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Tax Compliance; Enhancements with Analytics

FICO

Tax agencies have a limited amount of resources to pursue tax compliance activities (collections and audit). Tax Compliance - Why Use Analytical Models at Tax Agencies? The IRS, among other tax agencies are investing in predictive analytics. Tax Compliance - Predictive Analytical Models.

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How tax accountants can provide valuation services

Abrigo

For some accountants, tax and audit services are attractive for the recurring revenue streams and steady client base they provide. CPAs providing tax services, especially, should find that offering valuation services is an attractive way to not only retain those clients but to also generate new revenue from these existing clients.

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How to transition your accounting firm from compliance mode to consultant mode

Abrigo

An accountant''s workload is much more than just tax preparation and number crunching. Download this whitepaper to learn how you can transition your firm from compliance mode to consultant mode to take advantage of these opportunities. Blog Accountant'

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What is your accounting firm’s plan post-tax season?

Abrigo

While tax accountants may not be able to see the light at the end of the busy season tunnel yet, the spring is sure to come. And when it does, and the W-2s and I-9s stop flooding in, some accountants and firms may want to transition from compliance work to more value-added advisory services. Blog Accountant'

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Ballard Spahr launches new money laundering blog

CFPB Monitor

I am pleased to announce that under the leadership of my partner Peter Hardy, Ballard Spahr has launched Money Laundering Watch , a new blog focused exclusively on money laundering issues to keep you informed of the latest developments in enforcement, compliance, and policy. Please visit the blog, and subscribe to receive updates.

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Stuck in compliance: The Grim Reaper of accounting firms

Abrigo

Often the amount of time taken to complete certain advisory services is less than traditional compliance engagements that would yield the same return. With the number of tax returns and amount of compliance work that an average firm provides, it’s difficult for accountants to go beyond their traditional role.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

In 2016 when the Panama Papers exposed an international network of offshore entities involved in tax evasion, fraud, and sanction evasion, some of which included real estate holdings, regulations began to change. The institutions are the ones shouldering the costs of compliance, examinations, and fines.

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