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Bench acquired by Employer.com after sudden shutdown

Accounting Today

Canadian accounting firm Bench, which abruptly shut down last week, has been acquired by payroll and onboarding solutions firm Employer.com.

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Why Did Bench Accounting Shut Down and What Should You Do Now?

Bookkeeping Express

In a shocking turn of events, Bench Accounting, once a prominent player in the bookkeeping space, has ceased operations, leaving many small business clients scrambling to figure out what to do next. While the exact reasons for Benchs closure are still unfolding, early indicators suggest financial instability may have played a significant role. For thousands of small businesses who relied on Bench, this news is more than a headlineits a major disruption.

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The BOI argument goes on

Accounting Today

Many continue to question the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act, but it's not gone yet.

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9 Ways to Prepare Your CPA Firm for a Smooth Tax Season

Analytix Finance & Accounting

As a CPA firm, you already know that tax season brings the need for organization, meticulous attention to detail, and efficient processes to ensure success. Whether you offer tax services for a few clients or handle a higher volume, without preparation, this time can quickly become overwhelming, leading to bottlenecks, missed deadlines, and strained client relationships.

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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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Survey opens for 2025 Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders

Accounting Today

Accounting Today is looking for firms that belong in its prestigious annual rankings of the biggest practices in the field.

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Don't Forget to Complete Your 2025 ProAdvisor Awards Application

Insightful Accountant

Applications, for the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards are still being accepted. But we want to remind you to complete your new, or in progress, application by no later than February 11, 2025.

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Best Zoho Invoice Alternatives for Your Business in 2025

Invoicera

Many aspects matter for a smooth-running cash flow, and one of them is billing. If done manually, it consumes a lot of time, and automation can make this billing process more efficient. Thus, the tech market offers many invoicing tools to make the job easy, and Zoho Books is one of them. Zoho Books is an India-based software that almost covers all the invoicing features, but there are people who are searching for alternatives.

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BerryDunn merges in Burzenski

Accounting Today

The merger will allow BerryDunn to expand into the veterinary practice market and bolster its existing construction practice.

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The 10 states with the highest property taxes on homeowners

Accounting Today

The No. 1 state effectively charges 1.88% on the value of a residence, according to a realty firm's analysis of a frequent and growing concern among clients.

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Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Accounting Today

He brokered a historic accord in the Middle East in a term marred by soaring inflation, an oil shortage, and Iran's taking of American hostages.

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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.

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Art of Accounting: The changes for 2025 that 2024 brought

Accounting Today

Evaluate your accomplishments this year and see how to build on them.