FTC mandates changes at H&R Block
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.
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4 Reasons to Make an Intuit Sales Career Your New Year’s Resolution
Intuit
JANUARY 14, 2025
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The best and worst states for unemployment insurance taxes
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.
From hype to habit: Where AI is headed in 2025
Xero
JANUARY 14, 2025
Remember when the world shifted from paper to computers? Or from desktops to mobile devices? We’re on the cusp of a similar revolution with AI. What once felt like a futuristic, magical tool is quietly weaving itself into our daily lives. In the same way we now wonder how we ever lived without the internet, soon we’ll wonder the same about AI.
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's 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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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.
Ohio eases CPA licensure
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.
Examples of fixed assets
Accounting Tools
JANUARY 14, 2025
What are Fixed Assets? Fixed assets are items that are expected to provide a benefit to the purchasing organization for more than one reporting period. In addition, these items must have an acquisition cost that is higher than the organizations capitalization limit, which is the threshold below which purchases are automatically charged to expense as incurred.
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Understanding W-9 Forms: A Comprehensive Guide
oAppsNet
JANUARY 14, 2025
The W-9 form, officially titled Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, is crucial for tax compliance and business transactions in the United States. Whether youre a freelancer, contractor, or business owner, understanding its purpose and importance is essential to your financial operations. This guide will walk you through the details of the form, its significance, and best practices for managing it.
The Supreme Court takes on CTA, BOI
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.
Why JPMorgan is calling employees back to the office 5 days a week
Blake Oliver
JANUARY 14, 2025
Why is JPMorgan calling all employees back to the office five days a week? Here's what they aren't telling employees: JPMorgan has loaned $174 billion to commercial real estate (CRE). That's ~13% of total loans. Meanwhile, the office sector has record-high vacancy rates. Rising interest rates have pushed CRE values down by 24% from their 2022 peaks.
IRS works to deter tax season scams
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service is making some changes this tax season in an effort to combat tax scams in areas like the Fuel Tax Credit.
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
Say Hello to the Upgraded Counto BillPay
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JANUARY 14, 2025
Say Hello to the Upgraded Counto BillPay Enterprise-grade spend management, now even smarter Let’s cut to the chase: managing business expenses shouldn’t eat up your day. That’s why we’ve supercharged Counto BillPay with features that make spend management feel less like a chore and more like magic. What’s New (and Awesome) Approvals That Actually Flow Multi-level approvals that match how your team really works Clear audit trails (because sometimes you need to know
Xero announces new tagline, "Your business supercharged"
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Xero announced it now has a new tagline: "Your business supercharged.
When I Met "The Magician" – America's Biggest Individual Tax Fraudster
Blake Oliver
JANUARY 14, 2025
I once met a tax fraudster at a conference. (I had no idea then.) It turns out he was behind one of the biggest individual tax fraud schemes in U.S. history$145 million! On The Accounting Podcast click here to listen to the segment I shared my experience meeting Rafael Alvarez, nicknamed "The Magician" by clients who watched their tax liabilities disappear at his Bronx-based company, ATAX.
Franchise model offers alternative to partnership route
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
More firms are creating alternative paths for employees who want to excel, but who don't want to "sell their soul to the firm" in order to make partner.
Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.
IRS, CASST Announce 2025 Filing Season Changes Aimed at Preventing Spread of Scams
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service and partners in the Coalition of Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST) today released changes for the 2025 filing season designed to help protect taxpayers from becoming victims of a scam or scheme.
In the blogs: Buzzing sounds
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Flat tax; doubts about 'automatic' IRS calculations; when to shred; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
Today's QB Talks: ProAdvisor Training Opportunities
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 14, 2025
Murph and guest co-host Kim Noh will discuss ProAdvisor, Accountant, Bookkeeper and Tax Preparer training opportunities at TODAY's QB Talks.
Springline Advisory invests in Fiske Advisory
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm backed by the private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, has partnered with Fiske Advisory LLC.
How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
Intuit QuickBooks Desktop ACH Payment Rate Changes
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 14, 2025
Intuit will be changing the rates of QuickBooks Desktop ACH Payments effective February 13, 2025.
Insero receives PE investment from Rallyday Partners
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Insero Advisors LLC, a firm based in Rochester, New York, has received a strategic investment from Rallyday Partners, to accelerate the firm's growth.
Intuit Releases Intuit QuickBooks SMB Index Annual Report
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 14, 2025
Intuit has released their QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report.
M&A roundup: KSM and KDG expand
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Noble Consulting Services, a subsidiary of Katz, Sapper & Miller, has added Rector & Associates; and Kyle David Group acquired Kennedy & Associates.
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Automate Your Workflow
Insightful Accountant
JANUARY 14, 2025
Fundamentals of No Code Automation" offered by RLB Digital. This 6-week certificate program aims to help participants streamline workflows and boost productivity using no-code solutions like Zapier.
RIAs with private funds may need to pay self-employment taxes
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
A Tax Court ruling that limited partners in an investment manager must pay Uncle Sam could cause some restructuring across the industry, an expert said.
QuickBooks Enterprise vs. ERP: Which Solution Fits Your Business?
Ace Cloud Hosting
JANUARY 14, 2025
Choosing the right software to manage your business operations can be a game-changer. Whether you’re a growing small business or a large enterprise, finding the perfect solution is crucial to.
Insight Software buys cloud reporting platform
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
insightsoftware [sic] announced it has acquired cloud reporting platform JustPerform.
The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
Top 10 Best Bookkeeping Software
Black Ink Tax & Accounting
JANUARY 14, 2025
Table of Contents Top 10 Best Bookkeeping Software: Top Accounting Software in 2025 Bookkeeping is an important aspect of any […] The post Top 10 Best Bookkeeping Software appeared first on bitaccounting.
What Is Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO)? Types & When to Consider
Fit Small Business
JANUARY 14, 2025
Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO): Definition and Types Human resource outsourcing (HRO) is the act of hiring a third-party provider to handle your human resources administrative tasks and functions. These can include HR administration, benefits management, payroll processing, recruitment, and more. Some common types of outsourcing that fall under the main umbrella of HRO include: Professional.
EIN number vs SSN
Black Ink Tax & Accounting
JANUARY 14, 2025
Table of Contents EIN number vs SSN, ITIN: A Business Owner’s Guide to Taxpayer Identification Numbers When linking tax duties […] The post EIN number vs SSN appeared first on bitaccounting.
Trump floats 'External Revenue Service' for tariffs
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
The post on Truth Social is the latest indication that the president-elect aims to carry out his promises for sweeping trade levies when he retakes office.
Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting
Speaker: Yohan Lobo
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
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