Accounting Today

JUNE 11, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service has announced several new policy updates now that tax season has ended.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 11, 2024

Employers and payroll professionals face a complex web of challenges while managing remote and hybrid work arrangements, particularly concerning state income tax withholding and compliance with varying state labor laws. However, implementing clear policies, fostering effective communication, and leveraging technology can help organizations navigate the ever-evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work.

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Insightful Accountant

JUNE 9, 2024

A new feature rolling out this month allows firms using QBO-Accountant to manage their team member's access to their client's books.

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Summit CPA

JUNE 13, 2024

What is the ideal client concentration? How high is too high of a concentration? What do you do if your concentration is too high? Find out in this post.

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Shay CPA

JUNE 12, 2024

Earlier this year, we teed up some accounting tips to help set you up for success. Bookkeeping tips, then, might seem a little redundant. But there’s a key difference. Accounting requires some level of analysis of your company’s financial situation. Bookkeeping focuses solely on keeping track of your financial data. In some ways, that makes it simpler.

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Canopy Accounting

JUNE 10, 2024

The accounting talent shortage is impacting many firms, but that doesn’t mean it has to affect yours. Learn the simple system to go from, “Where can I find talent” to top talent asking you “How can I work for you?

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Insightful Accountant

JUNE 11, 2024

Intuit recently launched something they are calling Accountant Approved Apps; I must say that I was somewhat disappointed by these 'groupings.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 13, 2024

It seems like yesterday when only physical nexus ignited a company’s sales tax obligations in a state. Six years ago this month, that changed with one court decision. These days selling a certain amount remotely into a state or other tax jurisdiction (one that has a sales tax, anyway) means your company must collect and remit sales tax – a complication of doing business that’s probably going to only get more complicated in the years ahead.

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BurklandAssociates

JUNE 11, 2024

A clear grasp of TAM can be the difference between securing essential funding and falling short. The post Estimating Your Startup’s Total Addressable Market (TAM) appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

The annual list recognizes top leaders from accounting firms across the country.

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MyIRSRelief

JUNE 14, 2024

Receiving an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer. However, understanding the audit process and knowing your rights and options can significantly ease the stress. This article will delve into the intricacies of IRS audits, outline the steps you should take upon receiving an audit notice, and explain how an Enrolled Agent (EA) can represent and assist you throughout the process.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 11, 2024

Do you need a state sales tax permit? How about a sales tax license? How about a sales tax certificate of authority? Did you know they’re all the same thing? How do you spell “FEIN” anyway, and when do you need one to sell into a state? Collecting and remitting sales tax after you hit economic or physical nexus in a state comes with a lot of questions – and you usually answer no small number of questions to register for sales tax.

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Withum

JUNE 12, 2024

S Corporation shareholders and partners in a partnership could see their effective federal income tax rate increase by 30% by the end of December 31, 2025, due to the expiration of certain tax laws. With the sunsetting of the 199A deduction and an increase in individual federal income tax rates scheduled to occur as of December 31, 2025, the effective tax rate for pass-through entity owners will jump from 30% to 39.6%.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 14, 2024

Plus, Bill360 solution offers AR automation; Certa announces gen AI capacities, new ESG module; and other accounting tech news.

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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.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 9, 2024

Rosie Manins, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via TNS) The trade association for online marketplaces including Google, Amazon and eBay is trying to void a new Georgia law that extends requirements for collecting seller information, alleging it will hurt Georgia businesses. NetChoice filed a lawsuit Thursday against Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, claiming Georgia’s “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act” is unconstitutional and conflicts with a federal law that already requires online mark

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Going Concern

JUNE 13, 2024

At least they said “attractive” and not “sexy.” According to a press release they put out yesterday , EY plans to invest a billion dollars over three years on talent and technology “to revolutionize the experience of early career accounting professionals and improve the attractiveness of the profession.” Let’s see what exactly they think that looks like: This investment includes a significant increase in early career compensation, artificial intelligence

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Randal DeHart

JUNE 14, 2024

The success of any business, large or small, depends largely on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. While improving employee productivity should always be a priority when the ultimate goal is a sustainable and profitable business, the process is more straightforward said than done. In today's fast-paced construction industry, staying in touch and being productive is crucial for project success.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 12, 2024

Keila Hill-Trawick founded her firm, Little Fish Accounting, in 2018 after she started helping her friends with their taxes as a side hustle.

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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.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 9, 2024

More than 5,000 tax, accounting and financial professionals participated in-person and virtually in AICPA Engage 2024, the largest annual educational, technology and networking event. Engage 2024 was held June 2-6, 2024, at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. On June 2, CPA Practice Advisor brought together more than two dozen of the profession’s most respected technology and professional influencers for the Accounting Thought Leader Think Tank, for discussions, demonstrations, and round-ta

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Going Concern

JUNE 12, 2024

Deloitte’s CFO Signals Survey 2Q 2024 is out and we were going to focus on how CFOs aren’t feeling very risky at the moment — only a little more than a quarter of them feel now is a good time to take risks — but instead we’re going to talk about succession matters because that’s probably more relevant to readers of Going Concern who aspire to one day fill their shoes.

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Insightful Accountant

JUNE 13, 2024

The 2025 ProAdvisor Awards process will launch earlier than ever, so I can think of nothing to help motivate and prepare you than Matt Fulton's article setting forth the "right stuff" to becoming the 'Best of the Best.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 14, 2024

For tax pros, the IRS is also hosting recruiting events at its Nationwide Tax Forums.

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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.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 14, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a renewed warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams, which often target older adults by pretending to be government officials, in an attempt to steal sensitive personal information and money. By posing as representatives from agencies such as the IRS, or other government agencies, these fraudsters use fear and deceit to exploit their victims.

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Going Concern

JUNE 11, 2024

So FT ran this yesterday: ‘ Private equity groups poised to own one in three top US accounting firms ‘ and in it, they paraphrased people familiar with the matter as saying “ten of the 30 largest US accounting firms could soon be in private equity hands.” The article goes on to say: The acquisitions by financial buyers of those two top-10 firms by revenue opened the floodgates to other deals, the people said, positioning private equity to increase its influence over the U

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Patriot Software

JUNE 14, 2024

Benefits matter to 81% of employees, which means your benefits package is an important recruitment and retention tool. From traditional benefits, like health insurance, to newer benefits, like student loan repayment, you’re always looking for the next best thing. Have you heard of employee assistance program (EAP) benefits? What is EAP, exactly?

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2024

In advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Internal Revenue Service is highlighting how criminals target older citizens.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, as part of the Women’s Leadership Summit at MEGA 2024, the FICPA presented its annual “Women to Watch Awards”, honoring Experienced Leader Cristina Hale and Emerging Leader Carmen Velasquez. “The Women to Watch Awards recognize and celebrate the women among us who exemplify leadership excellence,” said FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir.

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Going Concern

JUNE 13, 2024

ConvergenceCoaching has opened up responses for their Anytime, Anywhere Work survey and you are invited to contribute. The survey is open to either of these: The Firm Leadership portion of the survey is designed for completion by one person for each accounting and consulting firm — usually the Managing Partner or a top HR professional. Those leaders are asked to provide information about their firm’s remote and flex work practices.

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AccountingDepartment

JUNE 13, 2024

When it comes to compliance with government regulations, navigating the intricacies and nuances of DCAA accounting is essential for any government contractor. DCAA stands for Defense Contract Audit Agency, a branch of the Department of Defense that is tasked with auditing and evaluating proposal and contract costs for the government.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 12, 2024

Strategies, tactics and best practices from Accounting Today's Firm Growth Forum.

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Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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