discover a series of simple strategies to break the cycle. The post Your First Step To No Overtime This Tax Season appeared first on Future Firm.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A Top Technology Initiative Article by Randy Johnston. Many of you are anticipating the year ahead. The outlook couldn’t be brighter with new opportunities, technologies, challenges, and clients looking to take advantage of your service offerings. In this column, I will illustrate portal and AI support with some new platforms that are examples of improved automation and AI.
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
AccountingDepartment
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Opting for outsourced client accounting services can significantly conserve time and resources for your business. Nevertheless, locating a reliable outsourcing partner can be difficult. But how can you be sure you’re choosing an outsourced accounting service you can trust? A few characteristics of trustworthy, competent, and reliable accounting services will help you know the provider you chose is the right one.
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Fear frequently motivates all tax compliance. And with sales tax, as with most other kinds of tax, that fear is of an audit. This unwanted (and sometimes seemingly random) scrutiny from tax jurisdictions can terrify small companies. Fact is, reasons for an audit can vary from a jurisdiction’s unique methodology to audits of one’s customers or vendors to simple bad luck.
Accountant Advocate brings together the best content for small business accounting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Randal DeHart
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Setting financial goals for your construction business may be one of your most important responsibilities as a leader and business owner. Your financial goals serve as far more than wishful projections; they form the backbone of your road map for success, both internal and external. Financial goals are something that every single business should possess regardless of its market, model, or size.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
CPA Practice Advisor has opened the nomination period for one of its most prestigious awards. The Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards , now in their 12th year, were created by CPA Practice Advisor to promote and support the success of women leaders as part of its broader mission of sustaining the profession. There are no costs associated with nominations or award recognition.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Credits or deductions for renovations, repairs or energy-efficient upgrades are available — but clients often need reminders and professional help to get them.
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Sales tax comes with a lot of important terms. One is “drop shipment.” Drop shipments are common in ecommerce and often occur when a seller uses a distributor for order fulfillment to a buyer. In such a transaction, a distributor must charge sales tax to the seller. Sounds simple – and in many ways it is, except that a drop shipment can often involve not two but three locations (usually states) where sales tax must be considered.
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Withum
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Understanding when audited financial statements of a retirement plan are required to be attached to a Form 5500 is an important part of demonstrating fiduciary responsibility over the plan and preventing unnecessary fines for an invalid filing of the 5500. A plan is required to have an audit attached to the Form 5500 when they are a “large plan”. For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, the plan has an audit requirement if they have 100 participants with account balances as of the f
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm ET Sponsor: Avalara Duration: 1 Hour Register Now This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. Learn how Avalara integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, saving time, reducing costly errors, and hear firsthand from a firm that has supported clients through their tax compliance journey.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In the first two parts of this series (here and here), we explored what accounting firms can learn from accounting technology vendors. The first article discussed how vendor business models can inspire accountants to rethink their approaches to innovation and client experience, and the second article highlighted approaches tech companies use in talent management to attract and retain top talent.
IgniteSpot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
I’ve been working in accounting long enough to know that the way we learn and grow in this profession has needed an update for a while. When I first got involved with the ProAdvisor Academy , I saw an opportunity to help shape a program that could fill a gap I’ve noticed for years: the need for education that truly integrates accounting principles with real-life, hands-on experiences using software.
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Withum
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Warehouse and inventory management is at the heart of business operations across industries like distribution, manufacturing, retail and healthcare. Yet, many businesses still rely on manual processes that are prone to errors, inefficiencies and operational delays. Automated inventory management solutions can help address these issues, as inaccurate stock counts and shipping delays can directly impact a company’s bottom line and customer satisfaction.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
By Steve Saah. Succession planning is a crucial element in the strategic management of any organization, and CPA firms are no exception. As a business built on expertise, relationships and trust, your firm can face unique challenges when it comes to transitioning leadership — especially if you don’t have a plan and the employees you’d like to promote aren’t prepared to ascend.
