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The Accountant Shortage Has Finally Been Figured Out. You’re Not Underpaid, You’re Bored!

Going Concern

Another day, another article purporting to offer the solution to the precipitous drop in accounting talent over the past several years that doesn’t involve paying people more. “Young people” have been blamed for talent shortages long before an actual shortage existed, what with all their job-hopping and demanding employers accept that they have a life outside of work.

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Future of Accounting: 5 Ways to Innovate in 2023

Canopy Accounting

We live in a time where the "best" accounting practices change daily. Keeping track of all the changes in the industry between updates and tech can be overwhelming. Today, most accountants feel that traditional accounting isn't enough to remain competitive. Now, getting accounting leads and finding ways to stay ahead of everyone else is critical to remaining relevant.

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Why you should stop trying to build brand awareness for your firm

Mark Lee

My advice here re building and promoting your firm’s brand is controversial. And of course there will be some exceptions. But I would urge you to consider whether YOUR firm really is one of those exceptions. Think about ten top accountancy brands. Or at least the ones you can remember. How many of those do you think a typical client of YOUR firm would be able to name – or would even recognise?

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What Accounting Firms Are Struggling with Today

Insightful Accountant

A recent Caseware International report shows what today's accounting and audit firms are doing to attract and retain people.

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8 Ways to Torture Your CFO

The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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How to Set Fees for Advisory Services Engagements

CPA Practice

By Sean M. Duncan, CPA Congratulations! You’ve decided it’s time to dive in and give advisory services a go in your practice! You’ve done the hard work of deciding what services you are going to offer, who you want to target, and even have a plan on how to roll it all out. Whether you have done this through a formal training program such as my Chief Proactive Advisor Master Class or on your own, you are ready to rock!

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Cash Flow Management and Forecasting for Surveyors

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. This period of high inflation, ever-increasing costs and future uncertainty is showing how essential it is for businesses to manage their cash. Whilst it is challenging to forecast what is going to happen with costs going forward, attempts to forecast incomings and outgoings are vital to ensure an unmanageable deficit does not creep up on businesses.

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Americans Are Drowning in Credit Card Debt

CPA Practice

By Michael Grothaus, Fast Company (TNS) Credit card debt in America has reached staggering new levels, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data. In its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, the New York Fed found that in the fourth quarter, credit card balances rose by $61 billion, meaning total outstanding credit card debt held by Americans reached $986 billion.

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The importance of Documenting Your Sales Tax Compliance Process

TaxConnex

Sales tax compliance is riddled with risk. 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.

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May 15 Tax Deadline Extended to October 16 for California Disaster Area Taxpayers

RogerRossmeisl

As reported in IR-2023-33 on 2/24/2023 Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California now have until October 16, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced last Friday. Previously, the deadline had been postponed to May 15, 2023 for these areas. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in on the page entitled California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Lan

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Women in finance: Breaking barriers and driving change.

Airbase

We all know the story: women and minorities are underrepresented in top finance and accounting roles, and even though their representation has grown, a yawning gap persists within senior positions and salaries. Today, only 15% of Fortune 500 company CFOs are women, and women earn between 12% and 45% less than their male counterparts in many accounting and finance roles.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Tax Levies, Liens, and How a Professional Can Help: A Comprehensive FAQ

MyIRSRelief

Fresh start – tax forgiveness program – as advertised on radio, TV, internet Taxation can be a complicated and stressful matter, particularly when it comes to tax levies and liens. If you are facing a tax issue, it is important to understand your rights and how to navigate the complex tax system. In this comprehensive FAQ, we will explore the ins and outs of tax levies and liens, and how Mike Habib, EA a tax relief professional can help you resolve your tax issues.

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Kentucky now taxes a range of services

TaxConnex

“Services” are generally not subject to sales tax while tangible personal property generally is subject to sales tax. This over simplification can get you sideways in various states as there are lots of exceptions to these general rules. Kentucky is the latest in terms of taxing specific services. The Bluegrass State looks to expand sales tax on what it calls high-growth services.

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Do You Run a Business from Home? You May be Able to Deduct Home Office Expenses

RogerRossmeisl

Many people began working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic — and many still work from their home offices either all the time or on a hybrid basis. If you’re self-employed and run your business from home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income. There are two methods for claiming this tax break: the actual expense method and the simplified method.

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EBITDA: A Metric Every Startup Founder Should Know

BurklandAssociates

EBITDA provides an accurate overall financial performance picture and helps investors understand their potential returns. The post EBITDA: A Metric Every Startup Founder Should Know appeared first on Burkland.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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Tapping into the Power of Conversational AI in Planning: Instant Insights from Chat GPT

Acterys

The act of planning is a crucial component in any business approach, and companies frequently allocate ample time and resources to establish efficient plans. Nevertheless, traditional approaches to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) can prove to be arduous and consume a lot of time, particularly for individuals who want to gain business insights without depending on IT support.

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IRS Extends Tax Deadline in Three States to Oct. 16 for Taxpayers Impacted By Disasters

CPA Practice

Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia now have until Oct. 16 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS said on Feb. 24. The deadline already had been postponed to May 15 for these areas. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in these three states.

