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Industry Accounting Salary Outlook for 2023 is Not Horrible

Going Concern

Unless you have the word “chief” in your job title, accounting salaries in industry for 2023 are projected to be higher than in 2022—including 11 roles that are expected to have double-digit increases, according to our analysis of the 2022 and 2023 Accounting & Finance Salary Guides from LHH Recruitment Solutions (formerly Accounting Principals).

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3 Ways Technology Is Transforming Accounting Services

IgniteSpot

Top Accounting Services Technologies. Videoconferencing, online ordering, and virtual assistants have all made our personal and professional lives easier. So why couldn’t your accounting needs benefit the same way? Technology is transforming accounting services every day, and your business can take advantage of three major advancements.

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How to (Actually) Beat Busy Season This Year

Ryan Lazanis

The busy season can be a blessing, but for some, it creates all kinds of bottlenecks. Regardless of where you find yourself this year, there are a few actions you can take to help you significantly increase your earnings and save time. Listen Below. 0:54 – Firms owners work themselves to the bone during the busy season because they’re doing too much for too little. 1:19 – Your capacity is your firm’s most precious resource and you need to do a much better job at guarding it. 1:42 

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Lessons for accountants from….personal trainers

Mark Lee

When someone decides they want to get fit they could choose the DIY route at a gym or they can engage a personal trainer. The trainer will ask if the client has has had a trainer before. If so, what did the client like about the exercises, the fitness regime, the advice they received and the way they were treated? The trainer will also ask what the client wants to achieve.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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Startup Downturn Playbook: Finance Best Practices in Uncertain Times

BurklandAssociates

Why Do You Need a Downturn Playbook Now? Recent commentary from the venture ecosystem: “No one can predict how bad the economy will get, but things don’t look good,” Y Read More. The post Startup Downturn Playbook: Finance Best Practices in Uncertain Times appeared first on Burkland.

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If You Get Audited by the IRS, What Happens?

Patriot Software

If the phrase “audited by the IRS” fills you with dread, you are not alone. Getting audited is something no business owner wants to go through. But, sometimes audits take place. If you get audited by the IRS, what happens? What happens when you get audited Most business owners don’t want to think about what […] READ MORE.

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Focus On Your Clients By Outsourcing Your Accounting

AccountingDepartment

Today, more and more businesses are outsourcing different areas and departments to run their business leaner. Today's business owners can ultimately outsource anything.

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Origin vs. Destination Sales Tax

Patriot Software

If you’re like many small business owners, you need to collect sales tax on some of your offerings. Your sales tax responsibilities depend on your location. This fact surely begs the question: do I charge sales tax for out-of-state customers? To stay compliant, understand which sales tax laws apply to your business. And, you need […] READ MORE.

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Accounting Automation: The Definitive 2023 Guide

Ryan Lazanis

This is my complete guide to accounting automation in 2023. So if you want to: Learn the 8 benefits of automated accounting. Save time by automating your accounting processes. Automate all 15 areas of your accounting. Find out the latest tools to help you streamline and automate your work. Then you’ll love this new guide. Let’s get started. Table of Contents.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Provides Help to Employers

RogerRossmeisl

In today’s tough job market and economy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may help employers. Many business owners are hiring and should be aware that the WOTC is available to employers that hire workers from targeted groups who face significant barriers to employment. The credit is worth as much as $2,400 for each eligible employee ($4,800, $5,600 and $9,600 for certain veterans and $9,000 for “long-term family assistance recipients”).

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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TaxConnex™ Proud to Exhibit at Thomson Reuters SYNERGY 2022 Conference

TaxConnex

Alpharetta, GA., November 11, 2022 - TaxConnex™ , a technology-enabled sales tax compliance outsourcing provider, shared that they are exhibiting at Thomson Reuters SYNERGY 2022 Conference for Corporate Professionals November 13-16. Thomson Reuters SYNERGY 2022 Conference for Corporate Professionals is in Washington, D.C. at the Gaylord National Harbor.

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Clash of the Goals: Save for College or Retirement?

VetCPA

Retirement for you or college for your kids? Which financial goal should you focus on the most? Many parents feel conflicted because they want to help their kids get a good college education but know they need to save for their own retirement years. While it may not be easy to pull off, it’s important to tackle both goals at once and not put off saving for retirement.

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Lockstep announces AR automation partnership with SYSPRO

Lockstep

Seattle, WA – – Lockstep , the award-winning accounting automation pioneer, today announced it has partnered with SYSPRO to grow the connected accounting network. Lockstep will provide SYSPRO’s North American customers access to award-winning accounts receivable (AR) automation software, Lockstep® Receivables. Lockstep Receivables allows SYSPRO customers to manage the invoice-to-cash process through automated communication; customer-self-service, including online payment capabiliti

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Business Valuations Needed for Private Stock Donations

RogerRossmeisl

Charitable contributions can be an effective way to lower taxes for the current tax year, but they don’t necessarily have to be made with cash. Charities also welcome donations of company stock, which offer a hidden bonus to donors if the shares have appreciated in value over the years. To reap the tax benefits on private stock donations, however, it’s essential to obtain a business valuation from a “qualified appraiser.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Get to Know TaxConnex: Partner Q&A Series - Robert Dumas

TaxConnex

Looking to find out more about TaxConnex? What better way than hearing from our Founders and partners? Learn from the best by hearing from the ones that built TaxConnex. Over the next few months, we will be highlighting the Partners of TaxConnex. First up, our Founder and CEO, Robert Dumas. Gain insight into why Robert started TaxConnex and his plans for our future as well as how sales tax has evolved over the years.

