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CPA business execs more pessimistic about economy

Accounting Today

Only about a quarter of CPA business executives expressed optimism about the prospects for the U.S. economy over the next 12 months, down from more than a third last quarter, according to a new survey.

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Triage approach: The key to a modern-day accountancy model?

Accounting Insight

I believe that two key ways new accountants can supercharge the development of their businesses is both by investing in continuous upskilling and by prioritising protecting their clients. They should always have the needs and financial wellbeing of their clients at the heart of their business model. And they should always be up to date with the latest news and legislation, so they can offer the best possible service.

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Meet the 2024 Best Midsized and Large Firms to Work For

Accounting Today

An introduction to the members of Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top workplaces in the profession.

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Financial Planning & Analysis: The Secret to Scaling Your Business Successfully

AccountingDepartment

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is crucial for any business aiming to scale successfully. It involves detailed financial forecasting, budgeting, and analytical processes that drive strategic decision-making.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

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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Why Practice Management Software is Essential for Modern Accountants and Bookkeepers

Accounting Insight

In the fast-paced world of accounting and bookkeeping, efficiency is paramount. As firms grow and client expectations rise, traditional methods of managing work become less effective. Practice management software (PMS) offers a modern solution, streamlining operations and helping firms stay competitive. What is Practice Management Software? Practice management software centralises client management, task tracking, document storage, and communication into one platform.

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Two-Thirds of U.S. Financial Services Execs Lack the Right Data Environment to Use AI Effectively

CPA Practice

More than two-thirds (76%) of financial services operations leaders in the U.S. believe that using AI would enable them to make faster, more effective decisions, but 62% lack the data management capabilities and data environment to capitalize on the technology’s potential. That is according to a new international study commissioned by ActiveOps , a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence for service operations.

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IRS Clarifies Inherited IRA 10-Year Rule – What You Need to Know about RMDs 

Anders CPA

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released the highly anticipated clarification on inherited IRA accounts for non-spouse beneficiaries. Previous guidance didn’t indicate whether a taxpayer who inherits an IRA account would need to take annual required minimal distributions (RMDs) to comply with the 10-year rule.

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Accounting apps remain dominant for small biz but less than last year

Accounting Today

A recent survey has found that while small businesses still primarily use accounting software to record and manage transactions, usage dropped from 85% to 68% from April 2023 to July 2024.

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Managing generative AI in your firm

Accounting Today

The rapid adoption of gen AI has created opportunities for accounting firms — but also challenges.

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Data Backup Essentials: Safeguarding Your Startup’s Success

BurklandAssociates

By prioritizing backups, startups can protect their data, ensure compliance, maintain business continuity, and build trust with stakeholders. The post Data Backup Essentials: Safeguarding Your Startup’s Success appeared first on Burkland.

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Navigating Corporate Travel Changes Post-Pandemic

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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Tax Help for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed: How Our Representation Tax Firm Can Assist

MyIRSRelief

Navigating the complex world of taxes can be a daunting task for small business owners and self-employed individuals. The intricacies of tax laws, the constant updates, and the myriad of forms and deadlines can make tax season a stressful time. However, with the right guidance and support, managing your taxes can become a streamlined and efficient process.

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KPMG Gets Aboard the Unlimited PTO Train

Going Concern

…as expected, some people are b g about it. Rumors have been swirling for weeks like so many unflushable logs that KPMG was about to announce unlimited PTO, something their competitors at EY did four years ago. As seen on r/KPMG: You all were right. They just announced unlimited PTO by u/Active_Ease_2367 in KPMG EY’s switch to unlimited PTO was immediately shat upon, and rightfully so, after a leaked senior management email made the rounds.

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Bonadio Group CEO shares successful M&A strategy

Accounting Today

The Bonadio Group, a Top 50 Firm based in Pitsford, New York, has executed 22 successful mergers over the last 27 years, many of which have been overseen by CEO and managing partner Bruce Zicari.

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Sales Tax Holidays Are Not Profitable for Most Small Business Retailers, Says Report

CPA Practice

Small and midsize U.S. retailers face significant challenges when navigating sales tax holidays, according to a new report from Avalara, Inc. , a provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes. While these holidays are designed to boost consumer spending and businesses’ sales, the complexities involved have actually left nearly 60% of retailers struggling to make a profit.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

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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Charting the Future of Accounting

Canopy Accounting

Executive Summary The accounting profession stands at the precipice of transformative change driven by rapid advancements in technology and evolving client expectations. This Canopy and CPA Practice Advisor survey asked respondents to share where they currently were and where they thought their firms would be three to five years from now on topics like automation, AI integration, workforce dynamics, remote work models, client interaction, digital transformation, security and more.

