Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 10, 2024
After a break with too many desserts and not enough gifts, it's time to get back to work. Instead of focusing on losing weight or setting a budget, let's concentrate on helping teams and clients prosper. Take action with these four growth strategies.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 8, 2024
The IRS has announced that it will start accepting and processing tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. The agency expects more than 128.7 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15, 2024, tax deadline. Related: Chart shows estimated refund date timelines. Although the IRS will not officially begin accepting and processing tax returns until Jan. 29, people do not need to wait until then to work on their taxes if they’re using software companies or tax professionals.
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KROST
JANUARY 9, 2024
The accounting profession is currently amid a significant transformation, primarily attributed to the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). It has reshaped accounting in ways previously unimagined. In this article, we will examine the multifaceted influence of AI on the daily activities of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Many have used or at least heard of Read the full article.
MyIRSRelief
JANUARY 7, 2024
Tax audits can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer, and when it comes to the Employment Development Department (EDD) audits, the stakes can be particularly high. The EDD is responsible for administering unemployment and disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training/workforce services in California. An EDD tax audit focuses on ensuring that businesses comply with CA state payroll tax laws, which can be complex and multifaceted.
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The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 11, 2024
Salary, burnout and work-life balance are among the factors affecting retention of accountants, according to a report from the Illinois CPA Society.
Going Concern
JANUARY 8, 2024
Hey remember the Bloomberg story last March about how staff shortages at audit firms were causing municipal credit ratings to tank ? Refresher: Municipalities across the US are at risk of having their credit ratings downgraded or withdrawn by S&P Global Ratings because staffing shortages have delayed financial disclosure documents. S&P has placed 149 long-term, underlying and program ratings on a negative credit watch this year because the ratings company hasn’t received 2021 financial s
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 8, 2024
As the calendar rolls forward to 2024, and 2023 for good or bad recedes into the rearview mirror, the crypto sector and accounting professionals are attempting to plan for the future.
AccountingDepartment
JANUARY 11, 2024
Every savvy business leader knows the value of having a well-run bookkeeping or accounting department. However, not everyone is aware of how important it is today to have a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team to help back their business with effective and accurate financials.
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 11, 2024
Get unconventional tips to make tax season less painful and more productive. Avoid burnout with this out-of-the-box survival guide.
TaxConnex
JANUARY 9, 2024
We are excited to announce the completion of our fourth annual sales tax survey. This year’s results provided insights into how businesses are managing the complexities of sales tax and how they are being impacted by economic and regulatory structures. The nationwide survey, conducted by In90Group in November of 2023, is composed of responses from 100 top finance professionals in a variety of industries regarding their thoughts and experiences in managing sales tax.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant
Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.
BurklandAssociates
JANUARY 10, 2024
In the realm of high-growth, venture-funded startups, the C-Corp reigns supreme. This article explains five reasons why. The post Why Are Most High-Growth Startups C-Corps? appeared first on Burkland.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service reported progress Friday on its efforts to increase its audits of large corporations, complex partnerships and high-income individuals, collecting over half a billion dollars from millionaires who didn't pay their taxes.
MyIRSRelief
JANUARY 12, 2024
An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is a lifeline for taxpayers who are unable to pay their tax debt in full. It’s an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that settles the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. However, getting an OIC accepted by the IRS is not a walk in the park. The IRS accepts only a fraction of the OIC applications it receives each year.
TaxConnex
JANUARY 11, 2024
Business explosions are often followed by money-making opportunities within those businesses. With TikTok, the red-hot display showcase of short videos and influencers with more than a billion monthly active users, that opportunity takes the form of TikTok Shop. The forum enables product discovery, checkout and post-payment activities from within the TikTok app.
Speaker: Gerald Ratigan
The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.
Withum
JANUARY 9, 2024
Many questions have surfaced amongst auto dealerships regarding seller and transfer reports and how to properly report them on the IRS Energy Credit Online Portal. While the roll-out of the portal has been bumpy, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is working through the problem areas as they are presented. The updated IRS guidance regarding these items as of January 8, 2024, is highlighted below.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 8, 2024
The agency is anticipating over 128.7 million individual tax returns by the April 15, 2024, tax deadline.
