Sat.Apr 19, 2025 - Fri.Apr 25, 2025

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CBIC Issued Instructions for Processing of GST Registration Application

VJM Global

In the last few months, to prevent fake firms from obtaining GST registrations, the process of granting GST registration has become far more complicated and time-consuming for genuine taxpayers as well. The CBIC has received complaints that GST officers are asking for additional documents that are not prescribed in the List of Documents appended to FORM GST REG-01.

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Investing in the Home Team: How NIL Collectives Can Maximize Tax Savings

CTP

Sports fans know that team loyalties run deep. Committed supporters of college and even high school sports teams now have even more opportunities to make major investments in up-and-coming athletes. In 2021, student athletes were granted licensing rights for the first time, allowing them to earn income on the use of their name, image, and likeness (or NIL).

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Avoiding Startup Valuation Traps: 409A vs. Fundraising

BurklandAssociates

One helps your employees. One brings in capital. Both matter. Learn the difference between 409A and fundraising valuations. The post Avoiding Startup Valuation Traps: 409A vs. Fundraising appeared first on Burkland.

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Boost Profit for Your Service Business with These 4 Tips

Basis 365

Today, running a successful professional services company requires more than just delivering high-quality services. You also need to ensure your financial processes are efficient, your invoices are accurate, and your cash flow is steady. Without proper accounting and financial management, even the most in-demand service businesses can struggle with profitability.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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Breaking Down the Latest Features in Intuit Enterprise Suite: What You Need to Know

SchoolofBookkeeping

Intuit Enterprise Suite continues to evolve as a platform designed to help mid-market businesses streamline operations and achieve growth. With the latest updates now available, Intuit promises enhanced predictive forecasting, improved integrations, and tools to boost accuracy and productivity. However, as with any new features, it’s important to go beyond the marketing gloss and evaluate their real-world practicality.

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Tax Planning for Student Athletes: Working with NIL Collectives

CTP

When you think of up-and-coming business opportunities, you likely dont think of student athletes. As a result of recent court cases, athletes have gained the ability to receive a financial profit anytime their name, image, and likeness (or NIL) is used. For college and even high school athletes, NIL deals are becoming more and more commonwhether thats for major brands like Nike and Under Armour, in the world of video games, or through their own social media following.

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Baker Tilly/Moss Adams Union is Happening

CPA Practice

The megamerger between the two top 15 accounting firms, which was announced April 21, would likely put Baker Tilly into the top six firms in the U.S. by revenue. The deal is expected to close in early June.

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Kirk Holderbaum Named 2025 ICON by NJBIZ

Withum

Withum is proud to announce that Kirk Holderbaum , Partner and Chief Growth Officer, has been recognized by NJBIZ as a 2025 ICON. His leadership within the Firm and long-time client relationships have created a legacy of stewardship within the greater NJ business community. With over 30 years of experience in business advisory and public accounting, Kirk has been a driving force behind Withum’s growth and success.

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Changes coming to 2026 Desktop Category ProAdvisor Awards

Insightful Accountant

The 2026 ProAdvisor Awards will see consolidation of the Desktop and Desktop Enterprise categorical awards.

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Tennessee expands paths to CPA licensure

Accounting Today

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation backed by the Tennessee Society of CPAs adding an extra pathway to a CPA license.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Homebuyers Need Income of Nearly $117,000 to Afford Typical U.S. Home, Study Finds

CPA Practice

The most difficult U.S. housing market in decades continues to encumber prospective homebuyers, who need an annual household income of $116,986 to afford the typical home, according to Bankrates new 2025 Housing Affordability Study.

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Tracking global tax filing deadlines on a spreadsheet doesn’t work

ThomsonReuters

Highlights: Simplifying corporate compliance : Managing deadlines and due dates across jurisdictions and tax types Mitigating risk with automation : Reducing the risk of missed deadlines and last-minute fire drills with automated updates and increased visibility Streamlining tax department workflows : Improving efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration with a centralized and customizable calendar solution Enhancing remote work capabilities : Enabling anywhere, anytime access to tax guidelines and

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Business Owner Salary: Steve Padgett’s Guide to Setting Yours

SkagitCountyTaxServices

If theres one thing you can take comfort in as youre handling the effects of tariffs in your Skagit County business, its that youre not alone. Even titans like Peps i are feeling the impact. Theyre taking hits because of the 25 percent tariff on aluminum, and because a lot of their production is based in Ireland. Im watching (along with you) as the tariff situation shifts almost daily.

