TaxConnex
JUNE 1, 2021
Collecting and remitting sales tax can be onerous – and expensive – for any business. That’s one reason some states give a collection discount to help with the costs of managing sales tax. States offer it as a way of helping to pay administrative costs of compliance. And if it sounds like free money, it can be if your company knows how to take advantage of it in states where you have nexus.
PANALITIX
MAY 31, 2021
RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Specializing an Accounting Business: . What and How? Specialization is one way to distinguish your firm from the competition and generate more profitable work. But what should you specialize in? The clues lie in your clients, your market, your areas of interest and your skills. For an overview of the path to specialization, read on. .
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CTP
JUNE 1, 2021
If you haven’t looked at last week’s blog (“Reclassifying Non-Passive Income”), we suggest you do that first. Last week, we focused on classifying activities as either passive or non-passive. This week, we want to look at the rules of material participation. When intentionally trying to recharacterize income from non-passive to passive, we need to prove […].
RogerRossmeisl
JUNE 3, 2021
(This is Blog Post #1027). The post Keep Your Network’s Connections Strong appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.
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.
BurklandAssociates
JUNE 2, 2021
VC deal flow to Consumer startups accounted for well over 40% of all venture deals in 2020 and a whopping 46.6% in Q1 2021. The post VC Deal Flow Was Dominated by Consumer Startups in 2020 appeared first on Burkland.
GrowthForceBlog
JUNE 2, 2021
Summer is here- which means sunshine, the smell of freshly mowed grass, and some much-needed downtime is right around the corner. But as a business owner, it's much more than that. For some, the approaching summer translates to a slow and lean period. For others, business is booming. Whichever category your small or medium-sized business falls into, the summer months offer some unique opportunities, as well as challenges, that all businesses need to prepare for ahead of time.
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RogerRossmeisl
JUNE 3, 2021
In recent months, there have been a number of tax changes that may affect your individual tax bill. Many of these changes were enacted to help mitigate the financial damage caused by COVID-19. Here are two changes that may result in tax savings for you on your 2020 or 2021 tax returns. The 2020 return was due on May 17, 2021 (because the IRS extended many due dates from the usual April 15 this year).
GrowthForceBlog
JUNE 4, 2021
8 min read. If I asked you “How do you boost your bottom line?” - what’s the first thing that pops in your head?
AccountingDepartment
JUNE 4, 2021
Here at AccountingDepartment.com, we always strive to make our virtual workplace an enjoyable experience for all of our 130+ amazing employees. Earlier this year, our employees were anonymously surveyed and the results show that our efforts truly pay off - we're Great Place To Work Certified!
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.
RogerRossmeisl
JUNE 2, 2021
Not all red flags lead to active occupational fraud schemes. But when fraud is occurring, it usually leaves traces — for example, accounting anomalies — for fraud experts and other knowledgeable people to find. Owners and executives, as well as rank-and-file workers, should be familiar with the signs of fraud and know when to call in a forensic accounting specialist.
Withum
JUNE 3, 2021
Many business people, especially professionals, feel it is important to get published. Others have a deep seated craving to write the next #1 Best Seller, and still others want to write so they could share personal notes, stories and anecdotes about their past, values or ethics, and some want to become a social media star. Whatever the reason you need to start.
FraudFiles
JUNE 4, 2021
Every time I think I should start a podcast called The FraudFiles Podcast, I end up appearing as a guest on someone else’s show. It’s so much easier to just post all of those here and pretend it’s my own podcast feed. I hope I haven’t missed any! Exhibit (A)ttorney Show with Jordan Ostroff. May 17, 2021. The Ins & Outs Of Forensic Accounting & Finding Fraud.
AccountingDepartment
MAY 30, 2021
Having tax write-offs is a great way to save your business money. Here's a list of some tax write-offs that you may be entitled to this tax season.
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.
RogerRossmeisl
JUNE 1, 2021
Are you wondering whether alternative energy technologies can help you manage energy costs in your business? If so, there’s a valuable federal income tax benefit (the business energy credit) that applies to the acquisition of many types of alternative energy property. The credit is intended primarily for business users of alternative energy (other energy tax breaks apply if you use alternative energy in your home or produce energy for sale).
