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accounting influencers

expert panel: are you risking obsolescence? | accounting influencers

innovation, ai, and next-gen leaders must successfully adapt to constantly changing landscapes.

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

industry leaders bobby lane, ceo of factotum; tony szczepaniak, ceo of lea global; randy wootton, ceo of maxio; and rick richardson, ceo & founder of richardson media & technologies, probe the state of accounting, the biggest threats facing the profession, and the opportunities ahead.

szczepaniak sees hope in the pressing issue of talent shortages, noting that regulatory bodies are exploring new ways to accelerate certifications and attract non-traditional candidates. he acknowledges that while some firms are innovating, others remain stagnant. “the firms that can clearly articulate their value proposition and adapt to strategic conversations internally will thrive,” he asserts.

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client accounting services

five ways to make cas staffing easier

number 5 drawn in sand

even solos can provide it. here’s how.

by hitendra patil
client accounting services: the definitive success guide

when we asked firms what is stopping you from offering client accounting services, their top response was that they don’t have the staffing.

the #1 cas killer that emerged from the cas survey results is, unfortunately, also the most misconceived perception. it is a myth.

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the cas survey results showed that even solo practitioners offer cas. the number of firms that provide cas is significantly higher than those that do not offer cas for firms of all sizes. cas firms provide about twice the number of services compared to non-cas firms. “staffing shortage” or “lack of relevantly competent staff” are not the reasons why you should not offer cas. let us see why.
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politics & government

why itin applications get delayed

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… and why they don’t have to.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

every year, more than a million taxpayers apply for an individual taxpayer identification number. these are people who, for various reasons, can’t get a social security number. these include

  • resident aliens with a “green card.”
  • foreign students who are allowed to earn a certain amount.
  • people in foreign countries who are required to pay u.s. taxes.
  • non-american spouses and other dependents of primary taxpayers who have ssns.

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delays and disaster

the itin application process is an invitation for fraud, so the irs is very careful in receiving and approving applications.
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featured video

bill sheridan: adapt or be left behind | gear up for growth

focus on your clients…or someone else will.

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gear up for growth
with jean caragher
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bill sheridan, chief communications officer at the maryland association of cpas, believes cpa firms must embrace change to stay competitive. as technology automates compliance work, firms that focus on client advisory services will be the ones that thrive.

“our clients’ expectations are changing, and they are looking for more than just traditional compliance services,” sheridan says. “the firms that recognize this shift and focus on client advisory services will be the ones that thrive.”

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sheridan emphasizes that while automation is transforming the accounting industry, it is not eliminating the need for cpas. instead, it is creating opportunities for professionals to enhance their roles.

“technology isn’t the biggest threat to cpa firms,” sheridan explains. “the real danger is failing to prioritize client relationships.” he drew a powerful comparison to the retail industry: “amazon didn’t kill retail—bad customer service did. the same applies to cpas. if we stop being client-focused, we’ll become irrelevant.”

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accounting arc

are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | arc

“without ai literacy, we’re all at risk.” 

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

artificial intelligence is revolutionizing accounting, automating everything from bookkeeping to tax preparation. but as ai advances, accountants must ask: can we trust it? 

in this accounting arc episode, donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and liz mason, cpa, explore the growing risks ai poses to the profession, including deepfake fraud, financial market manipulation, and the loss of data privacy. 

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traditionally, software was designed and programmed by humans, making its logic transparent. now, ai writes its own code, making its decisions harder to audit. as patrick, ceo of verifyiq and co-founder and educator for tb academy, notes, “if we don’t know how ai arrives at conclusions, how can we verify its accuracy?” 

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