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Chase Bank Requires QuickBooks Accounts' Reconnections

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As part of security enhancements being implemented between mid-October and the end of November 2023, Chase Bank will require all QBO and QuickBooks Desktop users to reconnect their bank connections.

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Stock taking definition

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Related Courses Accounting for Inventory Inventory Management What is Stock Taking? Stock taking is the counting of on-hand inventory. This means identifying every item on hand, counting it and summarizing these quantities by item. There may also be a verification step, where the count results are compared to the inventory unit counts in a company's computer system.

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Sage Announces HR Integration for Sage 50 (US and Canadian versions)

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US and Canadian users of Sage 50 now can integrate Sage HR to bring together their accounting, HR and payroll functionalities to streamline their operational environment.

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Qualitative characteristics of financial statements

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Related Courses The Balance Sheet The Income Statement The Statement of Cash Flows The following are all qualitative characteristics of financial statements. Understandability The information must be readily understandable to users of the financial statements. This means that information must be clearly presented, with additional information supplied in the supporting footnotes as needed to assist in clarification.

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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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Improve Supplier Relationships with Procurement KPI Tracking

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Improve Supplier Relationships with Procurement KPI Tracking With the current state of the economy, tracking and analyzing spend is more important than ever before. To accurately assess the whole procure-to-pay cycle, your company needs to identify Key Performance Indicators. Tracking these KPIs gives you insight into spend, letting you know if the company is performing well and hitting goals.

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Prudence concept definition

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Related Courses Accountants' Guidebook Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook What is the Prudence Concept? Under the prudence concept, do not overestimate the amount of revenues recognized or underestimate the amount of expenses. Also, one should be conservative in recording the amount of assets , and not underestimate liabilities. The result should be conservatively-stated financial statements.

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Variable cost definition

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Related Courses Cost Accounting Fundamentals What is Variable Cost? A variable cost is a cost that varies in relation to either production volume or the amount of services provided. If no production or services are provided, then there should be no variable costs. If production or services are increasing, then variable costs should also increase. How to Calculate Total Variable Costs To calculate total variable costs, multiply the total quantity of units produced by the variable cost per unit.

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Relevance definition

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Related Courses Accountants' Guidebook Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook What is Relevance in Accounting? Relevance is the concept that the information generated by an accounting system should impact the decision-making of someone perusing the information. The concept can involve the content of the information and/or its timeliness, both of which can impact decision making.

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Job cost sheet definition

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Related Courses Accounting for Inventory Cost Accounting Fundamentals What is a Job Cost Sheet? A job cost sheet is a compilation of the actual costs of a job. The report is compiled by the accounting department and distributed to the management team, to see if a job was correctly bid. The sheet is usually completed after a job has been closed, though it can be compiled on a concurrent basis.

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Kaizen definition

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Related Courses New Manager Guidebook Operations Management What is Kaizen? Kaizen is a continuous improvement process that targets small, incremental enhancements to existing processes. It usually involves a large proportion of the work force of an organization. Kaizen is most commonly targeted at production processes but can be applied anywhere within a business.

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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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Profit variances definition

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Related Courses Budgeting Capital Budgeting Financial Analysis What are Profit Variances? Profit variance is the difference between the actual profit experienced and the budgeted profit level. There are four types of profit variance, which are derived from different parts of the income statement. They are noted below. A profit variance is considered to be favorable if the actual profit is greater than the budgeted amount.

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Capital adequacy ratio definition

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Related Courses Business Ratios Guidebook The Interpretation of Financial Statements What is the Capital Adequacy Ratio? The capital adequacy ratio measures the ability of a bank to meet its obligations by comparing its capital to its assets. Regulatory authorities monitor this ratio to see if any banks are at risk of failure. The intent behind their monitoring is to protect the financial system from the negative effects of any bank failures, which includes protecting the funds of bank depositor

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Carryover method of accounting definition

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Related Courses Business Combinations Divestitures and Spin-Offs Mergers and Acquisitions Nonprofit Accounting What is the Carryover Method of Accounting? When there is a merger of nonprofit entities, a new nonprofit entity is created. A merger occurs when the existing entities cede control to a new nonprofit. The carryover method is used to account for this event.

