Acterys
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Year-end planning can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. For finance teams, the end of the year is not just about celebrations — it’s about reviewing financial performance, setting new goals, and developing a strategic plan to ensure future success. However, without the right tools, this period can be full of last-minute scrambles, inaccuracies, and high levels of stress.
Basis 365
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Whether you’re a startup or an established company, outsourced accounting can provide the financial expertise you need to grow your business. Many businesses of all sizes have been turning to outsourced accounting services as an essential part of their competitive strategy. However, making sure you have the right accounting service provider is essential.
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ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Jump to ↓ How GenAI empowers small accounting firms Practical steps for integrating GenAI into small firm operations Are you ready to integrate GenAI into your small accounting firm? No matter the size of your accounting firm, GenAI offers a transformative opportunity for operational efficiencies and sustainable growth. From automating routine tasks to enhancing tax research, AI-powered tax technology can provide significant strategic advantages, particularly for small accounting firms.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Practice management software provider Financial Cents has introduced a new billing feature, which enables accounting firms to bill their clients on time, follow up on invoices automatically, get paid faster, and improve their accounts receivable turnover. Key features of the billing feature include: Ability to create one-off and recurring invoices: The billing feature lets you create invoices for your one-off projects, but that’s only one aspect.
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager
Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te
Insightful Accountant
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
As tax season approaches, tax practices face increasing pressure to optimize operations while maintaining service quality. Forward-thinking managers and owners should focus on key efficiency drivers.
Mark Lee
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Accountants have a distinct advantage over many other professionals. Your clients need your help regularly, at least annually—often more. This repeat engagement gives you a natural opportunity to build strong, long-lasting relationships. However, it can also lead to complacency. Unlike solicitors or financial advisers, accountants often assume their clients will stick around as long as there’s no grumbling.
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Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
KPMG research has found gen AI has a 3-17% EBITDA impact, but this is no reason to replace human accountants.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
← Blog home As a new presidential administration takes shape, the potential for substantial shifts in tax laws and other financial regulations is top of mind for auditors. Audit professionals at all levels must be prepared to assess, evaluate, and respond to these changes, all while keeping clients’ needs at the forefront. Let’s take a look at some key considerations to keep in mind as your work to ensure your audit process is both compliant and resilient in an evolving regulatory landscape.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
As the nation’s tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is offering a variety of simple steps taxpayers can take now to prepare to file their 2024 federal tax returns. This is part of the IRS’s “Get Ready” campaign to help everyone prepare for the upcoming filing season in early 2025. “Our focus at the IRS continues to be on making tax filing easier and more accessible for everyone,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
Acterys
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Pay equity represents a strategic opportunity to drive tangible business benefits — if approached with the right framework and tools. But, although many business leaders report seeing the value in pay equity, many still haven’t elevated it to a priority level. For 71% of business leaders , implementing pay equity initiatives is a reactionary compliance exercise rather than a strategic initiative.
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AccountingDepartment
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
For any business owner, prioritizing the company’s future is essential. Financial planning plays a crucial role in this, enabling business owners to drive growth and broaden their operations. If a business owner hasn’t focused on this aspect, they need to understand what it is, what it does, and how it differs from regular accounting. What Is FP&A?
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Jump to ↓ ESG and supply chains What is ESG due diligence? Understanding ESG risks in the supply chain ESG due diligence checklist: What to look for when assessing a vendor How to communicate ESG expectations to vendors Staying ahead of ESG requirements The need for large corporations to conduct environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence in their supply chains is rapidly becoming a mandatory piece of the corporate compliance puzzle.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Tax reporting requirements for online marketplace sellers and gig workers who receive payments via apps like PayPal and Venmo will change dramatically in 2026 when the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold kicks in. The IRS announced on Nov. 26 that payment apps and e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy—referred to by the agency as “third-party settlement organizations” (TPSOs)—will be required to report transactions when the amount of total payments for those transactions is mo
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Hard to believe Turkey Day is here again. Harder still to believe some of the strange sales tax laws that come with it. Those laws depend on where you’re eating. So as you plan to arrive at your family’s early, marvel that the Detroit Lions are actually good and get ready to send the stuffing around again, chew on these sales tax considerations associated with the feast.
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Withum
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The impending expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on December 31, 2025, marks a significant turning point for individual taxpayers. Enacted in 2017, the TCJA introduced lower tax rates and broader tax brackets, providing substantial relief to many. However, as the sunset date approaches, these provisions are set to revert to their pre-TCJA levels, leading to higher tax rates and compressed brackets.
