rootworks acquires cpa practice advisor

joel hughes (left) and darren root
joel hughes (left) and darren root
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with a goal to expand education-based ecosystem dedicated to accounting firm improvement.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间
via businesswire

rootworks, a part of right networks since mid-2020, has acquired cpa practice advisor from endeavor business media llc.

see right networks’s joel hughes and rootworks’ darren root discuss their merger last year at right networks acquires rootworks

the move allows rootworks to expand its educational ecosystem by leveraging cpa practice advisor’s content across a broad spectrum of digital channels. terms were not disclosed. read more →

cpas see best outlook in three years, with notable exceptions

some 76% of cpa corporate executives are now optimistic about the prospects for their own organization, less so about the u.s. economy in general.

cpa execs forecast economic boom.

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via aicpa

the economy is poised to come roaring back in the year ahead, with forecasts for revenue and profit growth not seen since 2018, according to the second-quarter aicpa economic outlook survey of members in business and industry.

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there are concerns, however. “availability of skilled personnel” reemerged as the top-cited challenge for businesses as job recruitment turns up. and two-thirds of business executives now express concern about inflation, up from 44 percent last quarter.

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tax alert: irs updates pub. 590b on ira distributions

but is it really the final fix for the secure act 10-year rmd rule?

by seymour goldberg

the irs has issued an updated version of publication 590-b, distributions from individual retirement arrangements.

and the irs says the new version is to be used in preparing 2020 returns.

more: tax alert: irs pledges to fix secure act 10-year rmd rule

watch this space for a deeper dive.

meanwhile, here are the highlights:

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avalara launches new tax automated compliance apps for accountants at all levels of practice

offers accountants the tools to build an independent salt practice.

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via avalara

avalara inc., a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, today announced an array of new tax compliance automation products and services designed specifically for accountants. the announcement is timed for the opening of avalara’s annual user conference, crush.

avalara for accountants provides accounting professionals with the technology to simplify and streamline their tax compliance practice, including:

  • sales tax returns preparation and filing automation options
  • license research, preparation, and management
  • sales tax expert advice

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tax alert: irs pledges to fix secure act 10-year rmd rule

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the irs teases new update on ira beneficiary distribution rules.

update: irs admits mistake. official revision imminent

by seymour goldberg, cpa, mba (taxation), jd
special for 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间

many practitioners are waiting for the department of the treasury to issue proposed regulations under the secure act that cover the required minimum distribution rules that apply to ira beneficiaries commencing in 2021.

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the distribution rules regarding an ira owner are not a big deal, but the distribution rules regarding an ira beneficiary or an ira trust are a big deal.

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why your google ranking is about to tank

new algorithm could penalize older, slower sites.

by sandi leyva, cpa

i don’t know about you, but i would prefer to go through tax season without any interruptions, especially about marketing. but google doesn’t see it that way, and we have a significant search algorithm update hitting us in may 2021. if firms aren’t ready, they could see their search rankings, and correspondingly, prospects and future clients from website traffic, go way down.

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while google updates its search ranking algorithm on a daily basis, it generally announces big changes ahead of time. google’s may 2021 update will focus on “page experience,” which includes three metrics called core vitals as well as four additional page experience signals.

no one knows the exact algorithm that google uses to rank web pages in search results. experts say there are over 200 ranking factors to consider. the latest update is all about providing a better mobile experience for the user.

here’s what all that means in detail. read more →

avalara crush 2021: the new rules for tax tech

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ceo mcfarlane: “navigate the new rules that are defining global commerce as we know it.”

avalara, a leading provider of tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, today announced details of its keynotes and featured speakers for avalara crush virtual, its fifth annual tax conference, and industry gathering.

“this year, avalara crush is designed to help attendees navigate the new rules that are defining global commerce as we know it,” said scott mcfarlane, co-founder, and ceo of avalara. “we’ve assembled thought leaders and experts on the forefront of tax compliance to share their insights, views, and strategies for success. i’m confident that attendees will walk away with the knowledge and insights needed to tackle tax compliance and help ensure tax never stands in the way of opportunity.”

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