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6 opportunities every firm should consider

Accounting Today

With a wealth of ways to move forward and build their practices, accounting firms need to figure of which to take, and which to pass up.

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Is BOI Reporting Already Dead?

Insightful Accountant

A judge ruled the Corporate Transparency Act's ownership reporting unconstitutional for NSBA and its 60,000+ members by March 1, 2024. This may trigger similar cases nationwide, impacting BOI reporting. Practitioners need to plan their response.

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The Benefits of Outsourced Accounting

Dent Moses

In today’s business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to optimize operations and enhance efficiency. One strategy gaining prominence is outsourcing, particularly accounting functions. Outsourcing accounting services can offer a myriad of benefits, revolutionizing a business’s financial landscape. Firstly, outsourcing allows companies to tap into a pool of skilled professionals without the burden of hiring and training in-house staff.

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Automation’s place in compliance

TaxConnex

Since the first adding machine showed up on counters to help shopkeepers tack on the correct sales tax, automation has been part of compliance. Now the buttons and the lever have given way to behind-the-scenes software and automatic functionality. Good thing, too, as sales tax has evolved beyond a static percentage to involve thousands of tax jurisdictions and ever-changing calculations.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Practice Management Software

Canopy Accounting

Have questions about accounting practice management software? We cover it all here. Learn what it is, how to use it, and much more!

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How Is Machine Learning Used in Accounting?

Patriot Software

Machine learning (ML), a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), is everywhere. It has transformed online shopping (“users also bought…”) and TV streaming (“because you watched…”). Machine learning has also revolutionized the field of accounting. Machine learning in accounting has made financial management more streamlined, accurate, and insightful.

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How the enhanced CTC could impact tax season

Accounting Today

The fate of the Child Tax Credit is in the hands of the Senate, but the IRS is ready to implement changes rapidly if the bill is passed.

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Filing season off to a strong start

Accounting Today

Despite a later start, tax filing is proceeding apace — though there are some unresolved issues.

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Fewer People Are Getting Tax Refunds This Year, IRS Stats Show

CPA Practice

By Dave Eisenstadter, masslive.com (TNS) Did you end up unexpectedly owing money on your taxes this year? Statistics from the IRS ending on March 1 indicate you’re not alone. Compared with a similar point in the tax season the previous year, there have been nearly 6 million fewer refunds, IRS records show. By March 3, 2023, 42,040,000 refunds had been issued compared with 36,288,000 by March 1 of this year, a difference of 5.75 million or nearly 14%.

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Grant Compliance 101 for Startups

BurklandAssociates

Clean Energy startups and other grant recipients have all the usual accounting requirements, plus additional grant compliance responsibilities. The post Grant Compliance 101 for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Navigating Tax Relief Services in Whittier, California: A Lifeline for Taxpayers

MyIRSRelief

In the bustling city of Whittier, California, individuals and businesses alike face the daunting task of navigating the complex world of taxes. From unfiled tax returns to unpaid back taxes, and from employment 941 payroll issues to the intimidating process of IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA audits, the challenges can seem insurmountable. However, tax relief services offer a beacon of hope, providing expert guidance and support to those in immediate need.

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IRS officially launches Direct File free tax-filing program

Accounting Today

The pilot program is expanding in the 12 states where it's available.

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Acterys Recognized as an Accelerator in Nucleus Research’s 2024 CPM Value Matrix

Acterys

Navigating Corporate Performance Management (CPM) needs has become a strategic force for businesses eager to harness data for insightful decision-making. To cater to the evolving needs of SMBs and enterprises, Acterys has emerged as a distinguished accelerator in the 2024 CPM Technology Value Matrix by Nucleus Research, showcasing its innovative approach to integrating analytics and planning.

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PwC Celebrates Seven Consecutive Years of Not Screwing Up the Oscars

Going Concern

The 96th annual Academy Awards went off seemingly without a hitch last night but we’re not here to talk about that because this isn’t a movie blog and I haven’t seen Oppenheimer. We’re here to rehash what happened seven years ago because this website specializes in the beating of dead horses and reminding Big 4 accounting firms of the dumb things they’ve done over the years.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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IRS Offers Special Resources Pages in 21 Languages

CPA Practice

The Internal Revenue Service continues to increase the amount of information available in multiple languages. Although the primary language of the agency is usually expressed in dollar signs followed by numbers and commas, the agency offers a variety of support tools to help people across multiple languages. The agency’s multilingual efforts are a part of its Strategic Operating Plan, which has received additional funding since the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Early identification of operational distress is key

Accounting Today

While every company is different, there are 12 operational areas distressed businesses often miss, which can foretell a deteriorating financial condition.

