President Joe Biden announced a sweeping package of student-debt relief that forgives as much as $20,000 in loans for some recipients, a move he said would help a generation “saddled with unsustainable debt.” “The burden is so heavy that even if you graduate you may not have access to middle-class
At its first partner event in the US in over three years, Xero took to the keynote state to advocate partner commitments and share new products. In a market it has long been challenged in, Xero has built what one would describe as a loyal following, one that appears to
New research from client engagement platform, Ignition, quantifies the financial and mental cost of avoiding or delaying awkward client conversations in accounting, and the professional services industry in general. Specifically, the research found that by putting off awkward client conversations, 40 percent say their mental health has suffered as a
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You might not be very organized with your financial records during the beginning stage of your business or side hustle. Less than half of small business owners monitor cash flow, and 65 percent of entrepreneurs who fail say they mismanaged their finances.
Our goal in this article is to help the tax professional’s planning by noting significant tax provision effective dates over the next few years. First, let’s discuss tax provisions with broad applicability: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) enacted in December, 2017, reduced the individual tax rate schedule. For
While neither Sage nor Lockstep disclosed the terms of the purchase, which is anticipated to be completed in September, it is unlikely to have come cheap given that Lockstep conducted a $10M Series A raise in February 2021, with a further $2.5M injected by American Express Ventures in August 2021.
Many CPAs don’t realize how everyday tasks can easily expose them to malpractice litigation. The causes of litigation are well known, and so too are the mitigation techniques that prevent it. Some mistakes happen despite your best efforts to prevent them. Some of the more frequent mistakes include the following: Generating
AuditClub™, the Audit Service Center for CPAs, has launched of its new auditors-as-a-service model, designed to provide top 10, regional and local CPA firms with instant talent and fractional flexibility. Founded and led by former audit partners with a unique and valuable mix of Big 4, regional and local firm
Lack of clarity about when to screen for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) factors makes the tax credit less effective. Designed to provide more opportunities for workers who have historically faced challenges gaining employment, the WOTC can be a helpful tool for your small business clients. The WOTC helps
As you transition your firm from compliance focused services to client advisory services (CAS), your focus will shift from providing your clients with “deliverables” to “intangibles.” And something interesting will happen: You’ll start to wonder if you’re doing enough. You’ll wonder why a client would pay you more than they
