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Cloud accounting

2025-10-08T04:27:41Z

Bruno: Created page with "'''Cloud accounting''', also known as '''online accounting''', is a model of accounting software where the application and data are hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet through a web browser or mobile app. It operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, where users typically pay a monthly subscription fee rather than purchasing the software outright.<ref name="pcmag_what">[https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/cloud-accounting What Is Clo..."

'''Cloud accounting''', also known as '''online accounting''', is a model of [[accounting]] software where the application and data are hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet through a web browser or mobile app. It operates on a [[Software as a Service]] (SaaS) model, where users typically pay a monthly subscription fee rather than purchasing the software outright.<ref name="pcmag_what">[https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/cloud-accounting What Is Cloud Accounting?]. ''PCMag''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

This approach contrasts with traditional desktop accounting software, which is installed on a single computer and stores data locally. Cloud accounting allows for real-time access to financial information from any device with an internet connection.<ref name="investopedia">[https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cloud-accounting.asp Cloud Accounting: What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons]. ''Investopedia''. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Key features and benefits ==
Cloud accounting platforms offer several features that differentiate them from traditional software:

* '''Real-time accessibility:''' Users can access their financial data from anywhere, at any time. This allows business owners and accountants to view up-to-date financial reports without being in a specific office.<ref name="forbes_benefits">[https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/what-is-cloud-accounting/ What Is Cloud Accounting?]. ''Forbes Advisor''. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>
* '''Multi-user collaboration:''' Multiple users, such as a business owner, a bookkeeper, and an accountant, can access and work on the same data simultaneously. This eliminates the need to transfer files and prevents version control issues.
* '''Automation:''' Many platforms feature automated bank feeds, which import bank and credit card transactions directly into the accounting ledger, significantly reducing manual data entry and speeding up reconciliation.<ref name="forbes_benefits" />
* '''Data backup and security:''' The provider is responsible for data security and regular backups on their servers. This can offer greater protection than storing data on a local computer, which is vulnerable to hardware failure, theft, or damage.<ref name="investopedia" />
* '''Scalability:''' As a subscription-based service, it is easy for a business to upgrade its plan to add more users or advanced features as it grows.

== Comparison with traditional accounting ==
The primary difference lies in how the software is deployed and accessed.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Cloud vs. Traditional Desktop Accounting
!Feature
!Cloud Accounting
!Traditional Desktop Accounting
|-
!Accessibility
|Accessible from any device with an internet connection
|Limited to the computer where the software is installed
|-
!Cost Model
|Monthly or annual subscription (SaaS)
|One-time upfront license fee, with costs for major upgrades
|-
!Data Backup
|Automatic and managed by the provider
|Manual; user is responsible for their own backups
|-
!Collaboration
|Seamless, real-time access for multiple users
|Difficult; requires sending files back and forth
|-
!Updates
|Automatic and included in the subscription
|Requires manual installation of updates and patches
|}

== Notable providers ==
The cloud accounting market is dominated by several major software providers, including:

* [[Intuit]] QuickBooks Online
* [[Xero (company)|Xero]]
* [[FreshBooks]]
* [[Sage Group|Sage Business Cloud Accounting]]
* [[Zoho]] Books

== See also ==

* [[Software as a Service]] (SaaS)
* [[Cloud computing]]
* [[Accounting software]]
* [[Bookkeeping]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}[[Category.Software as a service]]

Attorney

2025-10-08T04:24:48Z

Bruno: Created page with "An '''attorney''', or more formally an '''attorney-at-law''', is a professional who is licensed to practice law in a particular jurisdiction. An attorney acts as an advocate, advisor, and representative for their clients in legal matters.<ref name="aba_def">[https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/public-information/glossary/ Attorney]. ''American Bar Association''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref> The term is primarily used in the United States and..."

An '''attorney''', or more formally an '''attorney-at-law''', is a professional who is licensed to practice law in a particular jurisdiction. An attorney acts as an advocate, advisor, and representative for their clients in legal matters.<ref name="aba_def">[https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/public-information/glossary/ Attorney]. ''American Bar Association''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref> The term is primarily used in the United States and is often used interchangeably with [[lawyer]].