Randal DeHart
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Running a small business is a constant juggle, and managing your receivables is one of the more frustrating tasks. How often have you been waiting on overdue invoices? Do you have enough cash flow to cover next month's expenses? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many small business owners need help keeping their accounts receivable in check, which can ultimately impact their business's health and sustainability.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston review HubSync , an all-in-one, modern client platform which automates the tax return and other key processes and provides a single gateway to drive “Best-in-Class” collaboration between professionals and their clients. Watch the video, or listen to the audio podcast below (transcript below): – Or use the below podcast player to listen: Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.
GrowthForceBlog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
7 min read October 26th, 2024 We all understand the importance of wellness checkups for maintaining the health of our bodies. We visit the doctor regularly to ensure our ongoing well-being by checking in on our vital signs and laboratory test results to make sure our physical systems are functioning properly. We also use these appointments to check in on ongoing health challenges like chronic illnesses in addition to setting goals like losing weight, exercising more, or eating a more nutritional
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.
Xero
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
We recently announced a strategic partnership with Xeinadin that builds upon years of working together. Ellie Redfern , Enterprise Account Manager at Xero, recently spoke with Symon Barkway , a partner at the Xeinadin Sittingbourne office and the area managing partner of the North Kent region, on his journey with Xero and why he’s passionate about helping other accounting firms embrace change.
Accounting Insight
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Feeling financially confident is energising. For sole traders and SMB owners, knowing you’ve organised your finances to work for you not only gives peace of mind but also the freedom that keeps you doing what you love, even better. But keeping up with financial admin, including submitting your Self Assessment, can be a stressful and unwanted distraction.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
By Mindy Cunningham. Customer experience (CX) has emerged as a pivotal driver of success across industries, with studies revealing its profound impact on brand loyalty and revenue growth. Research has shown that 32% of consumers will abandon a brand after one bad experience and 86% are willing to pay more for a good experience. These statistics highlight an undeniable reality: delivering outstanding CX is not optional—it is a strategic imperative, even in specialized sectors like tax technology.
Basis 365
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
If you’re looking to generate more profit to fund operating expenses, pay your team more, offer better benefits, and fuel growth—while still keeping more profit for yourself—it’s time to focus on key financial and pricing drivers. Here are actionable strategies to help you improve your gross profit margins and achieve your goals. When people talk about profit, it can mean different things depending on the context.
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.
Patriot Software
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
How much can employees contribute to their retirement plans? Whether investing in a 401(k), IRA, or another retirement plan, you and your team should understand the rules and limits for 2025. Use our quick-reference chart to learn 401(k) contribution limits 2025, IRA contribution limits, and more.
Accounting Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Moneypenny, the leading outsourced communications company, Pete Hanlon is ideally positioned to share his thoughts on the technology trends in business and beyond for the year ahead. He believes we are reaching a pivotal milestone, especially with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Here’s his take on the next year, highlighting the obvious shifts and deeper changes that could redefine how we work in every sector, including accountancy and finance.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
By Steve Saah. The field of public accounting is undergoing significant change, from rapid advancements in technology to evolving client expectations, including increasing demand for strategic advisory services. However, in 2025, many CPA firms will be dealing with a challenge that is far from new: attracting skilled talent. Research for the 2025 Salary Guide From Robert Half found that 85% of finance and accounting managers in the U.S. are finding it difficult to locate skilled professionals av
Nancy McClelland, LLC
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
I’m still a little confused as to how it became a thing for accounting and bookkeeping services to advertise Black Friday or Cyber Monday specials… does that feel weird to anyone else? Just me? Hmm. Regardless, there are some really good ones out there. I’ve rounded up a few that I’m most excited about, and if you decide to spend your weekend shopping online for good deals to match your career goals for the next year, consider this a shortcut.
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.
Withum
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
What you know about the future can help you make better decisions for your business today. Developing forecasting and projections is a crucial aspect of strategic planning that can improve business management and help create a healthier, sustainable business. A three-way forecast, also known as a three-statement model, is a financial model that combines vital financial statements – profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow – into a consolidated forecast.
Accounting Insight
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has announced a new category within its Technology Accreditation scheme; “Client Communications” and ClientWindow is the first solution to be accredited in this new category. Launched in the Channel Islands, ClientWindow is an innovative communications platform that seamlessly integrates WhatsApp and WeChat with email for compliant client communications.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: Canopy Software Duration: 1 Hour Register Now Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help accounting firms transform their workflows by first identifying and understanding their core and additional services. Through practical strategies and real-life examples, you’ll learn how to tailor workflows to specific service lines, eliminate unnecessary steps, and create a more efficient, organized, and profitable firm
BurklandAssociates
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Patents aren’t just paperwork—they’re power moves. Learn how to leverage them for your startup’s success. The post Patents as Strategic Leverage for Startups: Insights from Jeff Schox appeared first on Burkland.
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