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AICPA, NASBA propose competency-based path to CPA

Accounting Today

Instead of completing 150 credit-hours, this pathway would allow candidates with a bachelor's degree to earn their CPA by demonstrating their professional and technical skills.

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Techniques for Managing Outstanding Invoices Efficiently

Enterprise Recovery

Outstanding invoices can be devastating to businesses of any size. The ripple effects of unpaid invoices can lead to cash flow problems, making it difficult to cover operational costs, pay employees, or invest in growth opportunities. Small businesses often lack the financial cushion that larger enterprises might have. However, even large corporations are not immune; accumulating unpaid invoices can disrupt financial planning and hinder strategic initiatives.

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Show financial leadership via the art of storytelling

Accounting Today

Storytelling has many practical applications for accountants. Here's how to SPAR with your audience.

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Which parrot should the accountant buy?

Accounting Fun

An accountant went into a pet shop to buy a parrot for company in his office. The shop owner showed him a pretty parrot on a perch and explained that it was ideal for an accountant as it knew some mild swear words but only used them when it heard someone say "HMRC". The accountant asked how much it was and the shop owner said it was only a hundred pounds.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Treasury, IRS propose rules on excluding Tribal general welfare benefits from income

Accounting Today

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Friday to implement Section 139E of the Tax Code, created by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014, excluding from gross income the value of any Tribal general welfare benefit.

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Top Picks for Bill.com Alternatives & Competitors in 2024

Invoicera

Introduction Well, you are a CEO and you always have a lot of things to do in your company. You require an efficient system for bills and payments to run your business and you like to get rid of conventional methods. You’re already using Bill.com! But what if there was another tool that was more productive and efficient? An excellent solution that will help to organize your finances, automate payment processes, and provide you with absolute control over your expenses?

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How Technology Can Address Cybersecurity Problems at Accounting Firms [2024 Guide]

Ace Cloud Hosting

As the dependency on technology is increasing every single day, so are the cyber threats. According to the latest survey by Ani Petrosyan, as of 2023, over 72% of businesses.

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China levies record penalty on PwC over Evergrande fraud

Accounting Today

China suspended the operations of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for six months and imposed a record penalty over lapses in its auditing of China Evergrande Group.

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On the move: Georgia CPAs fight hunger

Accounting Today

Plus, CohnReznick expands its valuation practice, Herbein adds a director of business development, and Abdo and Mercadien each announce a wave of promotions.

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Tech News: Oracle NetSuite announces new procurement solution

Accounting Today

Oracle NetSuite announces new procurement solution; Gusto announces "Gus" AI; Boost launches cross-border payment solution; and other accounting tech news.

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Business Travel Expense Strategies for Everybody

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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Trump pledges no taxes on overtime in pitch to blue-collar vote

Accounting Today

The presidential nominee is looking to turn the page with a new populist tax cut proposal.

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