City and local sales taxes spike
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
A new study reveals increases in both local and new tax rates across the country, highlighting an urgent need for revenue at the municipal level.
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Boosting Your Bottom Line with Financial Forecasting
Accounting Department
AUGUST 14, 2024
In today's competitive landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need every advantage they can get to thrive and grow. One powerful tool that can significantly impact a company's bottom line is forecasting.
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MBA edges out CPA for CFO candidates
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
The CPA certification is the third-most valued credential for CFO roles, according to a report by the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs.
New features announced at Xerocon Nashville
Xero
AUGUST 14, 2024
Running a small business in the US or Canada comes with its fair share of unique challenges. That’s why Xero has been doubling down on building out our product capabilities for the unique needs of this region. Today, on stage at Xerocon Nashville, I was very excited to unveil the huge number of improvements Xero has made to make things easier for small businesses and their advisors.
Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager
Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te
Post-Debby tax relief expands to all Vermont
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
Everyone in the state who was affected by the storm now has until Feb. 3 to file and pay.
7 Best Billing Software for Accountants
Ace Cloud Hosting
AUGUST 14, 2024
Billing software has become a necessity and around 58% of accountants use accounting software to meet their client’s needs. The accounting profession is rapidly evolving, and staying in a competitive.
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Accounting Tools
AUGUST 14, 2024
What is a Business Combination? A business combination is a transaction in which the acquirer obtains control of another business (the acquiree ). Business combinations are a common way for companies to grow in size, rather than growing through organic (internal) activities. Combinations can be used to rapidly acquire market share, fill out product lines , and gain access to new markets.
Change management: 5 pitfalls that prevent change and how to overcome them
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
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Fair value accounting
Accounting Tools
AUGUST 14, 2024
How to Account for Fair Value Fair value accounting uses current market values as the basis for recognizing certain assets and liabilities. Fair value is the estimated price at which an asset can be sold or a liability settled in an orderly transaction to a third party under current market conditions. This definition includes the concepts noted below: Current market conditions.
IPSASB clarifies requirements for first-time adoption of accrual basis IPSAS
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has proposed an update to its rules for first-time adoption of accrual basis International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
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The purpose of a bank reconciliation
Accounting Tools
AUGUST 14, 2024
What is a Bank Reconciliation? A bank reconciliation is used to compare your records to those of your bank, to see if there are any differences between these two sets of records for your cash transactions. The ending balance of your version of the cash records is known as the book balance , while the bank's version is called the bank balance. Why Conduct a Bank Reconciliation?
Xero to focus on accounting, payroll, payments in US, UK and Australia
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero, outlined her "Win On Purpose" strategy, which involves a focus on accounting, payments and payroll in the US, UK and Australian markets.
Where do accruals appear on the balance sheet?
Accounting Tools
AUGUST 14, 2024
What is an Accrual? An accrual allows a business to record expenses and revenues for which it expects to expend cash or receive cash, respectively, in a future period. It is an essential element of the accrual basis of accounting. It is nearly impossible to generate financial statements without using accruals, unless the cash basis of accounting is used.
Quality advisory doubles the acquisition probability for startups
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
Accountants play a crucial role in guiding our clients through some of their most stressful moments — the challenges of growth and the complexities of the acquisition process.
Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback
Advertiser: Paycor
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AICPA Says Supreme Court Decisions to Have Major Tax Impacts
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 14, 2024
Recent Supreme Court decisions have sent shockwaves through the accounting profession, particularly in the realm of tax law. These changes introduce a level of uncertainty that may make many tax professionals uncomfortable.
Advent acquires majority stake in Syspro
Accounting Today
AUGUST 14, 2024
Advent International, a global private equity investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in Syspro, a provider of ERP systems that employs 400 people globally.
The Future of Bookkeeping: Trends and Technologies Small Businesses Should Embrace
Less Accounting
AUGUST 14, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, bookkeeping stands as a fundamental pillar for small businesses. As technology continues to advance and market dynamics shift, the role of bookkeeping is undergoing a transformation. In this article, we’ll explore the emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of bookkeeping and why small businesses should embrace them.
How to Set up AWS Billing Alerts to Monitor Your Cloud Cost
Economize
AUGUST 14, 2024
Importance of Monitoring AWS Costs Cost monitoring is fundamental for ensuring that your operations remain within budget while avoiding unexpected costs. This involves routine checks and analyses to align cloud spending with strategic business objectives, which aids in better financial and operational efficiency.
Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Talent Crunch!? This Guy Has 500 Accounting Candidates Ready for Hire
Jetpack Workflow
AUGUST 14, 2024
Podcast Summary In this episode of the Growing Your Firm podcast, host David Cristello, founder and CEO of Jetpack Workflow , welcomes Laurence Whittam , the Managing Director at Impact Global Solutions. Laurence specializes in helping CPA firms build successful outsourced teams. The discussion delves into the evolving landscape of the industry, where the challenge is no longer about finding talent but selecting the right fit for each firm.
Xero Inventory Plus - an Introduction
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AUGUST 14, 2024
As part of our continuing coverage of various General Ledgers that might substitute for QuickBooks Pro-plus and Premier-plus Desktop, we are exploring a new functionality being offered by Xero, their 'Inventory Plus' option.
The 5 Biggest Factors Impacting Your Firm’s Valuation (In Order)
Future Firm
AUGUST 14, 2024
Do you know what actually impacts your firm’s value? Discover the 5 key factors buyers consider when determining your firm's worth. The post The 5 Biggest Factors Impacting Your Firm’s Valuation (In Order) appeared first on Future Firm.
Nearly half of Canadian Small Businesses face challenges steming from lack of financial literacy
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 14, 2024
Xero study reveals 44% of owners figure out financial matters on their own, with nearly the same proportion facing fiscal challenges.
The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
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Amazon SageMaker: Basics, Pricing, and Cost Optimization Tips
finout
AUGUST 14, 2024
Amazon SageMaker is a comprehensive machine-learning service designed to simplify the process of building, training, and deploying machine-learning models. It provides essential tools and capabilities that enable organizations to efficiently manage their ML workflows. As businesses increasingly adopt machine learning to gain insights and improve operations, SageMaker's integration with advanced AI features positions it as a key enabler of these transformations.
How Streamlining Tech Can Supercharge Success
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 14, 2024
Irana Wasti of BILL discusses how the economic volatilities of the past few years have been challenging for finance teams, with inflation and uncertainty driving efficiency pressures and creating cash flow concerns for some businesses.
Modified cash basis of accounting definition
Accounting Tools
AUGUST 14, 2024
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Xero announces breakthrough GenAI companion and enhanced mobile experience
Insightful Accountant
AUGUST 14, 2024
With GenAI-powered tools combined with advances in mobile tech, Xero is changing how small businesses do accounting.
Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle
Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP
Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.
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Nanonets
AUGUST 14, 2024
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US Small Businesses face Financial Literacy Challenges
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AUGUST 14, 2024
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AUGUST 14, 2024
The way we pay for products and services is changing faster than ever, and as a small business owner it’s important to keep up with these shifts to meet customer expectations. As payment trends evolve, you need to have all the facts so that you can get paid as fast as possible. So we asked consumers, ‘How do you want to pay?’ and delved into what options small businesses were offering today as well as the administrative challenges of paying suppliers.
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