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Melancon looks to build accounting pipeline amid tax changes

Accounting Today

American Institute of CPAs president and CEO Barry Melancon discussed the new tax extenders bill that's working its way through Congress, along with a variety of issues affecting the accounting profession, during a wide-ranging talk Thursday at the Accountants Club of America in New York.

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Tips and tricks for property investment accounting

Xero

Property investment accounting, or landlord accounting, manages your property portfolio assisting with tax compliance and return on investment. Know property investment accounting regulations and taxes To swim well, you need to know the strokes, and how to navigate the water.

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A Simple Guide to Tax Workflow Automation (with Examples)

Jetpack Workflow

As you onboard more tax clients to grow your firm, generating higher top-line revenue can be exciting. However, realizing what this means for your team’s workload during the accounting year’s busiest season may be equally daunting. Generally, you can group the steps to prepare and file a tax return for a client into 3 main segments.

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How to Become Your Tax Preparer’s New Best Client

Remote Quality Bookkeeping

Many small business owners undervalue the importance of a tax expert, but your business can work much better with the help of a tax preparer. A tax preparer gives you peace of mind to work on what matters. You also have the certainty that your taxes are in order and you are making the most deductions.

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EOG Accounting ties business goals to positive impact to embrace the beauty of giving

Xero

This year, we have two events: for every personal tax return and VAT return we submit we plant a tree, and for every new customer we onboard we give a “buddy bag” to a child in crisis in the UK; these children are often fleeing violent situations.”.

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A Guide to Accounting Careers

Intuit

Table of Contents What Is an Accountant, and What Do They Do? Careers in Accounting Work Environment Job Outlook Accounting Certification Interested in Tax or Bookkeeping? Invoicing: As an accountant, you may be in charge of sending, tracking, and managing invoices.

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Types of accounting functions

Accounting Tools

Management Accounting The management accounting group examines the financial and operational results of a business, looking for opportunities to enhance the results and financial position of the entity. The group can also engage in tax planning, with the intent of deferring or eliminating tax payments.