To act as an attorney, an individual must typically pass a jurisdiction's bar examination and be admitted to the bar, which grants them the authority to represent clients in legal proceedings, such as in court.

== Terminology: Attorney vs. Lawyer ==
In the United States, the terms "attorney" and "lawyer" are often used as synonyms, but they have a subtle technical distinction:

* A '''lawyer''' is a person who has been educated in the law and holds a law degree (such as a [[Juris Doctor|Juris Doctor (J.D.)]]).
* An '''attorney''' is a lawyer who has been licensed to practice law by passing a bar exam and being admitted to a state bar.<ref name="merriam_def">[https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/attorney The Legal Definition of Attorney]. ''Merriam-Webster Legal Dictionary''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

Essentially, all practicing attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are licensed attorneys. A person with a law degree who has not passed a bar exam is a lawyer but not an attorney and cannot legally represent clients.

== Roles and Responsibilities ==
The primary duties of an attorney are centered on the representation and counsel of their client. These responsibilities include:

* '''Providing Legal Advice:''' Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses and advising them on their legal rights and responsibilities.
* '''Representing Clients:''' Acting as an advocate for a client in legal proceedings, such as civil lawsuits or criminal trials, by presenting evidence and making legal arguments.
* '''Drafting Legal Documents:''' Preparing and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, wills, deeds, leases, and corporate filings.
* '''Negotiation:''' Negotiating settlements, plea bargains, and other agreements on behalf of their clients to resolve legal disputes outside of court.<ref name="bls_what">[https://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/lawyers.htm#tab-2 What Lawyers Do]. ''U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Education and Licensing ==
In the United States, the path to becoming a licensed attorney is a lengthy and regulated process:

# '''Undergraduate Degree:''' A four-year bachelor's degree from a college or university is the first requirement.
# '''Law School:''' Candidates must then earn a [[Juris Doctor]] (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, a process that typically takes three years.
# '''Bar Examination:''' After graduating from law school, an individual must pass the bar examination in the state where they wish to practice. The bar exam is a multi-day test that assesses knowledge of general legal principles and the specific laws of that state.<ref name="bls_how">[https://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/lawyers.htm#tab-4 How to Become a Lawyer]. ''U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>
# '''Character and Fitness Review:''' Applicants must also pass a character and fitness evaluation by the state bar association, which scrutinizes an applicant's past conduct for any issues that would disqualify them from practicing law.

Upon successful completion of all steps, the individual is sworn in as a member of the bar.

== Professional ethics ==
Attorneys are bound by a strict code of professional ethics, often called the Rules of Professional Conduct. A central tenet of these rules is the [[attorney–client privilege]], which ensures that communications between an attorney and their client are kept confidential. Attorneys have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of their clients with loyalty and care.

== See also ==

* [[Lawyer]]
* [[Bar association]]
* [[Juris Doctor]]
* [[Attorney–client privilege]]
* [[Legal advice]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

Certified Public Accountant

2025-10-08T04:21:36Z

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A '''Certified Public Accountant''' ('''CPA''') is the statutory title of qualified [[Accountant|accountants]] in the United States who have passed the Uniform CPA Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA. The CPA designation is the most widely recognized and respected credential in the accounting profession in the U.S.<ref name="aicpa_what">[https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/article/what-is-a-cpa What Is a CPA?]. ''American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

Individuals who are certified as CPAs are licensed by their respective state boards of accountancy. The license provides the authority to offer attestation services, such as financial audits, to the public. While any accountant can prepare a tax return, only CPAs (along with attorneys and enrolled agents) have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the [[Internal Revenue Service]] (IRS).<ref name="irs_rep">[https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/understanding-tax-return-preparer-credentials-and-qualifications Understanding Tax Return Preparer Credentials and Qualifications]. ''Internal Revenue Service (IRS)''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Services provided ==
CPAs provide a wide range of services in public accounting, corporate business, government, and education. Key services include:<ref name="investopedia_cpa">[https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cpa.asp Certified Public Accountant (CPA): What It Is and How to Become One]. ''Investopedia''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

