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Ditching the stress of year-end payroll 2024/25

Xero

Embrace payroll software for year-end tasks Xero cloud-based accounting software can streamline your payroll and make year-end reporting easier to tackle. The post Ditching the stress of year-end payroll 2024/25 appeared first on Xero Blog. That means less stress and more confidence that youve nailed the payroll process.

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Is your firm overpaying for external hires?

Accounting Today

With accounting talent in short supply, many firms are paying a premium for external hires instead of promoting their internal talent. My firms compensation data, collected in 2024 and 2025, shows that accounting firms paid 7% more to bring in outside senior analysts in tax and audit than they paid internal staff in the same positions.

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What do tech vendors have in store for 2024?

Accounting Today

Technology developers who serve the accounting profession share the developments they have planned for 2024.

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Five tech trends for small businesses in 2024

Xero

To help small businesses and their advisors plan ahead, I’ve looked at separating the hype from reality to uncover the top five technology trends that may impact the small business landscape in 2024. Will it be the breakthrough technology of 2024? It seems unlikely to reach full maturity next year.

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Mississippi, Texas storm victims get tax relief

Accounting Today

It also applies to 2024 contributions to IRAs and health savings accounts for eligible taxpayers and to estimated tax payments normally due on April 15, June 16 and Sept. The current list of eligible localities is on the IRS Tax Relief in Disaster Situations page.)

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Boundless energy

Accounting Today

1, 2024; and CPA Walter W. 20, 2024, and attorney Jason M. 10, 2024, and attorney Catherine E. 14, 2024, and CPA George O. 4, 2024; Enrolled Agent John A. Klein, in New City, New York, (effective July 22, 2024). Fulton, Agoura Hills, indefinite from March 18, 2025; CPA Mark L. Connecticut: Attorney Scott M.

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The accountant's advantage over technology in fraud prevention

Accounting Today

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2024 Report to the Nations , 29% of fraud cases occur due to a lack of internal controls. EDT 2 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Fraud drains billions of dollars from businesses annually, affecting economies around the world.