Articles
- Managing Sales and Use Taxes in Georgia and Beyond
With the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 21, 2018, the gates to the collection of sales taxes on internet transactions were flung wide open, revealing the promise of significant new revenue for 45 states. This has generated a... read more
- IRS, States and Industry Outline ‘Security Six’ Protections to Help Tax Professionals and Taxpayers Be Safer Online
IR-2019-127 WASHINGTON — Using a new “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners urged tax professionals to review critical security steps to ensure they are fully... read more
- Getting Started with Bots (Keys to a Successful RPA Program)
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a bot do some of the repetitive and manual processes of your job so you have more time to focus on critical work areas? Many organizations are looking into robotics to imitate human actions and work across... read more
- Fifty Shades of Fraud!
By Ben P. Lee, CPA, CFE, CFF, CGMA, CGFM, CGFO Managing Member, Coastal CPAs, LLC Coastal CPAs, LLC is a local full service accounting firm in the Golden Isles. One of the many services of the firm is Fraud and Forensic Investigations, Fraud... read more
- Fifty Shades of Fraud: Part Two
Case II: Ms. Politician! “Living – High on the Hog” at Taxpayers’ Expense. I hope Case 1 was some interesting reading for you. In case II I will share with you a very lengthy investigation involving an elected government... read more
- Fifty Shades of Fraud: Part Three
By Ben P. Lee, CPA, CFE, CFF, CGMA, CGFM, CGFO Managing Member, Coastal CPAs, LLC In Parts I and II I discussed cases that I had investigated and served as an expert witness. In this article I will discuss how to deter fraud in your... read more
- Beyond Fraud: How experienced forensic accountants can help your bottom line
The controller of a manufacturing plant noticed that his financial statements showed the company was doing well and making money, but his bank statement said they were broke. The controller asked me: “How can we have this paradox? If our... read more
- Tips for Young People Who are Moving Out for the First Time
Moving out of the home for the first time is an exciting time for young people. It’s a milestone moment that you will likely never forget, and it can open the door to opportunities that help you find yourself and your purpose. In many ways,... read more
- Businesses Should Review Depreciation Deductions Rules
Businesses should know the tax rules for deducting depreciation on certain property. This deduction can benefit eligible business taxpayers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made changes to the rules around depreciation that will affect many businesses.... read more
- Keeping up with the Joneses in the Robotic Age
Information overload, lack of good information, and not finding time to sort through the garbage are frequent complaints I hear from accountants. However, it is imperative for firm growth and streamlining to know what the technology ecosystem has... read more