* '''Assurance and attestation services:''' These involve providing an independent and objective examination of financial information. The most common attestation service is a financial [[audit]], which is an opinion on a company's financial statements.
* '''Tax services:''' CPAs assist individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and preparation of tax returns.
* '''Financial advisory:''' This includes personal financial planning, estate planning, and corporate finance advisory on topics such as mergers and acquisitions.
* '''Forensic accounting:''' CPAs investigate financial fraud, analyze financial data for legal proceedings, and provide expert testimony in court.
* '''Consulting services:''' CPAs advise organizations on business strategies, operational efficiency, and information technology systems.

== Licensing requirements ==
To become a CPA, candidates must meet requirements set by their state board of accountancy. While specific requirements vary by state, they are all built upon the "Three Es": Education, Examination, and Experience.<ref name="nasba_3es">[https://nasba.org/blog/2021/05/18/the-three-es/ The Three Es]. ''National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)''. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

=== Education ===
Most states require candidates to have completed 150 semester hours of college-level education, which is 30 hours beyond a typical four-year bachelor's degree. This is commonly known as the "150-hour rule." The curriculum must include a significant number of accounting and business courses.

=== Uniform CPA Examination ===
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination, which is developed and graded by the [[American Institute of Certified Public Accountants]] (AICPA) and administered by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). The exam consists of multiple sections that cover a wide range of accounting principles and practices, including auditing, taxation, and financial accounting.<ref name="aicpa_exam">[https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpa-exam Uniform CPA Examination]. ''American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

=== Experience ===
Candidates are required to have a certain amount of relevant professional experience. Most states require 1-2 years of experience working in public or corporate accounting, under the supervision of a licensed CPA.

== Continuing professional education ==
To maintain their license, CPAs are required to complete Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses annually. These requirements ensure that CPAs stay current with changes in the accounting profession, including new tax laws, regulations, and technologies.<ref name="aicpa_what" />

== See also ==

* [[Accountant]]
* [[Chartered Accountant]]
* [[Auditing]]
* [[American Institute of Certified Public Accountants]]
* [[Forensic accounting]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://www.aicpa-cima.com American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)]
* [https://nasba.org National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)]

Certified Public Accountant

2025-10-08T04:21:15Z

Bruno: Created page with "{{Short description|Professional designation for qualified accountants in the United States}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2025}} A '''Certified Public Accountant''' ('''CPA''') is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform CPA Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA. The CPA designation is the most widely recognized and respected credenti..."

{{Short description|Professional designation for qualified accountants in the United States}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2025}}

A '''Certified Public Accountant''' ('''CPA''') is the statutory title of qualified [[Accountant|accountants]] in the United States who have passed the Uniform CPA Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA. The CPA designation is the most widely recognized and respected credential in the accounting profession in the U.S.<ref name="aicpa_what">[https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/article/what-is-a-cpa What Is a CPA?]. ''American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

Individuals who are certified as CPAs are licensed by their respective state boards of accountancy. The license provides the authority to offer attestation services, such as financial audits, to the public. While any accountant can prepare a tax return, only CPAs (along with attorneys and enrolled agents) have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the [[Internal Revenue Service]] (IRS).<ref name="irs_rep">[https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/understanding-tax-return-preparer-credentials-and-qualifications Understanding Tax Return Preparer Credentials and Qualifications]. ''Internal Revenue Service (IRS)''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Services provided ==
CPAs provide a wide range of services in public accounting, corporate business, government, and education. Key services include:<ref name="investopedia_cpa">[https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cpa.asp Certified Public Accountant (CPA): What It Is and How to Become One]. ''Investopedia''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

* '''Assurance and attestation services:''' These involve providing an independent and objective examination of financial information. The most common attestation service is a financial [[audit]], which is an opinion on a company's financial statements.
* '''Tax services:''' CPAs assist individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and preparation of tax returns.
* '''Financial advisory:''' This includes personal financial planning, estate planning, and corporate finance advisory on topics such as mergers and acquisitions.
* '''Forensic accounting:''' CPAs investigate financial fraud, analyze financial data for legal proceedings, and provide expert testimony in court.
* '''Consulting services:''' CPAs advise organizations on business strategies, operational efficiency, and information technology systems.

