Accounting
FinancialForce adds personalized analytics for Spring 2020 release
FinancialForce, a Salesforce-based provider of enterprise resource planning and professional services automation technology, has released its Spring 2020 cloud-based software, with added features in the areas of project and resource management, accounting and analytics. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/financialforce-adds-personalized-analytics-for-spring-2020-release
Read MoreSenate Passes Additional Funding for Small Business Relief, But Questions Remain on the Deductibility of PPP Expenses
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed the Paycheck Protection Program Increase Act, which aims to top off the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) established in the CARES Act last month. When Congress considers its next options, in so-called Phase 4 economic relief, policymakers should revisit some of the tax questions about the PPP in addition to…
Read MoreAccountants mark 50th anniversary of Earth Day in shadow of coronavirus
The AICPA and other groups are working on ways to help the environment. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/accountants-mark-50th-anniversary-of-earth-day-in-shadow-of-coronavirus
Read MoreKeeping it Simple: Approaching the Next Stage of Coronavirus Tax Policy
Federal policymakers are set to return to Washington on May 4 to debate the next legislative proposals to address the coronavirus crisis and global financial fallout. As they weigh existing and new tax policy options, they should remember the adage to “keep it simple.” Recent reports suggest that policymakers will discuss additional funding for small…
Read MoreWhat Should We Call Those COVID-19 Recovery Rebates?
Defying the skeptics (including me ), the Internal Revenue Service last week began depositing direct payments of $1,200 for adults (plus $500 per child under…
Read MoreDoes Your State Have a Gross Receipts Tax?
Although it’s unclear how soon state economies across the country may be able to open again, it’s not too early for states to think about how they can remove barriers to businesses and consumers resuming activity after this huge disruption. Today’s map looks at which states levy a gross receipts tax, which is often considered…
Read MoreChina called out in U.S. audit warning over emerging market investing
When it comes to companies exposed to emerging markets — most notably China — investors should beware the lack of visibility into their books. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/china-called-out-in-u-s-warning-over-emerging-market-investing
Read MoreTax Policy After Coronavirus: Clearing a Path to Economic Recovery
Short-term policies to “stimulate” economic growth after COVID-19 run the risk of producing short-term results and would likely prove insufficient and ineffective for sparking a long-term recovery. Lawmakers at all levels of government should focus on deliberate and comprehensive strategies to clear a path of the most economically harmful taxes that will prevent businesses and…
Read MoreBest practices in remote computing
Withum’s Jim Bourke shares how to make your staff more efficient and more effective while working away from the office. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/podcast/best-practices-in-remote-computing
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