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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: Here’s how they differ

Intuit

Bookkeepers ensure these buckets are properly categorized and meticulously record every deposit and withdrawal. The most sought-after credential is the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which is necessary for any accountant who files a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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It's Not Too Hard To Get The CPA, It's Too Much Time And Money

Cloud Accounting Podcast

27:34 – Accountants reply: Is it too hard to become a CPA? link] 29:36 – Listener Mail on CPA – Thanks T.C. A New York law firm files class action lawsuit over QuickBooks Payments fees, Intuit launches a venture arm, China bans crypto, and the top virtual conference software for CPA firms.

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Tax Tips for Accountants With Gambling Clients

Blake Oliver

With over a decade specializing in gambling taxes, this Las Vegas CPA has worked with everyone from professional poker players to casual sports bettors. Accountants should inform clients to withdraw or deposit gambling funds directly from a bank account via ACH transfer. But these do not reflect actual taxable gambling income.

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Everyone wants to be a bank for small business

Cloud Accounting Podcast

11:20 – Intuit and Visa are on the small-biz track, joining forces to offer instant deposits | Business Insider 12:16 – We’re not quite sure what we’re selling, but it’s in the TOS! CPA Practice Advisor 31:42 – Robinhood tightens their tights for another shot at banking | Bank Innovation 32:54 – Is Intuit overtaking Xero in the UK race?

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Cloud M&A, get paid to move to Vermont to work remotely, & app updates galore

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Top 10 Accounting Firm IT Survey Surprises — CPA Practice Advisor — An IT survey reports that more than half of midsize and large accounting firms (51%) have outsourced their entire IT infrastructure to the cloud. This is a noticeable increase from 2016, when only 23% had made the jump. HPC is a 100% online accounting firm.

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Bookkeeper job description

Accounting Tools

The bookkeeper may also work with an outside CPA, who advises on the proper accounting procedures, and who may review the bookkeeper’s financial statements. The bookkeeper position is intended to be a freestanding position where there is no more senior person in the accounting department, so reporting to the owner makes the most sense.

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A Clear & Simple Guide to Accounting Workflow Management

Jetpack Workflow

We’ve talked with hundreds of accounting professionals over the years and gained an inside look at how the top CPA firms organize their client work. Print paychecks or send direct deposits. A standard payroll processing workflow looks like this: Receive employee timesheets for the pay period. Send payroll reports to the client.