== Licensing requirements ==
To become a CPA, candidates must meet requirements set by their state board of accountancy. While specific requirements vary by state, they are all built upon the "Three Es": Education, Examination, and Experience.<ref name="nasba_3es">[https://nasba.org/blog/2021/05/18/the-three-es/ The Three Es]. ''National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)''. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

=== Education ===
Most states require candidates to have completed 150 semester hours of college-level education, which is 30 hours beyond a typical four-year bachelor's degree. This is commonly known as the "150-hour rule." The curriculum must include a significant number of accounting and business courses.

=== Uniform CPA Examination ===
All candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination, which is developed and graded by the [[American Institute of Certified Public Accountants]] (AICPA) and administered by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). The exam consists of multiple sections that cover a wide range of accounting principles and practices, including auditing, taxation, and financial accounting.<ref name="aicpa_exam">[https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpa-exam Uniform CPA Examination]. ''American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

=== Experience ===
Candidates are required to have a certain amount of relevant professional experience. Most states require 1-2 years of experience working in public or corporate accounting, under the supervision of a licensed CPA.

== Continuing professional education ==
To maintain their license, CPAs are required to complete Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses annually. These requirements ensure that CPAs stay current with changes in the accounting profession, including new tax laws, regulations, and technologies.<ref name="aicpa_what" />

== See also ==

* [[Accountant]]
* [[Chartered Accountant]]
* [[Auditing]]
* [[American Institute of Certified Public Accountants]]
* [[Forensic accounting]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://www.aicpa-cima.com American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)]
* [https://nasba.org National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)]

Inc. 5000

2025-10-08T04:18:46Z

Bruno: Created page with "The '''Inc. 5000''' is an annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States, published by ''Inc.'' magazine. The list ranks companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period.<ref name="inc_about2">[https://www.inc.com/inc5000/apply About the Inc. 5000]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref> The list is a subset of the broader "Inc. 500", which was first published in 1982. The expansio..."

The '''Inc. 5000''' is an annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States, published by ''[[Inc. (magazine)|Inc.]]'' magazine. The list ranks companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period.<ref name="inc_about2">[https://www.inc.com/inc5000/apply About the Inc. 5000]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

The list is a subset of the broader "Inc. 500", which was first published in 1982. The expansion to 5,000 companies in 2007 was intended to provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the landscape of American entrepreneurship. Gaining a rank on the Inc. 5000 is widely considered a significant mark of success for a young company.<ref name="forbes_significance2">Kasanoff, Bruce (13 August 2015). [https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucekasanoff/2015/08/13/why-the-inc-5000-is-harder-to-get-into-than-harvard/ Why The Inc. 5000 Is Harder To Get Into Than Harvard]. ''Forbes''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== History ==
''Inc.'' magazine first introduced its ranking of fast-growing companies in 1979 as the "Inc. 100". In 1982, the list was expanded to become the '''Inc. 500''', which specifically showcased the top 500 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S.<ref name="inc_history2">Popovici, Alice (12 September 2016). [https://www.inc.com/alice-popovici/inc-500-35th-anniversary.html A look back at 35 years of the Inc. 500]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

In 2007, the list was expanded significantly to the '''Inc. 5000''' to better capture the breadth of successful private companies. The original Inc. 500 continues to exist as the most elite tier of the Inc. 5000 list, representing the top 10% of the ranked companies.<ref name="inc_about2" />

== Methodology ==
To be eligible for the Inc. 5000, a company must meet several criteria in a given application year. The ranking itself is determined by the overall percentage of revenue growth over a three-year period. Key eligibility requirements include:<ref name="inc_methodology2">[https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2025/methodology.html Inc. 5000 Methodology]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

* Must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company).
* Must have started earning revenue by the first week of the starting calendar year.
* Must have a minimum revenue in the base year (e.g., $100,000 for the 2024 list's base year of 2020).
* Must have a minimum revenue in the most recent calendar year (e.g., $2 million for the 2024 list's recent year of 2023).

