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CAS accounting and the next generation of accountants

Accounting Today

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The Top 15 Accounting Conferences in 2025

Intuit

The Top 15 Accounting Conferences to Attend in 2025 Staying ahead in the finance industry takes more than just crunching numbers. It also requires keeping up with emerging trends and constantly sharpening your skills—often through networking opportunities. That’s where accounting conferences come in. These events bring together top minds in tax, audit, and financial technology, offering insights that can shape the future of your career.

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IRS releases source code for Direct File

Accounting Today

The IRS has released the vast majority of the code used to develop its Direct File program, theoretically allowing anyone to build their own versions.

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What Financial Leaders Really Want from AP Automation in 2025: And Why So Many Platforms Are Still Missing the Mark

Ascend Software blog

Discover what senior finance leaders really want from AP automation in 2025. Based on new market research, this blog explores why most solutions fall short—and how Ascend delivers the seamless integration, ROI clarity, and intelligent automation they’re asking for.

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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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Tax Fraud Blotter: Prep perps

Accounting Today

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Why ROE is an Essential KPI for The Office of the CFO

oAppsNet

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, CFOs are critical in steering their organizations toward growth, profitability, and long-term success. One of the most essential tools in a CFO’s strategic arsenal is the Return on Equity (ROE)—an essential Key Performance Indicator (KPI) that evaluates how well a company uses its equity capital to generate profits.

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Inside the Numbers: What Does Consumer Spending Data Tell Us About the Future of Business?

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

In this episode of the "Credit on the Go" podcast, sponsored by the Trade Credit and Liquidity Management newsletter, host Bob Shultz welcomes Paul Hill, CEO of JSI Analytics, to explore how shifting consumer spending trends are influencing the financial performance of companies across the United States. Drawing on JSI's proprietary data and analytic tools, the discussion delves into how inflation and rising interest rates are reshaping purchasing behaviors across different income groups, impact

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DMJPS expands in Charlotte

Accounting Today

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How to Start a Successful Bookkeeping Business in 2025 (Brick & Mortar and Virtual)

Jetpack Workflow

Youve decided to open a bookkeeping business, but you might be wondering how to get started. In this article, well outline the steps to build your business so you can get up and running and build a full client roster. But first, there is one action to take before you do anything else. Naturally, getting paying customers is the most important part of starting any business, and this is also true for your own bookkeeping business.

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Auditors' pessimism about economy surges

Accounting Today

Audit partners' pessimism about the U.S. economy surged from 10% in the fall to 44% today, according to a Center for Audit Quality report.

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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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Sage Unveils AI Trust Label to Empower SMBs

Insightful Accountant

Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the development of its AI Trust Label - a first-of-its-kind initiative to bring greater clarity and accountability to AI.

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Small business wage growth slowed in May

Accounting Today

Hourly earnings growth for small business employees dropped to a four-year low at 2.77% in May, while job growth was flat, according to payroll company Paychex.

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Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is Critical for Bookkeeping Business Growth

The Successful Bookkeeper

Running a bookkeeping business takes more than technical expertise. If you're not seeing the growth you want, the issue might not be your skillsit could be your mindset.

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The $400 Million Question: Should Congress Eliminate the PCAOB?

Earmark Accounting Podcast

What happens when Congress votes to eliminate the watchdog that's overseen public company audits for two decades? In this episode, Blake Oliver sits down with three leading accounting academics—Maureen McNichols from Stanford, Nemit Shroff from MIT, and Daniel Aobdia from Penn State—to examine the research behind the PCAOB's effectiveness and what elimination could mean for audit quality.

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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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Get Ready for Scaling New Heights at This Month's QB Talks

Insightful Accountant

Our June 18, 2025 episode of QB Talks is designed to get you ready this years Scaling New Heights conference being held June 22 through 25, 2025 in Orlando at the Marriott World Center.

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Top Remote Tax and Accounting Candidates | June 5, 2025

accountingfly

Top Remote Tax and Accounting Candidates This Week Are you in need of remote tax and accounting candidates? Accountingfly can assist you! Our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program allows you to connect with highly skilled and experienced candidates without any upfront costs. Here are some of this week’s top remote tax and accounting candidates.

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The 11 Best Proposal Software for Accounting Firms

Future Firm

Proposal tools saved me a lot of time by automating the sending and tracking of client proposal documents. Here are my top picks. The post The 11 Best Proposal Software for Accounting Firms appeared first on Future Firm.

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Behind on Your Books? My Catch-Up & Clean-Up Services Have You Covered

Stephanie Peterson

By Stephanie Peterson, Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor | Superior Virtual Bookkeeping LLCIf your books are behind, incomplete, or a total mess — you’re not alone. Many business owners across Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Menifee, and Southern California fall behind on their bookkeeping due to the everyday demands of running a business. But ignoring the problem won’t make it go away — and the longer you wait, the more stressful (and costly) it becomes.

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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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6 CRM Apps That Integrate With QuickBooks Enterprise

Ace Cloud Hosting

When it comes to managing customer relationships, it tops the priority list of any growing business. QuickBooks Enterprise, the robust accounting software designed to streamline the accounting, expense tracking, and.

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Hybrid Work Solutions for a Flexible Small Business Setup + Checklist

Fit Small Business

Hybrid work solutions bring together digital tools, hardware, and strategies to help teams collaborate and communicate seamlessly, whether remotely or from the office. In 2025, these solutions matter more than ever as workplace trends shift towards outcome-based performance, digital-first operations, and work-life balance. Employees today expect the ability to seamlessly transition between remote 100 12649 0 12649 0 0 59717 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 59665 and office.

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Lacerte Hosted vs Desktop: Which One Is Better for Your Tax Firm?

Ace Cloud Hosting

Today, choosing tax software isn’t just about finding the right tool; it’s about impacting the entire operations. When you know that every deadline, tax return, or compliance aspect depends on.

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Senate to reinstate US public lands sale to pay for tax cuts

Accounting Today

A plan to sell thousands of acres of federal land to help pay for the massive package of tax cuts will be returning in the Senate's version of the bill.

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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.

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Using the Right Data & Reporting to Grow | Client Testimonial

Accounting Department

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales, under the ownership of Adair Paterno, is a modest yet bold brewery located in Santa Cruz County, California. Rustic Ales has gained recognition for crafting barrel-aged beers that are both accessible and traditional, while maintaining their rich flavor and unique character.

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Tax bill's bid to ban new AI rules faces bipartisan blowback

Accounting Today

A Republican attempt to block states from enforcing new artificial intelligence rules over the next decade has drawn growing bipartisan objections, exposing tension in Washington over allowing for more unchecked AI development.

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Excel Still Trumps AI, Tariffs Under Threat, QBO Price Increases Justified?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

What happens when a major newspaper publishes a summer reading list where only five of the 15 books actually exist? Blake and David explore this real example of AI-generated content gone wrong and what it means for accounting professionals who increasingly rely on automated tools. They break down QuickBooks' latest price increases, demonstrate how AI can now build complex consolidation spreadsheets in minutes, and discuss why Excel skills still outrank AI knowledge in finance hiring.

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Trump-Musk alliance unravels in split over 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Accounting Today

The world's richest man is declaring his opposition to tax legislation that's the centerpiece of Trump's domestic agenda.

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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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Trump tax bill could cost Tesla $1.B in profits

Accounting Today

Tesla shares sank as Elon Musk and President Trump's simmering feud devolved into a public war of words over the bill.

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