Tue.Mar 26, 2024

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Tax season so far: Looking for answers

Accounting Today

Taxpayers are accessing the IRS website much more this year than last to find the answers they need, with more than 410 millions visits through March 15.

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Xero invoicing: how we’re building a smarter, more flexible future

Xero

We recently announced that we’ll be retiring the older version of our invoicing product — classic invoicing — on 2 September 2024. We know you have plenty of questions and concerns about this change, so we thought we’d share an update on what’s happening behind the scenes. The good news: our teams are busy building a new invoicing product that is going to give you far more flexibility and customisation in the future, with beautiful checkout experiences and unlimited payment methods.

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Tax the rich is actually a popular bipartisan stance, poll shows

Accounting Today

Fully 69% of registered voters in seven swing states say they favor higher taxes on billionaires, and they support higher income taxes on people who make more than $400,000 a year by the same margin.

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P2P Transformation: Valentina Smirnova’s Insights into AXA Partners’ Journey

Cevinio

Discover invaluable insights and experiences from Valentina Smirnova, as she shares her leadership journey in transforming AXA Partners. Gain valuable perspectives on finance transformation and effective change management strategies.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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MassCPAs finds DEI problems in accounting profession

Accounting Today

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs released a report that identified widespread racial and ethnic disparities in the profession.

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Practicing Efficiency: The Power of One-Piece Flow in Your Workflow

Insightful Accountant

Have you ever heard of one-piece flow? The concept of one-piece flow stands as a beacon of efficiency. Ben Coleman explains one-piece flow and how to apply it to our daily work routines.

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Do Audit Opinions Matter? A Discussion with Professor Ed Ketz

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Professor Ed Ketz of Penn State joins the show to discuss audits' current state and future. We delve into the relevance of audits and explore the value of unqualified opinions in making audits meaningful. The discussion also touches on the overstandardization of audit reports and how this can lead to investor misunderstandings. Professor Ketz brings a unique perspective, sparking a debate on whether the existence of the unqualified opinion creates value rather than the content within.

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IRS investigating Ohtani's former interpreter

Accounting Today

Ippei Mizuhara and an alleged bookmaker are under criminal investigation by the Internal Revenue Service, the agency confirmed.

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Keeping Clean Books: The Foundation of Small Business Success

Less Accounting

The practice of keeping clean books for a small business not only streamlines operations but also fortifies a company’s standing with investors, creditors, and regulatory bodies. Yet, the task of bookkeeping, with its intricate details and the need for precision, can often become overwhelming, especially for small businesses and startups. This is where the significance of having an expert ally, like Less Accounting, becomes invaluable.

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Three-year-old startup bets AI can help fix accountant shortage

Accounting Today

Fieldguide raised $30 million in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to further its goal of using AI to alleviate an acute shortage of accountants worldwide.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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A Step-by-Step Explanation Of How Invoice Payment Works

Invoicera

Introduction Ever Puzzled over an invoice and wondered how it all works? You are in the right place. Invoices play a key role in business transactions, ensuring we get paid on time. You need to know the ins and outs of the invoice payment process to make the most of them. In this blog post, we will guide you through invoice payment details while deep-diving into the essential elements of invoices.

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3 actions will make you a better people manager

Accounting Today

In the fast-paced ecosystem of accounting, managers often find themselves navigating a tightrope.

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Small Businesses’ Biggest Regrets & How CSI Can Help

CSI Accounting & Payroll

When small business owners find themselves in trouble, they either downplay it or take it to heart. How do you know just how bad your situation is? Many people start by comparing themselves to their peers. CSI Accounting & Payroll has worked with small business finances and operations for over 50 years. Believe us when we say we’ve seen it all! In all of that time, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about the worst we’ve seen and if certain situations are too bad to work with, such as: What are

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Nigeria announces tax charges against Binance

Accounting Today

The revenue service accused Binance of nonpayment of VAT and company income tax, failure to file returns, and complicity in aiding customers to evade taxes.

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Your New & Improved Month-End Close Process Is Not So Far Out of Reach!

All accounting teams know what it is like to dread the inevitable month-end scaries. If there was a way to feel less burdened and maybe even a little enthusiastic to work on your month-end close and reconciliation process, would you do it? No, don't answer that, of course you would! Automate your month-end close process by up to 40% with SkyStem's ART and see how much more alive you feel!

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Top 10 Net 60 Vendors for Building Business Credit in 2024

Nanonets

Businesses rely on vendor relationships for a multitude of things; gathering raw materials, boosting customer service offerings, and securing certain software tools to help enhance business operations. While these partnerships are vital, investing in all the goods and services provided by vendors can add up fast. Luckily, with net 60 accounts offered by some vendors, businesses can get a bit of relief from the never-ending list of expenses.

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Alaska weather victims get tax relief

Accounting Today

The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines for victims of severe storms last November.

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Top Co-Working Spaces for Your Business in Singapore

Counto

Top Co-Working Spaces for Your Business in Singapore In today’s dynamic business landscape, flexibility is key. Co-working spaces have emerged as a popular solution for businesses seeking adaptable work environments. Beyond offering essential amenities like fast WiFi and mail handling services, these spaces provide a range of perks, from collaborative opportunities to professional meeting rooms, making them an attractive option for SMEs, business owners, and entrepreneurs.

