Tech News: Intuit releases Tax Resource Library for professionals

Tech News: Intuit releases Tax Resource Library

Published August 12, 2022 9:10 AM

Updated August 15, 2022 9:51 AM

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Intuit's new resource aims to help practitioners move from tax compliance to advisory work; Red Wing Software releases Centerpoint Time Clock 3.0; and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Intuit releases Tax Resource Library for pros

Intuit announced the release of a new tax resource library to provide guidance to tax professionals. Much of the content is aimed at those looking to grow past compliance work and into client advisory services. The page is split into three sections. One goes over the fundamentals of tax advisory work, including what it is, what kind of certifications are needed, the current shape of the landscape, and advice from peers. The second talks about how to get started with things like defining one's services, identifying the right clients, and continuing learning resources. The third concerns pricing models, particularly how to shift into a value-based year-round model, and how to learn from peers' pricing strategies and client engagement.

Red Wing Software releases Centerpoint Time Clock 3.0

Red Wing Software, which specializes in accounting and business solutions for small and midsized businesses, released Centerpoint Time Clock 3.0. The latest version offers a host of new features and enhancements, including the ability to set default pay entry information; date filters for timecard viewing; the ability for supervisors to add notes when approving or denying time off; the ability for alternate supervisors to approve time cards and time-off requests in the absence of an employee's regular supervisor; and access to the company's other services, such as Publish Pay Advices and CenterPoint Employee Portal.

New hires and appointments

IVIX, a platform intended to help authorities fight tax evasion, hired Don Fort, who served as the head of IRS Criminal Investigation from 2017 to 2020, as its new chief business officer. It also brought on Deborah Pianko, a subject-matter expert in tax and revenue operations focused on tax fraud detection and compliance issues, as its new chief sales officer. … Ben Chestnut, CEO of Intuit Mailchimp, has stepped down from his role but will remain part of the senior leadership team as its business advisor and brand ambassador. Taking his place will be the current senior vice president of the QuickBooks Money Platform, Rania Succar, who will be adding the responsibilities of CEO to her current list of duties.

Partnerships and integrations

PKF International announced a new partnership with Inflo that will give the network's 220 member firms access to the company's Digital Audit platform as well as its Digital Collaboration tool and its Digital Analytics solution. … Top 25 Firm Eide Bailly announced a partnership with farm management systems solutions provider Conservis to promote a deeper understanding of how data analytics can assist agricultural businesses. Conservis will provide clients with real-time farm data across the operation, including per-acre and per-bushel breakouts, revenue by crop, and instant snapshots of grain contracts. … Cloud accounting provider Xero announced a new referral partnership with artificial intelligence-based design platform Looka for businesses using Looka's Partner Marketplace. The offer is available to new U.S.-based small-business subscribers to Xero. Users can access the offer through their brand kit dashboard. … Top 15 Firm Baker Tilly has partnered with Workiva, which offers a cloud-based platform for regulatory, financial, environmental, social and governance reporting. Baker Tilly plans to use Workiva's functionality to enhance its own suite of ESG services. … The Indiana CPA Society is partnering with Leaf Software Solutions, which sells ERP and CRM software. The strategic partnership means that members will have access to a wider variety of tools and service offerings.