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The three types of accountants in the AI world: which are you?

Accounting Insight

Over the past few months, ChatGPT has been the focal point of many discussions and continues to polarise opinions, with companies and governments banning its use and Spain raising concerns with the EU data protection watchdog over privacy. AI is already here Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming many industries, and accounting is no exception.

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3 Ways to Improve Employee Retention with Virtual CFO Services

IgniteSpot

Understanding Why Workers Are Leaving Punch in, punch out, and collect a paycheck. Not only do most of us not use punch cards anymore, but our priorities have changed, so we expect our jobs to be fulfilling in a wider variety of ways. The result? Workers are calling it quits more easily and often.

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The Automated Invoicing Partner You Wish You Always Had

AccountingDepartment

Not all business owners are well versed in invoicing clients, collecting payments, tracking payments, or other bookkeeping tasks - and that's okay.

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That Investment Opportunity Could be a Pyramid Scheme

RogerRossmeisl

The “investment opportunity” someone just pitched could be a legitimate way to get in on the ground floor of a soon-to-be profitable business. However, it could also be a pyramid, Ponzi or similar fraudulent multi-level marketing scheme. How can you tell the difference between a real investment and a scam? Don’t get scammed Pyramid schemes can be relatively straightforward, such as recruiting people to sell vitamins or cleaning supplies and recruiting family and friends to also sell the products

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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A Career in Accounting Means Long Hours and Stress – But Also Purpose, Community and Meaningful Impact

CPA Practice

By Twyla Verhelst, CPA. Preparing and filing your taxes are unavoidable tasks that it’s safe to say most people don’t enjoy. Tax time can be especially daunting for small business owners and the self-employed, who must organize their financial information for the year and ensure they have set aside enough money to cover their tax liabilities. A recent survey by FreshBooks found that 80% of American small business owners feel at least some stress at tax time. 60% of respondents chose one or more

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Expanding overseas: What you need to consider before taking the plunge

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Have you tested the market by completing a few overseas projects or selling through a distributor? Are you now contemplating setting up business abroad? Setting up abroad sounds relatively simple, but what do you need to know before you take the plunge? Expanding business operations in certain countries can be achieved in less than 24 hours, while in other countries the process is timing-consuming and bureaucratic.

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Supreme Court to Decide if IRS Can Secretly Obtain Bank Records

CPA Practice

Kiplinger Consumer News Service The U.S. Supreme Court is in the news lately because of the controversy surrounding federal court rulings on the medication mifepristone, which is sometimes referred to as an “abortion pill.” But you might not have heard that the Supreme Court is also set to decide whether when a taxpayer owes money, the IRS can obtain bank records from that taxpayer’s relatives — without notice — to help with the agency’s tax collection efforts.

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AI Assistant

Canopy Accounting

What's new: We’re thrilled to announce our first iteration of an integration with Chat GPT. Users can draft new emails or emails as a part of a thread using the generative AI. Information from the thread, names on the contact, and other relevant information can be used or referenced as part of drafting the email (i.e. filling in "Hi Brad" for the introduction based on the email and contact information).

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ChatGPT & The Accounting Industry: How Can AI Help Accountants?

Accounting Insight

As someone working in the accounting industry , I know first hand how important it is to keep your finger on the pulse and stay up to date with the latest accounting standards, regulations, and best practices. With the fast-paced nature of the industry and ever-evolving technology, it can be a challenge. That’s where ChatGPT comes in. I’m not one to get excited by every shiny new thing to hit the market but when I explored ChatGPT, albeit with much apprehension, over the weekend, I was qui

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How Safe Are Your Business’s Paper Checks?

RogerRossmeisl

Recently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) told U.S. financial institutions to exercise caution when processing paper checks because they might be fake. Paper checks? Didn’t those go the way of the dodo? Jokes aside, electronic transfers have indeed replaced paper checks for many consumer and business payments. Yet paper checks are still used at many businesses and check fraud has been increasing.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Critical Metrics for SaaS Startups Pursuing a Loan

BurklandAssociates

Important SaaS KPIs like ARR and LTV:CAC often won’t get you far with debt-based lenders. The post Critical Metrics for SaaS Startups Pursuing a Loan appeared first on Burkland.

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TaxConnex Wins ClearlyRated's 2023 Best of Accounting Award for Service Excellence

TaxConnex

We are excited to announce that we have won the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. On average, clients of 2023 Best of Accounting winners are more than 1.7 times as likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms.

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Partnerships Face Increased Tax Audit Risk

CPA Practice

With the IRS laser-focused on enforcement, many partnerships will find themselves subject to their first IRS audits under the new procedurally complex partnership audit rules. Under these rules, the default is that the partnership pays an entity-level tax called an “imputed underpayment” (IU) on any adjustments. This means, unless certain steps are taken, the current partners would bear the tax even if they weren’t partners for the year under audit.

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Choosing an Entity for Your Business? How About an S Corporation?

RogerRossmeisl

If you’re starting a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form, an S corporation may be the most suitable form of business for your new venture. Here are some of the reasons why. A big benefit of an S corporation over a partnership is that as S corporation shareholders, you won’t be personally liable for corporate debts. In order to receive this protection, it’s important that: The corporation be adequately financed, The existence of the corporation as a separate enti

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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Pursuing a Loan for Your SaaS Startup? Know Your Cash & Recognized Revenue

BurklandAssociates

Important SaaS KPIs like ARR and LTV:CAC often won’t get you far with debt-based lenders. The post Pursuing a Loan for Your SaaS Startup? Know Your Cash & Recognized Revenue appeared first on Burkland.

