Going Concern
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
Canopy Accounting
MARCH 1, 2023
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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Mark Lee
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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?
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A recent Caseware International report shows what today's accounting and audit firms are doing to attract and retain people.
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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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!
Menzies
MARCH 1, 2023
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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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
TaxConnex
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
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
Airbase
MARCH 2, 2023
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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MyIRSRelief
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
“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.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
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.
BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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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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
Acterys
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
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
Withum
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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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Going Concern
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
CPA Practice
MARCH 1, 2023
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.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
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.
Withum
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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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Canopy Accounting
MARCH 3, 2023
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.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Xero Limited has brought on former Google and Okta executive, Diya Jolly, as its new Chief Product Officer, effective April 10, 2023. Jolly comes to Xero from Okta where she was Chief Product Officer, responsible for leading product innovation for both its workforce and customer identity business. Prior to Okta, Jolly was Vice President of Product Management at Google, where she was focused on driving adoption for some of the company’s leading products including Google Home, Nest, YouTube moneti
Basis 365
MARCH 1, 2023
Somewhere on your road to $1M in revenue, your eCommerce business’s financial workflow will start to break down. Manual processes and bad data will start to obscure what your true financial position actually is. Common issues are issues with your inventory balance on the Balance Sheet, your Cost of Goods and Gross Margin on the Income Statement, Sales Tax filings, reconciling the fees taken out of your Amazon settlements, just to name a few.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
There’s a contentious battle raging over the 150 unit requirement for CPA licensure as we speak and in the meantime we have to figure something out to ease the accountant shortage that has a bit more immediate impact (and doesn’t involve paying people more because clearly the firms are not down with that idea). Wherever you stand on the issue of potentially lowering the requirement back down to 120 units where it was in the olden days pre-1983 and the utility of the 150 hour rule as
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Snyder
MARCH 2, 2023
As a business owner, understanding the differences between new and returning customers is paramount to driving growth and success. While new customers represent opportunities for growth and expansion, returning customers are the backbone of your business, providing steady revenue streams and brand loyalty. To effectively market to both types of customers, you need to understand their differences and how to use financial data to influence your marketing strategy.
CPA Practice
MARCH 2, 2023
By Alyson Watson, Inc. (TNS) The workplace has had its share of transformative trends over the last few years, from remote work and RTO (return to office) to the Great Resignation and quiet quitting. But the latest trend that many seem to be discussing is “rage applying,” made popular by viral TikTok videos from disgruntled employees who feel overlooked, undervalued or overworked and seek retribution by mass applying to open roles with higher pay and better perks.
inDinero Tax Tips
MARCH 2, 2023
Cryptocurrency is no longer a niche product. Crypto investments are now one of the hottest trends for businesses of all sizes — and the IRS has taken note. Cryptocurrency tax rules can be complicated and confusing, but you definitely need to report your crypto gains. Here’s a look at what happens if you don’t report cryptocurrency on taxes — along with answers to common crypto tax questions.
Going Concern
MARCH 2, 2023
Fresh off the rumor mill: BDO USA has cut 85 people from advisory, announced via internal email from brand new advisory head Eskander Yavar to all of his service line this afternoon. We were provided part of the email which reads: Today was a difficult day for our practice — we reduced our workforce by 85 professionals. Saying goodbye to colleagues is never easy, and we appreciate each individual’s contributions to our business and our firm.
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