Accounting Department

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you own or manage a business of any type or size, it is definitely time to prepare for the transition to the new year, if you haven't already. The year is drawing to a close, setting the stage for a bright 2023.

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FinOps Foundation

JANUARY 24, 2024

Key Insight: The FinOps Foundation’s Technical Advisory Council has approved an updated definition of FinOps. The changes start with an update to the definition of FinOps itself. The definition in the first FinOps certification course ran 133 words and took up an entire slide. Every organization practices FinOps in a unique way.

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Fit Small Business

MARCH 17, 2025

There is no definitive way or mathematical model to solve how to calculate the useful life of an asset?, as the calculation varies depending on whether you follow IRS tax regulations or GAAP guidelines. As such, I’ll go over how to determine the useful life of an asset for two purposes: tax depreciation and financial.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Not everyone agrees on a single definition, so Accounting Today asked a number of experts to share their idea of what, exactly, artificial intelligence is.

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Fit Small Business

MARCH 14, 2025

Definition, How It Works & Benefits appeared first on Fit Small Business. The best preparation for uncertainty is taking the initiative to develop a clear disaster recovery plan. Disaster recovery involves crucial steps, starting with prevention and mitigation, to fully restore data and operations. The post What Is Disaster Recovery?

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FinOps Foundation

JANUARY 24, 2024

The first approved change for 2024 is an update to the definition of Cloud FinOps. TAC Vote This updated definition was approved in a TAC vote on December 12, 2023. The new definition is similar, but has several key differences that reflect the direction the FinOps community is heading.

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Xero

JULY 25, 2022

The post A New Zealand Xero Awards winner shares why entering is definitely worth it appeared first on Xero Blog. It includes $5,000 towards a team celebration, a $5,000 marketing boost program from Bizink and more. . To make sure you’re in it to win it, submit your nomination by 8 August 2022.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The IRS has recently unveiled proposed regulations that shine a light on the murky world of digital asset broker definitions, the intricacies of the new Form 1099-DA, and its implementation timeline.

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Intuit

MAY 9, 2024

I think this is the most authentic that I’ve been at work, and definitely the most supported. So I do think that there’s definitely an intersection. So definitely do your research. I think I’ve had a very linear progression from program management, into tech, but it has been very purposeful.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The tax-efficient, low-cost funds may have an even greater advantage over traditional mutual funds due to the IRS's lack of a definition for "substantially identical" securities.

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Intuit

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Lets start with a definition: confident does not mean being overbearing, pushing your opinion on the team, refusing to change your mind, or staying the course too long. But the best PMs Ive worked with have a key set of skills that make them both a pleasure to work with and really good at their jobs. What makes a great PM? Confidence.

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Gaviti

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

But many don’t consider it a problem until the receivables are “very” late (a different definition at every company, but usually an invoice reaches this definition at around 60 days). Ignoring Invoices Until They Are Very Late (DSO) The vast majority of accounting teams experience payment delinquencies.

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Xero

JULY 11, 2022

Eli and Sam added that there’s definitely an intimidation factor when it comes to adopting AI for small business owners. In many cases, all that’s needed is a relatively simple predictive algorithm that might come built into a software product they already use.

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Xero

JULY 18, 2022

Justina Gardiner of Perks , our 2019 Accounting Partner of the Year, shares, “Hearing from the Xero team and witnessing the company’s culture was definitely the highlight of the awards experience; it was a fantastic insight into Xero.”

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Xero

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I would definitely appreciate more expert advice and guidance that’s tailored to my size and type of business.” “We already have to wear many different hats as small business owners, so it is difficult to add too many tools, as each one of them has a learning curve before we become an expert.

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FinOps Foundation

JANUARY 24, 2024

The changes start with an update to the definition of FinOps itself. Evolving the FinOps definition as the industry advances Over the last five years FinOps has been described as an operating model, a discipline, a practice (or all three!). If this sounds familiar to definitions you’ve heard before, it should be.

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FinOps Foundation

JANUARY 24, 2024

The changes start with an update to the definition of FinOps itself. Evolving the FinOps definition as the industry advances Over the last five years FinOps has been described as an operating model, a discipline, a practice (or all three!). If this sounds familiar to definitions you’ve heard before, it should be.

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Intuit

MAY 28, 2024

Definitely. That’s another thing that’s so great about Intuit: Everyone has their own area of expertise they bring to the table, and we’re all happy to share with each other! You don’t need any tax experience to enroll in the Intuit Academy program. Now, did my experience as a bookkeeper make it easier to learn the tax side?

