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No dumb questions: What clients are asking this tax season

Accounting Today

Are tax prep clients' weird questions actually weirder this year, or does it just seem that way?

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QuickBooks ProAdvisor Level 2 V-con is Next Week

Insightful Accountant

Next week, March 25 - 27, Intuit will offer a free Virtual Conference to prepare ProAdvisors for 'Level 2' Certification.

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North Carolina bill aims to fix CPA shortage

Accounting Today

North Carolina is the latest state making legislative moves in hopes of expanding the pipeline of licensed accountants with an alternative path.

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How to Acumatica - New Project Quotes for Mobile App

Insightful Accountant

Acumatica has added the ability to generate project quotes using their Mobile App. Murph looks at this new functionality in this Acumatica edition of our "How to ERP" series.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

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.

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Crowds became unruly during IRS Saturday tax events

Accounting Today

Internal Revenue Service employees faced threats of assault during Saturday tax assistance events last year, according to a recent report.

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New Push for IRS Regulation Amid Staff Reductions

Insightful Accountant

Legislation seeking to grant the IRS authority to regulate tax prep services has been reintroduced in Congress, continuing an effort to establish industry-wide standardsbut it comes at a time when the agency is facing staffing challenges.

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Your Firm’s Biggest Priority (Is Not What You Think)

Future Firm

At a recent accounting conference, the loudest cheers were for a small software update. In this episode, I explain why that might be a problem. The post Your Firm’s Biggest Priority (Is Not What You Think) appeared first on Future Firm.

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Accounting Today seeking 2025's Best Firms for Technology

Accounting Today

Accounting Today is accepting submissions for its report recognizing the Best Accounting Firms for Technology. This is the seventh year the publication will recognize firms in this category.

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Effective Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals and Families

Black Ink Tax & Accounting

Table of Contents Self-Employed Housekeeper Tax Return: The Ultimate Guide If you are a self-employed housekeeper, you have the flexibility […] The post Effective Tax Planning for High Net-Worth Individuals and Families appeared first on bitaccounting.

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West Virginia weather victims get tax relief

Accounting Today

The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines to Nov. 3.

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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?

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Perplexity Deep Research: The AI Tool That's Changing Tax & Financial Research

Blake Oliver

Perplexity Deep Research is the best AI research tool on the market right now, and you can try it for free. While it's not specifically built for tax, it delivers impressive results for tax and financial questions. You get five free deep research searches daily, and the Pro version ($20/month) hasn't shown me any limits yet. What makes it special? Unlike ChatGPT or Gemini's deep research features, Perplexity gives you concise reports instead of endless pages to read through.

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Unlocking the future of accounting with AI and young talent

Accounting Today

By showcasing how accounting intersects with technologies like AI, the profession becomes more appealing to tech-savvy students.

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FundThrough Named Best Overall Invoice Factoring Company by Top Business and Finance Outlets

FundThrough

TORONTO March 18, 2025 FundThrough, a leading AI-powered invoice funding platform, has been recognized as the Best Overall Factoring Company by Forbes Advisor, U.S. News & World Report, Investopedia, and FitSmallBusiness. Additionally, NerdWallet and LendingTree have named FundThrough the Best Factoring Company for Software Integrations in their independent reviews of invoice factoring providers. […] The post FundThrough Named Best Overall Invoice Factoring Company by Top Business an

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MH CPA, Kenilworth Holdings form joint venture

Accounting Today

MH CPA and Kenilworth Holdings formed MH Kenilworth, offering offshoring and focusing on increasing client profitability.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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The Rise of No-Doc Business Loans: Fast Access or Risky Shortcut?

Fit Small Business

What is a no-doc business loan? While almost all other loans will require some form of documentation, a no-documentation, or no-doc, business loan is meant to provide you with quick access to financing, usually with a simplified application process inclusive of just bank statements and business information. It is typically applicable to borrowers with limited.

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How 1099-DA is impacting state-level reporting

Accounting Today

The regulatory environment for digital assets will have significant implications for state-level reporting requirements.

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What Is Business Messaging? Best Practices & Benefits

Fit Small Business

Business messaging is a powerful tool for business owners who want to reach a larger audience or stay connected to their clients or customers. However, legislation like the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requires business owners to adhere to specific messaging standards when sending marketing or promotional materials. Therefore, this article outlines how to use.

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Acting SEC head remakes agency

Accounting Today

President Trump's nominee to lead the commission has yet to be confirmed, but the sweeping changes from his temporary stand-in are starting to pile up.

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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.

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eInvoicing in the UK: A transformative opportunity for businesses and the economy

Xero

The UK government has launched a consultation on eInvoicing , an initiative that has the potential to revolutionise how we handle invoices, and bring significant benefits to businesses and the economy. The purpose of the consultation is to gather views from a range of businesses on standardising eInvoicing and increasing its adoption across the UK. We encourage you to engage with the consultation (which closes on 7 May 2025).

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