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Small Business August 27, 2024
Small Businesses and Consumers Are in Conflict on Payment Preferences
Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. consumers want to pay by card, while 30% of small businesses don’t accept cards as a form of payment.
Taxes August 26, 2024
U.S. Taxpayers in Puerto Rico Get Relief Due to Tropical Storm Ernesto
These taxpayers now have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Accounting August 26, 2024
Forvis Mazars Launches Government Outsourced Accounting Services for Public Sector Clients
These services are designed to help state and local governments bridge the growing gap created by a shortage of public sector finance professionals across the country.
Payroll August 23, 2024
One Third of U.S. Workers Want to Phase Into Retirement
The 2024 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey found one in three (34%) workers age 50 and older either have already started phasing into retirement (15%) by reducing their work hours or ...
Payroll August 23, 2024
Paychex Launches Digital Employee Benefits Marketplace
Paychex Flex Perks is integrated directly into Paychex Flex, the company’s cloud-based SaaS solution, and is tailored to the employee user experience, making it easy and intuitive to enroll in benefits.
Small Business August 22, 2024
July Retail Sales Show Increased Spending
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in July were up 1% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 2.7% unadjusted year over year. That compared with a decrease of 0.2% month over month and an increase of 2% year over year in June.
Accounting August 21, 2024
CPAClub and Caseware Partner to Elevate Audit Quality for Progressive Accounting Firms
This partnership aims to provide accounting firms with both the top-tier human capital and best-in-class technology to navigate and implement new quality management standards issued by professional bodies in the United States and abroad.
Accounting August 21, 2024
Fintech Startup Lettuce Financial Closes $15 Million in Series A Funding to Fuel Partnerships, Product Development and Growth
The funding will fuel accelerated growth, innovation, and product development. The news comes on the heels of Lettuce’s launch and seed funding announcement in March and a major product release in June of LettuceHead AI.
Accounting August 20, 2024
LeaseCrunch Offers Webinar to Master Lease Modifications and Remeasurements
The webinar is being offered on August 28 at 1:00 p.m. CDT and will equip accounting professionals with the knowledge needed to identify reassessment triggers, execute remeasurements and manage lease portfolios effectively.
Accounting August 20, 2024
More than 1,000 Accounting Firms Tackle AI Learning Curve with Spark by Rightworks Labs
AI is increasingly extending a lifeline as more firms are open to exploring the benefits of applying GenAI tools to drive efficiency so they can shift their focus toward providing value-driven client services.
Taxes August 20, 2024
Greatland Corp. Acquires Information Returns Inc.
Information Returns customers will be transitioned to Greatland’s Yearli platform. Yearli offers the most complete federal, state and recipient wage and information reporting platform for businesses, accountants, and related service providers in the market.
August 19, 2024
Ten Honored as Visionaries at Boomer Circles Summit
These awards honor member firms and sponsor partners in the accounting profession that demonstrate exemplary performance and innovation.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
