AccountingDepartment
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Managing finances effectively is the backbone of any successful business. Even minor accounting disruptions can snowball into significant financial issues for small to medium-sized business (SMB) owners and entrepreneurs.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Gary DeHart interviews Sal Rezai, founder of Accounting by Sal, about her journey in building a firm that serves service-based SMBs in the U.S. and Canada.
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Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
As the profession struggles with its pipeline problem, groups across accounting are targeting one particular hurdle: requirements for licensure.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Agentic AI is already gathering momentum at accounting firms as leaders anticipate great potential for semi-autonomous bots.
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BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By avoiding these common Series A mistakes, youll improve your odds of securing funding and position your startup for long-term success. The post 8 Series A Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Burkland.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
More than 20% of respondents plan to pay a tax professional for the first time as a result of 1099-K reporting changes and complexity
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Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Americans are moving to states with lower taxes to save money.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
New models and best practices are being created for establishing and managing a remote team.
AccountingDepartment
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
For most small and medium business owners, "financial planning" often means juggling cash flow, managing expenses, and optimizing revenues. However, as businesses grow and evolve, financial management becomes more complex, and strategic decisions become increasingly critical.
Withum
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Withum is excited to announce that Jonathan Schnatz , CPA, CFF, most recently a Senior Special Agent of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) Division, has joined the firm as a Principal of Withums Forensics, Investigations, and White-Collar Criminal Defense Team. During his 25 years as a federal agent, Jonathan received multiple awards from the U.S.
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ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Jump to Key areas where AI enhances tax services in large firms Barriers to AI adoption in large firms and overcoming them Embrace AI in your large firm for a competitive edge The tax and accounting industry is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI). The 2024 Tax Firm Technology Report highlights that 93% of large tax and accounting firms are either actively using, exploring, or considering AI technologie
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Two years ago, two years after the first major private equity investment in a top 20 firm kicked off a flood of similar investments in some of the largest non-Big 4 firms in the country, the AICPA formed a task force to “look into issues raised by private equity investors in accounting.” And now the task force is about to solicit public comment on their preliminary conclusions.
Xero
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
I remember watching Back to the Future as a kid and looking forward to the future it predicted. Flying cars! Hoverboards! But here we are, 10 years after the movies timeline, and I still need roads wherever Im going. It turns out that predicting the future is hard. Really hard. Particularly when trying to do so on an accurate timeline. But that doesnt mean we cant spot signals and patterns emerging today that hint at whats to come.
Withum
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Withum is proud to share that the South Florida Business Journal has honored Russell Goldberg, Partner in Charge of Withums Boca Raton Office , as a 2025 Power Leader in the Professional Services category. The 2025 Power Leaders list celebrates 250 leading executives across the tri-county regions major sectors who have helped grow the regions diverse business market and advance the local economy.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
In the fast-paced world of accounting and tax preparation, every minute counts. As an accountant or CPA, youre often juggling multiple clients, deadlines, and tasks, which can lead to overwhelming stress and burnout. According to the 2024 State of Tax Professionals Report , time management, meeting deadlines, and timely filing were the second highest set of challenges for survey respondents.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Nine states are cutting their individual income tax rates in 2025.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Modern accounting firms are more age-diverse than ever, with most workplaces hosting five generations. While every person is an individual, each generation tends to be shaped by distinct historical events, cultural shifts and technological advancements.
Withum
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Appropriate accounting practices are crucial for real estate entities not only to manage daily operations, but also to ensure tax readiness and compliance. The foundation of effective real estate accounting lies in properly setting up accounting records which can significantly influence tax filings and optimize the financial management of your entities. 3 Best Practices for Real Estate Accounting Heres an in-depth look at best practices for setting up accounting records for real estate entities
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.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Due to recent 'glitches' with the Application forms, the closing date for all 2025 ProAdvisor Award Applications is now February 15, 2025.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
State representatives introduced legislation supported by the Illinois CPA Society to create two more pathways to CPA licensure to ease the pipeline.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Through my experience speaking with accounting students and reflecting on my own journey, Ive identified five key areas where we can bridge the gap between education and practice.
Withum
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Owning a car dealership can present a golden opportunity to reduce your tax liabilities. One such opportunity is cost segregation , allowing dealerships to speed up depreciation deductions, which can lead to significant tax savings early on. In this article, we’ll break down cost segregation, explain how it works, and show why it’s crucial for improving your cash flow and overall financial bottom line.
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.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Senate Finance Committee leaders have introduced the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, a bipartisan bill that could significantly impact how tax practitioners interact with the IRS and serve their clients.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Audit tools take center stage, even as artificial intelligence remains a priority across accounting technology.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
A task force of the AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee is seeking public comments on its preliminary conclusions about revising independence rules related to alternative practice structures, which public accounting firms typically form after receiving private equity backing.
Withum
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Following are my third and final group of 2024 market performance and related charts. These eight charts bring my total to 20. Each chart tells its own story, and when combined, they present the big picture of where we have been and an inkling of what could be expected in the future. I will also include all 20 charts in a booklet to illustrate my virtual presentation on February 20, 2025 for the East Brunswick Public Library.
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Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Recent Intuit QuickBooks survey shows Black Entrepreneurs are leveraging technology more than their non-Black Entrepreneur counterparts.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
RSM International announced its 2024 financial results, reporting 15% growth in global fee income and 11% growth in tax revenues.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
New data from theNational Student Clearinghouse Research Centershows a12% increase in fall 2024 accounting enrollment compared to fall 2023. The increase amounted to an additional 28,672 students.
Xero
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Finding tools to simplify your processes and save time is essential for a small business owner. But with so many apps available to connect to Xero, it can feel overwhelming to sort through them all. Thats why weve pulled together lists from the Xero App Store in Australia , the US and the UK where you can see the years most popular, most recommended, and award-winning apps to help you discover apps that are functional, trusted and loved by businesses and experts alike.
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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