Companies apply for consideration, and ''Inc.'' verifies the reported revenues before publishing the list.

== Significance and notable alumni ==
The Inc. 5000 is often seen as a predictor of future business success and a major milestone for entrepreneurs. Many well-known public companies were first recognized on the Inc. 500 or Inc. 5000 lists early in their growth. Notable alumni include:<ref name="inc_history2" /><ref name="notable_alumni2">Vaglica, Laura. [https://www.inc.com/ss/inc-500-household-names From the Inc. 500 to household names]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

* [[Microsoft]]
* [[Oracle Corporation|Oracle]]
* [[Domino's Pizza]]
* [[Intuit]]
* [[Patagonia (company)|Patagonia]]
* [[Pandora (streaming service)|Pandora]]
* [[Under Armour]]
* [[Zappos]]

== See also ==

* [[Deloitte Technology Fast 500]]
* ''[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]]'' 500
* ''[[Forbes]]'' Global 2000

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{Official website|https://www.inc.com/inc5000}}

Anomaly CPA

2025-10-08T04:08:18Z

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{{Infobox company|name=Anomaly CPA|type=Private|industry=Accounting, Professional services|founded=2018|founders=Greg O’Brien<br>John Malone|hq_location_city=[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]|hq_location_country=U.S.|services=Tax strategy, accounting, cloud accounting advisory|website=https://www.anomalycpa.com}}

'''Anomaly CPA''' is an American accounting and tax strategy firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2018 by Greg O’Brien and John Malone, the firm operates with a remote-first, subscription-based model, providing services primarily to technology startups, real estate investors, and digital businesses.<ref name="IncProfile2">[https://www.inc.com/profile/anomaly-cpa Anomaly CPA Company Profile]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref><ref name="FutureFirm2">[https://futurefirm.co/the-top-50-modern-accounting-firms-of-2025/ The Top 50 Modern Accounting Firms of 2025]. ''Future Firm''. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== History ==
Anomaly CPA was founded in 2018 by Greg O’Brien and John Malone as a fully remote accounting practice. The firm's model focuses on using cloud-based systems to provide year-round tax advisory services rather than traditional, hourly-based compliance work.<ref name="IncProfile2" /><ref name="Jetpack2">[https://jetpackworkflow.com/blog/adding-2m-in-accounting-services-in-36-months/ Adding $2M in Accounting Services in 36 months w/ Greg O’Brien CPA, CTS]. ''Jetpack Workflow''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Operations ==
The company utilizes a distributed team structure and specializes in tax strategy and accounting for clients in the technology and real estate sectors. Its services are billed on a recurring subscription basis, which differs from the project-based or hourly billing common in the accounting industry.<ref name="IncProfile2" /><ref name="FutureFirm2" />

== Recognition ==
The firm has received several industry recognitions for its growth and use of technology. It was included on the ''[[Inc. 5000]]'' list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2023, 2024, and 2025.<ref name="IncProfile2" /> In 2024, ''Accounting Today'' named Anomaly CPA to its list of "Best Firms for Technology," noting its use of integrated cloud platforms and AI in its services.<ref>[https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/meet-the-best-firms-for-technology-for-2024 Meet the Best Firms for Technology for 2024]. ''Accounting Today''. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref> Future Firm also included the company on its "Top 50 Modern Accounting Firms of 2025" list.<ref name="FutureFirm2" />

