Sat.May 20, 2023 - Fri.May 26, 2023

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Why Are Accountants Quitting?

Canopy Accounting

The accounting profession has always been challenging and demanding, requiring much time, dedication, and attention to detail. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend of accountants quitting their jobs and leaving the industry altogether. And there are fewer students graduating with accounting degrees. This trend is concerning for firms, clients, and the industry as a whole.

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Why CFOs Love Outsourced Accounting Services

Basis 365

As the business world becomes increasingly fast-paced and complex, CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) always seek ways to maximize efficiency and cut waste. One solution that many CFOs are turning to is outsourcing their company's accounting and accounting tasks. In this blog post, we will discuss why CFOs love outsourced accounting services and the many benefits that they provide.

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The Future Is Decentralized: Web 3.0 Valuations and the Rise of Blockchain Technology

Withum

Within the vast and quickly changing world of internet technology, some of the most recent conversations include a discussion of Web 3.0, including crypto, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), the metaverse and blockchain. So, what exactly is Web 3.0, and how will it impact the internet and the valuation of startup companies operating in Web 3.0? To answer this question, we begin with a survey of Web 1.0 and 2.0.

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Avoiding holiday pay headaches this summer

Accounting Insight

Hello to the holiday season. Easter and the Coronation are behind us but a further bank holiday looms in coming weeks, alongside the hottest months of the year, when a lot of employees chose to take their annual leave. Everyone, including payroll and accountancy professionals, love to take a break. But unfortunately holiday pay is often one of the most time-consuming and headache-inducing parts of running a business’ books.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

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.

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ChatGPT Can Pass the CPA Exam But Here’s What It Can’t Do (Yet)

Going Concern

If the headlines are to be believed, humanity is mere months away from being enslaved by artificial intelligence or, at the very least, being permanently unemployed (cue sounds of the Going Concern audience celebrating here). You may have seen clickbait articles about entire marketing departments being turfed in favor of ChatGPT (we never liked the people in marketing anyway!

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Podcast: The changing face of tax and its emerging trends

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Jonathan Bass , Partner, Matthew Watkins , Director, and Stephen Hemmings , Partner at Menzies, discuss recent tax announcements made in the Spring Statement, covering the changes that are underway, in areas such as R&D and tax disputes. The podcast will discuss what the changes could mean for you and your clients, as well as discussing HMRC’s increased scrutiny, and the range of options that are available to you to deal with HMRC.

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Modernizing Dated Systems: What the IRS Can Learn from the Latvian Government

CPA Practice

By Adam Goran. What comes to mind when you think of the IRS, or the International Revenue Service, in America? Most people think about taxes and tax season—and the piles of paperwork and forms that coincide. But what if the IRS was more digitized? Well, they’re trying to do just that. Last month, the IRS put out a news release stating they are trying to become a “digital first” organization.

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What are the Important Financial Records for Startups to Keep?

BurklandAssociates

Maintaining accurate and complete financial records is critical for compliance, business intelligence, and investor due diligence. The post What are the Important Financial Records for Startups to Keep? appeared first on Burkland.

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Financial Performance and Financial Reporting

Insightful Accountant

B2B CFO's Don King continues his multi-arc series on explaining why mastering these areas will help management monitor their financial performance and identify areas for improvement—among other things.

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What is an IRS CP14 notice? Options for balance due for unpaid taxes

MyIRSRelief

What is an IRS CP14 notice? An IRS CP14 notice is a letter sent to taxpayers who owe money to the IRS. The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The IRS will also provide instructions on how to pay the amount due. What does the IRS CP14 notice look like? The IRS CP14 notice is a white letter with a blue header. The letter will be addressed to the taxpayer and will include the taxpayer’s Social Security number or taxpayer identification number.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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.

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Deloitte Risk Advisory Associate Director Who Praised Hitler on LinkedIn No Longer Works at Deloitte

Going Concern

Ed. note: this article’s headline has been changed as we don’t actually know if he got fired or not. Neerabh Mehrotra, formerly Associate Director at Deloitte India, has been let go after he gushed over Adolf Hitler’s charisma, intelligence, and confidence on LinkedIn. The post: Text transcription, courtesy Google Lens: Friday Inspiration Recently I picked up a book on Adolf Hitler “The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler” by Laurence Rees.

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How to Be Prepared for an ERC Audit

CPA Practice

The IRS has announced that it’s “open season” on false claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). This type of scheme was recently included on the IRS’ list of the Dirty Dozen tax scams to watch out for in 2023.

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10 steps to manage your sales tax obligations

TaxConnex

Sales tax is complex for businesses of all sizes. If you are a business with customers in multiple states, your scope and risk grows in accordance with the number of states and the sales tax complexities in those states. Sales tax obligations begin with whether you have nexus in a state or other locality. Nexus today largely stems from two main factors – a physical presence or economic presence.

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Professional tax help Chicago: Taxpayers Facing Tax Audits, Back Taxes, and 941 Payroll Tax Problems

MyIRSRelief

Chicago, Illinois is home to numerous businesses and individuals who may face tax-related challenges such as tax audits, back taxes, and payroll tax problems. The process of resolving tax issues can be overwhelming and stressful for taxpayers, and seeking professional (EA, CPA, Lawyer) tax help can be a wise decision. In this article, we will explore the benefits of professional tax help for Chicago taxpayers facing tax audits, back taxes, and 941 payroll tax problems.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

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.