Going Concern
JANUARY 10, 2024
That’s according to preliminary results from the CPA Trendlines Outlook 2024 Emerging Issues, Opportunities and Trends survey which you can take here. While this may seem like a scary statistic on its face, perhaps it’s a good thing. CPA Trendlines says it’s a “big ouch” for firms putting in work (and marketing costs) into bringing clients in only to have to turn them away.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 9, 2024
The Illinois CPA Society and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, have announced the 12th and largest group to date to complete its award-winning Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program. This competitive program is renowned for preparing promising Illinois-based racial and ethnic minority college students interested in pursuing careers in accounting with the skills needed to obtain their first accounting positions and ultimately pursue the certified public
Speaker: Sean Yoder
Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.
Randal DeHart
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tax season can be a bit overwhelming for construction business owners, especially with many things to keep track of in our industry. But don't worry; we're here to help! We know that construction businesses have unique tax considerations that can be tricky to navigate, such as complex accounting and bookkeeping challenges and issues related to payroll and sales taxes.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 12, 2024
In parallel with stricter enforcement, the tax authority is improving service for taxpayers and tax pros, and working on its technology.
Going Concern
JANUARY 9, 2024
In September we were tipped to a developing situation at US mid-tier audit firms in which said firms started shuttering their public company audit practices. Why? Well, some people might suggest regulatory burden and the prospect of getting fined by the PCAOB for anything from failing to file the right form on time to farting too loudly in the audit room (we haven’t gotten that one…yet).
CPA Practice
JANUARY 9, 2024
FreshBooks , a maker of cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and accountants, is expanding its suite of services with the launch of FreshBooks Payroll. This is an integrated payroll solution for U.S. based customers, leveraging Gusto’s top-of-the-line payroll technology. FreshBooks consolidates accounting, billing, payments, and payroll tools, allowing customers to effortlessly oversee their entire businesses health from one comprehensive platform.
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You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.
Cherry Bekaert
JANUARY 9, 2024
Contributors: Sam McCarthy, Lindsey McCarty Welcome to the 13th episode of “Talkin’ Talent” with Sam McCarthy, MBA! Our guest, Lindsey McCarty, Chief People Officer at Cherry Bekaert, shares insights on navigating HR leadership during acquisitions. We explore key strategies such as transparent communication, talent retention and cultural integration.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 11, 2024
The official start date of tax season for individual taxpayers will be on Jan. 29, but the Internal Revenue Service plans to accept business tax returns as soon as Jan. 16.
Ace Cloud Hosting
JANUARY 10, 2024
During tax season, CPAs face numerous responsibilities; as they deal with clients directly, they must ensure a proper workflow. A laptop should have all the features that enhance work flexibility.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 12, 2024
Intuit Inc. , the technology company that makes Intuit TurboTax , Credit Karma , QuickBooks , and Mailchimp , has integrated TurboTax into Credit Karma and QuickBooks Online, allowing customers to prepare and file their 2023 taxes within those programs’ interfaces. Intuit says that TurboTax delivers a suite of full service , assisted , and DIY tax preparation offerings for individuals, families, and small businesses to serve customers however they want to file and where they are most comfortable
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
AccountingDepartment
JANUARY 10, 2024
Business growth is a key objective of any entrepreneur, but it is not always easy to achieve. There are many components, including having the appropriate financial infrastructure in place. This is where outsourced client accounting services come in.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 9, 2024
The state that imposes the most on residents has an individual income tax burden of 4.72%.
Withum
JANUARY 8, 2024
Withum is proud to share that the Los Angeles Business Journal has named Chris Passmore and Aza Ghazaryan on their Thriving in their 40s list for 2023. Christopher Passmore , CPA, MBA, specializes in assurance and business consulting services to emerging and middle-market companies and leads Withum’s Los Angeles office as the Partner in Charge. Chris services a wide variety of clients and specializes in working with technology companies , professional service firms , franchised businesses and em
CPA Practice
JANUARY 12, 2024
As millions of Americans prepare to start filing their taxes, and thousands of tax professionals prepare for one of their busiest seasons of the year, the U.S. Congress still lacks an annual appropriations bill to fund the government. If legislators fail to reach a funding agreement by Feb. 2, or at least agree on a short-term funding measure, the federal government could shut down.
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