TaxConnex
JANUARY 16, 2025
Finding qualified tax professionals is tough across all industries for a number of reasons. Whats working for and against your company as you work to find the folks to help with your sales tax compliance? First, realize that youre not alone. Even though overall employment is expected to hover around its current 4.2% for most of this year, unemployment among accountants has historically been less than half of that.
BurklandAssociates
JANUARY 14, 2025
AI aids tasks like bookkeeping and tax prep but can't replace expert accountants for oversight, data review, and decision-making. The post Areas to Address in Using AI in Accounting appeared first on Burkland.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 13, 2025
The IRS has pushed back filing and payment deadlines for those affected by the wildfires to Oct. 15.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Treasury Department and the IRS on Monday released proposed regulations for corporate separations and reorganizations, as well asreporting requirementsfor multiyear corporate separations and a draft version of new Form 7216.
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Patriot Software
JANUARY 14, 2025
Just starting your entrepreneurial journey? Been in business for over 10 years? Regardless of if youre a veteran business owner or just starting out, you may need to get a business loan. So, where do you start? Let us walk you through how to apply for a business loan.
Xero
JANUARY 13, 2025
Were excited to unveil our new tagline: Your business supercharged. This is more than just a statement. Its about helping you achieve your business goals. But its also about the journey, the passion and freedom to do what you love. Ultimately, its about helping you unlock your full potential. Time for change Your business supercharged is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to you and the value we hope to provide every day.
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CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2025
The IRS says the defendants in these cases committed millions of dollars in fraudulent activity, duped investors into believing they were going to strike it rich and tried to funnel money to terrorist organizations.
Basis 365
JANUARY 14, 2025
Running a successful business requires more than just a great idea and hard work. It demands a sound financial business model and reliable information to guide decision-making. At Basis 365, we provide outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, acting as the accounting department for our customers. But building a strong business requires a broader network of strategic partners to address every aspect of your operations.
GrowthForceBlog
JANUARY 16, 2025
8 min read January 16th, 2024 As CFO, you hold a wealth of financial information, and it's up to you (and the executive team) to determine how much of your business's financial information you want to share with the rest of the company, and it's best not to hold all of your cards too close. Key Takeaways What Is Financial Transparency: The practice of being more open about a business's finances.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 14, 2025
Small businesses grew more slowly after the spike in interest rates if they had less access to credit. Those that were hit the hardest had up to 30% lower revenue and 4% lower employment growth compared to other small businesses.
Going Concern
JANUARY 14, 2025
“We do think theres a huge opportunity to roll up accounting firms and automate a lot of the workflow and let the same accounting firms take twice as many clients, says Marc Bhargava, Managing Director at VC firm General Catalyst to Wall Street Journal for their recent piece ‘ AI Has Venture Investors Excited About (Yes) Accounting Firms.’ “The idea is not to cut people with AI, the idea is to enable them to do two to three times the work.” According to their Linked
Withum
JANUARY 16, 2025
Imagine your organization is engaged in multiple projects each with its own objectives, deadlines and stakeholders. Now, picture this firm without any form of project management. Why project management, you ask? Projects begin with excitement but soon, confusion reigns. Deadlines are missed, budgets spiral out of control and your stakeholders are frustrated.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
A Federal Trade Commission order requires the tax prep giant to make it easier for customers to use cheaper options.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 15, 2025
Employees should also be provided with their copies by this date, so they can make preparations for filing taxes by April 15.
Going Concern
JANUARY 15, 2025
Can you imagine why people at RSM US would think jobs are going to India when they see their colleagues laid off ? It’s a mystery. Anyway, tip we received this PM: RSM US cut a bunch of teams within their risk management function. Impacted teams were conflicts, independence, and enterprise risk management. Chief Risk Officer gave a 5 minute call with no question or answer period.
Withum
JANUARY 16, 2025
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has gained significant traction globally, but the landscape in the U.S. is not as robust as many other places in the world (we have a lot of catching up to do). However, two pieces of legislation, the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), are emerging as game-changers in the ESG landscape in the United States.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Experts weigh in on the seesawing judicial fate of the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information reporting mandate.
Speaker: Debra L. Robinson
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2025
One hundred fifty hours will no longer be required to obtain a CPA license in the state of Ohio after Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation on Jan. 8 that provides two alternate pathways for accountants pursuing the credential.
SchoolofBookkeeping
JANUARY 16, 2025
Exploring the Future of QuickBooks Online: A Sneak Peek at the New User Interface Test In the ever-evolving world of business solutions, Intuit is taking a bold step forward by integrating the powerful capabilities of QuickBooks Online and Mailchimp. This integration aims to enhance productivity and profitability for businesses by delivering a seamless platform experience.
Withum
JANUARY 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS (collectively, Treasury) on December 18, 2024, published a Notice 2025-04 (Notice) and announced their intent to issue proposed regulations and other guidance on applying the Simplified and Streamlined Approach (SSA) method of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for pricing certain controlled transactions involving baseline marketing and distribution activities.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found specific deficiencies in the testing of internal controls and accounting estimates, and in engagement quality reviews.
Speaker: Aaron Berson
Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g
CPA Practice
JANUARY 13, 2025
Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the U.S. operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 16, 2025
Blog home A proactive approach to filing taxes not only streamlines the workflow but also offers benefits that can greatly improve both the accountant’s and client’s experience. By embracing early e-filing, accountants can avoid the stress and potential errors associated with last-minute submissions, ensure better data security, and ultimately provide more time for valuable advisory services that help clients achieve their financial goals.
Accounting Insight
JANUARY 16, 2025
Do you feel ready to do your Self Assessment tax return with a smile this year? If youre worried about missing a deadline, youre not alone! In this guide, we cover the penalties for filing or paying your Self Assessment late , plus easy tips to avoid them. From April 2024, taxpayers voluntarily joining MTD for ITSA has a new set of penalties for missing deadlines.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Every state levies unemployment insurance taxes, but rates vary depending upon such factors as the health of the state's UI trust fund.
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CPA Practice
JANUARY 14, 2025
"These pain points emphasize AI's potential to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation in finance by addressing time-consuming and error-prone tasks," accounting automation platform Trullion says in a new report.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 13, 2025
Blog home In corporate tax departments, change comes in many forms. There is incremental changesmall adjustments to everyday activities that may be important, but dont necessarily affect the organizations overall direction or culture. And then, there is transformational changebig, bold initiatives that deeply influence a companys operations, processes, and culture.
Menzies
JANUARY 15, 2025
Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Retention of Title (ROT) iswhere the seller of physical goods attempts to protect itself against non-payment by retaining ownership of those goods until payment is received, even after the goods have been delivered. There are two types of ROT clause: Simple clause The goods supplied under a specific invoice remain the property of the seller until all such goods on the invoice have been paid for.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission's chief accountant, Paul Munter, plans to retire from federal service this month.
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