Category: Accounting Advices

A third (34%) of UK accountants do not trust that outsourcing is done correctly or to a high enough standard, according to latest research from IRIS Software Group (IRIS), the UK’s leading provider of accountancy software and services. The research reveals many accountants are reluctant to outsource certain elements of their role thanks to out-of-date assumptions. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, accountants have been their clients’ essential, trusted advisors. Yet with the threat of business survival still at large, accountancy professionals need more support in managing admin-heavy tasks…

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Small business owners are feeling upbeat about the prospect of trading getting back to normal but are still struggling with their mental health and finding financial support, according to a survey from ACCA UK (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and The Corporate Finance Network (CFN). All owners reported that business trading is at the level they expected or slightly higher this month, a jump of 11% over last month. And there was also unanimity from 100% of respondents that their businesses will return to pre- Covid levels of productivity…

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By Jim Scott, MD for Accountancy at IRIS Software Group Accountants have faced a number of challenges since the start of COVID-19. The sudden shift to remote working and changing customer demands meant many had to adopt new ways of working, fast. Added to this, businesses have needed additional support to prepare for phase two of the evolving Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislative changes and will continue to need expert advice from accountants ahead of the next phases in 2022 and 2023. As we emerge from the pandemic, accountants will…

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The SEC on Dec. 10 decided that two EY partners and one principal didn’t take the auditor independence rules seriously and doled out a few fines and sanctions. And like many of these auditor independence violations that get firms in hot water with the SEC or the PCAOB, the flagrant rules bending by EY had to do with providing non-audit services to an audit client. In this particular instance, the audit client was Cintas Corp: This matter involves aiding and abetting and causing violations of the auditor independence rules arising…

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Irrespective of your feelings on the matter, crypto could very well prove that it is here to stay. There’s little doubt that cryptocurrency represents one wave of the future. Bitcoin and Blockchain have changed the way we see traditional paper-based money and metallic coinage. Savvy investors are getting in “on the bottom floor,” as the saying goes. Virtual currencies don’t need to feel like a gamble or a fade. Irrespective of your feelings on the matter, crypto could very well prove that it is here to stay. All kinds of…

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Is accounting an obsolete major? That’s the question posed by John “Jack” Castonguay, PhD, CPA, in the August/September 2021 CPA Journal. He writes: Accounting — at least as an independent field of study — is becoming obsolete in today’s technology- and analytics-focused world. Its value lies in its interdisciplinary applicability and position as a foundational business curriculum. In recognition of that reality — and to maintain a pipeline of candidates open to CPA licensure, increase the number of engaged accounting students, and keep the profession relevant to the next generation…

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Relatives and children can both count as tax dependents. Relatives and children both count as tax dependents. They matter so much because they qualify you for certain breaks you couldn’t access otherwise. Such breaks are bigger than you might believe, which of course, means filing the paperwork correctly becomes an even more attractive incentive. We’ll show you how to identify and declare your dependents on your returns to make them as valid and legitimate as possible!  Let’s Define the Term  Kids and relations must possess certain attributes to fit this…

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How can CPAs make a difference? It’s a universally acknowledged fact that money makes the world go around. That’s just how it is. No matter how you feel about this principle of modern society, you need plenty of money to keep your business running. For all of the income you generate, you must also realize that the Internal Revenue Service requires you to pay your share of taxes. That’s when you should ask a certified public accountant to supervise your financial affairs. How can CPAs make a difference?  CPAs and…

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Don’t run the risk of being punished with harsh penalties from the IRS! Tax Day 2022 returns its original April 15th deadline. While that seems like it’s ages away, it’s a good idea to stay on top of your finances. Falling behind on tax payments (or even worse – outright dodging the taxes you are supposed to pay) can land you in some serious hot water. The Internal Revenue Service frowns on any misconduct of all descriptions. Don’t run the risk of being punished with harsh penalties. They’ll hamstring your…

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It’s possible to balance your budget. It’s possible to balance your budget. Although this prospect gets even harder when you run a business, you can do it without fear of breaking the bank. With a solid financial foundation in place, you can ensure that your startup or sole proprietorship survives. Being an entrepreneur is exceedingly difficult, but if you have a head for numbers, it’ll be somehow easier, at least in this respect.  ssemble Your Income Streams  The first thing you’ll want to do is gather all of your revenue…

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