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Many companies clueless about payment fraud, report claims
August 12, 2024
Half of surveyed organizations don’t know how often they’re hit by fraudulent payment schemes or what the cost is.
NPAG releases data-driven strategies to boost accounting pipeline
August 01, 2024
NPAG’s Accounting Talent Strategy Report explores the latest pipeline data, root causes of the profession’s attrition, potential solutions, and next steps.
Accounting firm Marcum, with major CT presence, to be acquired in $2.3B deal
July 31, 2024
Accounting firm Marcum, which has multiple offices in Connecticut, is being acquired by a publicly traded financial services advisory firm in a deal worth $2.3 billion, the company announced.
Misconceptions and mismatches: Dealing with the staff shortage
July 31, 2024
Of all problems the tax and accounting profession faces, staffing seems the most persistent. Older and younger accountants alike are bailing, driven by a sometimes hard combination of perception and reality.
Pipeline plan of action: Read the Accounting Talent Strategy Report
July 31, 2024
The National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG) published a report Wednesday a year in the making, calling for a professionwide effort aimed at bolstering the supply of accounting talent.
The 2024 Accounting Today Salary Survey
July 31, 2024
Compensation is always a hot topic in accounting, but it's gotten even hotter these days thanks to the difficulty the profession has in attracting and retaining talent.
IRS shares more warning signs of incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit; urges businesses to proactively resolve erroneous claims to avoid penalties, interest, audit
July 26, 2024
As the Internal Revenue Service intensifies work on the Employee Retention Credit, the agency today shared five new warning signs being seen on incorrect claims by businesses.
FinCEN estimates millions of hours will be spent seeking BOI access
July 22, 2024
Entities seeking access to beneficial ownership information (BOI) will spend over 8.7 million hours filling out paperwork in the first year and over 3.6 million in the second year, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said in an estimate Monday.
Forget the great resignation, we're now in our big stay era
July 20, 2024
As the adage goes, the grass isn't always greener. This rings true for American workers who have started shunning the idea of the Great Resignation, AKA leaving their jobs in droves, in favor of remaining in their current roles.
Can ‘less is more’ apply to the working week?
July 18, 2024
Is it possible to get as much work done in four days as five? The answer may not be what you expect and the benefits for staff are undeniable.
NASBA CEO Elect Daniel Dustin Appoints Four to Leadership Team
July 18, 2024
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) President and CEO elect Daniel J. Dustin, CPA, has selected Kent A. Absec, Brenner Allen, Esq., William A. Emmer, CPA, and Sedrik Newbern to join the leadership team at NASBA, effective August 1, 2024. These changes to leadership follow the retirement of current NASBA President and CEO Ken L. Bishop.
How the Accountant Shortage Is Rippling Through the Startup World
July 17, 2024
The are fewer CPAs, which is a problem for entrepreneurs, but while some lament the loss, others are looking to fill it.
The time has come for TikTok accountants
July 15, 2024
Gen Z accountants are using the popular social media platform TikTok to gain clients and increase their brand awareness. Should you be setting up an account?
Bridging the finance talent gap with AI technology
July 10, 2024
What can be done to make the finance profession more attractive to the next generation of students? AccountingWEB’s Jake Smith speaks to Cassie Petrie, MD for SMB in EMEA at SAP Concur about tackling the talent shortage and the role technology can play.
5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees
June 26, 2024
Establishing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees is an essential part of promoting a culture of respect, innovation, and productivity within an organization. Finance leaders and executives are pivotal in championing key inclusion initiatives and setting precedents within their firms.
Connecticut CPA Magazine Excerpt - Effective Automation and AI Implementation: Standing Firm in Efficiency Accounting and Advisory Services and Organization for Client Advisory Services
June 26, 2024
In the midst of the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype, automation often takes a backseat, with the assumption that AI will solve our problems. However, effective automation and AI implementation are impossible without proper processes, technology, and organization. Keeping this in focus, we’ll explore tools to help your firm achieve its goals and foster a healthy work-life balance for your team.
Connecticut Dramatically Expands Paid Sick Leave Law
June 25, 2024
With no grand announcement, Connecticut quietly expanded employee’s paid sick time benefits. The bill greatly expands the law’s reach.
Engaging with Pride all year round
June 24, 2024
Molly Macfarlane talks to Kevin Drew, managing director of Ascentant Accountancy, about his firm’s ongoing support for the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of sustained support beyond Pride Month.
UK businesses looking for new workspace
June 24, 2024
Many companies desire flexible spaces and are unlikely to return to a private office.
IRS: Review of 1 million ERC claims reveals most show signs of risk
June 20, 2024
Most remaining employee retention credit (ERC) claims show signs of fraud or errors, and the IRS will deny tens of thousands of the most obvious erroneous claims in the coming weeks, the Service said Thursday.