TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The explosive growth of online sales means that state and local governments are searching for ways to recoup the tax revenue that they have determined they are owed. Between the second quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021, online sales in the United States grew by 28 percent. States are eager to take a portion of these sales and include them in their general tax revenues.
SMBAccountant
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Almost every business has some sort of payroll to pay their employees. Payroll can become much more complicated than some assume and it often has a substantial impact on financial results. The largest expense for many businesses is their labor expense, yet it’s often the most misunderstood. One of the most common errors is derived from posting expenses as cash comes out of the bank.
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RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Are you planning to launch a business or thinking about changing your business entity? If so, you need to determine which entity will work best for you — a C corporation or a pass-through entity such as a sole-proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC) or S corporation. There are many factors to consider and proposed federal tax law changes being considered by Congress may affect your decision.
Withum
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But 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. 🗻 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. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Most businesses don’t set out to be non-compliant with sales tax, or anything for that matter. In fact, you probably have the best of intentions of meeting your sales tax obligations in the future. But what about sales tax liability from prior months? Prior-period liability can be extremely costly as states and jurisdictions crack down on non-compliance.
PANALITIX
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Should You Be Using More Video In Your Firm’s Communication Strategy? PART 1. Video is the most powerful way to communicate your message today. And according to Wyzowl ’s 2021 State of Video Marketing Report, the pandemic has led us to consume more video than ever before. Here are a few other statistics from that study: 1. When consumers were asked about how they’d most like to learn about a product or service: 69% said they’d want to watch a short video. 18% said they’d l
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BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
$100 Billion in TAM. $5 million ARR. 5.6 LTV to CAC ratio. $34,000 contract value. Huh? Exactly. These are metrics we hear and see all the time related to raising Read More. The post Pitch Deck Math: Telling Your Startup’s Story with Metrics appeared first on Burkland.
Withum
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
This Thursday, November 18, I will be presenting a program for the East Brunswick Public Library Take a Business Break series on How to manage unmanageable debt from Noon to 1:00 PM. The program is Free, courtesy of the Library and Withum.
PANALITIX
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Should You Be Using More Video. In Your Firm’s Communication Strategy? PART 1. Video is the most powerful way to communicate your message today. And according to Wyzowl ’s 2021 State of Video Marketing Report, the pandemic has led us to consume more video than ever before. Here are a few other statistics from that study: 1. When consumers were asked about how they’d most like to learn about a product or service: 69% said they’d want to watch a short video. 18% said they’d
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Despite the business community’s rapid adoption of digital payment methods, some companies continue to rely on paper checks. But there’s a long-standing problem with checks: They make businesses vulnerable to several damaging types of fraud, including check kiting. Here’s how the scheme works. Riding the float In a check kiting scheme, the perpetrator takes advantage of the “float,” or the time between when a check is deposited and when the bank collects funds on the check.
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.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
QUESTION: What is an excepted benefit HRA (EBHRA)? ANSWER: EBHRAs are limited-dollar HRAs that qualify as excepted benefits and thus are not subject to the PHSA mandates. They can be offered by employers of any size that want to provide an account-based supplement to their group health coverage without being constrained by the requirements for integrated HRAs.
MyIRSRelief
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
If you’re like most, then taxes are probably not your favorite thing in the world. But at the end of the year it’s always good to make sure that you don’t miss out on any deductions or credits – because let’s face it, money is tight and every dollar counts. In this article we will go over 10 different tax credits that you may be able to claim in order to reduce your taxable income, and therefore the amount of taxes you owe.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Are you considering a relocating to another state when you retire? Perhaps you want to relocate to an area where your loved ones live or where the weather is more pleasant. But while you’re thinking about how many square feet you’ll need in a retirement home, don’t forget to factor in state and local taxes. Establishing residency for state tax purposes may be more complicated than it initially appears to be.
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.
AccountingDepartment
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Driver-based planning is a type of management that zeros in on a company's key value drivers and key business drivers. It helps create budgeting and business plans based on these factors. The goal of this type of planning is to center on the factors that are important to fueling success. Mathematical models can be created to project business. Driver-based planning is helpful for finance executives when they are planning long-range strategic strategies.
GrowthForceBlog
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
6 min read. As we slowly inch into the new year, 2021 will go down in history as The Year Of The Great Resignation.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
With the increasing cost of employee health care benefits, your business may be interested in providing some of these benefits through an employer-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA). For eligible individuals, an HSA offers a tax-advantaged way to set aside funds (or have their employers do so) to meet future medical needs. Here are the important tax benefits: Contributions that participants make to an HSA are deductible, within limits.
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
xendoo
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Tracking business expenses is one of the smartest things you can do to take control of your company’s finances. With better organization, you’ll find that your business is more streamlined and profitable, and you’ll be dealing with fewer headaches when tax season rolls around. . If you ever find yourself facing an IRS audit, proper tracking provides the documentation you need to validate your income and deductions.
GrowthForceBlog
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
6 min read. What Are the Responsibilities of a Post-Pandemic CEO? CEOs should take a careful look at what is actually needed from them in their businesses to adjust their behaviors and take up these new roles.
AccountingDepartment
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Going into 2021, planning for what was to come was uncertain, but as the year progressed, many companies found themselves growing rapidly as the world got back on its feet. However, in order to succeed and continue to succeed in today's landscape, businesses should put focus on three critical best practices going into the coming year(s).
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
As we approach the holidays, many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones. Here are the basic tax rules involved in these transactions. Donating to charity Normally, if you take the standard deduction and don’t itemize, you can’t claim a deduction for charitable contributions. But for 2021 under a COVID-19 relief law, you’re allowed to claim a limited deduction on your tax return for cash contributions made to qualifying charitable organizat
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.
CalCPA
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
To claim the Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II Credit, taxpayers must obtain a tentative credit reservation before Nov. 30. The credit. The post Reminder: Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II appeared first on Hot Topics.
SchoolofBookkeeping
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, we often are asked to provide quotes for a setup or clean-up project. Let’s say you have a prospect call and ask “how much would you charge to get my books caught up for the year?” You have to consider if you have enough hours built in to cover your time. Quite often it’s really difficult to predict until you get in a file.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented stress on private business owners. Some are now considering selling their businesses. Before putting your business on the market, it’s important to prepare it for sale. Here are six steps to consider. Clean up the financials Buyers are most interested in an acquisition target’s core competencies, and they usually prefer a clean, simple transaction.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
We live in a culture where free stuff is expected, especially when it comes to the internet. From finding ways to download music to sharing Netflix passwords to searching for advice, we all are guilty of taking advantage of the speed and convenience the online world brings. . Far too often, however, search results are treated with absolute truth as most of us lack the time or skills to decipher whether information is accurate.?
SchoolofBookkeeping
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
We often get calls from customers asking for support, and before there has been a full analysis of the project, they ask for a quote. This is easy for a brand new clean setup. Our rule of thumb to determine the estimated support cost is to charge two to three times the annualized cost of your software. However, if the job requires clean up from a bad setup, the cost for support can be at least double that.
RogerRossmeisl
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The holiday season will soon be here. At this time of year, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties again after a year of forgoing them due to the pandemic. It’s a good time to brush up on the tax rules associated with these expenses. Are they tax deductible by your business and is the value taxable to the recipients?
Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
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