CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

More than half of C-suite and other executives (51.6%) expect an increase in the number and size of deepfake attacks targeting their organizations’ financial and accounting data – otherwise known as deepfake financial fraud – during the next 12 months, according to a new Deloitte poll. That increase could impact more than one-quarter of executives in the year ahead, as those polled report that their organizations experienced at least one (15.1%) or multiple (10.8%) deepfake financial fraud incid

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BurklandAssociates

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Build a solid financial foundation for your startup’s future with these annual financial planning resources from Burkland’s blog. The post Annual Financial Planning Resources for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I was excited to sit down at Xerocon Nashville recently with Ashley Francis, a CPA with almost 25 years of experience, who has become an accounting expert on using artificial intelligence. Based in the US, Ashley is a well-known speaker, teacher and writer in the accounting industry on the value of incorporating generative AI (GenAI) and automation into practices.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Getting the right sales tax on your invoice is a pivotal step in managing your sales and use tax obligation. Sales and use tax is a tax imposed on the use or consumption of a product or service and meant to be paid by the end consumer. In certain situations (when you have sales tax nexus), it is your obligation to collect and remit it. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.

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Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Taxpayers earning more are more likely to choose to itemize their deductions, while taxpayers earning less tend to favor the standard deduction.

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Insightful Accountant

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As Congress reconvenes this month, tax practitioners find themselves navigating an uncertain legislative landscape with the looming threat of a government shutdown and its potential impact on year-end tax legislation.

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MyIRSRelief

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Navigating the IRS appeals process can be daunting, but understanding the steps involved and knowing how to effectively present your case can significantly improve your chances of a favorable outcome. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the IRS appeals process, detailing each step and explaining how our representation tax firm can assist you.

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Insightful Accountant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

At GranthamPoole, the sales process is integral to onboarding and starts with the very first meeting with a prospect. This is the initial chance in which the team can listen to the client.

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Basis 365

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

An income statement, also known as a profit and loss (P&L) statement, is a crucial financial document that provides a detailed summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period. While many business owners focus on revenue growth, an accurate income statement offers deeper insights into the financial health of a business.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Various outlets in India have reported today that the mother of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant who tragically passed away on July 20, has sent a scathing email to EY India Chairman and Regional Managing Partner Rajiv Memani accusing the firm of callous indifference in the death of their young employee. The mom, Anita Augustine, said that her daughter, who “excelled in everything she did,” was too young to set boundaries and thus experienced an “overw

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Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Isaac Bock. The new tax season of 2024 brings multiple changes and updates, which makes it a rather challenging time for all tax professionals. At a minimum, tax professionals need to stay sharp and up to date with the laws and regulatory requirements that change from year to year. This year is marked by unique challenges under tax law, with new IRS regulations and sector-specific concerns.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins issued a mea culpa admitting to the findings of a recent report faulting the Taxpayer Advocate Service that she runs for slow responsiveness to taxpayers.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As a plan sponsor, staying informed about the latest regulations and industry trends is crucial to the success of your employee benefit plan as we navigate through employee benefit plan filing season. Adhering to regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance to avoid potential penalties are priorities for plan sponsors with employee benefit plan audits.

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

We know how important it is for small businesses to have access to powerful insights to help them run their business better, no matter the economic environment they’re facing. To accelerate our mission to provide powerful insights, we are thrilled to share that Xero is acquiring Syft, a leading global cloud-based reporting, insights and analytics platform for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers.