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PwC Has Set Aside $1,000,000,000 for AI

Going Concern

We’ve used that PwC Chad image way too many times recently so have this AI-generated fantasy forest instead. It wasn’t that long ago that Big 4 accounting firms were cagey about staff playing around with ChatGPT on company equipment, consumed by the fear of sensitive client information being fed into the AI black hole. But then they got over it and both PwC and KPMG proudly announced proprietary AI tools, leading the way in what will no doubt be a transformative time for professional

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The IRS is Trying to Change the Way Businesses Report Tips

CPA Practice

By Nick Hawkins, Inc. (TNS) For the past two decades, tipped employees have had the responsibility of reporting their tips to the IRS. Like salaried wages, tips are subject to income and payroll taxes. Waiters, for instance, are technically required to report tips to their employer, who then withholds and pays the proper taxes. There are a number of voluntary programs designed to encourage compliance by tipped employees but, you know.

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7 Questions to Ask About a Business Valuation Report

RogerRossmeisl

Business valuation experts will usually provide formal written reports that explain how they arrived at their conclusions. Asking seven questions can help you determine whether an expert’s report is comprehensive and on-point. (1) Did the expert properly define the engagement? Most valuation reports start with a detailed description of the assignment.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Opus Connect Names Withum Partner Top 25 Women in M&A

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Opus Connect, an exclusive network of M&A professionals, named Caroline Banzali , Partner and leader of the M&A Transaction Tax Practice , on their annual Top 23 Women in M&A List. Caroline has over 20 years of experience spanning all business lifecycle stages and industries, making her a strategic partner for clients looking for personalized, comprehensive guidance.

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Deloitte Suddenly Placed a Bunch of Crypto Job Ads?

Going Concern

Blockworks has written about activity on LinkedIn and Google Jobs suggesting “that Deloitte is on the prowl for crypto natives to join its ranks.” A LinkedIn search shows 331 crypto-y roles at Deloitte, almost all of them posted last week. Blockworks’ job hunter says the other Big 4 — you know who they are — show zero. How can that be, with EY’s affection for blockchain?

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In a Battle Between ChatGPT and Accounting Students, the Students Won

CPA Practice

Academics from 187 universities wanted to know how an AI chatbot would do on accounting exams. Recently, Open AI’s newest chatbot, GPT-4, which uses machine learning to generate natural language text, passed the bar exam with a score in the 90th percentile, passed 13 of 15 AP exams, and nearly got a perfect score on the GRE Verbal test, according to the folks at OpenAI.

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Gift Tax Return Basics

RogerRossmeisl

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2022 gift tax return. And in some cases, even if it’s not required to file one, you may want to do so anyway. Filing requirements The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2023 to $17,000 but was $16,000 for 2022.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Izzy Tannenbaum Named to Dance Data Project Advisory Council

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Izzy Tannenbaum , a Tax Partner, is the latest member of the Data Dance Project (DDP) Advisory Council. The council serves as a resource for DDP in its mission to promote gender equality in the dance industry by researching and compiling data and widely sharing the results. As a member of the council, Izzy supports this mission by researching, compiling, designing, and reviewing statistics and protocols.

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NASBA Decides to Give CPA Exam Candidates an Extra Year to Pass the Exam BUT…

Going Concern

If you happen to pursuing the internet today and see the exciting headline about NASBA increasing the time you have to pass the CPA exam from 18 months to 30 months , there is a bit of critical information you need that you might miss if you don’t read the article: current exam candidates remain under existing rules until, if and when, the board to which they applied makes changes.

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Helping Your Clients Get Access to Grants, Part 1

CPA Practice

By Julio Gonzales. [ Read Part II.] What’s one of the biggest challenges that small businesses face? Lack of funding. Loans are an option, but they’re not always easy to attain. In fact, large banks only approve 25% of Small Business Association (SBA) loans. Many of your clients are likely in need of funds for their businesses, and they may have overlooked one valuable source of funding – grants.

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2023 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Employers

RogerRossmeisl

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. April 18 If you’re a calendar-year corporation, file a 2022 income tax return (Form 1120) or file for an automatic six-month extension (Form 7004) and pay any

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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A Year in Review: New Canopy Features

Canopy Accounting

One of the great benefits of a cloud-based software is that feature updates can happen regularly and nearly instantaneous. At Canopy, feature enhancements are highly influenced by customer feedback ( tell us what you want ) because we believe that you can have the firm you've always wanted with Canopy.

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EY Australia’s Head of HR Abruptly Quits, Rumors Abound That Partners Could Get Chopped

Going Concern

Although EY continues to deny it, Accountants Daily reports that lead partners at EY Australia have been instructed to draw up a list of everyone who isn’t pulling their weight so they can figure out who to chop, per a source. AD’s sources made it sound like no one is safe, not even partners. Sources at the firm told Accountants Daily that no-one would be safe from the lists, which would be drawn up by lead partners running service lines – who sit atop the 700-plus Australian partner

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Now is the Time to Leverage AI in Financial Forecasting

CPA Practice

By Saum Mathur. Accurate financial forecasts create predictability in business and help inform more agile decision making. Incorporating AI into financial forecasting can help provide stability and adaptability to a company during uncertain times. With current unstable market dynamics and inflation on the rise, businesses must become proactive to deliver strong financial performance.

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Retirement Saving Options for Your Small Business: Keep it Simple

RogerRossmeisl

If you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved, there are a couple of options to consider. Let’s take a look at a “simplified employee pension” (SEP) or a “savings incentive match plan for employees” (SIMPLE). SEPs are intended as an attractive alternative to “qualified” retirement plans, particularly for small businesses.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.