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The net method of recording accounts payable

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Related Courses Payables Management What is the Net Method of Recording Accounts Payable? Under the net method of recording accounts payable , supplier invoices are recorded at the amount that will be paid after any early payment discounts have been applied. This differs from the standard approach, under which the full amount of each supplier invoice is initially recorded, with any early payment discounts recorded only when payment is eventually made.

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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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When to update standard costs

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Related Courses Cost Accounting Fundamentals In a standard costing system, most companies go through a cost updating process once a year, in order to bring standard costs more closely in alignment with actual costs. However, there are cases where actual costs fluctuate considerably over time, resulting in large positive or negative variances. In these cases, you can either update costs on a more frequent schedule or in response to a triggering event.

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Residual income definition

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Related Courses Credit and Collection Guidebook Financial Analysis What is Residual Income? There are three definitions of residual income. They involve the remaining amount of income after all bills are paid, the income from passive investments, and the difference between operating income and the cost of capital. We address each one below. Residual Income for the Individual Residual income is the amount of personal income left after an individual has paid his bills and periodic mortgage payment

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What is a general ledger account?

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Related Courses Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook A general ledger account is a record in which is recorded a specific type of transaction. These transactions can relate to assets , liabilities , equity , sales , expenses , gains , or losses - in essence, all of the transactions that are aggregated into the balance sheet and income statement.

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Reload feature definition

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Related Courses Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation What is a Reload Feature? A reload feature automatically grants additional stock options whenever an option holder exercises previously granted options using an entity's shares to satisfy the exercise price. New stock options granted under this feature have the same expiry date as the old options.

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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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Cockroach theory

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Related Courses Investor Relations Guidebook Public Company Accounting and Finance What is Cockroach Theory? The cockroach theory states that unexpected negative news from a business is probably an indicator that there is more negative news that has not yet been revealed. The name is derived from the concept that the visible presence of one cockroach likely indicates the presence of many more that have not yet been found.

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Purchases budget definition

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Related Courses Budgeting Capital Budgeting Purchasing Guidebook What is the Purchases Budget? A purchases budget contains the amount of inventory that a company must purchase during each budget period. The amount stated in the budget is the amount needed to ensure that there is sufficient inventory on hand to meet customer orders for products. At the simplest level, the purchases budget can simply match the exact number of units expected to be sold in the budget period.

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Environmental metrics definition

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Related Courses Business Ratios Guidebook Environmental Accounting The Interpretation of Financial Statements What are Environmental Metrics? Given the growing worldwide emphasis on pollution reduction, companies should be aware of how their operations impact the environment. Since accountants are in the business of issuing operational reports, we should consider becoming involved in providing environmental metrics to management.

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Indirect expenses definition

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Related Courses Cost Accounting Fundamentals What are Indirect Expenses? Indirect expenses are those expenses that are incurred to operate a business as a whole or a segment of a business, and so cannot be directly associated with a cost object , such as a product, service, or customer. A cost object is any item for which you are separately measuring costs.

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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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Overhead incurred definition

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Related Courses Accounting for Inventory Activity-Based Costing Cost Accounting Fundamentals What is Overhead Incurred? Overhead incurred is the indirect costs that an entity actually experiences during a reporting period. These costs are accumulated in an overhead cost pool. Overhead absorbed is the amount of overhead allocated to products and services.

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Private investment in public equity definition

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Related Courses Corporate Cash Management Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What is a Private Investment in Public Equity? A private investment in public equity (PIPE) occurs when a public company sells its securities to accredited investors. Doing so reduces the filing paperwork for the seller. Private investors are usually willing to engage in such a transaction when they are offered a discount from the market price of a company's securities, typically in the range of a 10% to 25% discou