January 2018 - Accounting Software News

Uncertainty at IRS Mirrors Longstanding Tension about Payroll Withholding

2018-01-11 - by Deanna Fletcher

A lot of payroll accountants have been impatiently waiting for the IRS to update their tax tables for the purposes of payroll withholding and calculating employees’ paychecks. As a consequence …

How to be thankful – even in 2020 2020-11-25
For me, Thanksgiving has historically been an endurance sport. I’ve repeatedly proven to myself that if I can only survive my family’s barrage of questions regarding my singlehood, if I can simply feign an interest in football, if I can laugh off an inebriated uncle’s inappropriate limericks while covering the... Related StoriesHere for good: We’re working […]
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Your support matters: Give back this Giving Tuesday 2020-11-18
Many of us take stock of our good fortunes during the holiday season, reflecting on what we’re most grateful for and giving back to help others in need. This year has been trying for most of us. Just as businesses and professionals face economic hardships, many college students face challenges... Related StoriesAICPA advocacy makes big impact […]
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AICPA advocacy makes big impact during pandemic 2020-11-17
As the accounting profession continues to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity amid the global pandemic, the AICPA has implemented numerous advocacy initiatives, built coalitions, created tools and provided leadership that simultaneously propels the profession while addressing its issues and concerns. The AICPA’s advocacy efforts have helped the profession... Related StoriesHere for good: We’re working […]
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Auditing health-care entities affected by COVID-19 2020-11-13
It’s difficult to overstate COVID-19’s impact on the health-care industry. These changes vary dramatically among individual entities, meaning that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to auditing them. The audit risks vary widely. Any health-care entity audit should start with a client meeting that covers several COVID-19 variables. They should include... Related StoriesAICPA advocacy makes big impact […]
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Your top 6 automation questions answered 2020-11-11
What’s RPA? Will bots take my job? How can my firm get started with automation? To answer these questions and more, we spoke with two automation experts – Jotham Ty, the founder and CEO of Gappify, a provider of automation software for corporate accounting teams and Lesley Mast, CPA, who... Related StoriesHow to be thankful – […]
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Account for your personality 2020-11-10
Today is International Accounting Day, the day the world celebrates YOU. And because it’s your unique talent that attracts clients, we want to have some fun by discovering your “true accountant personality!” Think you know? Take this quiz to find out exactly which type of accountant you are. When you... Related StoriesHow to be thankful – […]
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4 steps to take your tax practice to the next level before 2021 2020-11-05
This year has been a whirlwind. I’m sure that the extended April 15 filing deadline, the payment deadlines and helping clients navigate PPP funding have kept you busy. Like me, you’re probably just catching your breath. When you’re ready, why not take a moment to reflect on the year you’ve... Related StoriesHow to be thankful – […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A reminder to focus on self-care 2020-10-30
Of the many lessons 2020 has taught us, one is the importance of self-care. We are often so busy making sure we take care of the things around us that we bypass taking care of ourselves. In our efforts to make sure our employers, clients, children, parents and pets have... Related StoriesHow to be thankful – […]
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Create a respectful workplace for people with disabilities 2020-10-28
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in four adults in the U.S. — nearly 61 million people — is living with a disability that impacts their life activities, including work. In 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act became law, prohibiting discrimination based on disability. And... Related StoriesHow to be thankful – […]
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Legalization: What’s ahead with cannabis accounting 2020-10-19
Ballot initiatives relating to cannabis will be voted on in five states — Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota — this November. Topics being considered are presented in Marijuana on the ballot. If you are a CPA working with clients in the cannabis industry, or if you think... Related StoriesHow to be thankful – […]
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