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Accounting Today names 2023 Best Firms to Work For

Accounting Today

The annual list recognizes the 100 top workplaces in the profession.

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Keep Manufacturing Businesses Organized with NetSuite

Accounting Department

As a manufacturing business owner, keeping track of every moving part of your operation can be challenging. From tracking inventory levels to managing finances and processing orders, disparate systems can quickly become overwhelming.

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M&A roundup: Aprio and Adams Brown expand

Accounting Today

Aprio merged in CSH&G, and Adams Brown added The Technology Specialist Inc.

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What do new CPAs want?

Blake Oliver

I'm honored to have been included in Dr. Sean Stein Smith's recent article " What New CPAs Want: Insights and Recommendations from the Field ," published on the New Jersey Society of CPAs website. It's great to see experienced professionals like Sean gathering perspectives from those just starting out in this profession and their mid-careers. Some common themes are work-life balance, career development, and desiring a high return on our invested time.

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

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New bill aims to extend 199A pass-through deduction

Accounting Today

Legislation to extend the 20% deduction for pass-through businesses beyond its expiration date in 2025 is attracting bipartisan support in the House and Senate.

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New I-9 Form Begins August 1, 2023

Insightful Accountant

The US Citizenship & Immigration Service has announced a new Form I-9 available on August 1, 2023, and also a new alternative I-9 documentation procedure available only to qualified E-verify employers.

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7 Tips for CPAs to Manage Remote Employees During Coronavirus Crisis

Ace Cloud Hosting

In these challenging times, when the coronavirus outbreak has become a menace for most parts of the world, it is not only insisted but advised by the authorities to stay.

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Finance leaders cutting costs, but sparing personnel and tech spending

Accounting Today

A recent report shows CFOs are looking to drastically cut costs, but two safe areas are staff and technology.

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Nathan Rodgerson on the Benefits of the Tech Stack

Insightful Accountant

Zoho's Nathan Rodgerson joins Insightful Accountant's Gary DeHart on the latest edition of the Accounting Insiders' podcast. Learn the advantages of leveraging a tech stack.

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IRS plans better audits of large partnerships

Accounting Today

The service is using the extra funding it received from the IRA to audit big, complex partnerships using data analytics and other technology tools, while working on hiring more experienced accountants.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But 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. 🗻 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. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Costing definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Activity-Based Costing Activity-Based Management Cost Accounting Fundamentals What is Costing? Costing is any system for assigning costs to an element of a business. Costing is typically used to develop costs for customers, distribution channels , employees, geographic regions, products, product lines , processes, subsidiaries , and entire companies.

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Examining the degrees of today's top accounting leaders

Accounting Today

The rising cost of higher education raises the question of where to get a degree. This study examines the educational backgrounds of C-suite executives in the top firms.

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Who is Most Often Targeted in BEC Emails?

MineralTree

How to Protect the AP Team Picture this: You receive an email from one of your company’s vendors requesting an urgent update to their payment information. You have a strong relationship with this vendor, so you comply without a second thought — unaware that you’ve just fallen victim to a BEC (business email compromise) scam. BEC is a form of cybercrime in which attackers impersonate or manipulate legitimate email accounts to deceive individuals from an organization into sharing sensitive informa

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PCAOB awards 369 students with scholarships

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board announced 369 accounting and auditing students will receive $10,000 in scholarships as part of its PCAOB Scholars program.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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.

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Types of ERP Systems

Tipalti

From cloud-based to on-premise, there are many types of ERP systems for businesses to choose from. Read on for a complete overview of each.

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Create an award-winning culture

Accounting Today

The president of Rudler PSC explains why retaining employees is about more than pizza parties and snacks.

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How Cloud Accounting Can Help Improve Efficiency of Small Businesses?

Ace Cloud Hosting

One of the most imperative business operations, accounts management plays a crucial role in determining business performance and its overall efficiency. An effective accounting operation in place can help you.

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Fishbone diagram definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses New Manager Guidebook What is a Fishbone Diagram? A fishbone diagram is a visual layout of the possible causes of a problem. It is quite useful for classifying a full range of causes, which can then be used to arrive at solutions. The diagram is structured to show a number of branches, and so looks somewhat like a fish skeleton (hence its name).

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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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How Cloud Accounting Can Help Improve Efficiency of Small Businesses? 

Ace Cloud Hosting

One of the most imperative business operations, accounts management plays a crucial role in determining business performance and its overall efficiency. An effective accounting operation in place can help you.

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AI – For Finance Professionals It’s The Natural Way Forward

Oversight

Artificial Intelligence has caught the attention and imagination of the world. It will transform the way we do many things, not least in finance. Yet instead of being something to fear, Nathanael L'Heureux, Chief Client Officer at Oversight, argues that this technology is a natural extension of a well-established trend among finance professionals: applying the best available tools for the job.

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Cloud TCO – How to Calculate Cloud Total Cost of Ownership

Economize

Cloud TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) is an all-encompassing measure, providing a holistic view of both direct and indirect costs associated with a cloud investment.

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Achieve Peak Efficiency with Tipalti and QuickBooks

Insightful Accountant

The new eBook will show you everything you need to know about managing your accounts payable process. Find out how to download yours today.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Credit policy definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Credit and Collection Guidebook Effective Collections What is a Credit Policy? A credit policy contains guidelines that structure the amount of credit granted to customers , as well as how collections are to be conducted for delinquent accounts. The policy is an essential element of the finances of a business, since it impacts the amount of working capital required to support accounts receivable , and also influences the amount of bad debt losses.

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Anchor APP Academy

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant App Academy's are short "lessons" featuring App found in the Intuit Ecosystem. Gary DeHart, sat with Omry Man from Anchor and learned what Anchor does and how accounting professionals leverage automations.

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Retainage definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Auditing Construction Contractors Construction Accounting Real Estate Accounting What is Retainage? Retainage is a portion of a contract’s total price that is withheld until project completion. This withholding is intended to ensure that the quality of the contractor’s work is adequate. If the final inspection finds problems with the contractor’s work, the retainage will continue to be held by the client until the targeted issues have been rectified.

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Pulse APP Academy

Insightful Accountant

Genevieve Bos demo's Pulse, and AI-enhanced business tool for Gary DeHart of Insightful Accountant in the latest Insightful Accountant APP Academy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Use tax definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Sales and Use Tax Accounting What is Use Tax? Use tax is a sales tax on purchases made from suppliers outside of one's state of residence, and on which sales tax was not already charged. The buyer is liable for payment of use tax. The amount to be paid is the sales tax rate applicable to the buyer’s location, and the tax is paid to the government entity that has jurisdiction over the buyer’s location.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Elements of guile

Accounting Today

Bad magic; this will hurt a bit; the Queen is dead; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Types of accountants

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Credit and Collection Guidebook Bookkeeping Guidebook Budgeting CFO Guidebook Cost Accounting Fundamentals New Controller Guidebook Payables Management Payroll Management Project Accounting Someone wanting to enter the accounting field can choose to train for a number of possible positions. While the general concept for an accountant is to maintain a system of accounting records , there are many possible paths to take that expand well beyond this baseline activity.

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Security interest definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What is a Security Interest? A security interest is a lien on an asset that has been pledged as collateral on a loan by a borrower. The lender can use this security interest to claim the asset if the borrower defaults on a loan agreement, thereby paying off the loan. Security interests are common with any asset-based lending, such as mortgages and car loans.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.