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Hackers Stole Social Security Numbers From CBIZ Again

Going Concern

CBIZ has filed a data breach notification with the attorney general of Maine and you know what that means. Wait, maybe you don’t know what that means. Maine has a law that requires “information brokers” — such as an accounting firm that would be in possession of personal identifying information (PII) gathered from clients to perform services for them — to inform residents of Maine when they discover a data breach that has or is reasonably believed to have been acqui

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FFIEC Announces the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) Sunset

Cherry Bekaert

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced on August 29, 2024, that it will sunset the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) on August 25, 2025, at which point it will be removed from the FFIEC website. This decision reflects the availability of new government resources and models for identifying and managing cybersecurity risk, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Secu

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Watch Out for These Sales Tax Audit Triggers

CPA Practice

By Scott Peterson. With more than 13,000 sales and use tax jurisdictions across the United States, tax rates are subject to change as new policies are implemented and others expire. In a typical fiscal year, there are thousands of sales tax rate updates. Keeping up with sales tax changes can be difficult and, even if you’re careful, your business can be selected for a state audit.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

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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IRS-CI warns about sports betting and taxes

Accounting Today

With football season now underway, the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation unit is urging taxpayers to play by the rules when it comes to sports betting.

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Combating Isolation and Finding Community With Project Refit

Withum

Explore Other Episodes #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact The post Combating Isolation and Finding Community With Project Refit appeared first on Withum.

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Hidden Levers in Your Financial Statements

Summit CPA

Did you know there are hidden business levers in your financial statements? That’s right. By fully understanding your financial statements inside and out, you can identify methods to alter your business cash flow. But that first part of that last sentence is key: you need to fully understand your business financials (which can seem pretty hard if you don’t break your financial metrics down into digestible pieces of information).

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Hunter Biden Intends to Change Plea to Guilty in Federal Tax Case

CPA Practice

By Muri Assunção New York Daily News (TNS) Hunter Biden intends to change his plea in his federal tax case, his lawyer told a federal judge in Los Angeles on Thursday just moments before jury selection was set to begin. The second son of President Joe Biden has been accused of nine misdemeanor and felony offenses. Prosecutors say the 54-year-old failed to pay $1.4 million in federal taxes and used the money to fund a lavish lifestyle.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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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PwC international tax platform now available for licensing

Accounting Today

Big Four firm PwC announced that its international tax platform Beacon, which has been used internally, is now available for non-audit clients for Pillar Two and US international tax calculations.

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Anders Recognized as a Best of the Best Accounting Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Anders CPA

Anders has once again been recognized as a Best of the Best firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) for the fourth consecutive year after moving up to #73 on IPA’s Top 100 Firms List. This distinction places Anders among an elite group of 75 top-performing CPA firms across the U.S. and Canada, selected from over 600 firms that participated in the IPA Practice Management Survey.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | September 5, 2024

Going Concern

Are you struggling to find remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? Accountingfly can help! With our Always-On Recruiting service, access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Sign up now to see the complete candidate list and connect with potential hires. TAX AND ACCOUNTING CANDIDATES FTE Tax and Accounting | Candidate ID #22410136 Certifications: CPA Education: BS Accounting, MBA Experience (years): 15+ y

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Review of Thomson Reuters Checkpoint Edge – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Sept 2024

CPA Practice

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, review Thomson Reuters Checkpoint Edge with CoCounsel. Designed for tax professionals and firms, Checkpoint Edge with CoCounsel is a research platform that includes new AI-assisted research capabilities to help tax professionals get trusted answers to complex tax research questions by using everyday language.

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A Quick Historical Bookkeeping Cleanup

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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IRS targets large partnerships for increased audits

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is ramping up its scrutiny of large partnerships, leveraging increased funding under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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Mastering the Capacity Mindset: My Journey with Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Capacity Mindset I have discovered the magic of the "capacity mindset" in the hectic accounting world. It's all about maximizing my time, resources, and talent to enhance my client services and grow my accounting firm.

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What has Failure Taught Us in Achieving Success?

Accounting Insight

In the realm of any business industry, failure is frequently seen as something that should be avoided at all costs. The fear of making mistakes can be paralysing, leading accountancy firm owners to play it safe and avoid risks. However, the truth is that failure is not the enemy of success; it is an essential component of it. In fact, a few of the most successful accountancy firm owners have experienced significant failures on their path to success.

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Retail Group Says Recession Unlikely

CPA Practice

With the economy slowing but still growing and inflation down as the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates, the United States appears to have dodged a recession, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The U.S. economy is clearly not in a recession nor is it likely to head into a recession in the home stretch of 2024,” Kleinhenz said.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

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.