March 16, 2021
The Latest IRS Rules for Retirement RMDs in 2021
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers about the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts.
March 16, 2021
How AI is Enhancing Fraud Detection
The modern digital finance network is one of the most dynamic, fast-moving technological entities on the face of the planet.
March 14, 2021
$1,400 Stimulus Payments Going Out, First Batch Already Received
No action is needed by most taxpayers; the payments will be automatic and, in many cases, similar to how people received the first and second round of Economic Impact Payments in 2020. People can check the “Get My Payment” tool on IRS.gov on Monday to ...
March 12, 2021
Business Tax Effects of New Covid Stimulus Law, American Rescue Plan Act
In addition to the $1,400 stimulus payments to many Americans, the American Rescue Plan Act provides many other relief measures, and also some new business tax measures, that should be noted.
March 12, 2021
Stop Selling: Who Needs Help?
By shifting into the mindset of solution providers, we become consultants and facilitators rather than worrying about sales. But to make this shift, we are called to embrace the idea of probing our clients more deeply than their taxes or ...
March 11, 2021
New Unemployment Claims Drop to November Levels
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell by more than forecast last week to the lowest since early November as Covid-19 vaccinations accelerated and states eased more business restrictions.
March 10, 2021
Biden Signs Stimulus Bill into Law
In this version, the maximum payment is $1,400 per qualified individual or $2,800 for a couple. Previous payment amounts were for $1,200 and $600 per qualified individual respectively. In addition, payments are now available for all dependents, ...
March 10, 2021
New Coronavirus Stimulus Signed into Law, Includes Tax Breaks for Individuals
President Biden has signed into law the new economic relief package passed by the House of Representatives and Senate on Wednesday. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides a wide array of tax-related benefits for individuals. Following is a brief ...
March 10, 2021
Sage Expands Partnership with CSI for Automated Vendor Payments
The companies are working together to deliver new vendor payments capabilities natively within the Sage Intacct cloud financial management system – providing a seamless experience from bill to reconciliation for joint customers.
March 10, 2021
AICPA Accepting Applications for Minority Student Leadership Workshop
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) encourages qualified students to apply for the 2021 Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop (ASLW) being held October 13-15 in New Orleans.
March 10, 2021
Is Automation Improving the Employee Experience?
Automation is here to stay, but the good news is, employees are adapting to more strategic roles because of it. Companies that are early adopters of technology have the highest chance of improving employee job satisfaction while facing the future ...
March 9, 2021
Finance Employment Trends in the COVID-19 Era
There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined how we work and caused accounting and finance managers to rethink their recruitment, staffing and retention strategies. The changes may have been sudden, but many of them are ultimately ...