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Accounting Tools

JANUARY 26, 2025

What is a Big Bath? A big bath is a very large one-time write-off taken by a company. This write-off is structured as a reserve , so that charges taken in the future can be offset against the reserve. The intent behind the use of a big bath is to take a large hit to earnings in the current period, so that future periods will look more profitable.

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Accounting Tools

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This situation is especially common for a start-up business, where extra expenditures are needed to create products and engage in heavy marketing to establish a presence in the marketplace.

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Xero

APRIL 9, 2024

One reason for this result is down to a key characteristic of the small businesses in the XSBI data set – by definition they all use at least some form of technology (like Xero) to help run their business, and they have an accountant or bookkeeper too.

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Xero

AUGUST 22, 2022

The wrap party is what everyone talks about – it’s definitely something to look forward to.” Michelle Westle of Penrose Professional Bookkeeping Services in Albany says, “We rarely get these kinds of big events here on the West Coast, so I’m excited to see how Xerocon comes together.

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Blake Oliver

MARCH 20, 2025

You definitely don't want to have to start over. The index, established in 2020, measures the percentage of students who pass all four sections of the CPA exam within the crucial 18-month windowwhich is everyone's goal, right?

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Accounting Tools

JULY 17, 2024

Property held by a lessee under an operating lease may be investment property if it otherwise meets the definition of investment property and the lessee recognizes it under the fair value model.

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Xero

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Gather all the evidence across the team, figure out what message you want to give, and then you have to write it in a way that fits [the word limit] – definitely don’t try and do it in an afternoon!” Pam emphasised the importance of allowing a couple of weeks, from start to finish, to invest in the awards application.

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Accounting Tools

JANUARY 25, 2025

What is Management by Exception? Management by exception is the practice of examining the financial and operational results of a business, and only bringing issues to the attention of management if results represent substantial differences from the budgeted or expected amount.

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Accounting Tools

MAY 13, 2024

It is used when there is not definitive guidance in the accounting standards that govern a specific situation. What is an Accounting Convention? An accounting convention is a common practice used as a guideline when recording a business transaction.

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Xero

MARCH 2, 2023

Throughout her 13 years as a founder and CEO, Jeannie has built – by her own definition – a lifestyle practice in Cloud 9 Strategic. “I love my job because it lets me dance, travel and do all the things that set my soul on fire.” She explains, “Being time-rich is really important to me.

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Insightful Accountant

MAY 9, 2023

Murph travels back to a series he wrote on measuring manufacturing performance by providing a list of manufacturing KPIs and the related links to the articles with definitions and uses.

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Intuit

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Between amazing health benefits (including coverage for reproductive & mental health needs), caring, people-focused leadership, and ample development opportunities, support has never been a question, but a definitive fact.” – Caroline McHugh, Senior Sales Product Specialist “We are one at Intuit.

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Xero

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Gather all the evidence across the team, figure out what message you want to give, and then you have to write it in a way that fits [the word limit] – definitely don’t try and do it in an afternoon!”. Pam emphasised the importance of allowing a couple of weeks, from start to finish, to invest in the awards application. .

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Intuit

MARCH 21, 2023

I’m definitely the hands.” He credits his wife, a CPA and director of tax at a large corporation, with helping the business succeed. Using Intuit QuickBooks , she helps him stay organized and handles the financials and taxes. She’s pretty much the brains behind it,” he says.

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Xero

AUGUST 22, 2022

We got through it smoothly, but this is definitely something to be aware of.” . As for surprises during the process, Alexa describes the level of detail required from HMRC when signing into the agent services account. This required a lot more information than we expected. Looking forward.

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Xero

APRIL 4, 2023

More change is definitely coming, and the AI techniques hitting prime time today could have broad implications for the type and manner of work conducted by small businesses in the near future. That is why it’s vital to understand its uses and limitations now, to set your business up for success.

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FinOps Foundation

MARCH 21, 2024

The 2024 revisions include updates to the definition of FinOps, changes to simplify the Framework organization, improvements to the Domain and Capability names, and an augmented set of Personas and Capabilities that are central to modern FinOps practices. Download poster.)

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Intuit

MAY 9, 2023

The medical definitions of disability already exist, but we can create a better, more inclusive workplace by taking time to define the social types as well. What we’re seeing now is employees needing accommodations to help structure work. What advice would you give to someone looking to be an ally to the Intuit Abilities Network?

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This example highlights a talking point that was consistent across all our panellists: advisors who become proficient in the tax implications of cryptocurrency will definitely be in hot demand.

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