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Dialysis Litigation Continues After Supreme Court Ruling

ThomsonReuters

DaVita Inc. v. Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan, 2023 WL 3452353 (S.D. Ohio 2023) A federal trial court has decided the latest installment of a case in which a large dialysis provider sued a group health plan and its TPA for classifying all dialysis providers as “out-of-network,” resulting in a lower reimbursement rate for them than for providers of other medical services.

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AICPA Endorses Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing Extension Process

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has endorsed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) to simplify the tax filing extension process. The Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions (SAFE) Act of 2023 would assist the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with receiving extensions earlier in the year, providing taxpayers, CPAs and the IRS with a streamlined process and reducing the need for many penalty abatement requests.

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Loopholes and other odd sales tax rules, part 2

TaxConnex

Last time we looked at a sample of the strange sales tax laws regarding food, including a sliced bagel in New York. If only that was the only complex category concerning sales tax. Take diapers. Almost half the states have stopped sales tax on diapers, but these baby products still, despite frequent efforts at repeal, incur sales tax in Maine, Ohio, Michigan, New Mexico, Nebraska, Washington and Nevada.

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What is an IRS CP14 notice? Help options for balance due for unpaid taxes

MyIRSRelief

What is an IRS CP14 notice? An IRS CP14 notice is a letter sent to taxpayers who owe money to the IRS. The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The IRS will also provide instructions on how to pay the amount due. What does the IRS CP14 notice look like? The IRS CP14 notice is a white letter with a blue header. The letter will be addressed to the taxpayer and will include the taxpayer’s Social Security number or taxpayer identification number.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

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.

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Everything You Should Know About Soccer & Business

Insightful Accountant

Xero's Ben Richmond shares some takeaways every accountant can glean from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

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How to Be Prepared for an ERC Audit

CPA Practice

The IRS has announced that it’s “open season” on false claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). This type of scheme was recently included on the IRS’ list of the Dirty Dozen tax scams to watch out for in 2023.

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AICPA Council Approves 12-Point Plan to Do F*ck All to Solve the Accountant Shortage

Going Concern

Last week, the AICPA released a revised pipeline acceleration plan , the goal of which is to get more young people into accounting to save the profession from extinction. To save you a click, I’m putting it here. At its spring meeting in Washington this week, the AICPA’s governing body (“Council”) approved this plan. Yay. Cue measured fanfare.

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Four ways small businesses can work smarter in Xero this EOFY

Xero

It’s often said that (almost) no one goes into business to do their own accounting. So it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs lean heavily on a trusted advisor for support, particularly around busy times like EOFY when tax, compliance, payroll and other business obligations come into play. For those on the Xero platform, collaborating with your accountant or bookkeeper is simple via the cloud.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

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.

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Custom Workflows Enhanced in QBO-Advanced

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has significantly enhanced the custom workflow feature within QuickBooks Online Advanced. Murph shows why the new workflows are easier and better than ever.

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Supreme Court Says the IRS Can Secretly Obtain Your Bank Records

CPA Practice

By Kelley R. Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The IRS has scored a win at the U.S. Supreme Court. Last Thursday, the court released its ruling in Polselli v. IRS , involving whether the agency can access bank records of a taxpayer’s relatives or associates—without notice—to help with tax collection efforts. The Supreme Court’s answer is yes.

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EY’s Landlord Didn’t Pay the Mortgage on the Downtown LA Office Building

Going Concern

Before we get into the situation, please note the issue discussed here is not EY’s fault. Rather, the office tower bearing the firm’s name at 725 South Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles has entered receivership after asset management company Brookfield stopped making payments on its debt in April. Commercial real estate firm Colliers has taken control of the 41 stories high, 968,184 square-foot office tower and issued a news release : Colliers is pleased to announce it has been

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Highlights from this year’s Xerocon Sydney agenda

Xero

In just a few months, we’re heading back to Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour for Xerocon 2023! On 23 and 24 August, we’re bringing our partner community together from across the globe for two inspiring days. So what can you expect? As the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders, this is your opportunity to see world-class speakers and entertainers, hear thought-provoking updates from Xero’s leadership team, and take home practical learnings from the Xero show

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.

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Decentralized Storage Unveiled – The Future of Cloud Storage With Storj Labs

Withum

Explore Other Episodes The post Decentralized Storage Unveiled – The Future of Cloud Storage With Storj Labs appeared first on Withum.

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Hard Times for Colorado Weed Industry

CPA Practice

By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton – The Denver Post (via TNS). The heyday of marijuana sales in Colorado — back in 2020 when recreational and medical sales topped out at a combined $226 million — is a distant memory, as the state’s dispensaries struggle through an economic downturn, with sales plummeting and small businesses foundering. “The market’s just bad.

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FloQast Introduces Compliance Management Solution

Insightful Accountant

The solution integrates controls capture directly into financial close and other processes, reducing complexity, costs and compliance implementation and maintenance efforts.

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Disgraced Ex-PwC CEO Tom Seymour Finally Shows His Face in Public

Going Concern

Don’t know why but this article is hilarious, it feels way more TMZ than you ever expect an article about disgraced former professional services leaders to be. The Australian has informed the world that scandal-plagued ex-PwC CEO Tom Seymour was spotted in public three days after the firm announced he would be retiring on September 30th. It appears he is wearing a hoodie from Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City, Utah.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

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.