The Thursday Lowdown ⬇️

If you're new around here, every day I share the 4-5 best accounting insights I saw in the past 24 hours.

I scroll. so you don't have to.

💎 WTF of the Day

IRS Workers Trash Your Tax Secrets

You’d think the IRS would handle sensitive tax info with military-grade security. Turns out, some employees were tossing confidential documents straight into the trash, no shredder, no second thought. Leaving it vulnerable to theft or misuse. 

Nobody’s been fired. Nobody’s been fined. The IRS just says they’re “on it.” Translation: nothing’s happening.

Source: MSN

💎 What’s poppin in accounting

Who Nailed 2024 Accounting Predictions

Some predictions aged like fine wine, firms adopting more AI tools and remote work continuing to thrive. Others? Not so much.

The dream of 4-day workweeks didn’t quite take off, and fears of a talent shortage didn’t hit as hard as expected. Turns out, the accounting world is still full of surprises.

Source: Going Concern

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 📊 Weekly Trend Chart

The New Workday Revolution

Forget the 9-to-5 grind. Companies are testing 10-to-4 schedules, aiming to boost productivity while giving employees more flexibility. 

The results? Fewer burnout complaints, happier workers, and a big shift in how we think about office hours.

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