🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readFiduciary accounting, which is also referred to as court accounting, is a way to document and report financial activity during a discrete period of time for legal entities, such as a conservatorship, estate, trust or guardianship. It’s meant to give adequate notice to all relevant parties when it comes to every … Continue reading “Documenting Fiduciary Accounting Practices”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min read The top leadership in the IRS is set to change. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel believes the changes are needed for the agency to meet its new goals. He aims to create greater flexibility and efficiency over the agency by streamlining internal processes. The changes also are needed, in his view, … Continue reading “IRS Plans to Shake Up Leadership”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readA joint resolution providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (SJ Res 32) – This resolution was introduced on June 13 by Sen. … Continue reading “Relaxing Small Business Accountability and Supporting Veteran Homelessness and Substance Abuse Disorders”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe unrelenting advancement of technology is still going strong even as we enter 2024. The business landscape is poised for transformative changes, driven by ongoing developments that demand organizations to be innovative and adaptive. Below, we explore some key technology trends that businesses should keenly observe to remain competitive. 1. Artificial … Continue reading “Technology Trends for Businesses to Watch in 2024”
🖨 Print⏱ 5 min readFor many, buying a home is the biggest asset they will ever own. However, you aren’t able to fully benefit from that asset until you pay off the mortgage; until then, it is technically a liability. The most common length of a mortgage loan is 30 years, but most people either … Continue reading “Considerations For Paying Off a Mortgage Early”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readUnless you’re near retirement, chances are you’re depositing a certain amount of cash each year in your IRA at tax time, then kind of forgetting about it, not thinking much about it until the next year. This dynamic can cost you a lot of money – today and at retirement age. … Continue reading “4 Smart Ways to Maximize Your IRA Contributions”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAccording to the United States Department of Labor’s Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), wage garnishments are a complex legal process for employers to account for when it comes to employment matters. This article specifically refers to Title III of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Usually authorized through a court order, a … Continue reading “Wage Garnishment Considerations for Business Owners”
🖨 Print⏱ 5 min read It’s that time of year again: time for year-end tax planning. With the end of 2023 coming fast, the time to act is now. In this article, we’ll look at the moves you can make to optimize your tax situation in 2023 as an individual taxpayer. Itemized Deductions Flexing your … Continue reading “The 2023 Tax Planning Guide”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readA bill to amend Title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. (S 2795) – This bill was introduced on Sept. 13 by Sen. Don Tester (D-MT). This act extends various Department of Veterans Affairs … Continue reading “Expanding Benefits for Veterans and Extending Government Funding Until Jan. 19, 2024”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe emergence of digital currency is reshaping how businesses operate and account for financial transactions. As accounting professionals navigate this transformative wave, understanding the profound impact of digital currency on business accounting becomes not just relevant but imperative. What is digital currency? Digital currency is a form of currency that exists … Continue reading “Impact of Digital Currency on Businesses’ Accounting”