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Let’s Help Promote Collaboration With NJ Association of Community Providers

Withum

Explore Other Episodes #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact The post Let’s Help Promote Collaboration With NJ Association of Community Providers appeared first on Withum.

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Formerly Prestigious Firm Fires 327 People and Three Dozen Partners After Genius Money-Making Scheme Backfires

Going Concern

*Technically the partners are being forced to retire but the headline was already way too many characters It’s been more than a year since Australian Financial Review blew the PwC Australia tax scandal wide open and it’s been nothing but migraines for PwC leadership (and their cousins at other Big 4 firms also subject to relentless grilling by Aussie senators) since.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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IRS Says March 22 is Deadline to Resolve Questionable ERC Claims

CPA Practice

The Internal Revenue Service has renewed its message for businesses to review the Employee Retention Credit guidelines to avoid future compliance action for improper claims. Amid aggressive marketing that misled many businesses into filing claims for ERC, the IRS has sharply increased compliance action through audits and criminal investigations – with more activity planned in the future.

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MassCPAs CEO aims to build accounting pipeline

Accounting Today

Zach Donah, the new CEO of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs has big plans for the organization.

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Russell Goldberg Inducted Into University of Central Florida College of Business Hall of Fame

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Russell Goldberg , Partner in Charge of Withum’s Orlando Office , has been inducted into the University of Central Florida College of Business Hall of Fame. Russell is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida (UCF) Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting. In his illustrious career of nearly 35 years, he has always prioritized giving back to the organization and nurturing the next generation of accountants coming out of UCF.

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Private Equity Is Taking a Majority Stake in Grant Thornton

Going Concern

The selection of “Grant Thornton” images on our stock photo site sucks, this office in Ireland is the best I could do sorry. This morning we received a tip: Grant Thornton with a “strategic partnership” with New Mountain Capital. All hands call at 12:30 CST to discuss Before we had a chance to go digging around — we haven’t heard a peep about this until now — our tipster sent over a link to a fresh Financial Times report : Grant Thornton US sells majorit

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Worker Time Off Requests Hit Highest Point Since 2019

CPA Practice

January 2024 had the highest percentage of employees making paid time off (PTO) requests since the beginning of 2019, according to the BambooHR Workforce Insights Report. The data, pulled from the BambooHR platform, also shows that the average number of employee performance reviews in companies is increasing annually and hiring is now outpacing turnover.

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Grant Thornton gets major PE stake

Accounting Today

Private equity firm New Mountain Capital is taking a majority stake in Grant Thornton in the biggest deal to come along in PE firms' involvement in the accounting field.

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Robin Hall on Family, Tech Trends, and Personalized Accounting Services

Insightful Accountant

On this episode of Accounting Insiders, Gary talks to Robin Hall of VARC Solutions and her journey with Family, Tech Trends and Personalized Accounting.

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Weekend Discussion: Is Everybody Dumb Now?

Going Concern

Are the kids not alright? That’s the question posed by this recent r/Big4 post. Two themes repeatedly emerge from the comments: The early-career busy work has been outsourced away and this is the inevitable result The pay is too low and workload too high, new hires are wise not to bust their asses for the firm given these two facts And a third factor: Young people have always been kind of dumb and OP probably forgot how dumb they were when they were an associate.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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How Accountants Can Help Clients Navigate the New World of E-Invoicing

CPA Practice

By Alex Baulf. In the midst of the accounting profession entering a brave new world where digitization of tax and accounting processes is increasingly the norm, it should come as no surprise that the humble invoice is now in the crosshairs of governments around the globe, including the U.S. The invoice is essential to tax compliance processes, and the electronic invoice (e-invoice) is not only inevitable, but upon us.

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Tax pros: Be careful what you tell clients about BOI

Accounting Today

Affected businesses may turn to their accountants for help, but are firms the best source to help clients report beneficial ownership information to the feds?

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24 for 2024: New Workflow Templates with Automations

Canopy Accounting

At Canopy, we’ve recently improved 24 of our accounting and tax workflow templates by adding helpful automations to save you and your firm time. These automations include sending client requests triggered by status updates, automatically updating the status of a subtask once a previous subtask is complete, and notifications being sent to assigned team members on subtasks when that subtask is set to “Ready.

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BDO Lawsuit Alleges a Defector Took the Team With Him When He Jumped Ship to Another Firm

Going Concern

BDO USA filed a federal trade secrets lawsuit against Ankura Consulting on Monday that alleges Ankura “unjustly enriched itself through the employee defections from BDO and stole the company’s confidential information.” The defections came in the form of several senior-level staff from BDO’s healthcare transaction advisory business who apparently left BDO with their national practice leader.

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Harness the Potential of Your Enterprise Knowledge

The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.