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There Still May be Time to Make an IRA Contribution for Last Year

RogerRossmeisl

If you’re getting ready to file your 2022 tax return, and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there may still be an opportunity to lower it. If you’re eligible, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until this year’s April 18 filing deadline and benefit from the tax savings on your 2022 return. Rules for eligibility You can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA if: You (and your spouse) aren’t an active participant in an employer-sponsored retire

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Can I Replace My Tax Advisor With ChatGPT?

Withum

I’m starting to get this question more and more from do-it-yourself types hoping to save money. If computers can beat a world chess champion, they argue, why can’t they perform as good as or better than my local tax advisor? We’ll explore this issue in more detail below, but the short answer is no, artificial intelligence is not at the point where it can analyze tax issues and reliably produce accurate responses.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Armanino’s Former Crypto Team Has Left and Formed Their Own Shop, Allegedly

Going Concern

Having happily offered services to crypto clients since 2014, Armanino very nearly marked ten years in the crypto space until the catastrophic collapse of crypto exchange FTX in November 2022 forced them to part ways with crypto clients seeking assurance, FTX being one of them. As a reminder, here’s what happened in December : Armanino is ending its crypto audit practice and dropping clients, two sources familiar with the matter say.

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Another FTX Executive Pleads Guilty in Billion-Dollar Fraud Case

CPA Practice

By Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News (TNS) The former head of engineering at Sam Bankman-Fried’s bankrupt cryptocurrency trading firm FTX owned up to fraud charges on Tuesday, federal prosecutors said. Nishad Singh, 27, pleaded guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to wire fraud, conspiracy to commit commodities fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission, and other related charges.

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IRS Provides Roadmap on How to Value a Private Business

RogerRossmeisl

Revenue Ruling 59-60 is a landmark piece of IRS guidance that outlines the factors to consider when estimating the fair market value of a private business. Here’s an overview of those factors, along with other hidden details found in the ruling’s fine print. 8-factor approach Revenue Ruling 59-60 says that business valuation is an inexact science, often resulting in “wide differences of opinion” about the value of a particular business interest.

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IRS Extends Deadline for California Taxpayers Impacted by Natural Disasters

Withum

Over the past few days, the IRS has issued several updates regarding tax relief for victims of severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. The last updated news release on February 24, 2023, states that affected taxpayers now have until October 16, 2023 to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. What Items Are Now Extended Until October 16, 2023?

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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Time to celebrate amazing accountants taking on industry challenges

Xero

Despite the fantastic work that accountants and bookkeepers do, the industry has an image problem. There’s still an old-fashioned perception, with little understanding of how you support small businesses and the wider economy. We know from our recent research – Five biggest hurdles hindering accountants – that recruitment is a key hurdle you face, and this misconception among the candidate pool isn’t helping.

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Sizeable Chunk of U.S. Workers Are Not Aware of the Saver’s Tax Credit

CPA Practice

Just 49% of American workers know about a tax credit that may help them save for retirement and lower their tax bill, according to survey findings from nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS). The Saver’s Credit, also referred to as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit by the IRS, is available to millions of eligible taxpayers who are saving for retirement.

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Baker Tilly Banks on Celebrity Endorsements to Bring in Young Talent

Going Concern

In case you didn’t notice because who cares, Baker Tilly has engaged the help of filmmaker and adventurer Jimmy Chin and teenage tennis star Coco Gauff to brighten up the Baker Tilly name and recruit the youfs to this exciting accounting firm. Said Coco Gauff at gunpoint in a press release about the partnership: “I am excited to partner with Baker Tilly, a dynamic organization who, like me, dreams big and thinks bold.

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Impact Investing With Ellavoz

Withum

Explore Other Episodes #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact The post Impact Investing With Ellavoz appeared first on Withum.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

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

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Xero launches Irish VAT3 returns and SEPA payments solutions with Parolla Plugins

Xero

I’m delighted to announce that Xero has partnered with Parolla , to offer Xero accounting and bookkeeping partners and small business customers a free VAT solution, enabling you to easily prepare and generate revenue-compliant VAT3 returns for direct upload to Revenue Online Services (ROS). Introducing the EMEA Xero team I’m Ayman, Head of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and I want to personally introduce myself and my team to let you know we are committed to you and all our customers and

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Average Tax Refund is Down 11% From Last Year, IRS Says

CPA Practice

By Leada Gore, al.com (TNS) The end of pandemic-era stimulus programs is having an impact on tax refunds. IRS statistics for the week ending Feb. 17 show the average tax refund is $3,140, down 11.2%, or $396, from last year. The decline is in keeping with previous IRS alerts that said people could see “significantly smaller refunds,” this year. “Refunds may be smaller in 2023.

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Giving Your SMB Clients a Blueprint for Success

Insightful Accountant

Xero Economist Louise Southall shows how accountants and bookkeepers can help small business owners navigate late payments and slow sales growth.

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20 Funny Memes That Will Make Any Accountant Laugh | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

We know accounting can be a tough field full of numbers and serious work. And sometimes, that work can be taxing (pun intended.) But seriously, we all experience problems with clients, coworkers and bosses. Once in awhile, it's a good idea to poke fun at your job and have a laugh. With that in mind, take a look at these 20 hilarious accounting memes and see which ones you relate to the most.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.