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How to Level Up Your Accounting Firm in 8 Easy Steps | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

You’ve got the employees, skills, and clients in place to run a great accounting practice. But even the best team fails to operate at its fullest potential if the right systems aren’t in place. Efficiency plays a crucial role in any successful business, and your practice is no exception. Take a look at these eight components of a well-managed accounting firm.

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Do You Regret Quitting Your Job During the Great Resignation?

Going Concern

We ’ve written about the Great Resignation ad nauseam over the past two years, but one topic we really haven ’t talked about is Great Resignation regrets, or the Great Regret. The grass hasn ’t been greener for many people who quit their jobs recently, like this senior associate: There ’s actually quite a few people in similar situations. The job-search portal Joblist surveyed 628 of the 47.4 million Americans who voluntarily quit their jobs last year, and of those 628 people, 26% say they regre

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How Do a Debit and a Credit Fall in Love? The Matching Principle in Accounting

Patriot Software

If you’ve ever sent an invoice to someone who planned to pay later, you’re probably using accrual accounting. It can be hard to keep track of finances when you’ve accrued payables and liabilities. But, using the matching principle can help you stay organized. The matching principle in accounting states that you must report expenses in […] READ MORE.

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Fear of awkward conversations costing accountants money

Accounting Today

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Are accountants boring? Three ways to show clients you’re not.

ThomsonReuters

We all know accountants have a certain reputation for being methodical, organized, risk-averse, and some might even say, boring. But for those accountants who’ve answered the call to provide advisory services and being that valued business partner their clients need, the accounting profession can be one exciting ride. How are today’s forward-looking accountants are breaking down stereotypes and building successful careers?

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Tips for Startup Accounting

Withum

As technology and emerging growth companies experience success, they find themselves in a position where their revenue is not the only thing growing. With the transition beyond the startup phase to the next growth phase, there is an inevitable increase in transactional volume and complexity. What used to be a process where an excel schedule took a few hours a month, is now or has been quickly becoming outdated.

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The Unbeatable Benefits of Client Accounting Services

AccountingDepartment

Operating a business comes with many demands. Whether you are a smaller start-up or an established medium-sized business, many sides of the business need to be successfully addressed. Things like bill payments, employee management, and long-term growth are just some of these things that a business owner needs to have a handle on.

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8 Simple Ways to Manage Clients Effectively and Efficiently | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

The key to success in any business is building lasting relationships with clients. But what happens when managing clients takes up a lot of your time and energy? The best way to nurture and grow your relationships with each client when you are strapped for time—especially during tax season—is to practice both efficient and effective client management.

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Don't forget physical nexus!

TaxConnex

Businesses who sell over the internet must pay a lot of attention to far-flung economic tax thresholds – all states with a state wide sales tax and more than a few localities enforce them now – so it’s easy to overlook a more-obvious tripwire like physical presence. The Sales Tax Institute claims that one of the biggest misconceptions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision is tax-collection requirements triggered by physical nexus (aka “physical presence”) no longer apply.

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The 5 Most Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes

VetCPA

Small businesses make accounting errors and oversights regularly. Here, we cover five of the most common small business accounting mistakes. Read on to see if you’re making any of these mistakes and how to avoid them in the future. 1. You don’t take bookkeeping as seriously as you should. Recording everything is an excellent rule to follow for bookkeeping and accounting for a small business.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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What to Look for in a Fractional CFO for a Healthcare Startup

BurklandAssociates

Healthcare startups need a CFO who understands the industry, knows the regulatory landscape, and can open doors with healthcare-focused capital sources. The post What to Look for in a Fractional CFO for a Healthcare Startup appeared first on Burkland.

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The Auditor’s Opinion

Withum

Audited financial statements are a cornerstone of the financial markets. They are used to assist in raising money or obtaining loans. Without some form of independent assurance, capital acquisition would be delayed, made more cumbersome, and there would be added due diligence costs. Tonight I will conduct my second Auditing class session of this semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and I will be teaching what the auditor’s opinion means and what auditors do to arrive at their opinion.

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The AICPA Has Written a Strongly-Worded Letter to the Treasury Department on Remote Work

Going Concern

If you thought the AICPA’s only job is gatekeeping the CPA exam and selling you insurance offers you are WRONG. They also write strongly-worded letters, sometimes on behalf of our nation’s CPAs or, as in the case of this latest letter, on behalf of American taxpayers. Let’s see what they’ve been up to. From the news release : The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting update

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Lessons I learned starting up a wearable tech business

Reckon

Clint Jensen, co-owner of start-up 3D printing footwear business ‘3D Able’, talks to us about his new business venture and what it took for him and his business partner, Richard Nizielski to get their idea off the ground. Both Clint and Richard are former professional speed skaters with backgrounds in sports shoe design and manufacturing. In fact, they even made the skates that Stephen Bradbury wore in his infamous Olympic gold medal run.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

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

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Can Our DCAP Reimburse a Participant’s Claim for a “Late Fee”?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: One of our DCAP participants has submitted a reimbursement claim that includes a $20 “late fee.” This charge is in addition to the regular monthly day-care fee for the participant’s child and appears as a separate entry on the statement from the day-care center with no further explanation. Can we reimburse it? ANSWER: It depends on what the charge is for.