LyfeAccounting
JUNE 3, 2021
Today’s post is all about crypto! Now we’re pretty sure you’ve heard of cryptocurrency in the news, social media, or just talking with friends and family. But, do you understand it? Well if you’ve done any research on it, you may have found yourself even more confused. It’s not exactly an easy topic to understand. But don’t worry, we’ve done all of the research for you.
AccountingDepartment
MAY 29, 2021
What is break-even analysis? The break-even point is when your company is not making any profit. At the same time, it is the place in time where your company is not making any profits either. Basically, your company is covering expenditures but not gaining any profits. A break-even point gives you a target of what you need to shoot for to make profits.
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ThomsonReuters
JUNE 3, 2021
Improving efficiency, driving automation, and streamlining internal processes are essential for tax and accounting firms looking to better meet increased client demands and, ultimately, generate greater profitability. . For today’s firms, this is made possible through the rise of application programming interfaces, more commonly known as APIs. API use has surged in recent years and is changing the way tax and accounting professionals work and serve their clients. .
LyfeAccounting
JUNE 2, 2021
Want to Know How to File an Amended Tax Return? Today, we’re going to walk through, step by step, how to do it. Let’s dive right in! As an accounting firm, we’ve filed our fair share of amended tax returns. And, we wanted to make this post so there is less confusion and stress surrounding the topic. In today’s post, we’ll be going over when to amend your taxes and the 5 steps to actually amend your taxes.
AccountingDepartment
JUNE 3, 2021
Indirect costs are necessary for the operation of a business. Indirect costs include things like office technology, rental equipment, marketing campaigns, supplies, and accounting services. When you know the true costs of both your indirect costs and your direct costs, you can then properly price your products or services for a profit. Indirect costs can be both variable and fixed.
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.
ThomsonReuters
JUNE 3, 2021
QUESTION: Our company sponsors a self-insured health plan. We maintain a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. How often do we need to update the Notice? When must we distribute the updated Notice to plan participants? ANSWER: Your Notice does not need to be updated according to any particular timeline, but it must accurately describe your plan’s uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI), individuals’ HIPAA rights, and the plan’s legal duties with respect to PHI.
LyfeAccounting
JUNE 1, 2021
Today, we are here to help you find grants for your business – basically free money that does not have to be paid back. There are many places to look for grants. But they often overly priced, overly confusing to navigate, or extremely outdated. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best grants and places to find grants to save you time and money.
FraudFiles
JUNE 1, 2021
When there are suspicions of hidden income or secret investments or bank accounts, an analysis of known bank accounts can reveal helpful details. Tracy Coenen explains how bank statements and credit card statements can be used by a forensic accountant in a divorce or child support case.
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
JUNE 3, 2021
Scott v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2021 WL 2018839 (D. Minn. 2021). Available at [link]. Participants in several self-insured ERISA health plans sued the plans’ TPA (an insurer providing administrative services), seeking to bring a class action claiming that the TPA’s practice of cross-plan offsetting violates ERISA. Cross-plan offsetting is a way to recover overpayments to health care providers.
xendoo
MAY 30, 2021
Florida is among the most tax-friendly states in America. If you have a small or midsize business in the state of Florida, you may be shielded from many typical forms of small business taxes. But how can you know which tax laws apply to your business? This post will cover some of the more common tax questions related to taxes for small businesses in Florida.
RitaKeller
JUNE 4, 2021
“The spoken word and the written — there is an astonishing gulf between them.” – Hercule Poirot . Working in the CPA profession you do a lot of talking and writing. Are you even aware how you come across to others? Here’a a Flashback post that address both of these activities. Enjoy your weekend and do some reading!
inDinero Accounting
JUNE 3, 2021
Outsourcing has been the way to grow a startup or small business, but that’s changing. According to Global Industry Analysts, Inc. , business process outsourcing (BPO) is ubiquitous with “doing business.” However, the BPO industry shrank by 28.7% in 2020. As CFOs pursue greater flexibility, liquidity, and risk management for their companies, alternatives to BPO are becoming more attractive.
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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