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Is It Time to Outsource Your Accounting? 7 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown DIY Bookkeeping

Accounting Department

When you first launched your business, doing the books yourself (or having a friend or family member pitch in) probably seemed like a cost-saving no-brainer. But as your business grows, so does the complexity of your finances — and the stakes. Suddenly, managing your books takes more time, you’re second-guessing financial decisions, or worse, worrying about compliance mistakes.

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How Smart Automation Helps AP Teams Stay Ahead of Month-End Closes

Ascend Software blog

Month-end close has long been a strain on finance departments—especially for Accounts Payable (AP) teams buried under manual processes. For enterprises managing complex procurement across distributed systems, the pressure intensifies. Time, accuracy, and control collide in the final days of every month. And too often, AP professionals are left scrambling to meet deadlines while navigating outdated workflows.

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Certinia Releases 2025 Global Service Dynamics Report

Insightful Accountant

Is AI delivering real bottom-line impact for PSOs, or is it still more hype than tangible ROI? What critical hurdles are stalling widespread AI success in professional services? Get the answers.

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A strategic reset in federal financial auditing

Accounting Today

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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Kiwisaver Changes Budget 2025

Ontrack Bookkeeping

Budget 2025: Key KiwiSaver Changes The government announced some key changes to the KiwiSaver scheme in its Budget 2025 announcement. The key changes are: The government contribution will be cut from 50 cents to 25 cents per $1, with the maximum reduced to $260.72 from July 2025. (You must be contributing minimum $1042.86 per year to receive this full entitlement) Eligibility for KiwiSaver contributions will be expanded to include 16+17 year old Kiwis – they will be eligible for Governmen

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IRS Payment Processing Delays Create Client Confusion

Insightful Accountant

The Internal Revenue Service has confirmed widespread delays in processing electronic tax payments, creating confusion for taxpayers who are receiving balance due notices despite making timely payments.

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Insights on Media Agency Invoice Processing

AvidXchange

The advertising industry is expanding, expected to surpass $1 trillion in revenue for the first time in 2024. With this growth comes increased spending, which can amplify the workload of agency accounting staff. In September 2024, Modern Media Solutions conducted a study, gathering insights from finance decision-makers from 13 leading media agencies to discover how they currently handle invoices and their plans to prepare for future growth.

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IESBA tax planning ethics standards take effect

Accounting Today

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Most Accounting Clients Stay for 5+ Years… but Many Stay for Decades!

CSI Accounting & Payroll

Before signing up for a high-level accounting service (like monthly accounting), you want to know how long you can expect to work with them. What do most clients do?

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M&A roundup: LMC, Sorren and Alpine Mar expand

Accounting Today

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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The 6 Best Small Business Loans for Women in 2025 – Fast, Flexible & Trusted Options

Fit Small Business

Did you know that in 2024, 64% of women-owned businesses applied for some form of financing? This data collected by the Small Business Credit Survey[1] found that female entrepreneurs are ramping up their operations and seeking funding in line with men or equally owned businesses. If you’re here to research how to get financing and. The post The 6 Best Small Business Loans for Women in 2025 – Fast, Flexible & Trusted Options appeared first on Fit Small Business.

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What's in the Trump tax bill that just passed the Senate

Accounting Today

President Donald Trump's multitrillion-dollar tax and spending package moved closer to reality after it passed the Senate.

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Sole Proprietor Business Insurance: Cost, Coverage, and Best Providers

Fit Small Business

As a sole proprietor, there’s no legal separation between you and your business, which means your personal assets could be on the line if something goes wrong. That’s why sole proprietor business insurance matters. It helps protect you from the unexpected — whether it’s property damage, a lawsuit, or a simple mistake that turns into.

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UHY adds Ohio firm

Accounting Today

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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6 Quick Tips to Overcome VDI Performance Killers

Ace Cloud Hosting

Have you been experiencing lag with your VDI? Constant lag, cursor freezes, and slow application load times are all problems that VDI users often complain about. These problems cause users.

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Senate passes Trump tax bill

Accounting Today

The Senate narrowly approved President Trump's tax bill after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote following no votes from three Republican senators.

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Top 5 Cloud Desktop Providers for Seamless Remote Work

Ace Cloud Hosting

Cloud desktops are changing how we work and access information. In 2024, many people used them to work from any device or location without being tied to one computer. Cloud.

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Senate strips AI provision from tax bill

Accounting Today

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Streamlining the 2026 ProAdvisor Awards Application - Part 1

Insightful Accountant

This is the first part of a mini-series covering changes to the 2026 ProAdvisor Awards Application process. The intent of this mini-series is to prepare award participants for the changes prior to actually starting the process.

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Ascend adds two East Coast firms

Accounting Today

Ascend added two more CPA firms: BGW in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tronconi Segarra & Associates in Williamsville, New York, effective July 1.

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Complete Your Top ProAdvisor Profile

Insightful Accountant

Many of you were recipients of the 2025 Top 100 ProAdvisor, the Top 25 Up-n-coming ProAdvisor, and the Top 50 International ProAdvisor Awards. We feel you deserve more recognition.

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Small business jobs and wages held steady in June

Accounting Today

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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