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Fortune Names Withum Best Workplace in Consulting & Professional Services

Withum

Withum, a Great Place to Work Certified firm, is excited to share that it was named on Fortune ’ s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list for 2022. Withum is #23 on Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services list. The announcement follows the Best Workplaces in New York list , on which Withum ranked in the #12 spot.

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Deloitte is Out Here Being Cringey on LinkedIn Again

Going Concern

via r/linkedinlunatics. That polar bear’s name? Albert Einstein. Related articles: We Get It Lady, You Work For Deloitte. What’s Up With Deloitters and the LinkedIn Cult Mentality? Everyone Knows 11-Year-Olds Can’t Wait to Work at Deloitte. The post Deloitte is Out Here Being Cringey on LinkedIn Again appeared first on Going Concern.

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Businesses advised to plan around the expected Royal Mail strike

Inform Accounting

If you use Royal Mail to deliver your goods, you should be aware of the planned industrial action that is due to take place on: Thursday 8 September. Friday 9 September. Royal Mail's services will be affected by delays to mail posted the day before, during, or in the days after any strike action. Royal Mail has contingency plans, but they cannot fully replace the daily efforts of its frontline workforce.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Do You Need to File Form 940? If So, Here’s How

Patriot Software

Did you employ workers at your small business this year? When you have employees, you need to handle employment taxes, like federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes. For each employee you have, you must pay a percentage of their wages for federal unemployment taxes, deposit the tax with the IRS, and report your tax liability on Form […] READ MORE.

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INSIDE Public Accounting Names Withum on 2022 Best of the Best Accounting Firms List

Withum

Withum is excited to share that INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) has not only named the Firm on their Annual Best of the Best List but has also named Withum as an IPA 100 Fastest-Growing All Growth Firm and an IPA 100 Fastest-Growing Organic Growth Firm. IPA named Withum the Top 22 nd Firm, which is once again up in the rankings from previous years, marking Withum’s highest spot yet. .

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Another Year, Another Revenue Record For Deloitte in 2022

Going Concern

This morning turned out to be a pretty big Big 4 news day. First, we had EY ’s top brass approving splitting its auditing and consulting businesses (no surprise here). Then we had Deloitte announcing its global revenue for 2022 —and it’s a record amount (no surprise here either). The Green Dot pulled in $59.3 billion in revenue for the financial year ending May 31, an 18.1% increase over 2021 ’s haul of $50.2 billion.

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What is outsourced accounting?

Basis 365

Small and medium-sized companies who want to cut overheads without sacrificing efficiency are increasingly choosing outsourcing accounting. Understanding the differences between in-house and outsourced accounting is essential if you are starting a business or just studying accounting. Both methods of accounting operations have the same scope, but each one is unique in how they are structured.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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4 Ways to Scale Your Business with Virtual CFO Services

IgniteSpot

1. Build your team. CFOs are expensive (think six-figure salaries), but their services don’t have to be out of reach. Instead, virtual CFO services provide an option for businesses to get CFO expertise they normally can’t afford.

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Cash flow crunch: The red flags impacting small business cash flow

Xero

It’s so fantastic to bring Xerocon back to Sydney. Having the opportunity to meet and connect with partners from Australia, New Zealand and Asia has been really great – and we’re only just getting started! I’m looking forward to two full days of keynotes, breakouts and partner sessions – and, of course, the Xerocon wrap party at Luna Park! . Today, I am thrilled to launch part two of our Xero Small Business Insights special report Crunch: Cash flow challenges facing small businesses.

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How Restaurants Can Make the Most of Pandemic Relief Funding

Anders CPA

As COVID relief programs were incredibly influential within the food and beverage industry, many bars and restaurants are finding themselves in the situation of having larger amounts of cash than what they are used to. While this is not a bad problem to have, it’s important to explore your business’s options and determine the best use for that excess cash.

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Short-term Disability vs. Long-term Disability

Patriot Software

As an employer, you recognize that your employees contribute to smooth business operations. What happens if an employee gets injured or ill and can’t work for an extended period of time? You and your employees need to know about short-term vs. long-term disability insurance. You can offer short-term and long-term disability insurance options for your […] READ MORE.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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QuickBooks Desktop 2023 Product Summary

Intuitive Accountant

September 6, 2022 is the day Intuit's QuickBooks Accountant Leader Ted Callahan announced the release of the QuickBooks Desktop 2023 line-up to ProAdvisors and Accountants. Murph provides a summary of what's new.

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1099 Forms and Independent Contractors: A Guide

xendoo

Whether you are running your own freelancing business or are looking to hire an independent contractor for your company, you’ve probably heard of a 1099 form. . There are many different types of 1099 forms. When it comes to independent contractors, you’ll typically deal with the 1099-NEC. In this article, we’ll go into the specifics of 1099 tax forms, the pros and cons of independent contractors, and what it all means comes tax season. .

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Partnering with Cogo to help small businesses take positive climate action

Xero

Part of Xero’s approach to sustainability includes helping our partners, customers and other small businesses on their sustainability journey, by providing education and resources about how to operate in socially and environmentally responsible ways. We’ve heard from small businesses that they want to operate more sustainably, but many don’t know where to start.

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Information Returns Your Small Business May Need to File

Patriot Software

Every small business makes payments to operate. Some of these payments must be reported to the IRS or Social Security Administration (SSA). Companies must use information returns to report qualifying payments. Do you need to file an information return? Learn what information returns are, which common forms small businesses might need to file, and how […] READ MORE.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.