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At the end of a smooth tax season, an uncertain home stretch

Accounting Today

Tax preparers are concerned about the IRS's ability to make it through to April 15.

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Unlock Business Growth with Client Accounting Services from AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

As a business owner, you're undoubtedly aware of the myriad responsibilities that come with the territory. From strategic decision-making to managing day-to-day operations, your plate is full.

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Local firm slashes staff starting salaries

Accounting Today

Here's a satirical post in honor of April Fool's Day.

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Navigating the Complexities of Indirect Spend Management

oAppsNet

In the intricate landscape of corporate finance, indirect spendingencompassing expenses not directly tied to the production of goods or servicesoften remains under the radar. Yet, its effective management is pivotal for operational efficiency and financial health. At oAppsNET, we specialize in transforming such overlooked areas into avenues of strategic advantage, helping organizations unlock savings, improve supplier relationships, and enhance overall procurement strategies.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. 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. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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AI startup hires auditors to investigate inflated sales

Accounting Today

Builder.ai lowered sales figures and hired auditors, a major setback for the artificial intelligence startup backed by Microsoft and the Qatar Investment Authority.

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IRS Officials Claim Cuts Will Widen Tax Gap by $500 Billion

Cloud Accounting Podcast

What happens when tax enforcement weakens? With 17% of millennials considering skipping their tax filing altogether, Blake and David dig into how IRS budget cuts might impact compliance and revenue. They analyze fascinating survey data revealing what taxpayers truly value when choosing between professional preparation and free options like Direct File.

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Subscribing Your Client(s) to Accountant-billed QuickBooks Bill Pay

Insightful Accountant

You can now subscribe your clients directly to a QuickBooks Bill Play plan that not only suits their needs, but which is billed to your firm. Best of all you receive your ProAdvisor Discount off the subscription price.

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Is gen AI really a SOX gamechanger?

Accounting Today

By streamlining tasks such as risk assessment, control testing, and reporting, gen AI has the potential to increase efficiency across the entire SOX lifecycle.

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Your Firm’s Biggest Growth Lever: A Deep Dive Into Why Data Is Key To Success

Insightful Accountant

Want to build a successful firm? You need people who understand the principles of accounting, understand how to charge for their time, and can energize themselves to do it for hours at a time.

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FASB offers revenue guidance for construction contractors

Accounting Today

The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a paper on how to apply its revenue recognition standard to construction contracts with retainage provisions.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Inside Scaling New Heights 2025: Joe Woodard on Leadership, Legacy & Tech in Accounting

Insightful Accountant

In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Gary DeHart sits down with Joe Woodard, founder of Scaling New Heightsthe nations largest accounting technology conference coming to Orlando in June.

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In the blogs: Many hats

Accounting Today

Teaching fraud; easement settlement offers; new blog on the block; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Advantages for Veteran-Owned Businesses: Grants, Partnerships, & Government Contracts

CSI Accounting & Payroll

If youre a U.S. Armed Forces veteran who owns a business, you may have heard that there are some benefits for you to claim if you become a certified veteran-owned business.

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Small biz wage growth flat in March

Accounting Today

Hourly earnings and job growth for workers in small businesses remained mostly unchanged last month, according to payroll provider Paychex.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Is EBITDA a Measure of a Company’s Financial Stability, or a False Prophet?

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Decisions to extend trade credit are based on an assessment of a company’s financial stability, competitiveness, and desire and ability to pay to the seller’s terms. Many of these decisions are made based on factors other than what is revealed in a potential customer’s financial statements. However, based on a seller’s credit policy, a thorough review of financial statements is a required gate an applicant has to pass through before any credit line is approved.

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Fashion-tech startup teeters as CEO resigns over fraud claim

Accounting Today

Retail entrepreneur Christine Hunsicker resigned from CaaStle after the startup's board of directors alleged she misrepresented the company's performance.

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How to Write a Tax Preparer Job Description (Free Template)

Future Firm

Finding a great tax preparer can be tough. You dont just need someone to handle tax returns and review financial […] The post How to Write a Tax Preparer Job Description (Free Template) appeared first on Future Firm.

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An innovation framework for competitive advantage in CPA firms

Accounting Today

Continuous innovation is no longer something only tech and "forward-thinking" individuals should do; It's an imperative to the longevity of every business in today's marketincluding accounting firms.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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Track your carbon emissions free for 12 months with Sumday and Xero

Xero

Were pleased to announce that you can now access Sumday’s powerful carbon accounting tools free for 12 months with your Xero subscription, so you can better understand your environmental impact and take steps towards a more sustainable future. Eligibility and terms apply. Sign up now for 12 months of free carbon accounting software What this means for you Carbon accounting is becoming increasingly important to small businesses, their suppliers, and governments around the world, but its not

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M&A roundup: EisnerAmper and GTM expand

Accounting Today

EisnerAmper added Prague & Co.; and GTM acquired the state income tax practice of DMA.

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How Sage Intacct and Compleat Software Work Together to Empower Non-Profits

Compleatable

Non-profit organizations often face the challenge of managing their finances efficiently while ensuring transparency and accountability. Integrating robust financial management systems can significantly enhance these capabilities. A prime example of such an integration is the collaboration between Compleat Software and Sage Intacct, which streamlines financial operations for non-profits.

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How PCAOB inspections favor big accounting firms and burden smaller ones

Blake Oliver

Did you know smaller audit firms face PCAOB inspections at a higher rate than the Big Four? I didnt. I learned that in my recent Earmark Podcast conversation with Christina Ho, a PCAOB Board Member appointed in 2021. I asked Christina a simple question: if an audit firm does 100 audits, what percentage gets inspected by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)?

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Trump's regulatory rollback: Is the PCAOB next?

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board was active with enforcements in 2024, but President Trump's deregulatory attitude stands to change what's next.

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Trump to unveil country-based tariffs April 2

Accounting Today

Trump told reporters he plans to launch reciprocal tariffs with "all countries," countering speculation he could limit the initial scope.

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