Thu.Apr 11, 2024

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IMA sees role for AI in accounting

Accounting Today

The Institute of Management Accountants is examining the possibilities of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession while undergoing staff cutbacks.

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Tackling Growth and Compliance Tax Challenges with Avalara

Accounting Department

As small and medium-sized businesses undergo rapid expansion and growth, they are often faced with a myriad of sales tax challenges, particularly within the retail and e-commerce sectors. The complexities of managing sales tax compliance can be overwhelming for smaller businesses, especially when juggling various omnichannel strategies to handle their financial operations.

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Tax season nears its end, but uncertainties linger

Accounting Today

From BOI reporting to tax legislation in limbo, even the most 'normal' filing season in a several years still has unresolved questions.

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Exploring Assistance Options for Taxpayers Struggling with Tax Bills

Insightful Accountant

Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn't panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Tax deadline is pivotal for funding markets, Fed's balance sheet

Accounting Today

The annual rush to pay Uncle Sam tends to suck hundreds of billions of dollars from the banking system.

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Job Declines vary by Region and Sector during March, 2024

Insightful Accountant

The 'far west' was the only geographic region to suffer a negative net change in employment in March. Wholesale and Construction led the way in net job growth among all employment sectors during the same period.

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The Art of Client Onboarding Bookkeeping Clients: How to Set The Stage for Great Client Relationships Through Carefully Crafted Emails.

LedgerDocs

As the famous saying goes “ you never get a second chance to make a first impression”. This is especially true when working with clients. How the onboarding process begins, sets the tone for the entire client relationship. From the initial contact to gathering necessary information and setting expectations, client onboarding that has been done with careful planning and attention to detail sets you up for success. 1.

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Crowe adds KMJ Corbin

Accounting Today

The Chicago-based firm is expanding in Southern California in the third M&A deal it has announced this month.

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Top Remote Accountants for Hire | April 11, 2024

accountingfly

Top Remote Accounting Candidates This Week Looking for remote accountants? Accountingfly can help! With our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program, you can access highly skilled and experienced remote accountants with no upfront cost. These are just a few of our top candidates this week. Sign up now to receive our full list of top accounting candidates available weekly!

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IAASB and IESBA adjust strategic plans

Accounting Today

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants both published new strategic plans for the next few years.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Is AI Overhyped? Is CAS a Necessity? These Questions and More w/ Daniel Hood

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary On this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello interviews Daniel Hood , the editor-in-chief of Accounting Today. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Daniel shares insights into the evolving trends in accounting firms and the push for advisory services. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the future of accounting and the role of technology in shaping the industry.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: For the birds

Accounting Today

Disunion; cell phones; only the lonely; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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AvidXchange: How to Check Invoice and Payment Status

AvidXchange

If your customer uses AvidXchange for invoice and/or payment processing, you can easily and quickly check the status of that transaction on our website. Read on for more details. How Do I Check the Status of an Invoice or Payment with AvidXchange? There are three ways to check an invoice or payment status with AvidXchange: 1. AvidXchange Status Lookup Tool • Visit avidxchange.com/status. • Enter the invoice number, invoice date and invoice amount. • Click “Search.” 2.

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What should owners of an accounting firm call themselves?

Accounting Today

A professional title infers a level of authority, responsibilities and legal accountability, so it's important to choose wisely.

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Your New & Improved Month-End Close Process Is Not So Far Out of Reach!

All accounting teams know what it is like to dread the inevitable month-end scaries. If there was a way to feel less burdened and maybe even a little enthusiastic to work on your month-end close and reconciliation process, would you do it? No, don't answer that, of course you would! Automate your month-end close process by up to 40% with SkyStem's ART and see how much more alive you feel!

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Supplier Onboarding

Tipalti

Supplier onboarding plays a critical role in setting the tone for a good vendor relationship. Learn how to optimize your supply chain through expert supplier onboarding strategies.

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Time draft definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Time Draft? A time draft mandates that payment is due on a readily determinable future date. For example, a bill might be payable 10 days after presentment and acceptance. Time drafts are primarily used in transactions that cross national borders, where the buyer needs time to liquidate purchased goods in order to have sufficient cash to pay the seller.

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Finance AI

Tipalti

Discover the transformative effects of artificial intelligence in finance and how it’s reshaping businesses. Explore the applications, examples and benefits of AI in finance.

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Tracing definition

Accounting Tools

What is Tracing in Auditing? Tracing is the process of following a transaction in the accounting records back to the source document. This typically involves locating an item in the general ledger , tracing it back to a subsidiary ledger (if necessary) to look for the unique identifying document number, and then going to the accounting files to locate the source document.

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The Definitive Guide to Spend Management

The status quo for AP in small and mid-market companies is broken. It consists of messy tech stacks of siloed solutions that give rise to manual work, a lack of control, wasted spend, and unnecessary risks. The benefits of shifting to spend management are tangible, measurable, and are felt across the whole organization. Spend management is a different way of thinking and an innovation whose time has come.

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Retail Accounts Payable Automation

Tipalti

Discover the power of retail accounts payable automation. Save time and money, reduce risk of errors and fraud and stay tax-compliant, all from one platform.

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Tests of details definition

Accounting Tools

What are Tests of Details? Tests of details are used by auditors to collect evidence that the balances, disclosures , and underlying transactions associated with a client's financial statements are correct. They are used to determine whether the financial data that rolls up into a client’s financial statements are correct. The main objectives of tests of details are as follows: Account balance verification.

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Accounts Receivable Analysis: Meaning, Objectives, Importance

Gaviti

Of all the data financial departments love to monitor, accounts receivable often tops the list. After all, it determines how much revenue your business receives. This, in turn, affects its ability to meet financial obligations, such as repaying business loans and making payroll. Is it time for your business to complete an accounts receivable analysis?

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Time and motion study

Accounting Tools

What is a Time and Motion Study? A time and motion study is the analysis of the exact motions required by a person to complete a task, as well as the time required to do so. Once this information has been collected, the analyst devises a more efficient approach by stripping away certain actions and replacing others. Time and motion studies are most commonly applied to highly repetitive tasks, in order to achieve higher levels of labor productivity.

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

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Get Rich Doing Bad Audits

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David dive into the concerning trend of small CPA firms conducting shoddy audits of large companies and SPACs, raking in big fees while facing minimal consequences for deficient work. They also discuss the latest accounting app funding news, the power of AI for crafting persuasive arguments, and the American Institute of CPAs' puzzling resistance to changes in CPA licensure requirements and touch on the growing importance of client accounting services for public accounting firms.

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Traveling auditor definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Traveling Auditor? A traveling auditor is a person who spends a disproportionate amount of time conducting audits in distant locations. The typical auditor works with audit clients that are located within driving distance of his or her home. A traveling auditor is engaged in audit work so far from home that overnight or more prolonged stays at hotels is necessary.