In 2023, co-founder Greg O’Brien was named the "#1 Tax Strategist" by the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners.<ref>[https://www.certifiedtaxplanners.org/news/greg-obrien-2023-top-tax-strategist AICTP Names Greg O’Brien #1 Tax Strategist in the US]. ''American Institute of Certified Tax Planners''. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Leadership ==
The firm is led by its co-founders, Greg O’Brien, a [[Certified Public Accountant|certified public accountant (CPA)]], and John Malone, an [[attorney]]. Both partners have been recognized on ''CPA Practice Advisor'''s "40 Under 40" list, with honorees in 2022 and 2024 for their contributions to the accounting profession.<ref>[https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2022/10/23/2022-40-under-40-accounting-professionals/72346/ 2022 40 Under 40 Accounting Professionals]. ''CPA Practice Advisor''. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/04/04/2024-40-under-40-professionals/158342/ 2024 “40 Under 40” Professionals]. ''CPA Practice Advisor''. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Cloud accounting]]
* [[Certified Public Accountant]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{Official website|https://www.anomalycpa.com}}

Anomaly CPA

2025-10-08T04:07:31Z

Bruno:

{{Infobox company|name=Anomaly CPA|type=Private|industry=Accounting, Professional services|founded=2018|founders=Greg O’Brien<br>John Malone|hq_location_city=[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]|hq_location_country=U.S.|services=Tax strategy, accounting, cloud accounting advisory|website={{URL|https://www.anomalycpa.com}}}}

'''Anomaly CPA''' is an American accounting and tax strategy firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2018 by Greg O’Brien and John Malone, the firm operates with a remote-first, subscription-based model, providing services primarily to technology startups, real estate investors, and digital businesses.<ref name="IncProfile2">[https://www.inc.com/profile/anomaly-cpa Anomaly CPA Company Profile]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref><ref name="FutureFirm2">[https://futurefirm.co/the-top-50-modern-accounting-firms-of-2025/ The Top 50 Modern Accounting Firms of 2025]. ''Future Firm''. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== History ==
Anomaly CPA was founded in 2018 by Greg O’Brien and John Malone as a fully remote accounting practice. The firm's model focuses on using cloud-based systems to provide year-round tax advisory services rather than traditional, hourly-based compliance work.<ref name="IncProfile2" /><ref name="Jetpack2">[https://jetpackworkflow.com/blog/adding-2m-in-accounting-services-in-36-months/ Adding $2M in Accounting Services in 36 months w/ Greg O’Brien CPA, CTS]. ''Jetpack Workflow''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Operations ==
The company utilizes a distributed team structure and specializes in tax strategy and accounting for clients in the technology and real estate sectors. Its services are billed on a recurring subscription basis, which differs from the project-based or hourly billing common in the accounting industry.<ref name="IncProfile2" /><ref name="FutureFirm2" />

== Recognition ==
The firm has received several industry recognitions for its growth and use of technology. It was included on the ''[[Inc. 5000]]'' list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2023, 2024, and 2025.<ref name="IncProfile2" /> In 2024, ''Accounting Today'' named Anomaly CPA to its list of "Best Firms for Technology," noting its use of integrated cloud platforms and AI in its services.<ref>[https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/meet-the-best-firms-for-technology-for-2024 Meet the Best Firms for Technology for 2024]. ''Accounting Today''. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref> Future Firm also included the company on its "Top 50 Modern Accounting Firms of 2025" list.<ref name="FutureFirm2" />

In 2023, co-founder Greg O’Brien was named the "#1 Tax Strategist" by the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners.<ref>[https://www.certifiedtaxplanners.org/news/greg-obrien-2023-top-tax-strategist AICTP Names Greg O’Brien #1 Tax Strategist in the US]. ''American Institute of Certified Tax Planners''. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Leadership ==
The firm is led by its co-founders, Greg O’Brien, a [[Certified Public Accountant|certified public accountant (CPA)]], and John Malone, an [[attorney]]. Both partners have been recognized on ''CPA Practice Advisor'''s "40 Under 40" list, with honorees in 2022 and 2024 for their contributions to the accounting profession.<ref>[https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2022/10/23/2022-40-under-40-accounting-professionals/72346/ 2022 40 Under 40 Accounting Professionals]. ''CPA Practice Advisor''. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/04/04/2024-40-under-40-professionals/158342/ 2024 “40 Under 40” Professionals]. ''CPA Practice Advisor''. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Cloud accounting]]
* [[Certified Public Accountant]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{Official website|https://www.anomalycpa.com}}

