Accounting Today
APRIL 10, 2024
The board imposed its largest-ever penalty of $25 million against KPMG's firm in the Netherlands, in addition to $2 million in fines against Deloitte's firms in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Intuit
APRIL 8, 2024
We have recently seen quite a bit of discussion in Congress about family tax credits, and, in particular, the EITC and CTC. In fact, the US House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to expand the CTC, a proposal that according to some would benefit 16 million children from low-income families and in its first year, raising 400,000 children above the poverty line.
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Accounting Department
APRIL 11, 2024
As small and medium-sized businesses undergo rapid expansion and growth, they are often faced with a myriad of sales tax challenges, particularly within the retail and e-commerce sectors. The complexities of managing sales tax compliance can be overwhelming for smaller businesses, especially when juggling various omnichannel strategies to handle their financial operations.
Xero
APRIL 9, 2024
If you or your clients are looking for ways to grow profits, drop prices or pay staff more, then one strategy is to lift productivity in your business. But what is productivity exactly (hint: it’s not about working longer hours), and how can you lift it in your small business or practice? What is small business productivity? Small business productivity is the measure of how much value a business can produce using the resources it has at its disposal (ie staff, capital, materials).
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
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
The Institute of Management Accountants is examining the possibilities of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession while undergoing staff cutbacks.
FinOps Foundation
APRIL 12, 2024
Key Insight: FinOps success results from getting FinOps practitioners, product teams, and engineers to think cost-first with architectural decisions, and that starts with clean, reliable data. One of Tim’s biggest challenges is bringing so much data together for analysis. Walmart built a data lake where they store several years of raw data in object storage so they can go back and re-parse it in different ways.
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Xero
APRIL 8, 2024
As nearly a thousand of our employees around the globe down tools this week for one of our twice-yearly hackathons, I’ve been reflecting on the purpose and benefits of this practice. Hackathons have been a fixture in the tech world for decades. But today the concept is widely utilised in fields as diverse as businesses, healthcare, education and social impact to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Accounting Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Plus, Google is making massive changes to Chrome, AI-powered tax chatbots aren't performing well, and seven other things that happened in technology this past month.
Ascend Software blog
APRIL 10, 2024
Ascend Software, a certified Workday Financial Management partner and leading innovator in Accounts Payable Automation, is launching its latest offering, Ascend Payments. This new feature enables businesses to streamline payment processes, enhance operational efficiency, unlock significant cost savings, and turn supplier payments into revenue-generating opportunities.
Fidesic blog
APRIL 9, 2024
In this blog post we will tell you what JustPay is, who it's for and how it can help you improve your accounting department.
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.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 10, 2024
Accounting profession faces staffing shortages due to fewer graduates and an aging workforce. 42% of firms turn away work, 24% near burnout. First-time CPA exam candidates dropped by 33% from 2016 to 2021.
Accounting Today
APRIL 9, 2024
At 90,315,000, the number of individual returns received this tax season finally surpassed the same period last year, up 0.2% as of March 29, 2024.
Gaviti
APRIL 11, 2024
Of all the data financial departments love to monitor, accounts receivable often tops the list. After all, it determines how much revenue your business receives. This, in turn, affects its ability to meet financial obligations, such as repaying business loans and making payroll. Is it time for your business to complete an accounts receivable analysis?
Counto
APRIL 10, 2024
Startup Tax Exemptions: Unlocking Savings with Expert Strategies and Real Examples At Counto, we’re not just about numbers; we’re about making the complex world of taxes simpler for you. Today, we’ll have a closer look at startup tax exemptions, an essential piece of knowledge for every new business owner and entrepreneur. Startup Tax Exemption Scheme (SUTE) with Example Eligible for startups in their first three consecutive tax returns, the Tax Exemption Scheme for startups signific
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.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 11, 2024
Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn't panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations.
Accounting Today
APRIL 9, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service urged tax professionals to steer clear of so-called "spearphishing" scams from cybercriminals, including identity thieves posing as new clients.
Gaviti
APRIL 8, 2024
Anyone who’s worked in accounts receivables knows how valuable a good collections email template can be. Accounts receivable collections rely on clear communication with customers, both in delivering accurate invoices on time and ensuring those invoices get paid. An A/R collections email template supports quick and efficient communication between you and your clients.
LedgerDocs
APRIL 11, 2024
As the famous saying goes “ you never get a second chance to make a first impression”. This is especially true when working with clients. How the onboarding process begins, sets the tone for the entire client relationship. From the initial contact to gathering necessary information and setting expectations, client onboarding that has been done with careful planning and attention to detail sets you up for success. 1.
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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.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 11, 2024
The 'far west' was the only geographic region to suffer a negative net change in employment in March. Wholesale and Construction led the way in net job growth among all employment sectors during the same period.
Accounting Today
APRIL 11, 2024
From BOI reporting to tax legislation in limbo, even the most 'normal' filing season in a several years still has unresolved questions.
Enterprise Recovery
APRIL 10, 2024
Is your business struggling with unpaid invoices or clients not paying on time? Many companies often turn to professional debt collection agencies for assistance when this happens. Before you hand over your delinquent accounts to a collection agency, it's important to understand their role and how they can help your business. Learn how to effectively prepare your business for working with a debt collection agency to recover outstanding payments.
Billing Platform
APRIL 12, 2024
Showing no signs of slowing, a recent Statista report forecasted that the software as a service (SaaS) market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 7.33% (CAGR 2024 – 2028), reaching $374.50 billion by 2028. However, when it comes to managing recurring billing, revenue recognition, plan renewals, etc., companies doing SaaS billing face hurdles in achieving their full revenue potential.
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
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 8, 2024
The formal applications submitted by Top 100 ProAdvisors contain a wealth of information. Part of that information reflects how these 'Pros' interact with apps and software. Here's my first look at the 2024 Domestic data.
Accounting Today
APRIL 12, 2024
CohnReznick launches new digital advisory practice; Kruze Consulting and KPMG separately release CEO reports; and more news from across the profession.
Accounting Tools
APRIL 9, 2024
What are Other Assets? Other assets is a grouping of accounts that is listed as a separate line item in the assets section of the balance sheet. This line item contains minor assets that do not naturally fit into any of the main asset categories, such as current assets or fixed assets. Examples of Other Assets There are several types of assets that can be included in the Other Assets classification.
accountingfly
APRIL 11, 2024
Top Remote Accounting Candidates This Week Looking for remote accountants? Accountingfly can help! With our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program, you can access highly skilled and experienced remote accountants with no upfront cost. These are just a few of our top candidates this week. Sign up now to receive our full list of top accounting candidates available weekly!
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.
Insightful Accountant
APRIL 7, 2024
The new Modern Reports have been out for over a year in QBO Advanced, and they offer substantially more powerful reporting capability than the Classic reports we’ve long been used to.
Accounting Today
APRIL 9, 2024
The tax prep giant settled a proposed class-action suit that said it schemed to prevent employees from moving between corporate and franchisers.
Accounting Tools
APRIL 7, 2024
What is Manufacturing Overhead? Manufacturing overhead is all indirect costs incurred during the production process. This overhead is applied to the units produced within a reporting period , so that the cost of these units are fully burdened with all manufacturing costs. These costs are then charged to the cost of goods sold as the units are sold over time.
Jetpack Workflow
APRIL 11, 2024
Podcast Summary On this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello interviews Daniel Hood , the editor-in-chief of Accounting Today. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Daniel shares insights into the evolving trends in accounting firms and the push for advisory services. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the future of accounting and the role of technology in shaping the industry.
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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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