This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
accountants who advise small and midsized businesses are feeling less confident this year, according to a new survey. Between January and April, the net sentiment among accountants swung from a positive 19% to a negative 39%. All rights reserved. EDT 3 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email U.S.
The next phase of Making Tax Digital is coming. In April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will be introduced, and its set to shake up the record keeping, reporting and tax requirements for self-employed people and landlords. MTD for IT filing will be available in all Xero business plans.) Whats next?
EDT 5 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Over the last several months, Ive been partnering with Intuit QuickBooks, Brittany Brown with Ledger Gurus and Utah Valley University professor David Waite to deliver a hands-on accounting curriculum that teaches students the skills they need to succeed in the accounting profession.
EDT 3 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The accountant the world urgently needs has evolved far beyond the traditional role we recognized just a few years ago. Yet, in many areas, accounting education stubbornly clings to outdated, overly technical models that fail to connect with the actual demands of the market.
But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession.
Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg The Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Kurt Hohl, a former partner at Ernst & Young, as its new chief accountant, effective July 7. Acting chief accountant Ryan Wolfe will be returning to his role as chief accountant in the Division of Enforcement. All rights reserved. He received a B.B.S.
The firm will be fully integrating agentic AI into RSMs assurance, tax and consulting services; empowering RSM talent with agentic AI tools to heighten productivity and professional growth; and expanding agentic AI-driven solutions to elevate the overall client experience. All rights reserved.
EDT 6 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email By any other name; poor Service; a saga continues; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Rockford, Illinois: Tax preparer Gretchen Alvarez, 49, has pleaded guilty to preparing and filing false income tax returns. The tax loss totaled $356,881. All rights reserved.
EDT 6 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Bank job; the magic is gone; not a beautiful day in the Neighborhood; and other highlights of recent tax cases. CPA Timothy Trifilo has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for making a false statement on a mortgage loan application and for not filing an income tax return.
As is common among many accounting firms taking PE capital, Elliott Davis will operate in an alternative practice structure. Read more: "Private equity in accounting: The end of the beginning" ) "This marks an important milestone for Elliott Davis," Otten said in a statement. All rights reserved.
EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Tax management platform Instead launched artificial intelligence-driven tax reports, harnessing AI to analyze full tax returns to glean tax strategies and missed opportunities. All rights reserved.
From April 2026, small businesses, sole traders and landlords will need to change how they report income tax to HMRC. New legislation, known as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT ), is set to be introduced, sparking a shift in financial reporting requirements. The MTD for IT rollout will happen in phases.
TaxPlanIQ adds new features Pavel Bolotov/pashabo - stock.adobe.com Tax planning solutions provider TaxPlanIQ rolled out several new features. All rights reserved. A Multi-1040 Uploader and Opportunity Analyzer allows bulk upload of up to 100 client returns at once. Another feature will auto-redact client information on upload.
XcelLabs provides solutions to help accountants use artificial technology fluently and strategically. Accountants know they need to be more advisory, but not everyone can figure out how to do it," Tolin said in a statement. All rights reserved. These offerings are currently in beta testing.
You can learn more about these enhancements in this webinar. UK: Streamlined tax workflow and compliance We’ve made Xero even better with some UK tax enhancements designed to save you time and reduce errors. Plus, you can now set up and manage practice government gateway IDs for Xero Tax in one location.
EDT 7 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email I am optimistic about the "trusted advisor" destination that the accounting profession has marked as its territory, but skeptical of the partnership model as a means of transportation to that promised land. All rights reserved.
Audit Audit preparation Client retention MORE FROM ACCOUNTING TODAY Accounting Koziel: There's more upside than downside for accountants The profession faces plenty of issues — but many come with strong opportunities, says the AICPA chief. All rights reserved.
With another tax year almost wrapped up, are you ready to tackle year-end payroll? Finalising your 2024/2025 tax year Wrap up outstanding items Before processing your last pay run for the 2024/25 tax year, approve any outstanding leave requests, timesheets and overtime to ensure your employees’ final pay is accurate.
From April 2024, self-employed people and landlords earning over £10,000 annually, will need to follow Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) rules. . As an accountant or bookkeeper, you will need to prepare yourself, your clients, and your practice for these changes. Four quarterly updates .
Sempar Accountancy and Tax have been crowned the Xero Mid-size Firm of the Year at the 2023 Xero Awards for UK and Ireland. Clients benefit from valuable insights through emails, social media posts, podcasts, seminars, and webinars,” explains Aludia. For those looking to enter the Xero Awards, “Just do it!”
Accounting practice management software provider Karbon announced its new Practice Intelligence product, an agentic AI-driven solution thats the next evolution of its Practice Management platform. The company also announced new tax workflows and features. All rights reserved.
Gary Boomer June 9, 2025 10:00 AM Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email As CPA firms grow into the $10 million to $100 million revenue range, operational complexity increases, especially during peak periods like tax season. Identify opportunities Assess pain points in tax, audit, scheduling, and advisory workflows. All rights reserved.
EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Accounting firms are reporting bigger profits and more clients, according to a new report. All rights reserved.
That’s why we have prepared some resources to guide you through a frictionless payroll year end, and be ready for the start of the 2023/24 tax year. Don’t forget, there’s also plenty of other resources including support articles , a 24/7 payroll specialist team and webinars you can access at any time!
With over 400 employees and a Top 100 ranking, WISS is leading the way in post-COVID flexibility, non-traditional hiring, and strategic tech investments.
🔗 Learn more: [link]
🔗 Connect with Paul: / ppeterson1
Expand IA Newsletter Like what youre reading?
I’m delighted to announce that Xero has partnered with Parolla , to offer Xero accounting and bookkeeping partners and small business customers a free VAT solution, enabling you to easily prepare and generate revenue-compliant VAT3 returns for direct upload to Revenue Online Services (ROS). We’ll show you how you can file a return with ease.
Revolutionising Tax Workflow with AI: Highlights from Our “Let’s Talk Tax Technology” Webinar with SCTP In the fast-evolving world of tax technology, staying ahead means embracing innovation. Transforming Tax Workflows AI.TaxAssist is not just about automation—it’s about transformation.
The expanded firm will continue to offer accounting and advisory services along with strengthened capabilities in business valuations, fractional CFO, client accounting, international tax consulting, litigation support, and succession planning, as well as medical and dental practice consulting through DMJPS Healthcare.
The service held a webinar to raise awareness about programs that companies can use to help employees pay off student loans and other educational expenses.
We know it’s not enough to just create really #beautiful accounting software – we also need to teach you to use it. You can also find guides on Getting your invoices paid faster , Staying on top of your cash flow , Reconcile bank accounts easily in Xero and Creating professional invoices with ease , with more topics to come. .
ARIZONA The Association for Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame celebrated the 35th anniversary of the annual AAM Summit in Phoenix May 12-14. CALIFORNIA Janet Shepard Janet Shepard was hired as a business management partner and co-leader of the client accounting services practice at HCVT, Irvine. All rights reserved.
It’s often said that (almost) no one goes into business to do their own accounting. So it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs lean heavily on a trusted advisor for support, particularly around busy times like EOFY when tax, compliance, payroll and other business obligations come into play. What Xero tip would you add to this list?
Tonneson is one of the largest accounting firms in Boston and has been recognized on Accounting Today s Best Accounting Firms to Work For list for seven years in a row. 14 on Accounting Today s 2025 list of the Top 100 Firms , with over $1.1 All rights reserved. It has a team of over 100 professionals.
There are a number of areas where you can set default tax rates in Xero. This includes your contacts, your inventory items, and accounts in your Chart of Accounts. Any transactions using those contacts, inventory items or accounts will continue to default to 7% unless you update them. bank reconciliation.
Comprehensive Features for Modern Firms
Qount offers a robust suite of features tailored for todays accounting practices:
CRM : Manage client relationships with customizable fields and filters. Document Management : Utilize a virtual drive with tax software integration for secure document exchange.
Here are some tips that may help: If multiple expense accounts have been used for earnings and KiwiSaver, make sure the totals are added together and compared against the pay history report. Check for any transactions incorrectly reconciled against your expense accounts. You can check this by running the Account Transactions report.
Teachers, We’ve Got Your Back In addition to a comprehensive and accessible curriculum, Intuit for Education comes with a robust library to help educators succeed, including how-to videos, teaching toolkits, webinars, professional development toolkits, and an engaged online community to help educators succeed.
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. Balancing the need for precision while meeting tight tax deadlines can inadvertently result in errors. All of these serve to highlight the importance of preparation for tax firms.
GEORGIA NABA president and CEO Guylaine Saint Juste (left) and Bennett Thrasher partner Durran Dunn RTW Photography Bennett Thrasher, Atlanta, announced its philanthropic arm, the Bennett Thrasher Foundation, made an investment in the National Association of Black Accountants. All rights reserved. Read the full story.)
Click here to read the rest of the story.
Expand Insightful Accountant Newsletter Like what youre reading?
Subscribe to our FREE newsletter and well deliver content like this directly to your inbox.
These include the Budget Manager, Business Performance Dashboard, Payroll, Tax, and GST Reconciliation reports. These include: regular live webinars from our education team ( register for upcoming webinars now ). We recognise that for some of you, this is a big change and it will take some time to get used to new reports.
Sponsorships Are you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? Need Accounting Conference Info? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040. For details, read the prospectus.
A WISP (Written Information Security Plan) is required for tax and accounting professionals. Lucky for you, Christine Gervais did a webinar on this topic a few months ago and we’re bringing it back around for your viewing.
Top ProAdvisor Profiles: Debi Choi by William Murphy, Insightful Accountants Top ProAdvisor Award Process Administrator June 6, 2025 11:53 AM RSS Print Expand This week, our Top ProAdvisor profile focuses on Debi Choi of Sage Growth Advisors of Simpsonville, South Carolina.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 52,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content