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CPAs race to prepare clients for end of universal wallet accounting

Accounting Today

Starting in January, cryptocurrency will need to be reported to the IRS on an account-by-account basis versus the "universal wallet" approach most had been using.

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Empowering Non-Profits: Why Financial Efficiency is Just as Important

Compleatable

A Life-Changing Decision: From Accountancy to Charity Work When I graduated from university, I found myself at a significant crossroads. Should I immediately dive into my accounting career, taking on audit training and pursuing the Chartered Accountant exams, or should I take a step back to give something back to society? Much to my family’s dismay, I chose the latter and spent the next two years working at a night shelter charity for homeless men in Leeds.

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Tax Strategy: Tax assistance for natural disasters

Accounting Today

So far, around 150 federal disaster declarations have already been announced for 2024, involving 44 states, two territories, and half a dozen Native American tribes or bands.

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Capitalized cost definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Capitalized Cost? A capitalized cost is recognized as part of a fixed asset , rather than being charged to expense in the period incurred. Capitalization is used when an item is expected to be consumed over a long period of time, typically more than one year. If a cost is capitalized, it is charged to expense over time through the use of amortization (for intangible assets ) or depreciation (for tangible assets ).

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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Tech news: Data Snipper releases AI-powered document validator

Accounting Today

Data Snipper releases AI-powered document validator; TaxPlanIQ announces 1-day virtual summit; IRS announces availability of 18 online seminars; and other accounting tech news.

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Trade discount definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Trade Discount? A trade discount is the amount by which a manufacturer reduces the retail price of a product when it sells to a reseller, rather than to the end customer. The reseller then charges the full retail price to its customers in order to earn a profit on the difference between the amount by which the manufacturer sold the product to it and the price at which it then sells the product to the final customer.

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The difference between GAAP and IFRS

Accounting Tools

There are two major accounting frameworks in use in the world today, which are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ). GAAP is primarily used in the United States, while IFRS has been adopted in most other countries. Though the organizations responsible for these two frameworks have engaged in talks to minimize the differences between the frameworks, there are still several significant differences.

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On the move: RRBB hires tax partner

Accounting Today

Sax reaches $1 million milestone for annual charity run; Withum adds new ESG offering; and more news from across the profession.

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How Kenyth Got His CPA Credits in 3 Months and 36 Days

Blake Oliver

A bachelor's degree in 3 months, a master's in 36 days, and all 4 CPA exams passed within 18 months. Kenyth's journey will change everything you know about getting your CPA license. It doesn't have to take nearly as much time or money as you think.

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Armanino takes on minority investment

Accounting Today

Private equity firm Further Global has taken a minority stake in the Top 25 Firm.

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.

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Future of AP: Old challenges, fresh perspectives

Nanonets

Imagine turning your often-overlooked Accounts Payable department into a strategic powerhouse. While businesses race to optimize every corner of their operations, AP quietly holds untapped potential. The future of AP automation promises to transform this traditional back-office function into a strategic asset that drives company-wide growth. As businesses face increasing financial pressures, the modern AP team must evolve beyond manual tasks.

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Enforcement vs. progress: Audit reform amid heavy regulation

Accounting Today

The PCAOB's aggressive enforcement agenda overshadows the profession's achievements.

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Providing Training in CAS

Insightful Accountant

In today’s accounting landscape, employee retention and productivity are critical to success, especially in the Client Accounting Services (CAS) sector and for bookkeepers using QuickBooks Online. Training can directly influence these outcomes.

