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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Taxpayers' eagerness to use free software provided by the service to file their taxes may be exaggerated because of the way a survey was designed.

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CloudZero

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When it comes to September’s cloud cost news, cloud-based organizations will have to take a little bit of sour news along with the sweet:

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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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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Bookkeeping Guidebook New Controller Guidebook Payables Management What is an Invoice? An invoice is a document submitted to a customer , identifying a transaction for which the customer owes payment to the issuer. This document represents an asset of the issuer and a liability of the customer. What is a Statement? A statement sent to a customer, showing billings to and payments from the customer during a specific time period, resulting in an ending balance.

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Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Maryland Association of CPAs highlighted three outstanding members, plus multiple firms as C-level leaders, and other firm and personnel news from across the country.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Accounting Controls Guidebook A system of internal control has five components. An accountant must be aware of these components when designing an accounting system , as does anyone who audits the system. The components of an internal control system are noted below. Control Environment The control environment is the attitude of management and their employees regarding the need for internal controls.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Bookkeeping Guidebook New Controller Guidebook What to Include in the Chart of Accounts for a Small Business A small business needs a chart of accounts to record its accounting transactions. A smaller firm can dispense with the more specialized accounts and instead use an abbreviated chart of accounts. The following list of accounts should be adequate for compiling an income statement and balance sheet under a double entry bookkeeping system.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As part of our 2023 Malpractice Liability Insurance Buyer's Guide, experts weigh in on the risks accountants are facing

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses How to Conduct an Audit Engagement What is a Disclaimer of Opinion? A disclaimer of opinion is a statement made by an auditor that no opinion is being given regarding the financial statements of a client. This disclaimer may be given for several reasons. For example, the auditor may not have been allowed or been able to complete all planned audit procedures.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Plus, Sikich launches data analytics practice; and other accounting technology news and updates.

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Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

LedgerDocs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Accounting and bookkeeping is often associated with attention to detail, and long hours spent poring over financial data. These can be demanding professions that can often be stressful, with a recent study showing that 90% of accounting professionals feel stressed in the workplace and 43% of these professionals have had to take time off as a result of stress.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

With a vast array of options available, selecting the right software can be overwhelming.

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Economize

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As businesses scale, so do their cloud expenditures. Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the most widely used cloud service platforms, offers a way out of this predicament through volume-based discounts. These discounts have become an integral aspect of cloud cost management, helping organizations not only to sustain but thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

An inside look at nine of the top programs protecting accounting practices.

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Analytix Finance & Accounting

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in the news. It transcends industries, and everyone is trying to find new ways to adopt the technology for its task automation and analytical capabilities, including certified professional accountants (CPAs). Understanding how to utilize AI in accounting and finance will ultimately help your CPA firm digitally transform into an industry and marketplace leader.

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Accounting Fun

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It is not well known that the King is a keep fit enthusiast and insists on all of his gym equipment being laid out in exactly the same way ahead of each training session. When he can't make it he pays a small fine. The sign on the palace gym door reads: HM Customs and Exercise.

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Related Courses Accounting Changes and Error Corrections What is a Compensating Error? A compensating error is an accounting error that offsets another accounting error. These errors can be difficult to spot when they occur within the same account and in the same reporting period , since the net effect is zero. A statistical analysis of an account may not find a compensating error.

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NACM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

?️ On today's episode of NACM's Extra Credit podcast … The Credit Managers' Index (CMI) gained 1.8 points to 52.6 in September. The improvement is welcome, but the CMI appears stuck on the precipice of a recession in business activity, said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts, Ph.D., CBE. ⭐️ Also hear from Cathy Klein and Gary Juliano abo.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Behavioral Ethics Ethical Frameworks in Accounting What is the Four-Component Model? One way to make ethical decisions is to employ the four-component model, which was devised by James Rest, a professor at the University of Minnesota. The model involves the four processes noted below. Moral Sensitivity The person must be able to interpret a situation in terms of specific courses of action, determine who could be affected by each action, and understand how the affected party would

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Business Ratios Guidebook The Interpretation of Financial Statements What is the Investment Turnover Ratio? The investment turnover ratio compares the revenues produced by a business to its debt and equity. The ratio is used to evaluate the ability of a management team to generate revenue with a specific amount of funding. The "turnover" part of the term indicates the number of multiples of revenue that can be generated with the current funding level.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses How to Audit Human Resources Human Resources Guidebook Payroll Management What is Human Resource Accounting? Human resource accounting involves the tracking of all costs related to employees in a separate report. These costs include employee compensation, payroll taxes , benefits, training, and recruiting. Such an accounting system can be used to determine where human resources costs are especially heavy or light in an organization.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook What is the Accounting for Expenses? Expense accounting involves the recognition and recordation of a consumed expenditure or an incurred obligation. This process is critical to recognizing expenses in the correct amount and reporting period. The activities noted below are needed in expense accounting.

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Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Fixed Asset Accounting How to Audit Fixed Assets What is Depreciation? Depreciation is a planned, gradual reduction in the recorded value of an asset over its useful life by charging it to expense. Depreciation is applied to fixed assets , which generally experience a loss in their utility over multiple years. The use of depreciation is intended to spread expense recognition over the period of time when a business expects to earn revenue from the use of an asset.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Fixed Asset Accounting How to Audit Fixed Assets What is a Long Lived Asset? A long lived asset is any asset that a business expects to retain for at least one year. This definition can be broadened to include any asset that is expected to be retained for more than one accounting period. Long lived assets are usually classified into two subcategories, which are noted below.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Related Courses Accounting for Inventory How to Audit Inventory What are Finished Goods? Finished goods are products that have completed all aspects of the production process, and which are being held for sale. Products still in the production process are classified as work-in-process inventory. Characteristics of Finished Goods Several characteristics of finished goods are noted next.

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Accounting Tools

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Related Courses Accounting Controls Guidebook Accounting Information Systems What is an External Control? An external control is an action taken by an outside party that impacts the governance of a business. For example, a government could enact a law that prohibits a firm from using discriminatory hiring practices. Or, a company could impose audits on its suppliers to ensure that they are complying with minimum labor standards.

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If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!

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Related Courses Business Strategy New Manager Guidebook What are Tactics? Tactics are the detailed means by which strategy is carried out. Tactical plans define what specific functional areas of a business must do in the short-term to ensure that strategic goals are achieved. Tactical plans are much more voluminous than strategic plans, since they must identify the specific operational changes that must be implemented in order to achieve strategic goals.

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Related Courses Accounting for Inventory How to Audit Inventory What is the Dollar-Value LIFO Method? The dollar-value LIFO method is a variation on the last in, first out cost layering concept. In essence, the method aggregates cost information for large amounts of inventory , so that individual cost layers do not need to be compiled for each item of inventory.

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Related Courses The Balance Sheet What is Outstanding Stock? Outstanding stock is shares issued by a corporation that are currently held by investors and corporate insiders. The amount of outstanding stock is used to calculate earnings per share and cash flow per share , which in turn are used by investors to derive the value of a business. A variation is to multiply the market price per share by the total amount of outstanding stock.

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