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FTC to ban noncompetes
April 24, 2024
Existing noncompetes with senior executives — those who earn more than $151,164 annually and who are in a “policy-making position” — may remain in force.
Feds ban non-compete clauses as CT reconsiders bill to limit them
April 24, 2024
Because of expected legal challenges, proponents of the ban are pushing for state and federal laws to place limits on non-competes
Tap overlooked tax breaks to help small business owners
April 22, 2024
Financial advisors and tax professionals with small business owner clients should ensure they have considered every possible break that could help the bottom line, according to one expert.
Updated FAQs provide details on phase-in timing of BOI access
April 19, 2024
Updated FAQs on beneficial ownership information (BOI) from Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) include details on the timing of the phase in of access to BOI under Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), P.L. 116-283.
73% of accounting firms not using AI: Report
April 17, 2024
Slow or non-existent digital transformations, especially around AI integration, is common for accounting firms, according to new data from Rightworks.
More than 4 in 5 large companies still offer flexible work model
April 17, 2024
Headlines can leave the impression that large companies are behind the times when it comes to offering corporate employees work location flexibility, but recent research paints a different picture.
68% of Gen Z workers would take an unwanted job for good pay: Report
April 15, 2024
Gen Z employees are looking for higher salaries and more work-life balance, according to new research from dcdx.
IRS grants limited waiver for underpayment of estimated corporate AMT
April 15, 2024
The IRS has provided a limited waiver of the addition to tax under Sec. 6655 for a corporate taxpayer's failure to pay estimated income tax with respect to its Sec. 55 corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) liability.
Stop stress in its tracks to avoid burnout
April 15, 2024
With finance named as one of the most stressful professions in the UK, Molly Macfarlane speaks to an accountant about their experience with stress and a wellbeing coach on stress management.
The win-win of effective well-being initiatives: 5 steps for leaders
April 12, 2024
For business leaders, prioritizing employee well-being isn't just a good thing to do; it's a good thing for the bottom line.
80% of women feel pressure to overperform at work
March 28, 2024
Caba’s recent research reveals the ongoing challenges that women face in the workplace, such as difficulty setting boundaries, reluctance to take time off and feeling pressure to overperform. Caba suggests steps that organisations should take to make the accounting profession more inclusive.
Organizations moving forward with generative AI despite concerns, survey shows
March 28, 2024
Finance leaders are still concerned about the expanded use of generative AI programs, such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, but more than a quarter of them say that hasn't stopped their organizations from experimenting with the technology, according to a new AICPA & CIMA survey.
Who calls the shots – the accountant or the client?
March 28, 2024
When a client wants a meeting at their premises but that isn’t the way the accountant likes to work, who should have the final say?
Generative Artificial Intelligence Solutions… Understand Your Risks
March 27, 2024
The artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT continue to gain popularity. Many CPA firms seek to leverage the use of generative AI to accelerate innovation and increase productivity. As the use of any AI technology is very organization specific, CPA firms need to obtain a solid understanding of their needs and objectives and gain an understanding of how AI works before they can begin to identify what, if any, AI opportunities are the right fit for their firm.
M&A Pros Confident Deals Will Surge
March 27, 2024
With interest rates taming and the economy doing well, pent-up acquisition demand will likely be unleashed this year.
Recruit, Engage and Retain: Create a Workplace Where Your Employees Will Thrive
March 27, 2024
The WIIFM, the age-old acronym for “What’s In it For Me,” is the mantra of today’s workforce, whether for prospective candidates or long-term employees. Firms are being pressed into looking for creative ways to attract talent and to retain that talent. And with the cost of onboarding a professional rising to the tens of thousands, firms are eager to maximize their return on investment.
A firm grasp on reality: M&A activity expected to rise
March 26, 2024
With interest rates dropping, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals are expecting the volume of deals to rise over the next six months.
Succession a big factor in accounting M&A activity
March 25, 2024
The current spate of mergers and acquisitions across the accounting industry is a result of several dynamics, including succession plans and a Covid hangover, according to AJ Chambers director James Gosling.
Department of Consumer Protection Working to Verify CPE Compliance Certificates
March 22, 2024
In response to reports of incidents of individuals altering PDF documents used to verify CPE compliance with the state of Connecticut, the Department of Consumer Protection has been working to validate certain CPE certificates, including some issued by the CTCPA. We have been contacted to verify information for current investigations and have been informed by the Department of Consumer Protection that several more inquiries are forthcoming.
Enforcement, voluntary programs yield over $1 billion from ERC claims
March 22, 2024
The IRS has identified about $1 billion in potential savings from erroneous employee retention credit (ERC) claims, with over half of that money coming from enforcement efforts and the rest from the ERC voluntary disclosure program (VDP) and claim withdrawal process, officials said Friday.