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In the blogs: Whine of the times 

Accounting Today

More than prep; homebuyer credit needs work; tax shots across the Hudson; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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The Definitive Guide to Spend Management

The status quo for AP in small and mid-market companies is broken. It consists of messy tech stacks of siloed solutions that give rise to manual work, a lack of control, wasted spend, and unnecessary risks. The benefits of shifting to spend management are tangible, measurable, and are felt across the whole organization. Spend management is a different way of thinking and an innovation whose time has come.

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Jetpack Workflow vs. TaxDome: Head-to-Head Comparison [2024]

Jetpack Workflow

Jetpack Workflow and TaxDome are two popular software solutions that accountants, CPAs, tax professionals, and bookkeepers use to manage client work. Both platforms support workflow automation and team management features and integrate with major accounting software systems. When choosing between the two options for your firm, it helps to know where they differ and which may be more beneficial as you scale.

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Forvis releases free tax tool for clean energy

Accounting Today

Forvis announced the release of a complementary web-based tax tool for clean energy projects and investments.

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What is ECI and When to File ECI? Best Guide for Singapore SMEs

Counto

What is ECI and When to File ECI? Best Guide for Singapore SMEs Incorporated companies in Singapore are mandated to file their Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) within three months of the conclusion of their fiscal year. For instance, if a company’s financial year ends on December 31, 2019, it must file ECI by March 31, 2020. Understanding the significance of timely ECI filing is paramount, as it not only aids policymakers in assessing industry performance but also fulfils an essential cor

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Navigating the Employee Retention Credit: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Remote Quality Bookkeeping

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) emerged as a lifeline for many businesses, offering financial support to retain employees during challenging times. However, as the IRS deadline approaches, small businesses must tread carefully and ensure their ERC claims are accurate and compliant. Here, we’ll explore common pitfalls and guide how to navigate the ERC landscape effectively.

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

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How to Save 90% of Your Cloud Cost With Azure Spot Instance

Economize

Introduction Running your application in a cloud environment offers numerous advantages, including enhanced security, scalability, and cost-efficiency. To further optimize your cloud expenditure, Microsoft Azure introduces a feature called Spot Instances or Spot Virtual Machines.

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Is your accounting system abandoning you?

Insightful Accountant

If you feel like your accounting system is abandoning you, Murph will share options for you at Insightful Accountant's upcoming Future Forward Event, May 21-22, 2024.

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Direct credit definition

Accounting Tools

What is Direct Credit? A direct credit is an electronic transfer of funds through the ACH (Automated Clearing House) system. The payment is initiated by the payer , which sends funds directly into the bank account of the payee. Settlement usually occurs within one or two business days. Direct credits are commonly used to make periodic compensation payments to employees.

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Unlimited liability definition

Accounting Tools

What is Unlimited Liability? Unlimited liability means that each owner of a business can be held personally liable for the debts of the organization. This means that creditors can pursue the personal assets of an owner to obtain payment of the liabilities of the associated business. The unlimited liability concept is of particular concern for large and unexpected liabilities that a business does not plan for and has no cash reserves against, such as an adverse outcome of a lawsuit against the fi

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Putting the ‘Tech’ in Spend Management Techniques

Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker

If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!

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Unavoidable cost definition

Accounting Tools

What is an Unavoidable Cost? An unavoidable cost is an expenditure for which there is a firm spending commitment in the short term. Because of the commitment, it is not possible to sidestep the cost until the commitment period has ended. This type of cost does not factor into short-term operational decisions, since it will not vary as a result of those decisions.

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Bank charge definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Bank Charge? A bank charge is a fee assessed to an account by a financial institution. A bank charge may be levied for a number of reasons, including the following: Not maintaining a minimum balance Issuing a not sufficient funds check Depositing a check that bounces Exceeding the overdraft limit on an account The passage of time, if there is a monthly service fee The ordering of additional bank checks Foreign transaction fees The issuance of a paper bank statement , rather than an on-

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Credit sales definition

Accounting Tools

What are Credit Sales? Credit sales are purchases made by customers for which payment is delayed. Delayed payments allow customers to generate cash with the purchased goods, which is then used to pay back the seller. Thus, a reasonable payment delay allows customers to make additional purchases. The use of credit sales is a key competitive tool in some industries, where longer payment terms can be used to attract additional customers.

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Bonds payable definition

Accounting Tools

What is Bonds Payable? Bonds payable is a liability account that contains the amount owed to bond holders by the issuer. The account balance increases when an organization sells bonds to investors, and declines when the issuer redeems them. An entity is more likely to incur a bonds payable obligation when long-term interest rates are low, so that it can lock in a low cost of funds for a prolonged period of time.

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Book of Secrets for the Month-End Close

Developing a consistent month-end close doesn’t need to be a mystery. We’re sharing our top 10 secrets (plus one bonus!) for streamlining your close.