Xero
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
When building a professional services business such as an accounting firm, creative agency, architecture firm or consultancy, there are four common challenges you’ll likely face: managing your ever-growing list of projects, tracking billable hours, getting paid on time and keeping a handle on your cash flow and revenue forecast. Fortunately, if you’re aware of these challenges, you can put processes and technology in place to help you manage all the moving parts as you grow and stay in control o
Accounting Seed
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
How to trust your numbers and know your business is providing a reliable picture of performance You stare at last month’s recurring revenue numbers and wonder if you can justify a major investment in new product development. But the rows and rows of data aren’t giving you what you need. For one, the report came in late, which leaves you little time for analysis.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.
Canopy Accounting
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In this episode of Canopy’s Practice Success Podcast , guest host Davis Bell, CEO of Canopy, sits down with Enrico Palmerino, the CEO of Botkeeper. They explore the intersection of accounting, AI, and technology. Enrico shares his journey from a young entrepreneur managing accounting challenges to founding Botkeeper, a platform dedicated to automating bookkeeping processes.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
RSM, a major provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market, has announced a strategic business relationship with Additive to enhance tax service capabilities with the Additive generative AI platform. This collaboration positions RSM as a pioneer in integrating advanced AI technology into K-1, K-3, State K-1 and related document processing, enabling rapid and reliable tax solutions for clients and RSM engagement teams.
Basis 365
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
One of the biggest financial challenges facing creative agencies and professional services firms is managing cash flow, especially when dealing with high labor costs and project-based work. For these types of businesses, employees are not only the biggest asset but also the largest expense. Yet, even with talent that delivers exceptional value to clients, many firms struggle with a simple yet critical task: getting paid quickly.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Highlights: Data analytics types : Useful data for predictive modeling includes historical financial data, operational data, customer data, market and economic data, and non-financial performance metrics. Predictive modeling types: Predictive models are categorized into non-parametric and parametric types, each with unique uses and techniques, including classification models for yes/no responses, outliers models for fraud detection, and clustering models for marketing strategies.
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.
BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
From cash flow hacks to cost-saving insights, learn how Fractional CFOs keep startups resilient. The post Smart Strategies Fractional CFOs Use to Stretch a Startup’s Cash appeared first on Burkland.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) revoked the registration of a Chinese audit firm on Nov. 8 for repeated violations of U.S. auditing rules and for failing to cooperate with an investigation into those violations. Over a period of several years, JTC Fair Song CPA Firm, a public accounting firm located in Shenzhen, the People’s Republic of China, repeatedly failed to make required filings in accordance with PCAOB rules, the audit regulator said.
Going Concern
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Someone on r/accounting with a very legit-looking username and sparse comment history said today that their firm is announcing a PE deal. Who? WHO KNOWS! Candidates must be a “very hybrid” mid-tier with decent culture. Welp, they’re announcing a PE deal by u/User0273649362539506 in Accounting Text : Welp, they’re announcing a PE deal Not looking forward for what’s to come.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
← Back to blog For many accounting firm owners and leaders, the idea of transforming their practices from a traditional, transaction-based model into an advisory-centric firm is an appealing one. Advisory services can lead to stronger client relationships, a healthier bottom line, and a more balanced work-life dynamic. Yet, despite the advantages, making this shift can seem daunting.
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.
SchoolofBookkeeping
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Converting data from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online is a smart move for many businesses seeking enhanced accessibility and streamlined processes. However, it's not without its challenges. One common issue is the loss of certain custom functionalities, such as the ability to add custom columns on invoices. In this blog, we'll explore how Method CRM can solve this problem, allowing businesses to fully leverage QuickBooks Online without sacrificing essential features.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston review Soraban , an AI-powered system that revolutionizes your practice’s client data intake process by automating and simplifying every step. Watch the video, or listen to the audio podcast below (transcript below): Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The highest marginal tax rate for 2025 is 37% and the lowest is 10%.
Accounting Insight
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
iplicit named 40th fastest-growing tech company iplicit Ltd, the fastest selling mid-market accounting solution in the UK, has been listed among the 50 fastest-growing tech companies in the UK. The industry disruptor secured 40th place in the annual Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 list. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over the last three years. iplicit grew 742% during this period, from the year ending March 31 2021 to the year ending March 31 2024.
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