Mon.Oct 16, 2023

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EAs call on IRS to restart balance due notices

Accounting Today

The National Association of Enrolled Agents is asking the Internal Revenue Service to resume sending reminder notices immediately to non-filers and those with balances due of more than $10,000.

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Powering A More Sustainable Future Through Solar Energy in Virginia and West Virginia

Intuit

In support of our Climate Positive Program’s commitment to reduce 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions outside our operations by 2030, we are investing in equitable deployment of sustainable solutions like renewable energy. The program aims to support a ‌transition to 21st-century renewable energy sources coupled with job and learning opportunities for students in underserved communities.

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Emerging risks for accountants

Accounting Today

Stephen Vono and John Raspante of McGowan Pro look at the new areas that are sparking claims against firms — and the tools they can use to protect themselves.

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My Favorite Newbies – QuickBooks Desktop 2024

Insightful Accountant

As the last piece in our QuickBooks Desktop 2024 series, Murph is giving us another of his favorite feature picks or, as he likes to call them, "his favorite newbies.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But 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. 🗻 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. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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IRS uses Inflation Reduction Act funds to bridge tax gap

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to leverage the extra funding to collect more taxes, but has spent surprisingly little so far.

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ADP Research Institute Launches Today at Work

Insightful Accountant

The new resource for business leaders helps accountants share this quarterly workforce report with their clients looking for actionable insights to improve business operations.

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Billing Compliance: 4 Things You Need to Know

Billing Platform

Although frequently associated with medical billing, billing compliance affects all industries with varying degrees of difficulty. For instance, leveraging a variety of payment intervals (monthly, annual, usage-based) and diverse pricing strategies, software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies face additional accounting process complexities that can directly affect billing compliance.

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Pritzker says he'd veto any Chicago financial transaction tax

Accounting Today

The Illinois governor's comments follow months of speculation over how Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to raise revenue to tackle the city's embattled finances.

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Onboarding Initial Strategy Sessions With CSI: Cost and Value

CSI Accounting & Payroll

When you’re first starting with an accounting firm, the onboarding period is the most critical for your business. However, some small business owners still have hesitations about how much onboarding costs and how much value it will actually provide them. Is it worth it? At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve fine-tuned our onboarding process over the past 50+ years.

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Extra time for California storm victims' taxes

Accounting Today

Residents in 55 out of 58 counties have an extra month to file and pay.

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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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Product Release Notes September 2023

CloudZero

One of CloudZero’s overarching missions is to remove unnecessary work from engineering teams. Engineering teams are successful when they spend the majority of their time building new products and features — not fixing tags, not chasing down cost spikes, and not finding ways to account for surprise monthly bills.

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Accounting groups work on public sector sustainability assurance

Accounting Today

The ACCA, IFAC and the INTOSAI Development Initiative are teaming up on guidance on sustainability reporting and assurance for the public sector.

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Accounting starting salaries are going up — but not faster than inflation

Blake Oliver

"ACCOUNTING SALARIES RISE AS TALENT PIPELINE SHRINKS" — that was the headline this past week in a major accounting news publication. So, are all our problems solved? Sadly, no. ? Jason Bramwell over at CPA Practice Advisor dug into the data from Robert Half that prompted this headline. His analysis found that starting salaries for tax are increasing 3.6%, and starting salaries for audit are going up 3.8% in 2024.

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Altice employees raised red flags years before corruption probe

Accounting Today

The telecommunications company replaced Deloitte as its auditor with KPMG International. The decision was questioned by shareholders.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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Handyman Service Receives Faster Payments with AvidXchange

AvidXchange

David Rothenberg is the owner of A Plus Handyman Services based in Cranston, Rhode Island. He currently employs four full-time workers and several contractors. The company does handyman projects including repairs and renovations for commercial clients in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Customer Profile Name: David Rothenberg, Owner, A Plus Handyman Services Industry: Repair and Maintenance Year Joined: 2022 Accounting System: QuickBooks Product Used: Invoice Accelerator The Challeng

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Getting the story right on accounting

Accounting Today

The AICPA's CEO of public accounting explains why the profession's future is much brighter than some would have you believe.

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How an AWS EDP Can Deliver Value Throughout Your Cloud Journey

finout

What is AWS EDP? Learn what the Enterprise Discount Program includes, and how it delivers value throughout your cloud journey.

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A PCAOB proposal that goes too far?

Accounting Today

A lawyer questions whether expanded regulatory enforcement powers will lead to better-quality audits.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Steps to Capitalize on AWS EDP

finout

What is AWS EDP? In this guide, we will take a closer look at how to maximize the benefits of AWS EDP to ensure your business gains its full potential.

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Day 2 lease accounting: Continual monitoring

Accounting Today

Sustaining post-day two compliance requires a rigorous focus on optimizing processes for ongoing management of lease accounting data and entries.

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How an IRS contractor leaked tax data on Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk

Accounting Today

The manner in which Charles Littlejohn pulled off one of the most egregious security breaches in IRS history was revealed in a court filing.

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