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Skills Modern-Day Accountants Need to Equip Themselves With

Analytix Finance & Accounting

Why is tech adaptation an essential skill for accountants? Online reports say the Accounting Software Market was valued at USD 12.01 over the forecast period 2021 – 2026. Yet, the role of accountants in utilizing and optimizing this technology will likely remain central to business success. billion in 2020.

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10 Eye-Opening Statistics about Small Business Finances

Less Accounting

In 2023, small businesses have access to less capital The Q1 2023 Small Business Index reports that 49% of small businesses are happy with their access to loans and capital–which is slightly lower than the reports in Q2 2022 (54%) and much lower than Q2 2021 at 67%. Get confident about your bookkeeping.

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Is the CPA Worth it in 2019, 2020, 2021…? Also, H&R Block Acquires Wave and Xero Appoints Jamie McDonald to Lead Accounting & Global Services

Cloud Accounting Podcast

25:46 — Over the last 8 years CPA firm hires have increased over 4% but non-CPA firm hires have increased over 10% | Twitter 26:51 — Tax law changes join staffing as a top issue for CPA firms | Journal of Accountancy — “Finding qualified staff” is the top concern of every firm with two or more professionals — the same result as in the 2017 survey.

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When Time-Based Pricing Works (Or Does It?)

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Even when I was at Intuit, we were building an open ecosystem- Blake Oliver: [00:09:22] Right. David Leary: [00:09:22] -to where apps starting to be purchased or functionality is being built into the accounting software. It's an AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping service. Blake Oliver: [00:29:19] Is this Proper.ai?

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Fintechs Dominate Covid Economy

Cloud Accounting Podcast

15 tax returns – Journal of Accountancy 24:56 – Penalty relief may be available to those who miss Sept. consumer fintech –– CNBC 54:47 – Klarna Valued At $10.65B After $650M Fundraise – PYMNTS.com 56:03 – Wolters Kluwer Acquires XCM – CPA Practice Advisor 57:30 – KKR to sell Epicor Software in $4.7 They are selling to banks.