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Accountants, IRS and DOJ hunt for fraud

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for charity fraud as accountants look to advise clients on how to detect and avoid fraud.

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Flexible Work that Works: Revolutionizing Tax and Bookkeeping Careers with Intuit

Intuit

Nina spends her weekends cheering for her kids from the sidelines. “Soccer is what we breathe around here. It’s amazing seeing your child do something that they love and enjoy,” Nina said. But she never dreamed her career would be sidelined. Just eight days into her hard-won dream job, Nina’s husband was stationed across the country, a pattern that became the norm for Nina and her family.

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Audit committee disclosures increased over past decade

Accounting Today

Corporate audit committees have been providing investors with a greater number of disclosures about their activities and responsibilities over the past 10 years, but there's still room for improvement.

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The Benefits of Continuous Planning for Your Business

Accounting Department

As a business owner or CEO, have you ever felt frustrated when the budget you made at the beginning of the year has become irrelevant halfway through? Have you ever wished for a more flexible and agile way to manage your finances? If so, you might want to consider continuous planning.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Hong Kong firm adds the most SEC audit clients in Q3

Accounting Today

Ark Pro CPAs topped the league tables in the third quarter, with five new SEC clients, all in China.

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FinCEN Set to Begin Enforcement January 1, 2024

Insightful Accountant

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the U.S. Department of Treasury is set to begin Small Entity Compliance implementation and enforcement of provisions related to Beneficial Owners Reporting as of January 1, 2024.

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Case Study: Running the Favorite Tools in Your Practice

Insightful Accountant

Accounting now heavily relies on various applications and systems. Unfortunately, these are often different, either cloud-based, SaaS, or desktop. This poses security risks as firms lack IT support.

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PCAOB sanctions three Chinese firms, including PwC affiliates

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied penalties against three firms in China, including member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers that it found were improperly sharing answers to exams.

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How to Improve Efficiency Across the Finance Department

MineralTree

Maintaining finance department efficiency is a constant challenge, especially for teams that rely on legacy technology and manual processes. The good news is that technological advancements have made it possible for finance departments to increase productivity and to do more with less. As the need to drive efficiency grows, many teams are looking to technology to digitize and automate their workflows.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Don't touch

Accounting Today

A dim bulb; morally bankrupt; 1st to jail; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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How Sage Cloud Hosting Can Help Different Industries Thrive

Ace Cloud Hosting

In the modern business landscape, cloud hosting is an invaluable asset. It provides businesses with access to the latest technology and can streamline processes that would otherwise be time-consuming and.

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Windes launches wealth management firm with Integrated Partners

Accounting Today

Windes, a Top 100 Firm, is teaming up with Integrated Partners, a financial planning and RIA firm, in a new wealth management venture.

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The Evolution of Electronic Medical Claims and Revenue Cycle Management in the US Healthcare System

SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions

The Evolution of Electronic Medical Claims and Revenue Cycle Management in the US Healthcare System Home / November 29, 2023 In the constantly evolving landscape of US healthcare, the story of electronic medical claims and revenue cycle management stands out as a testament to technology’s transformative power. From handwritten claims to the digital revolution of electronic submissions, this journey has reshaped the backbone of medical billing and financial transactions in healthcare.

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Mastering ESG reporting in accounting and finance departments

Accounting Today

The pressure to establish an ESG reporting framework is mounting as various regulatory bodies issue guidance.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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Understanding Different Software Development Models

Invoicera

Are you tired of feeling lost in the complex world of software development? With new development models emerging constantly, staying up-to-date and navigating the world of software development can be overwhelming. And with no understanding of the different agile software development models, it is challenging to determine the right approach for your specific needs.

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SCOTUS casts doubt on SEC's use of in-house judges

Accounting Today

The case involves a former hedge fund manager whom the SEC accused of misleading investors.

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Purchase Orders: Definition, types & how they work

Nanonets

When a business enters into a buying or selling agreement, both businesses must ensure they are protected within that transaction. The entity that is purchasing goods or services needs some sort of guarantee that they’ll receive the items they are purchasing, and on the other side, the seller is looking for assurance that they’ll receive the payment from the buyer.

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Advisory: Change your mindset

Accounting Today

Building an advisory practice at an accounting firms requires accountants to think differently.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

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.

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A Second Look at Forwardly B2B Payment Solution

Insightful Accountant

Forwardly is a cutting-edge business-to-business payment solution that gets you paid at least 3 days faster regardless of bank hours, weekends or holidays.

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Berkshire says billionaire Haslam promised illicit payments to juice Pilot's profit

Accounting Today

The filing is the latest twist in an intensifying legal back-and-forth between the billionaires, including allegations over the accounting.

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Top 10 Federal Tax Implications of Rescheduling Cannabis as a Schedule III Drug

Insightful Accountant

On August 29, the Department of Health & Human Services urged the DEA to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III.

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Tax Considerations for Different Business Structures: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, and More

Analytix Finance & Accounting

The business structure of an organization determines tax implications and can impact how profitable or scalable the entity may be. Understanding the different business structures helps any organization manage its finances. Some of the parameters that can influence tax obligations, depending on business structure include: Number of people making up business staff, part-time workers, temporary employees, etc.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

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

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BREAKING NEWS: QuickBooks Desktop Product Changes

Insightful Accountant

Intuit will no longer sell new subscriptions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro or Premier Plus, QuickBooks Desktop Mac Plus, or QuickBooks Desktop Enhanced Payroll as of July 31, 2024.

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Transforming with Accounts Payable Best Practices to Improve Performance

Nanonets

Companies that establish accounts payable best practices increase the visibility of information, reduce their invoice processing time, save money, strengthen internal controls and cash flow management, reduce fraud and errors, and improve vendor relationships. Accounts payable best practices are a subset of accounting best practices. Businesses using best practices in accounts payable processes and accounting gain a substantial competitive advantage.

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Senate Democrats propose billionaire income tax

Accounting Today

A group of Senate Democrats and independents introduced legislation Thursday to curb tax breaks for billionaires.

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A Complete Leave Management Guide

Nanonets

Leave management, a vital facet of human resources, involves administering employee time-off requests, ensuring compliance with laws and balancing business operations. This process encompasses managing various types of leaves, such as vacation, sick, parental, and public holidays. In the modern workplace, effective leave management is crucial. Well-managed leave policies can enhance employee engagement and productivity, prevent revenue leakage, and maintain high levels of employee satisfaction.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.