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Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Three people who blew the whistle on a longstanding tax evasion scheme will share a $74 million payout from the IRS, one of the largest awards in the history of the agency’s whistleblower program. The individuals, whose identities remain protected, disclosed an offshore tax evasion scheme that spanned 15 years, enabling the IRS to collect $263 million from an unidentified individual, Bloomberg reported.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service cautioned taxpayers to steer clear of promoters who claim their services are needed to handle unpaid debts, saying such businesses often charge excessive fees and often produce no results.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A tipster let us know about some layoffs going down at RSM this morning: There are a large amount of layoffs going on at RSM, specifically in the D365 practices, Risk Cyber Security, and MC (management consulting practices). Meetings were scheduled yesterday via Webex, not MS Teams, which is interesting as the firm uses MS Teams for all communications.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Worker misclassification remains a significant issue in the U.S. labor market, with substantial implications for both workers and employers. Misclassification occurs when businesses improperly classify workers who should be employees as independent contractors. This can lead to severe penalties, legal challenges, and back taxes for businesses. Recent efforts by the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) highlight the growing scrutiny on this issue and the necessity for businesses to take proactiv

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Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, review Supervizor , a continuous quality assurance system that helps accounting firm’s error-proof their client’s bookkeeping and curb fraud. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast. Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Officials from the IRS's Criminal Investigation division are meeting with leaders from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the U.K. this week for a Cyber Challenge.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

PwC China is currently sitting on the sidelines after Chinese regulators handed down a six month ban and $62 million in fines for the firm’s work on collapsed developer Evergrande. At least five clients have left since the news of the punishment came out on Friday despite PwC’s assurance (no pun) they would continue to work to the extent they’re allowed through the ban period.

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AccountingDepartment

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When you have a small or mid-size business, one of the issues you can run into is not having all the departments a larger company would have. In other words, you might not have dedicated employees for HR, accounting, and other areas. Fortunately, there are ways to outsource a number of services, including client accounting services. This helps keep your company growing and succeeding, without the need to bring on more employees or overwork yourself to get everything done.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Payroll solutions provider Gusto has announced a new artificial intelligence-powered assistant called “Gus,” aimed at helping small business owners save time, get personalized insights, and make smarter decisions about their businesses. Gus can provide business owners with quick answers to their most frequently asked questions, such as their compliance requirements or what they need to do to file their taxes.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, in two reports, critiqued the IRS on cybersecurity for both its data warehouse and its cloud infrastructure.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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GrowthForceBlog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

7 min read September 18th, 2024 The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has released its latest internal business fraud findings in its Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations study. It is the largest global study on occupational fraud and examines nearly 2,000 cases that resulted in more than $3.1 billion in monetary losses. Key Takeaways What Are Internal Controls: Internal controls are guidelines, policies, and procedures that are designed and implemented to protect a bus

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Historical bookkeeping clean-up is like an archaeological dig for financial documents. It is a vigorous, systematic process that ensures thorough scrutiny of every document. From verifying inconsistencies to reconciling payments, each layer of exhaustive evaluation brings greater clarity into your company's financial past. In this article, we will walk through all that historical bookkeeping clean-up entails.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will lower the federal funds rate by half a point. The rate is the amount it charges banks to borrow funds, which in turn affects the rates consumers and businesses see for loans, mortgages, credit cards and other finances, and can impact the economy as a whole. The Federal Reserve said the decrease will help decrease inflation, and was justified due to the economy achieving a better balance with employment levels.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Many companies grapple with fragmented systems, outdated procedures and a general lack of integration, which together create a chaotic environment for managing receivables.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Monday already? Guess we should see what’s going on in the world. Can someone help me come up with a Vault-Tec joke for this story? Because I know it’s right there. "As it stands today, Deloitte is not known as a shipbuilder, nor is it clear it could meaningfully contribute to the construction of submarines." [link] — Going Concern (@going_concern) September 14, 2024 Speaking of Deloitte, the UK business is finally entering the modern age and extending equal family leav

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

I wanted to reach out personally, as we officially retire classic invoicing in November after more than a year of transitioning. While we’re thrilled to introduce even more features on our new invoicing platform, I know this change has been difficult for some of our customers. I thought it might be helpful to share a bit of insight into our journey at Xero and explain how changes like this fit into our bigger plans.

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By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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