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IRS fights misleading social media claims

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service has stepped up efforts to combat dubious tax advice promoting schemes involving the Fuel Tax Credit, the Sick and Family Leave Credit, and household employment taxes.

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AI and Accounts Payable: Transforming Financial Operations

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In the fast-evolving world of finance, innovation is the key to staying ahead. One area that has seen significant advancements is Accounts Payable (AP), with Artificial Intelligence (AI) leading the charge. AI is not just a buzzword; it is revolutionizing how businesses manage their financial processes, bringing efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings to AP departments worldwide.

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Ryan lawsuit halts noncompete rule

Accounting Today

A federal court issued a stay and a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission's non-compete rule after a lawsuit by the Ryan, a Dallas-based tax services firm, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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About the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards Nomination Form

Insightful Accountant

In this third article of Murph's miniseries on the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards forms, he examines the new Nomination Form and gives some quick tips on its use.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Deadline for MP Elite 2024 submissions extended for final time

Accounting Today

Due to extensive interest, Accounting Today is extending the deadline for submissions for its annual Managing Partner Elite list to the end of the day on Monday, July 15.

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Accounting for manufacturing businesses

Accounting Tools

How to Account for a Manufacturing Business The accounting for a manufacturing business deals with inventory valuation and the cost of goods sold. These concepts are uncommon in other types of entities, or are handled at a more simplified level. The concepts are expanded upon below. Inventory Valuation A manufacturing business must use a certain amount of raw materials , work-in-process , and finished goods as part of its production processes, and any ending balances must be properly valued for

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The purpose of financial statements

Accounting Tools

What is the Purpose of Financial Statements? The general purpose of the financial statements is to provide information about the results of operations, financial position , and cash flows of an organization. This information is used by the readers of financial statements to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. At a more refined level, there is a different purpose associated with each of the financial statements.

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Art of Accounting: Growing by not learning

Accounting Today

When it comes to practice management, try to learn as much as you can from whatever source is available.

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How to account for unpaid wages

Accounting Tools

Unpaid wages are the earnings of employees that have not yet been paid by the employer. These wages are only accounted for if they remain unpaid at the end of a reporting period. If so, they must be recorded under the accrual basis of accounting so that the full amount of compensation expense is recognized during the reporting period. An accrual entry is not necessary if the amount of unpaid wages is immaterial; in this case, the expense is recorded when the wages are paid.

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How great works of art can bring grand tax savings on capital gains

Accounting Today

Art carries higher rates than most investments, but financial advisors and their clients can tap into trusts, charitable donations, loss harvesting and the stepped-up basis.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The advantages of cost accounting

Accounting Tools

What is Cost Accounting? Cost accounting involves the recordation, analysis, and reporting of costs to management. The intent behind this type of accounting is to provide insights into the cost structure of a business that can be used to better manage it, thereby improving profitability. It is especially useful for understanding which segments of a business are profitable, and which require improvement.

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BDO's new COO and chair plan improvements

Accounting Today

BDO USA recently appointed a new COO to oversee efforts to improve its audit practice and technology, as well as implement its ESOP.

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Asset classification definition

Accounting Tools

What is Asset Classification? Asset classification is a system for assigning assets into groups, based on a number of common characteristics. Various accounting rules are then applied to each asset group within the asset classification system, to properly account for each one. The groups are also typically clustered for reporting purposes in the balance sheet.

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Canada enacts digital-services tax amid US reprisal threat

Accounting Today

U.S. lawmakers and government officials view the tax as unfair and have threatened to retaliate if Canada moved forward with it.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs publishes Firm Tech Report

Insightful Accountant

The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs has published a 29-page CPA firm Tech Report with insightful information on the use of technology and where firms are moving related to tech.

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Where do payroll taxes appear in the financial statements?

Accounting Tools

When a company incurs an obligation to pay payroll taxes to the government, a portion of it appears on the income statement , and a portion on the balance sheet. A company records an expense on the income statement for the employer matching portion of any Social Security and Medicare taxes, as well as the entire amount of any federal and state unemployment taxes (since they are paid by the company and not the employees ).

