TaxConnex
APRIL 27, 2021
Sales tax obligations are getting more complicated for businesses of all industries. And it takes just a few mistakes to add up to a big liability and hefty fees. In this blog, we’ll talk to some of the common missteps businesses make when trying to manage sales tax on their own. Not evaluating economic nexus. Figuring out where you have nexus is key to determining your sales tax liability.
MazumaBusinessAccounting
APRIL 25, 2021
Knowing how to pay yourself as a small business owner may seem simple, but there are quite a few options when it comes to doing it right. The information below will help you learn the basics of how to pay yourself as a small business owner, but we highly recommend talking to a tax or financial expert ( we’d love to chat with you! ) when it comes to the specifics of your business.
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xendoo
APRIL 27, 2021
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in October 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. As a fitness franchise owner, you know very well the challenges of getting new members through the door, even in the best of times. It’s never been easy, but the fitness industry has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19, with value brands representing the largest share of losses in the industry.
PANALITIX
APRIL 30, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Guidelines on Selling. (or Merging). Your Accounting Business. All businesses undergo changes in ownership, or they are liquidated – it’s just a matter of time. Accounting businesses are no exception… so it makes sense for business owners to think about this early and ensure they control the process as far as possible. Panalitix works closely with firms undergoing major “succession events” so we’ll offer some guidelines in this article.
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
APRIL 29, 2021
S uppose you ’ re registered for sales tax in a jurisdiction because you have es tablished sales tax nexus. For various reason though, you don’t have any sales tax to remit. You may think that because you haven’t collected any sales tax, you have no return to file. ?. Wrong. Most s tates in which you’re registered want to hear from you even if you don’t have any sales tax to remit.
BurklandAssociates
APRIL 27, 2021
Plotting a path towards growth and success can be especially tough for women-owned startups. On the Startup Success podcast, we recently sat down with Virginia Almendarez. She’s a startup coach Read More. The post Insights for Women Entrepreneurs from a Startup Coach at iFundWomen appeared first on Burkland.
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AccountingDepartment
APRIL 26, 2021
Although individual financial statements each provide different snapshots of financial health, all financial reports reflect business activities that produce a company's profit or loss. The balance sheet shows how cash flow changes revenue and expenditure accounts, while the income state shows true net income at a given point in time. Investors use the various reports as tools that inform investing decisions.
Patriot Software
APRIL 26, 2021
When you run a business, the word taxes might fill you with dread—especially if you have employees. You pay some employment taxes (e.g., unemployment), while others are taxes you deduct from your employees’ wages and pay on their behalf. One of the taxes you must withhold is federal income tax. So, what is it, and […] READ MORE.
GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 29, 2021
5 min read. Nonprofit grants are booming- and at a record rate. While grants fuel your nonprofit to do more good, if you don’t have proper processes in place, they also create additional work.
Withum
APRIL 26, 2021
When I start a financial planning engagement I ask my client to define their goals and then we work to develop a plan.
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.
KROST
APRIL 30, 2021
If you missed our webinar led by Paren Knadjian , Head of M&A and Capital Markets and Jean Hagan , Principal of Business Management , there is a recording available. This webinar goes over how to apply for Restaurant Revitalization Fund. You can view the webinar replay, by joining our mailing list. The video and presentation slides will be available immediately following submission: Access the Webinar Replay, Presentation Slides, & KROST Mockup Portal. » Learn more about The Restaurant
inDinero Accounting
APRIL 30, 2021
The word “nonprofit” is a bit of a misnomer. Charitable organizations may not pursue financial gain above all, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need funding to operate or further their cause. Indeed, without surplus revenue, a nonprofit can’t grow or scale its mission. And no organization can afford to ignore the financial realities of the world we live in.
GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 27, 2021
9 min read. Meetings. With your plate already overflowing, they can either be the peak or pit of your day. And on top of that- over the past year, business owners have been forced to make major changes to daily operations- including accommodating remote workers.
Withum
APRIL 28, 2021
A business leader’s currency is ideas. The current May-June 2021 issue of the Harvard Business Review is a minefield of ideas just waiting to be banked. I usually go through the new issue when it is received and end up reading the article titles, executive summaries and perhaps two or three articles.
