RogerRossmeisl
JANUARY 21, 2025
Business valuation experts often rely on prospective financial statements when applying the discounted cash flow (DCF) method to value a private business interest. However, when management prepares financial projections for another purpose such as a loan application repurposing them to estimate fair market value for litigation purposes may raise a red flag.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Online businesses looking to do business on Native American tribal lands in the U.S. should know that sales tax obligations for these sovereign nations and territories resemble those obligations in other areas of the U.S. but can differ in important ways. Areas such as the Navajo Nation have tribal sovereignty; for tax purposes, this means their sales tax laws are separate from the states within which they reside.
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Acterys
JANUARY 8, 2025
Financial consolidation and close are fundamental processes that ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation and allow organizations to strategically plan for the future. Yet as businesses grow in complexity, these efforts become increasingly challenging. Outdated tools, manual efforts, and fragmented data spread across an ever-increasing number of teams can turn close and consolidation into a drawn-out process riddled with errors.
Going Concern
JANUARY 9, 2025
While the AICPA and large accounting firms have begged urged the SEC not to approve the PCAOB Firm and Engagement Metrics rule (PCAOB-2024-06) approved by the PCAOB on November 21, 2024, at least one person would like to see the added transparency this rule could provide and he’ll explain why in a comment letter we’ll discuss below. As a refresher, this rule requires reporting of metrics at both the firm and the engagement levels.
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
MyIRSRelief
APRIL 11, 2025
Seattle, Washington, is a bustling hub of innovation, commerce, and culture. From its iconic Space Needle to its thriving tech industry, the city is home to countless individuals and businesses striving for success. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, tax issues can arise, creating stress and financial strain for taxpayers. Whether its unfiled tax returns, back tax debt, 941 payroll tax issues, IRS levies, garnishments, or audits, these challenges can feel overwhelming.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The beneficial ownership reporting roller coaster that has been ongoing for the past two months because of various lawsuits is finally pulling into the station after a federal district court in Texas on Feb. 17 lifted the final nationwide injunctionthat had put the mandatory small business filings on hold since last December.
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Withum
JANUARY 30, 2025
Preparing for an audit is a critical step for businesses navigating regulatory compliance, pursuing mergers and acquisitions or completing significant business transactions. Understanding the financial statement audit process and planning ahead can save time, reduce stress and ensure accurate results. In this guide, well walk through the key financial audit preparation steps, explain key differences between AICPA and PCAOB audits and provide actionable tips to streamline the external audit proce
AccountingDepartment
JANUARY 21, 2025
Financial reporting has always been a critical pillar of effective business management. It's the roadmap that guides decisions, uncovers opportunities, and highlights risks. However, in a fast-evolving economic landscape, relying solely on monthly reports or quarterly financial statements is slowly becoming obsolete.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 28, 2025
Jump to The power of AI in tax preparation How AI contributes to long-term sustainability in accounting Getting started with AI Are you ready to get AI in action for your tax and accounting firm? Imagine your accounting firm functioning like a well-oiled machine. From data collection to client communication, every task operates in perfect harmony. No more bottlenecks, repetition, or disjointed systemsjust seamless processes and satisfied clients.
Nancy McClelland, LLC
APRIL 5, 2025
I love attending accounting conferences. This comes as a surprise to no one who knows me (or even knows of me) Ive been featured in countless promo reels, given interviews on the topic, written tips & tricks articles, and talked up the amazing Accounting Cornerstone Foundation (more on them later) endlessly. Why? Accountants are boring, right? Why would anyone want to hang out with a bunch of them?
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.
RogerRossmeisl
JANUARY 21, 2025
Understanding how to deduct transportation costs could significantly reduce the tax burden on your small business. You and your employees likely incur various local transportation expenses each year, and they have tax implications. Lets start by defining local transportation. It refers to travel when you arent away from your tax home long enough to require sleep or rest.
TaxConnex
JANUARY 7, 2025
Many shoppers went online this season to find the perfect gift. Its a safe bet that few of them hit the target, which leads to returns, which leads to refunds from sellers, to which leads to the nagging question: Does sales tax get refunded along with the purchase price? The simple answer is yes. The more accurate answer, particularly when something as complex as sales tax gets involved, is: Probably, but watch the details.
Acterys
JANUARY 28, 2025
Financial modeling is an essential tool in corporate finance and business decision-making. By creating structured representations of a companys financial data, financial modeling enables stakeholders to forecast future cash flows, evaluate investment opportunities, and strategize for revenue growth. In this guide, we’ll explore what financial modeling is, the types of financial models, the benefits they provide, and how to create effective financial models.
Going Concern
JANUARY 1, 2025
At the start of last year we ran a little survey asking readers what they thought would be the biggest issues impacting the profession in 2024. And at that time, the talent shortage won out as the biggest of the big issues. By a large margin at that. What will be the biggest issue affecting the profession in 2024? With 2024 now behind us it’s safe to say that the talent shortage, which we’ve come to regard as a b t talking point at this point since firms don’t seem interested i
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
MyIRSRelief
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Running a business in Los Angeles comes with its fair share of challenges, and one of the most daunting can be navigating the complexities of Californias Employment Development Department (EDD) payroll tax requirements. For business taxpayers facing EDD employment payroll tax controversies, the stakes are high. Unpaid back taxes, EDD audits, penalties, and unresolved tax issues can lead to financial strain, legal complications, and even the risk of business closure.