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Automating Your AP Nightmare with Smart Data Extraction

Insightful Accountant

Many accounting professionals struggle with the time-consuming and error-prone task of managing accounts payable (AP). If you missed our recent App Academy , MakersHub presented how their innovative solution can revolutionize this critical process.

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Ask Lisa - How Do I Start A Bookkeeping Business?

The Successful Bookkeeper

In the first episode of the Ask Lisa YouTube series, Lisa Campbell details how to successfully start a bookkeeping business.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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A Detailed Overview of Amazon Route 53 Pricing Factors

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For any web application, a domain name is a critical aspect, acting as the online address where users can find and access your application, thereby providing global reach. Thus, efficient management of domain names and traffic routing is essential for any business.

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Related party transactions and disclosures

Accounting Tools

What are Related Party Transactions and Disclosures? Related party transactions are conducted with other parties with which an entity has a close association. The disclosure of related party information is considered useful to the readers of a company’s financial statements , particularly in regard to the examination of changes in its financial results and financial position over time, and in comparison to the same information for other businesses.

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Manufacturing ERP Software

Tipalti

Learn how ERP software helps solve manufacturing problems and which ERP software is most well-equipped to support manufacturing business needs with end-to-end capabilities.

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Manufacturing cycle efficiency definition

Accounting Tools

What is Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency? Manufacturing cycle efficiency measures the proportion of production time spent on value-added activities. A business can use this information to pare away non value-added activities , thereby reducing costs and shortening the time required to manufacture a product. Both outcomes can be used as competitive advantages, since a business can then lower its prices while maintaining robust profits , while also offering faster turnaround times to its customers.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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Types of ERP Systems

Tipalti

Uncover the critical details about types of ERP systems. From on-premise, cloud, hybrid or multi-cloud, learn how different systems can enhance your business efficiency.

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How to calculate employee turnover

Accounting Tools

What is Employee Turnover? Employee turnover is the proportion of employees that leave a business for any reason during the measurement period. A high turnover ratio is indicative of the reverse - poor benefits and compensation, and/or oppressive business practices or conditions. What Does Low Employee Turnover Indicate? Low employee turnover is generally considered to indicate the presence of excellent benefits and compensation , as well as enlightened management practices.

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Intake To Procure

Tipalti

Learn how an intake procurement system can significantly boost the performance and efficiency of both your procurement processes and overall business operations.

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How revenue affects the balance sheet

Accounting Tools

Revenue normally appears at the top of the income statement. However, it also has an impact on the balance sheet in three areas, which are on the reported levels of cash, accounts receivable, and stockholders’ equity. Impact on Cash If a company's payment terms are cash only, then revenue also creates a corresponding amount of cash on the balance sheet, net of any discounts granted to the customer.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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Coding Invoices

Tipalti

How do you code invoices in the accounts payable process, and why is it important? Learn how to optimize your invoice coding systems through automation.

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Uniformity definition

Accounting Tools

What is Uniformity in Accounting? Uniformity is the practice of requiring organizations to record accounting information and prepare financial statements in accordance with a relevant accounting framework. By requiring strict adherence to an accounting framework, every entity in an industry should report financial information in the same way. With identical preparation methods in place, it is possible to reliably compare the financial results of large numbers of companies.

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The Xero Beautiful Business Fund is back for 2024

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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024. With a prize pool of over NZ$750,000, the Xero Beautiful Business Fund is back to support small businesses and non-profits in seven countries with their growth plans and help drive future success. Small businesses are driven by dedicated and passionate individuals who work hard to contribute to their communities and their local economies.

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Unit price definition

Accounting Tools

What is Unit Price? Unit price is the price at which a single quantity of a product is being sold. This can refer to the price per unit of measure, such as the price per pound, ounce, or pint. The price per unit of measure is frequently listed on the shelves in a supermarket, so that shoppers can comparison shop among the different brands of products on display.

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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.