Anomaly CPA

2025-10-08T04:06:32Z

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{{Infobox company|name=Anomaly CPA|type=Private|industry=Accounting, Professional services|founded={{Start date and age|2018}}|founders=Greg O’Brien<br>John Malone|hq_location_city=[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]|hq_location_country=U.S.|services=Tax strategy, accounting, cloud accounting advisory|website={{URL|https://www.anomalycpa.com}}}}

'''Anomaly CPA''' is an American accounting and tax strategy firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2018 by Greg O’Brien and John Malone, the firm operates with a remote-first, subscription-based model, providing services primarily to technology startups, real estate investors, and digital businesses.<ref name="IncProfile2">[https://www.inc.com/profile/anomaly-cpa Anomaly CPA Company Profile]. ''Inc.''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref><ref name="FutureFirm2">[https://futurefirm.co/the-top-50-modern-accounting-firms-of-2025/ The Top 50 Modern Accounting Firms of 2025]. ''Future Firm''. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== History ==
Anomaly CPA was founded in 2018 by Greg O’Brien and John Malone as a fully remote accounting practice. The firm's model focuses on using cloud-based systems to provide year-round tax advisory services rather than traditional, hourly-based compliance work.<ref name="IncProfile2" /><ref name="Jetpack2">[https://jetpackworkflow.com/blog/adding-2m-in-accounting-services-in-36-months/ Adding $2M in Accounting Services in 36 months w/ Greg O’Brien CPA, CTS]. ''Jetpack Workflow''. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Operations ==
The company utilizes a distributed team structure and specializes in tax strategy and accounting for clients in the technology and real estate sectors. Its services are billed on a recurring subscription basis, which differs from the project-based or hourly billing common in the accounting industry.<ref name="IncProfile2" /><ref name="FutureFirm2" />

== Recognition ==
The firm has received several industry recognitions for its growth and use of technology. It was included on the ''[[Inc. 5000]]'' list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2023, 2024, and 2025.<ref name="IncProfile2" /> In 2024, ''Accounting Today'' named Anomaly CPA to its list of "Best Firms for Technology," noting its use of integrated cloud platforms and AI in its services.<ref>[https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/meet-the-best-firms-for-technology-for-2024 Meet the Best Firms for Technology for 2024]. ''Accounting Today''. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref> Future Firm also included the company on its "Top 50 Modern Accounting Firms of 2025" list.<ref name="FutureFirm2" />

In 2023, co-founder Greg O’Brien was named the "#1 Tax Strategist" by the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners.<ref>[https://www.certifiedtaxplanners.org/news/greg-obrien-2023-top-tax-strategist AICTP Names Greg O’Brien #1 Tax Strategist in the US]. ''American Institute of Certified Tax Planners''. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== Leadership ==
The firm is led by its co-founders, Greg O’Brien, a [[Certified Public Accountant|certified public accountant (CPA)]], and John Malone, an [[attorney]]. Both partners have been recognized on ''CPA Practice Advisor'''s "40 Under 40" list, with honorees in 2022 and 2024 for their contributions to the accounting profession.<ref>[https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2022/10/23/2022-40-under-40-accounting-professionals/72346/ 2022 40 Under 40 Accounting Professionals]. ''CPA Practice Advisor''. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/04/04/2024-40-under-40-professionals/158342/ 2024 “40 Under 40” Professionals]. ''CPA Practice Advisor''. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Cloud accounting]]
* [[Certified Public Accountant]]

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{Official website|https://www.anomalycpa.com}}