Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released the latest edition its annual survey outlining the state of state-registered RIAs, showing that the number of state-registered firms and their assets (..)

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Tax Planning Investments Numbers Marketing 98

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that while financial advisors remain the most trusted source of financial advice, they might increasingly encounter client questions and ideas that originated from social media Following the transition of advisors and clients from TD Ameritrade and amid competition from competing RIA custodians, Charles (..)

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Auditing Leverage Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 14, 2022

While this will help seniors keep pace with rising prices, it also creates tax planning opportunities for advisors and raises the possibility that the Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted sooner than expected. for 2023, the largest COLA since 1981. Why accounting firms have become hot acquisition targets for RIAs.

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Practice Management Accounting Firms Securities 98

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 7, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that a strong majority of financial advisory clients have maintained their trust in their advisors despite the investment market setbacks experienced last year A report from the SEC shows that a majority RIAs have mandatory arbitration clauses in their client agreements, a practice that has (..)

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 98

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Planning Valuation Sales 98

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

From there, we have several articles on tax planning: How advisors can add value for their clients by managing their exposure to mutual fund capital gains distributions. A new research study suggests that delaying taxes in retirement is often not the optimal course of action.

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Practice Management Leadership Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Legislation that has passed through the U.S.

Tax Planning 95

Tax Planning Education Compliance Communication 95

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A probe by the Government Accountability Office found that the conflict-of-interest disclosures offered by many firms offering financial advice are often inadequate or confusing, making it hard for consumers to understand whether and when a financial professional is operating in their best interest A recent study has (..)

Treasury 98

Treasury Tax Planning Practice Management Compliance 98

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that financial advisors continue to move towards ETFs and away from mutual funds when it comes to client portfolio recommendations, though a majority of advisors continue to see a role for active management in the investment management process A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging (..)

Math 98

Math Tax Planning Treasury Leverage 98

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 12, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Why industry groups representing investment advisers and others have blasted an SEC proposal that would significantly expand its Custody Rule A new study suggests that organic client growth and profit margins are the key factors driving RIA valuations, with the firm’s affiliation model having little to no impact (..)

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Practice Management Valuation Investments 98

Accountancy Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The research found that the role of a modern-day accountant goes beyond number-crunching; it extends to providing valuable insights, supporting data-driven decisions, and helping organisations navigate complex financial terrain.

Accounting 98

Accounting Problem Solving Tax Planning Economics 98

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This approach delivers coordinated services, including private banking, wealth planning, trust and estate planning, insurance, and investment management. The success of the offering is also evident in the numbers. The bank achieved impressive revenue growth, with earnings soaring to $608.7 million in 2023, up from $516.6

Banking 52

Banking Problem Solving Leadership Tax Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Data showing where American retirees currently stand, from their average net worth to how they spend each hour of the day How, according to a recent study, delaying Social Security benefits typically leads to greater lifetime wealth than claiming benefits early in order to reduce portfolio withdrawals (..)

Practice Management 98

Practice Management Tax Planning Planning Securities 98

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

those that offer both digital robo-advice and human touch) are growing faster than almost everyone else, with 24% of net new cashflows despite the low aggregate number of firms with this business model. Likewise, while CRM usage has slipped by about 5%, the overall number of advisors who use a CRM still remains at a dominant 92%.

Tax Planning 97

Tax Planning Technology Numbers Planning 97

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

In other words, by clearing space during tax season to focus full-time on tax preparation, it was possible for Ben to contain tax prep work to a reasonable number of hours. Furthermore, similarly structuring the client service calendar for the remainder of the year to focus on specific topics at set times (e.g.,

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Planning Investments Practice Management 98

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 21, 2023

For instance, niche firms have greater satisfaction with the number of leads received, the ‘fit’ of the prospects with the firm, and the effectiveness of their lead generation strategies when compared to non-niche firms. tax planning or working with blended families), as well as the type of clients they like working with the most.

Marketing 98

Marketing Tax Planning Planning Numbers 98

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: 2 House committees this week advanced legislation that would halt implementation of the Department of Labor's new Retirement Security Rule, which, combined with ongoing lawsuits, threaten to derail the regulation either before or soon after it becomes effective in late September A Federal judge has put the future of (..)

Tax Planning 75

Tax Planning Leadership Communication Accounting 75

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2025

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Wealthbox has announced it is planning to launch a new built-in AI meeting note tool that it seeks to integrate seamlessly with its existing CRM solution – which serves as a prominent warning for the many standalone AI meeting note tools like Jump and Zocks that have launched over the last few (..)

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Planning Technology Investments 52

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

Concentration 75

Concentration Analyzing Data Tax Planning Leverage 75

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This month's edition kicks off with the news that custodial platform Altruist is eliminating the $1 per account monthly fee for its portfolio management and reporting technology for advisors on its platform, which on the one hand suggests that the economies of scale Altruist has achieved in the wake of its move to become a fully self-clearing custodian (..)

Communication 98

Communication Tax Planning Technology Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2023

Ultimately, for a subset of taxpayers – namely high-income owners of pass-through businesses in high-tax states, who preferably only do business in 1 or a small number of states to reduce the overall complexity – PTETs can provide an opportunity for significant Federal tax savings.