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.
KROST
APRIL 28, 2021
KROST is hosting an emergency webinar, How to Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund , on Friday, April 30, at 10 am. Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) would open, via their portal, at 9 am Pacific (12 pm Eastern) on Monday, May 3, 2021, at [link].
inDinero Accounting
APRIL 28, 2021
Be honest. Did you dream about being “in the black” at fiscal year-end when you started in business? And, now? You’ve got a going concern, and yet, you find yourself back at the drawing board with your business budget. Do not worry. Business budgeting is a critical skill that inDinero’s outsource accounting team can take off your plate today. You may be wondering, how do fractional accountants make budgeting look so easy?
AccountingDepartment
APRIL 30, 2021
The accounting cycle is several steps implemented during an accounting period. This process is implemented to manage company financial transactions.
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.
LyfeAccounting
APRIL 30, 2021
Today, we’ll be going over the top 5 write offs you could be taking for your LLC this year, next year, and the next year after that. All to save you the most on your taxes. Are you ready? Let’s get started. There are over 20M LLCs in the US today. Chances are if you’re reading this post, you have an LLC, or at least are thinking about starting one of your own.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 29, 2021
QUESTION: We have heard that legislation on surprise medical billing revised the patient protections that apply to our group health plan’s emergency services coverage. How have the rules changed, and when do they apply? ANSWER: Coverage and disclosure requirements intended to protect consumers from surprise medical bills from nonparticipating providers and facilities were included in legislation passed in December 2020.
SchoolofBookkeeping
APRIL 28, 2021
Now that the vaccine is available to everyone and restrictions are being lifted around the country, we are able to slowly get back to business. Intuit recently released a report, Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Recovery, that shows U.S. Small businesses. Read More. The post Small Business Road to Financial Recovery from the Impacts of COVID-19 appeared first on schoolofbookkeeping.com - Learn bookkeeping, accounting, QuickBooks, financial statements, and more.
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.
LyfeAccounting
APRIL 29, 2021
Let’s talk about tax brackets for 2021. Some things stayed the same, but we also saw a few changes in the brackets this year and we’ll be going over both in this post. What Stayed The Same in Tax Brackets 2021? This tax season , what are the things that remain unchanged? Well, the number of tax brackets did not change in 2021. T here are still a total of seven tax brackets.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 29, 2021
IRS Webpage: Top Mistakes in Voluntary Correction Program (VCP) Submissions (Mar. 31, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has updated its webpage listing common mistakes in Voluntary Correction Program (VCP) submissions. VCP is one of three retirement plan correction programs under the IRS’s Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) (see our Checkpoint article ).
FraudFiles
APRIL 28, 2021
Defendants in criminal cases such as tax fraud, money laundering, or embezzlement often need forensic accountants to help evaluate complex financial situations. Should you provide expert witness services to criminal defendants? Tracy discusses the work and some of the issues that should be considered.
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.
LyfeAccounting
APRIL 28, 2021
So, the vehicle tax deduction can allow you to purchase your dream car, basically for free. Of course, you have to go about this in a very smart and legal way to successfully pull this off. One of the biggest tips we can share with you is to buy a vehicle that weighs over 6,000 pounds because you are able to write it off 100% in the first year. Now we don’t know about you, but that sounds like a lot of pounds.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 29, 2021
CMS Alert: Reminder Regarding Who is the Responsible Reporting Entity (RRE) When Reporting Primary Prescription Drug Coverage Information (Apr. 13, 2021). Available at [link]. CMS has issued a reminder about who has the responsibility for reporting primary prescription drug coverage as the Responsible Reporting Entity (RRE). As background, certain insurers, TPAs, plan administrators, and fiduciaries are required to report information to CMS about individuals who are entitled to Medicare and are
Martin Quinn
APRIL 27, 2021
Photo by Lu00ea Minh on Pexels.com. At one of my recent management accounting lectures, my students had the pleasure of been given a short talk by an accountant who worked in the TV/film sector. There is quite a lot going on in Northern Ireland in this arena (think Game of Thrones etc). While I have often noticed the “Production Accountant” title on movie/TV credits, I have never really thought about what the role entails.
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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