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Happy International Accounting Day!

Going Concern

It was on this date in 1494 that homie to Leonardo da Vinci, Venetian mathematician, and “Father of Accounting” Luca Bartolomeo de Pacioli published Summa de arithmetica, geometria, proportioni et proportionalita (or “everything about arithmetic, geometry and proportion”), making November 10 the day we celebrate…accounting.

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Xero announces CEO succession, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy appointed

Xero

I’m pleased to let you know t hat today we announced the appointment of Sukhinder Singh Cassidy as Xero’s new CEO, on 1 February 2023. Sukhinder will succeed Steve Vamos who after serving almost five years as CEO, is retiring from the role and plans t o return to his previous portfolio in business coaching and leadership development as an advisor, director and investor.

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Whistleblowers in Tax Matters

Withum

“We don’t pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes.” That infamous quote from Leona Helmsley sums up the (mostly unspoken) opinions of many taxpayers. Unfortunately for them, there are people in their lives with the knowledge that they have engaged in tax evasion. These people can make a call to the IRS and become a whistleblower. That decision can be lucrative for the whistleblower and expensive for the taxpayer.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Sales tax and crypto: Latest developments

TaxConnex

Most of us are familiar with the scrutiny placed on cryptocurrencies by the IRS. The next federal 1040 has an even longer set of probing questions about crypto transactions. How does sales tax fit into this? Sales tax when dollars and other “fiat money” are involved is clear: there is no sales tax due when acquiring the currency, and the currency can be used as legal tender to satisfy the purchase price of goods and services including any applicable sales tax due on the purchase price.

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Are Health Plans Required to Cover Emergency Contraceptives?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Is our group health plan required to cover emergency contraceptives, including those that are available over-the-counter? ANSWER: Consistent with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) guidelines, nonexempt health plans must cover without cost-sharing FDA-approved emergency contraception (levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate), including over-the-counter (OTC) products, when the product is prescribed by an attending provider.

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Some Partners at PwC Cyprus Did Not Want to Lose Their Russian Clients So They Started Their Own Firm

Going Concern

In March of this year, Deloitte Global posted a little message on its website about the then-developing situation in Ukraine saying the firm had “suspended business operations and client service in Ukraine as we focus on taking care of our people and their loved ones.” Within days, that message changed to saying they are “currently reviewing our business and presence in Russia,” making Deloitte the first Big 4 firm to publicly express that they were considering pulling ou

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The Typical Occupational Fraudster

Withum

Beware, your most trusted employees could be fraudsters. You trust your employees to perform their daily job functions properly. Maybe they are not. How can you tell? Continue reading to learn about who tends to commit the costliest frauds and the red flags to watch out for. In our previous two articles, 2022 ACFE Report to the Nations: Fraud Trends and Key Takeaways and Fraud: Is It Happening to You?

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.

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Microsoft Enabling New Security Enhancement to Combat MFA Fatigue Attacks

Anders CPA

Microsoft is taking steps to combat a rise in Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Fatigue attacks that have been plaguing Authenticator app users. These attacks are used to overwhelm users into approving unexpected and unauthorized requests for access into critical systems. Microsoft’s latest security feature aims to add an extra layer of security to prevent potential breaches.

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How to streamline accounting processes—a step-by-step guide

ThomsonReuters

Most accountants know that choosing the right accounting technology can boost the ability to serve clients, satisfy staff, and build deeper client relationships.?But how do you take full advantage of technology to streamline accounting processes? . The answer lies in implementing an end-to-end tax workflow automation solution backed by an integrated technology ecosystem.

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More About QuickBooks Enterprise Data Level Permissions

Intuitive Accountant

Sometimes, unless you look for things, you don't see the changes that have come along. This is one Murph expected, but never wrote about it until now—even though it was released in v21-R4.

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Supporting Our Veterans With Operation Hat Trick

Withum

Explore Other Episodes. #CivicWarriors #WithumImpact. The post Supporting Our Veterans With Operation Hat Trick appeared first on Withum.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.

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6 tips for preparing your small business for the upcoming holiday season

Basis 365

The holiday season is a time to celebrate and rejoice. Christmas parties and snow mark this time of year. This is when people spend money on presents for their family and friends. As a result, businesses have great opportunities to increase sales as millions of people converge on the streets. The large influx of people and rising demand encourages small businesses and the industry.

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Understanding Clean Vehicle Credits for Electric Vehicles

ThomsonReuters

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. As part of this legislation, there are several extensions and expansions of tax credits related to electric vehicles (EVs ). . While these enhanced credits certainly incentivize the adoption of EVs and support domestic production, there are several limitations to be aware of from a taxpayer’s perspective.

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An Accountant’s Guide to Offering Payroll Services to Clients

Patriot Software

“Behind every good business is a great accountant.” As an accountant, you probably agree with this saying (as you pat yourself on the back). But, you’re more than an accountant to your clients: you’re also their trusted advisor. And as an advisor, your role extends beyond reconciling their accounts. It might extend so far as […] READ MORE.

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Jessica Offer named in CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40

Withum

Withum is proud to share that CPA Practice Advisor named Jessica Offer on their annual 40 Under 40 List. As a Partner at Withum with over 12 years of experience, Jessica services clients primarily in the emerging and middle markets focusing on technology and emerging growth companies. As a known mentor and recipient of the Client Service Strength Award, she is a role model and resource for staff members, always ready to assist with engagements or personal development and coaching.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.