Advisory July 16, 2024
New SmartVault and Liscio Integration Paves the Way for Flexible Accounting Tech Stack
The integration is particularly timely as firms seek to replace outdated systems before the upcoming tax season.
Accounting July 15, 2024
Embracing Technological Change and Expanding Advisory Services are Critical to Internal Audit Profession
The report identified several positive technology-driven changes that are expected transform internal audit over the next decade.
Accounting July 15, 2024
CFO Optimism Hits Highest Mark in 3 Years
Grant Thornton’s Q2 2024 CFO survey of more than 225 senior financial leaders revealed several other positive indicators.
Accounting Standards July 15, 2024
AICPA Comments and Requests to Testify on Foreign Trust Proposed Regulations
The submitted recommendations will simplify filing for taxpayers and practitioners, reduce the administrative burden on the IRS
Accounting July 12, 2024
AICPA Comments on Proposed Regs on Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock
Section 4501(a) was enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and provides that a covered corporation is subject to “a tax equal to 1 percent of the fair market value of any stock of the corporation which is repurchased by such corporation during the taxable year.”
Small Business July 12, 2024
Retailers Saw Moderate Growth in June
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.47% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 3.42% unadjusted year over year in June, according to the Retail Monitor.
Accounting July 11, 2024
Andersen Global Adds Valuation Capabilities in Nigeria and South Africa
These additions mark Andersen’s first valuation service offerings in Africa, adding to the firm’s global valuation service offerings in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Payroll July 11, 2024
68% of Americans Think They Are On Track for Retirement, But Worry it Won’t Last
Sixty-eight percent of savers with access to a retirement plan at work believe they are on track with retirement savings, up 12% from last year, due in part to improved market conditions. But for those who feel off-track, long-term uncertainty about how much savings (41%) or retirement income they will need (43%) are top of…
Accounting July 11, 2024
Workiva Adds New Global Internal Audit Standards to Audit Management Platform
Released by the Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA), the Global Internal Audit Standards are designed to equip internal audit professionals to respond to emerging business challenges and engage with board members and executives as strategic partners for their organizations.
Accounting July 11, 2024
insightsoftware Acquires LeaseAccelerator
The acquisition extends insightsoftware’s market reach in the U.S. and enhances its lease accounting and administration solutions. LeaseAccelerator offers a core capability crucial for CFOs and Controllers that provides full control over the entire lease lifecycle.
Accounting July 11, 2024
ERP Provider Zone & Co. Acquires Staria Flow AP Automation System
Staria Flow is designed to streamline accounts payable processes and payments offering users increased efficiency and control over their financial operations.
Advisory July 10, 2024
Accounting Firm Adds New Subsidiary, Schneider Downs Capital
Schneider Downs & Co. introduces a new subsidiary: Schneider Downs Capital LLC (SD Capital), a focused team of value advisors specializing in middle market transactions.
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