Planning 98

Planning Tax Planning Numbers Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that digital estate planning platform Wealth.com has raised a whopping $30 million in Series A funding, following on the heels of Vanilla's follow-on $20M capital round just a few months ago – which on the one hand reflects the anticipated enthusiasm for solutions that can help advisors efficiently (..)

B2B 98

B2B Planning Tax Planning Technology 98

CFO Share

APRIL 5, 2022

Timely and accurate filing is critical to avoiding unnecessary tax audits. Your business tax planning should contemplate nexus events to avoid surprises. Typical events that may trigger new small business sales tax nexus include: Opening a new location. Filing an income tax return with a new state.

Sales 98

Sales Auditing Compliance Tax Planning 98

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A Roadmap for Success with CFO Plans In conclusion, strategic financial planning is not just about numbers; it’s about creating a roadmap for business expansion.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

The European Union has announced that it will not move forward with a digital tax plan covering the entire EU, but also said it would look at reforming tax laws for internet companies, according to a report from Reuters. The global tax reform is being prepared by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Tax Planning 49

Tax Planning Finance Planning Economics 49

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Some tax reforms have been approved in the past year, but new ones have also been revealed, including a “cum/ex” tax scandal, which cost European treasuries €55 billion. The report said reform is hard to enable because some of the 28 countries in the EU “display traits of a tax haven and facilitate aggressive tax planning.”

Finance 60

Finance Tax Planning Treasury Banking 60

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

“The General Court judgment raises important legal issues that are of relevance to the Commission in its application of State aid rules to tax planning cases,” Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said in the statement. billion (approximately $15.4 million) of Irish government aid, as reported in the past.

Banking 91

Banking Compliance Advertising Tax Planning 91

CFO Plans

JUNE 14, 2024

In today’s AI-powered business environment, accounting is no longer just about crunching numbers. These services include cash flow analysis, tax planning, and risk management, ensuring that your real estate portfolio remains profitable and sustainable.

Accounting 52

Accounting Manufacturing CFO Tax Planning 52

CFO Simplified

MARCH 7, 2024

Many “beneficial owners” choose to obtain something called a “FinCEN ID,” which is a unique identifying number issued to an individual by FinCEN. Robert Garner, a partner in LP’s Corporate and Tax Planning Practice Groups , advises clients on tax planning in connection with a wide variety of transactions.

Tax Planning 59

Tax Planning Compliance Restructuring Treasury 59

Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 13, 2015

They do not sit in their office only crunching numbers; they should have a feel for where those numbers come from. Accounting Manager - Oversees a bookkeeper or staff accountant, might help with tax planning and payroll, and can provide basic financial reporting. Do You Need a CFO?

CFO 52

CFO Tax Planning GAAP Budgeting 52

CFO Simplified

MARCH 7, 2024

Many “beneficial owners” choose to obtain something called a “FinCEN ID,” which is a unique identifying number issued to an individual by FinCEN. Robert Garner, a partner in LP’s Corporate and Tax Planning Practice Groups , advises clients on tax planning in connection with a wide variety of transactions.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Compliance Restructuring Treasury 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As reported by Fortune, Vestager said in a statement that “the General Court judgment raises important legal issues that are of relevance to the Commission in its application of state-aid rules to tax planning cases. The Commission also respectfully considers that in its judgment, the General Court has made a number of errors of law.

Compliance 64

Compliance Tax Planning Construction eCommerce 64

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We also have a number of articles on investments: Fixed-income ETFs saw inflows this year, while their mutual fund counterparts experienced significant outflows, suggesting that the dominance of bond mutual funds could be eroding. Another core part of an advisor’s tech stack is its custodial provider.

Planning 130

Planning Auditing Investments Securities 130

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

a number that will change post-Brexit. The postal delivery person would provide consumers with customs dockets along with their packages and instructions on how to pay the taxes. Plans also call for services that would enable tax payments via text or email. million to 20 million annually. A rapid U.K.

eCommerce 48

eCommerce Tax Planning Compliance Planning 48

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And so, that’s how this actually started was, at first, I knew I wanted to just get a deeper dive into our numbers, into our business, our process, and, so, I engaged in the CFO solutions services. So, we do look at clients from the complexity of what type of planning they have. ” That’s what we did.

Leverage 130

Leverage Planning Concentration Tax Planning 130

Michigan CFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Tax Planning With Your SaaS CFO. You might be wondering, “Okay, but can my SaaS CFO handle taxes?” While your CFO is not (usually) a tax accountant, they can interface with your tax accountant on your behalf to explore all possible deductions your business might be able to claim. Interested in learning more?

CFO 52

CFO Budgeting Forecasting Tax Planning 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

While individual transfers of gifts are generally subject to a Federal gift tax, individuals can have up to $16,000 per giftee (for 2022) excluded from taxable gifts made to an unlimited number of people each year (excluding spouses, whose gifts are generally not considered a taxable transfer in the first place).

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Planning Accounting Investments 130

CFO Share

JULY 13, 2023

At our fractional CFO firm , we believe there are three primary financial issues that small businesses face: Planning growth through uncertainty. Turning numbers into insights. Growth planning through uncertainty Business owners struggle to forecast new business growth due to uncertainty. Turn numbers into insights.

CFO 40

CFO Forecasting Tax Planning Sales 40