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Azure VM Types and Pricing: What You Need to Know

Economize

What is an Azure VM? An Azure Virtual Machine is a scalable, on-demand computing resource offered by Microsoft Azure. With Azure VMs you can deploy, manage, and run your workloads in the cloud, without the need to invest in any physical hardware. Azure VMs are used for development, testing, as well as scaling applications in the cloud.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Avoiding Hallucinations: Using Confidence Scores to Trust Your LLM

Nanonets

Introduction Large Language Models (LLMs), no matter how advanced or powerful, fundamentally operate as next-token predictors. One well-known limitation of these models is their tendency to hallucinate, generating information that may sound plausible but is factually incorrect. In this blog, we will - dive into the concept of hallucinations, explore the different types of hallucinations that can occur, understand why they arise in the first place, discuss how to detect and assess when a model is

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Benjamin F. Borgers Surrenders Colorado CPA License

Blake Oliver

Good news! Benjamin F. Borgers, the CPA who faked over a thousand public company audits , is no longer a licensed CPA in Colorado. It only took 5 months.

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Beyond Partnerships: Revolutionizing CPA Firms for the Modern Era

Earmark Accounting Podcast

Join Ryan Spohn, CFO of Sikich, and host Blake Oliver to explore how modern CPA firms are revolutionizing the industry by abandoning the traditional partnership model. Discover innovative strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, including Sikich's alternative practice structure and novel performance metrics. Learn how firms shift from "total hours worked" to holistic evaluations of effectiveness, client satisfaction, and quality.

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6 tax deduction one-liners

Accounting Fun

Every year my friend asks if he can deduct the cost of his jogging shoes for tax purposes. It’s a running joke. My client recently started a gardening business because he wanted to grow his net income. Another client wanted to write off the cost of a new bespoke suit. They said it would be a tailored deduction. It would be wrong to claim a deduction for a new watch, but it could be a timely mistake.

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Navigating Corporate Travel Changes Post-Pandemic

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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How to estimate ending inventory

Accounting Tools

What is Ending Inventory? Ending inventory is the total unit quantity of inventory in stock or its total valuation at the end of an accounting period. The ending inventory figure is needed to derive the cost of goods sold , as well as the ending inventory balance to include in a company's balance sheet. For organizations dealing with large quantities of inventory, deriving the ending inventory figure could be the most important part of the process of closing the books.

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5 Signs It’s Time for a New Document Management System

LedgerDocs

Your document management system can make or break for your bookkeeping or accounting business. You process hundreds of documents a month so it is crucial to stay organized to be productive. If you’re still relying on outdated processes or struggling with clunky software, it might be time to make the switch to a cloud-based document management system like LedgerDocs.

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Divisional organizational structure definition

Accounting Tools

What is the Divisional Organizational Structure? The divisional organizational structure organizes the activities of a business around geographical, market, or product and service groups. Thus, a company organized on divisional lines could have operating groups for the United States or Europe, or for commercial customers, or for the green widget product line.

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NATP Breaks Up with Intuit & Fat Joe vs. BDO

Blake Oliver

In our latest episode of The Accounting Podcast, we discuss the fallout from Intuit's controversial TurboTax ad and the National Association of Tax Professionals cutting ties with the company. We also examine Trump Jr.'s threats against Deloitte, KPMG's support for alternative pathways to CPA licensure, and rapper Fat Joe's experience with BDO.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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Accounting profit definition

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What is Accounting Profit? Accounting profit is the profit of a business that includes all revenue and expense items mandated under an accounting framework. This profit figure is used in an organization's financial statements , and is commonly used to evaluate its performance. Examples of accounting frameworks are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ).

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Direct financial interest definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Direct Financial Interest? A direct financial interest is a financial interest that is owned directly by an individual or entity, or which is under the control of an individual or entity, or which is beneficially owned through an investment vehicle or other intermediary. The concept is an essential one for auditors , who need to be aware of their financial interests in attest clients.

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Variable costing income statement definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Variable Costing Income Statement? A variable costing income statement is one in which all variable expenses are deducted from revenue to arrive at a separately-stated contribution margin , from which all fixed expenses are then subtracted to arrive at the net profit or loss for the period. This presentation format is rarely used, since most organizations prefer a format that combines variable and fixed costs within a cost of goods sold section, after which all remaining expenses are s