Accountants expect firms to shrink headcount by 20%
Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
Fifty-two percent of accountants expect their firms to shrink in headcount by 20% in the next five years, according to a report by the Indiana CPA Society.
Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
Fifty-two percent of accountants expect their firms to shrink in headcount by 20% in the next five years, according to a report by the Indiana CPA Society.
Ascend Software blog
JUNE 9, 2025
In recent years, the finance function in higher education has quietly become one of the most operationally strained areas across institutions. Behind the scenes, accounts payable (AP) teams are managing increasing volumes of invoices, dispersed across departments, campuses, and sometimes even continents — all while working with outdated systems and lean staffing models.
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Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
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Xero
JUNE 9, 2025
We’re fast approaching the 2025 Xero Asia Awards ceremony in August! With nominations closing on 20 June, it’s now or never if you’d like to submit your entry and be a part of this highly anticipated night. What are the Xero Asia Awards? A Quick Recap Every year, the Xero Asia Awards recognise the very best in our partner community across the region, honouring their efforts to drive digital accounting forward and enable SMEs across the region to thrive.
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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
Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
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Compleatable
JUNE 9, 2025
As we move through the 2024–2025 academic and financial year, academy trusts (MATs and SATs alike) are preparing for one of their most critical financial compliance exercises, the Budget Forecast Return (BFR). This annual submission to the Department for Education (DfE) is more than just a formality, it provides the government with a detailed financial picture of each trust’s position and sustainability over a multi-year horizon.
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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management
JUNE 9, 2025
When reviewing a company’s financial statements to determine an appropriate credit limit, there are a multitude of things to consider. Trends related to revenue, profit, and equity, for example. Reviewing the relationship between key financial factors enables you to dig into the details and have a better perspective on how a company is performing.
Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
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accountingfly
JUNE 9, 2025
As a CPA or accounting firm, you’re always looking for ways to add value to your clients, especially when it comes to their financial operations. One of the best ways you can assist your clients in this area is by helping them hire a remote Controller or Bookkeeper for their in-house positions. More companies are seeking to hire remote financial talent.
Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
Outside investment has disrupted a century of how things have always been done in accounting, and it might not sit well with the stated direction of many firms.
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Fit Small Business
JUNE 9, 2025
You run a small business, so you know how valuable your time is. The last thing you need is to waste it chasing down bank reps or paying fees for basic services. That’s when you start looking for a smarter way to bank — and this is where neobanks come in. No branches, no waiting, The post Neobanks Are Rewriting the Rules for Business Banking — And Here’s What I Think appeared first on Fit Small Business.
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 9, 2025
ADP®, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced the launch of the Accountant Connect Resource Center, a centralized destination designed to help accounting professionals.
CSI Accounting & Payroll
JUNE 9, 2025
Business accounting firms might say how much they can save you in taxes, but how do they know? Let's discuss why we can’t tell prospects what we’ll save them, how we change tax liability, & how far out we project clients' taxes.
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 9, 2025
Go more in depth with Accounting Insiders Podcast guest Brian Kelly, founder of Kellcat Bookkeeping. He tells us more about his unique business model focused on real estate investors and contractors in the Denver area.
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Reconciled Solutions
JUNE 9, 2025
The final article in our series on setting yourself up for permanent profitability focuses on systems for paying subcontractors that result in better cash flow. The post Your Secret Weapon to Profitability: Paying Subcontractors the Stress-Free Way appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 9, 2025
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Fit Small Business
JUNE 9, 2025
Running a small business in 2025 means working smarter, not harder. From managing customers and projects to handling marketing and money, operating a business can be smoother with the right tools. I’ve rounded up the best small business tools that owners are actually using and loving right now. Best communication tools for SMBs Clear, fast. The post Top Small Business Tools for Success in 2025 appeared first on Fit Small Business.
Insightful Accountant
JUNE 9, 2025
If you’re heading to Scaling New Heights 2025, you won’t want to miss the Top 100 ProAdvisor Reception—a night of celebration, connections, and unforgettable experiences!
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.
Fit Small Business
JUNE 9, 2025
In comparing Xero vs Sage, I found that the biggest difference is in how they’re built. Xero is entirely cloud-based, which means you can access your books from anywhere. Sage 50, on the other hand, is desktop software, so unless you’re tied to a specific computer or server setup, it can feel limiting. In my. The post Xero vs Sage: Accounting Software Comparison for 2025 appeared first on Fit Small Business.
Outsourced Bookeeping
JUNE 9, 2025
In the dynamic business world of today, efficient handling of your finances is not just an administrative job, but a life-or-death issue for your business’s survival and growth. To small businesses, each dollar is important, and this is where bookkeeping services can come into play in a quite surprising role. In 2025, outsourcing bookkeeping is no longer an issue of convenience.
Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
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Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
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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.
Accounting Today
JUNE 9, 2025
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