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Baker Tilly merges with Moss Adams

Accounting Today

Billion-dollar firms Baker Tilly and Moss Adams have made their merger official, combining to form what promises to be the sixth largest CPA firm in the U.S.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Bill360 and printIQ Partner for AR Automation and Embedded B2B Payments

CPA Practice

The integration eliminates friction from financial operations in the print industry and enables businesses to get paid faster by directly embedding Bill360s automated invoicing, payment acceptance, and receivables management into the printIQ platform.

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BGL adds FuseSign integration to the CAS 360 UK

Accounting Insight

BGL Corporate Solutions (BGL), the world leader in company compliance solutions, is proud to announce an update to its CAS 360 UK company secretarial software integration with digital signing provider FuseSign. The CAS 360 and FuseSign integration allows Companies House-compliant company and trust documents to be digitally signed in minutes, eliminating the delays and inefficiencies of traditional paper-based processes.

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Cash Runway Management: Key Metrics and Tools for Early-Stage Startups

Shay CPA

Cash is the lifeblood of an early-stage company. Since youre probably not turning any significant profit yet and potentially taking losses managing the money you have is critical. The more you can extend your cash runway, the longer you buy to figure out how to make your startup successful. Fortunately, youre not the first early-stage company to come up against this issue.

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Atkins sworn in to chair SEC

Accounting Today

Paul Atkins was sworn in as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and is expected to bring a more deregulatory and crypto-friendly approach.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Ex-Treasury Secretary Says Trump ‘Attack’ on IRS Risks $1 Trillion Revenue Hit

CPA Practice

Lawrence Summerssaid that the Trump administrations moves to downsize the IRS, along with other changes, are likely to incentivize reduced tax-payment compliance.

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3 minutes with Emma Rawson

Accounting Insight

Emma Rawson is an Accountex London regular and an expert on all things tax! She is the Director of Public Policy at the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), leading their tax technical and professional standards work. Learn more about Emma ahead of her seminar session ‘ How to get you and your practice MTD-ready ‘ at 10am on 15 May atTheatre 1 Tax & Legislation.

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Chat GPT Tips for Accountants & Small Businesses with Diane Gilson

Insightful Accountant

Discover how accountants and small business owners can use Chat GPT to save time, boost productivity, and streamline daily tasks with Diane Gilson.

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Whistleblower Office looks to streamline claims

Accounting Today

In its first multiyear operating plan, the IRS Whistleblower Office laid out its priorities.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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AuditFile Launches New AI Audit Agents Feature

CPA Practice

The AI Audit Agents autonomously plan, execute, and follow up on audit tasks, while keeping the human auditor in control with real-time approvals and feedback.

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Canopy Secures $70 Million Series C to Unclunk Accounting Firms with AI

Canopy Accounting

SALT LAKE CITY [April 23, 2025] Canopy , the firm-wide operating system designed to help accountants operate the accounting firm of the future, has announced a $70 million Series C funding round. Viking Global Investors a global investment firm with over $51 billion in capital under managementled the round, with continued participation from existing investors Ten Coves Capital, Ankona Capital, Pelion Venture Partners, and Tenaya Capital.

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Calculating Spousal Support in Divorce Cases

FraudFiles

Each state has its own guidelines for calculating spousal support. Generally, factors which may be considered in determining alimony include: The length of the marriage The needs of the recipient The relative earnings of each party Career sacrifices made to benefit the family (i.e. one parent gave up a career to raise children or one [.

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Trump 'attack' on IRS risks $1T revenue hit, says Summers

Accounting Today

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said the Trump administration's moves to downsize the IRS are likely to incentivize reduced tax-payment compliance.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Canopy Secures $70 Million Series C to Unclunk Accounting Firms with AI 

CPA Practice

Canopy has announced a $70 million Series C funding round. Viking Global Investors, a global investment firm with over $51 billion in capital under managementled the round.

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Do we need accountants?

Accounting Insight

In 1930, economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that by 2030, wed all be working just 15 hours a week. He assumed that as technology improved, wed need fewer hours to produce everything society needs. More productivity would mean more freedom. But here we arenearly a century laterand many of us are still grinding through 40+ hour weeks, drowning in emails, reconciliations, and spreadsheets.

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Where oh where has Murph gone?

Insightful Accountant

Wondering what's happened to Murph? He's still here, just at a different URL.

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Grant Thornton unites firms in US, UAE, Luxembourg, Cayman

Accounting Today

Grant Thornton Advisors is merging together more international firms in its network, adding firms in the United Arab Emirates, Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R