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.
inDinero Tax Tips
JANUARY 13, 2025
Running an LLC or startup means wearing many hats, and learning how to track business expenses may not be the most exciting one. But with a bit of forethought, you can create a system that saves you time, money, and headaches. In this article, well teach you how to track business expenses in a way thats simple to learn and easily fits into your routine.
Withum
MARCH 17, 2025
These days, nothing is more fluid in the United States than the term tariffs. While debate can be had on the macroeconomics and impacts of tariff policy on the U.S. economy, the tariff discussion appears to be ongoing for the foreseeable future. Because of this, business owners and managers will need to contemplate the impacts of tariffs on their financial reporting process.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive
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.
AccountingDepartment
JANUARY 29, 2025
For any business owner, prioritizing the companys future is essential. Financial planning plays a crucial role in this, enabling business owners to drive growth and broaden their operations. If a business owner hasnt focused on this aspect, they need to understand what it is, what it does, and how it differs from regular accounting. What Is FP&A?
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 30, 2025
Blog home The New York Fashion Workers Act , set to take effect on June 19, 2025 , introduces significant changes to the fashion industry, particularly for Model Management Companies (MMCs) and their clients. This legislation aims to enhance protections for models and ensure greater transparency and fairness in their working conditions. Miguel Lopez, a shareholder at Littler Mendelson and an expert in employment law, shared his insights on the Act with Thomson Reuters’ Checkpoint Payroll
Xero
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
We’re kicking off the new year with some exciting Xero updates designed to address some of the enhancements youve been asking for, and make things more automated to save you time. Keep reading to learn how these enhancements will benefit you and your business. Global: Enhancements to new invoicing [Product Idea ] You’ll love the time-saving enhancements we have made to new invoicing this month.
RogerRossmeisl
MARCH 3, 2025
As higher education costs continue to rise, you may be concerned about how to save and pay for college. Fortunately, several tools and strategies offered in the U.S. tax code may help ease the financial burden. Below is an overview of some of the most beneficial tax breaks and planning options for funding your childs or grandchilds education. Qualified tuition programs or 529 plans A 529 plan allows you to buy tuition credits or contribute to an account set up to meet your childs future higher e
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.
TaxConnex
JANUARY 21, 2025
An exemption certificate is one of the most useful tools that your online company has for sales tax. This little piece of paper is used to exempt an otherwise taxable transaction from sales tax. The overall concept is that the end user incurs sales tax and that all sales of tangible personal property are taxable unless specifically enumerated, usually in legislation.
Acterys
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
When it comes to managing and analyzing your data, staying agile and collaborative is essential. One key enabler for this agility is the ability to write back directly to your data models from within Power BI. Acterys takes this functionality to the next level by allowing users to seamlessly input, update, and manage data in real-time all while working directly in their Power BI dashboards.
Going Concern
MARCH 20, 2025
Some potentially juicy news coming out of North Carolina today : The Alexander County Sheriffs Office has received numerous calls related to the accounting firm of Price, Breazeale & Chastang, PA. The Sheriffs Office has been in contact with the North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners pertaining to the business. This business is located off of Shiloh Church Road in the Bethlehem community of Alexander County.
CTP
MARCH 21, 2025
When it comes to choosing an entity type, many entrepreneurs are drawn to S corporations and may make an election without truly weighing the pros and cons of each option. Business owners may not think to ask their tax planner for advice on business structures, but offering your expertise early in the process can help your clients save significantly on their tax bill down the road.
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.
GrowthForceBlog
JANUARY 2, 2025
8 min read December 31st, 2024 Every nonprofit leader knows that year-end giving is often the biggest fundraising event of the year. Throughout the holiday season, the spirit of giving is strong, and businesses are also looking for last-minute opportunities to increase their tax write-offs for the year. Key Takeaways Demonstrate Impact: In addition to thanking your donors and including the compliance-required information in your year-end donor acknowledgment, you should also demonstrate the impa
Randal DeHart
MAY 2, 2025
Running a business involves countless moving parts, which can feel overwhelming. From managing projects and keeping the team on the same page to ensuring profitability, have you ever sent an email about a critical update only to find that team members missed it? With a job management system, those headaches disappear. Given the industry's complexity and unique challenges, effective job management is crucial for construction contractors.
Withum
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Withum is excited to announce that Jonathan Schnatz , CPA, CFF, most recently a Senior Special Agent of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) Division, has joined the firm as a Principal of Withums Forensics, Investigations, and White-Collar Criminal Defense Team. During his 25 years as a federal agent, Jonathan received multiple awards from the U.S.
CPA Practice
MAY 2, 2025
The $10,000 cap on SALT, one of the most contentious issues in theGOPdebate on its giant tax bill, remained unresolved as lawmakers leftWashingtonon Thursday.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
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