Canopy Accounting
JULY 27, 2022
Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world views your job? Entertainment can sometimes give us a peek through that window. Usually, when we want to plug into TV or movies, it’s to escape our daily lives. But, sometimes, it can be fun to watch shows about our lives, especially our work lives! There’s shows about doctors, lawyers, IT teams, journalists, government officials and a myriad of other professions.
TaxConnex
JULY 26, 2022
Partnerships, just like your sales tax obligations, evolve over time. Sales tax is not a set it and forget it task, so if you’ve handed things off and aren’t sure how things are going, it may be time for a check-up with your provider. By examining a handful of operational indicators, you can assess whether your provider is still the right fit for your business.
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BurklandAssociates
JULY 26, 2022
Reduce SaaS churn by fostering a culture that listens to customers and puts their needs at the center. Here are some specific tips to help. The post Reduce SaaS Churn – Strategic Tips for Startups appeared first on Burkland.
Withum
JULY 28, 2022
We all knew this day was coming, and it has finally arrived. Multiple businesses notified us this week that their claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) are being audited by the IRS. This does not mean that these businesses did anything wrong, or that they will end up owing money to the IRS; it just means that the IRS selected their ERC claims for review.
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Intuitive Accountant
JULY 28, 2022
In today's changing workplace, many organizations are looking to complement their full-time staff with independent contractors to grow their business. WorkMarket's Bridget Quinn Kirchner explains how it works.
TaxConnex
JULY 28, 2022
Failure to comply with the applicable sales tax rules can have a devastating effect on a business, but they’re often overlooked because they’re considered “pass-through” as the business is responsible for collecting the applicable taxes which pass through the business and are subsequently turned over or paid to the states. While these pass-through taxes are not meant to create a financial burden on a business, failure to comply can create significant risk.
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Withum
JULY 29, 2022
There are two significant developments coming out of Congress. First, on July 28, 2022, the House voted to approve “The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022,” which was passed by the Senate on July 27, 2022. This bill passed in the House on a bipartisan basis with a vote of 243 to 187. It includes a 25% advanced investment tax credit for certain investments in semiconductor manufacturing, and it will be sent to the President for signature, which is expected because the administration has already expres
Xero
JULY 28, 2022
Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, check out the Xero App Store. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Find out more about becoming a Xero app partner here. Xero recently hosted Xerocon London , one of the most anticipated events on the calendar for cloud accounting leaders.
SchoolofBookkeeping
JULY 29, 2022
Nothing like waking up to a fire alarm, right?? Today when opening QB desktop, we were greeted with the above screenshot. Every company we opened gave the same message, even the ones that didn't have QB Payments. Googling the phone number didn't give much confidence. I called the number and it is indeed Intuit, but they were having higher than normal call volume.
Going Concern
JULY 25, 2022
We received the following from a small firm owner who is suffering under the weight of talent shortages, massive workloads, and hoards of would-be clients shopping around because their accountant (rightly) raised their fees. What’s a small firm to do? I have a small firm in [redacted]. I have been reading constantly about how the large firms are merging, paying more for top talent, taking people away from other firms, etc. due to the natures of the current accounting marketplace.
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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.
Withum
JULY 29, 2022
I just attended a meeting at my local public library and coincidentally just finished reading a book about a library. Neither is what you might think it would be about. The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Cristopher Murray was about the establishment of The Morgan Library, which is a major museum in the heart of Manhattan. It started out as the private library of J.P.
Ryan Lazanis
JULY 27, 2022
Offering virtual CFO services is a great way to help small businesses and startups manage their finances. These services can help businesses level up with financial reporting, planning and forecasting, and more. In this guide, I’ll discuss: What virtual CFO services are. The different services offered within them. The benefits of offering and using them.
IgniteSpot
JULY 26, 2022
1. Separate business and personal. Small businesses often mix business with pleasure. That means that as many as 27 percent keep it “simple” and use the same credit cards and bank accounts for business and personal use, according to one survey. While that may be convenient in the short term, the long-term outlook isn’t as good. In fact, it’s a bookkeeping nightmare for you or your virtual bookkeeping partner to separate where and how you spent your money at the end of the year—and you have to be
Going Concern
JULY 25, 2022
Some headlines to get you started on this fine Monday: KPMG partner banned from accounting after misleading regulator over Carillion. KPMG fined £14.4 million after the firm admitted to providing false and misleading information to its regulator during spot checks on audits of construction firm Carillion and outsourcing firm Regenersis. The spread of ESG labels into the $55 trillion market for short-term debt is creating new accounting challenges for those keeping track of how much good green fi
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
Withum
JULY 25, 2022
Orange County Business Journal named Withum as a 2022 Best Place to Work in Orange County. Ranking at #19 on the list of large companies, Withum’s Irvine office was praised for its unique office culture and fun team member perks. The list was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Orange County, California, benefiting the county’s economy, workforce and businesses.
