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Bookkeeping now fully automated, tax compliance not far behind

Accounting Today

A recent report from CPA.com says that semi-autonomous AI bots are already completing bookkeeping workflows start to finish, fully automating the process.

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How to Become a Data Scientist

Intuit

How to become a data scientist Data scientists are in high demand—and for good reason. Companies rely on them to turn large, messy datasets into insights that drive smarter decisions. It’s a role that offers strong job growth, competitive pay, and the flexibility to work across industries (and even remotely). In fact, data scientists command a median salary in the six figures ($112,590), according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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SEC plans ahead for PCAOB takeover

Accounting Today

The Securities and Exchange Commission is making plans in case it inherits the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's duties if the tax bill passes.

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The Growth Playbook: Scale Your Accounting Firm in 2025 and Beyond

Ace Cloud Hosting

Most accounting firms want more clients. However, few have a system to attract them consistently. Too often, growth is left to chance, relying on referrals, generic marketing, or time-consuming tactics.

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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

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Optimism declines among accountants

Accounting Today

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What Is a Data Engineer, and What Do They Do?

Intuit

What is a data engineer, and what do they do? Your online orders. Your favorite playlists. Even your personalized news feed. It all runs on data. But raw data on its own doesn’t deliver those experiences. It has to be collected, cleaned, and moved into place. That’s where data engineers come in. But what is a data engineer, exactly? Simply put, they’re the people who make sure data gets where it needs to go in a clean, reliable format that’s ready for action.

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Irreconcilable Differences: How MCA Abuse of “Reconciliation Rights” Threatens Collateral

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

By Robert DiNozzi Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) agreements have become a prevalent form of alternative financing, particularly among small and distressed businesses. Marketed as sales of future receivables rather than traditional loans, these agreements allow funders to withdraw fixed daily or weekly payments directly from a business’s bank account until a predefined “purchase amount” has been satisfied.

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Solid accounting practices are fundamental to business resilience

Accounting Today

Accounting controls stand out as an often-overlooked domain—straightforward to implement and highly impactful for improving business resilience and continuity.

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Credit Card Payments vs ACH: Key Differences, Benefits, and Which to Choose for Your Business

Gaviti

The Basics of Payment Systems in Business As modern commerce continues to evolve, businesses are adopting more efficient and customer-friendly ways to receive payments. Among the most commonly used digital payment systems in the B2B landscape are credit card payments and ACH (Automated Clearing House) transfers. These systems not only accelerate cash flow but also streamline the payment process, reducing friction in the order-to-cash cycle.

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Your Customers Are Susceptible to Cyberattacks. What Are You Doing About It?

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

The vulnerability of applicants, customers, and their customers to cyberattacks should be a major concern of credit executives. Cyber-risks are a core vulnerability that your counterparts in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) are already tracking. You should do the same. Cyberattacks are being perpetrated on customers of all sizes and industries.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Qount: Pioneering the Future of Practice Management with AI-Powered Intelligence

Insightful Accountant

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Why Every CPA Needs a Virtual Assistant (And How to Set Them Up for Success)

Jetpack Workflow

With a constant barrage of client work and administrative tasks, you’ve decided you need help – and virtual assistants (VAs) seem like the most cost-effective solution. So far, so good. But are you setting your VAs up for success… or failure? Hiring a virtual assistant for CPAs isn’t as simple as conducting a virtual interview and sending a few emails.

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How to Move from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

Ace Cloud Hosting

As your business expands, the limitations of QuickBooks Online (QBO) may begin to show—particularly when handling large transaction volumes, complex inventory, or advanced reporting needs. That’s when QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.

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Driving Cost Control with Advanced Purchasing & AP Automation for Healthcare

Compleatable

Watch: Driving Cost Control with Advanced Purchasing & AP Automation for Healthcare Fill in the form to access the on-demand recording of our webinar session looking specifically at how UK Healthcare organisations are controlling costs with smarter purchasing and AP automation. Name Work Email Address Job Title Watch the video Watch: Driving Cost Control with Advanced Purchasing & AP Automation for Healthcare The post Driving Cost Control with Advanced Purchasing & AP Automation for

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Almost 3/4th of US Accountants Report Increased Profits Last Year

Insightful Accountant

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Good Boss, Bad Leader

Future Firm

Discover the key difference between managing and truly leading a team—and why being a good boss doesn’t always mean you’re a great leader. The post Good Boss, Bad Leader appeared first on Future Firm.

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Your Gateway to SALT and International Advisory Services

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Hydrogen tax credit rescue 'on the table,' GOP senator says

Accounting Today

The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for the production of hydrogen that would be scrapped in the tax mega bill passed by the House.

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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.

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Data Engineer vs. Software Engineer

Intuit

Data engineer vs. software engineer: What’s the difference? Data engineers vs. software engineers: They both write code. They both solve complex problems. But they focus on different layers of the tech stack. Software engineers create the applications and features you see, touch, and interact with as an end user. Data engineers build the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that powers these apps, experiences, and even machine learning models.

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Republican senators consider $30K SALT cap in Trump tax bill

Accounting Today

A $30,000 cap on the state and local tax deduction would be a compromise between current law and the more generous limit in the House's version of the bill.

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How to Become a Software Engineer 

Intuit

How to become a software engineer: A step-by-step guide Software engineers build the tech that runs the world, and we know demand for new tech isn’t slowing down anytime soon ( nor is demand for the role ). It’s a career that pays well, is remote-friendly, and exposes you to exciting projects across industries and brands. Whether you’re switching careers, choosing a path outside of college, or just getting started, there’s more than one way to break in.

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Republican senator expects 'revenge' tax to be delayed

Accounting Today

The Section 899 "revenge tax" in President Trump's massive tax and spending bill may be delayed as it faces pushback from Wall Street and businesses.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.