Anders CPA
JULY 26, 2022
The Missouri Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is a great time to stock up on supplies needed for the upcoming school year. In Missouri, the tax-free holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 5th and lasts through Sunday, August 7th. During this period, qualified purchases are exempt from sales tax. Be aware not all cities and counties in Missouri observe this holiday.
Reckon
JULY 26, 2022
Paying careful attention to your customer service should be at the forefront of every business owner’s mind But why? We chatted to Alex Alexandrou, GM of Reckon, to see why he thinks the customer experience is the top priority for any business, regardless of size. How and when did you first become interested in customer experience? “I became interested in the unique value of customer experience through my own personal dealings with businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Going Concern
JULY 28, 2022
Some of you are familiar with the ubiquitous Cosmopolitan Magazine quiz and for those of you who aren’t, well, sorry you’ve never quantified your sex life using a five question quiz developed by some sassy intern. Today we’ve got one of our own. Is It Time To Break Up With Your Big 4 Firm? Pick your answers to these five simple questions and check the scoring key at the bottom to find out if you’re partner material or should have quit two busy seasons ago.
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Withum
JULY 25, 2022
Withum is proud to share that Disability:IN, a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, in partnership with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), awarded Withum a score of 100 on their annual index. The Disability Equality Index® (DEI) is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and Am Law 2001 to measure disability workplace inclusion.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 28, 2022
QUESTION: We sponsor a self-insured health plan for our employees. A TPA handles day-to-day administration of the plan, including processing claims and making payments to health care providers. We understand that HIPAA establishes standards for electronic health care transactions. If the TPA fails to comply with those standards, is the plan potentially liable under HIPAA?
Reckon
JULY 27, 2022
As a small business owner, it’s exceptionally common to become overwhelmed by the reality of an all-consuming professional life. To combat this stress, it’s important to conjure the ability to build a support network around yourself. Here at Reckon, we recently reached out to some of our customers to get a firmer handle on how real small business owners have created supportive mechanisms to help them manage the stress.
Going Concern
JULY 28, 2022
From a recent CNBC article on company-wide vacation breaks to foster employee well-being : Feeling revitalized is what many employees and their employers both want. Starting this year, accounting and consulting firm PwC is giving its 60,000 U.S. employees two annual company-wide, week-long breaks — one in July and one in December — in addition to vacation time.
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Xero
JULY 26, 2022
Xerocon London 2022 boasted everything from inspirational keynotes, to major product announcements , and fantastic guest speakers. But, most importantly, it offered us an opportunity to come together and reconnect with our amazing community. It’s time to take a breath and reflect on an awesome event. . With this in mind, we’ll take a look back and share some of our key learnings from the Xerocon London breakout sessions. .
Canopy Accounting
JULY 25, 2022
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts in many organizations are starting to lose momentum. The reasons vary widely—from narrowly defined strategies, unclear goals, or emphasizing training over systemic inequities. Since the death of George Floyd , companies have made meaningful strides in acknowledging the importance of and expressing a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Intuitive Accountant
JULY 25, 2022
Insightful Accountant Top 100 ProAdvisor Susan Pruskin explains how some valuable lessons from her upbringing are still helping her succeed today.
Going Concern
JULY 29, 2022
From remarks delivered yesterday by PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams at a virtual event hosted by Council on Institutional Investors (CII) on the 20th anniversary of Sarbanes-Oxley and the establishment of the PCAOB: When the PCAOB was first getting off the ground in 2003, it adopted existing standards that had been set by the auditing profession on what was intended to be an interim basis.
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SkagitCountyTaxServices
JULY 29, 2022
As a small business owner, you’re battling on a lot of different fronts right now. You’re doing your best to keep employees happy, raise prices without driving away customers, pivot to alternative supply options as your current ones dry up, adjust for changing tax laws, etc, etc, etc. We small business owners always seem to bear the brunt during economic downturns.
AccountingDepartment
JULY 28, 2022
The answer to whether it’s the latest and greatest new trend is murky at best—providers certainly seem to be appending the term to their offerings more frequently. And the classic muddling of the definition and related expectations is occurring at warp speed as well. Many indicators point to another flash-in-the-pan buzzword to be adopted, and subsequently corrupted, by the sales and marketing brains of these service providers.
Intuitive Accountant
JULY 26, 2022
News coming from the recent special Security Summit series warns tax professionals to beware of evolving email, cloud-based schemes to steal taxpayer data. Check out the story on Tax Practice News.
Going Concern
JULY 29, 2022
Have you heard of overemployment? I really shouldn’t be talking about it but since I’m not in the club, screw it. The concept is: work multiple jobs at the same time, putting in just enough effort so you remain employed but not so much that you’re working too hard despite juggling several “full-time” jobs at once. The key is not to be lazy but rather precisely meet expectations, not exceed them.
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