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The 2025 Fastest-Growing Firms

Accounting Today

The 25 accounting practices with the highest revenue growth in percentage terms in 2024 from Accounting Today's Top 100 and Regional Leaders list.

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How to Detect and Prevent Accounts Receivable Fraud in 2025

Gaviti

Digital transformation and company expansion are great, but if you dont take the proper security precautions, you can find yourself a victim of fraud. Accounts receivable fraud is becoming an increasingly pressing threat for businesses of all sizes, especially companies that grow or make a lot of changes. This article examines the rising threat of fraudulent activities targeting accounts receivable, the necessity of a robust fraud prevention strategy, common fraud schemes that businesses must be

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Scammers are 'relentless' this season: IRS

Accounting Today

The newest edition of the Internal Revenue Service's Dirty Dozen tax scams shows that fraudsters going at it as strong as ever.

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9 Reasons You May Be Denied a Business Checking Account

Fit Small Business

As a former banker who helped business owners open checking accounts, I know how frustrating it can be when an application is denied. Opening a business checking account is essential for any entrepreneur, but rejections can be discouraging. Banks and financial technology (fintech) companies have several reasons for denying business accounts, so understanding these upfront.

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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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AICPA, NASBA look for feedback on CPA licensing changes

Accounting Today

The proposal would create an additional pathway to CPA licensure through changes in the Uniform Accountancy Act model legislation used in states.

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Why the US Buying Bitcoin is a Bad Idea

Blake Oliver

Should the government be gambling with your tax dollars on crypto? That's the question at the heart of my latest podcast episode, where I sat down with Dr. Jack Castonguay from Hofstra University to discuss the proposed "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" a plan that would have the US Treasury buy up 1 million Bitcoin over five years. Three key takeaways from our conversation: The high-risk reality : Unlike strategic oil reserves or foreign currency holdings (which have clear practical uses), Bitcoin's

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Intuit Names Simon Williams as new Accountant Segment Leader

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has officially announced that Simon Williams will assume the role of Vice President of the Accountant Segment within their Global Business Solution Group.

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Virginia's alternative CPA pathway opens new doors

Accounting Today

Virginia's newly adopted CPA licensure pathway serves as a model for how practical experience can be every bit as valuable as classroom hours.

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Revolutionizing Tax Season: Innovative Strategies to Combat Burnout

Insightful Accountant

Jennifer Mitchell, founder of Washington State-based firm Account Sense, recently shared in an interview that she doesn't say "tax season" anymore. Instead, she's reframed it as "filing season" or "planning season".

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Aprio acquires JMS Advisory Group

Accounting Today

The Top 25 Firm has acquired a firm that specializes in unclaimed property compliance and escheat process development, also based in Atlanta, like Aprio.

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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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Revenue Run Rate: Definition & Tips on Improving It

Billing Platform

There are many metrics to consider when determining the financial success and viability of your business. One such measure revenue run rate estimates a companys future revenue based on recent weekly, monthly or quarterly revenue, expenses, or other key metrics. Its a popular metric especially among startups, software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, subscription-based business, and fast-growing organizations.

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Small businesses saw moderate job growth in February

Accounting Today

Small business employment held steady last month, according to payroll company Paychex, while wage growth continued below 3%

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Intuit to Sunset 2022 QuickBooks Desktop Products

Insightful Accountant

May 31, 2025 is the sunset date for all 2022 QuickBooks Desktop Products. After that date 2022 Desktop Products will no longer be supported.

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Private sector slowed hiring in February

Accounting Today

Private sector employers added 77,000 jobs in February, while annual pay grew 4.7% year over year, payroll processor ADP reported Wednesday.

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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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Referral Programs for Accounting Firms

Future Firm

Most firms take a passive approach to referrals, but a proactive strategy can bring in high-quality clients if done the right way. The post Referral Programs for Accounting Firms appeared first on Future Firm.

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How to evaluate AI solutions for tax

Accounting Today

For tax professionals considering AI-powered solutions, accuracy, integration and industry specificity are critical factors to evaluate to enhance workflows.

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Mastering Client Relationships: High-Trust Conversations for Accountants with Mary Schmid

Insightful Accountant

In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Gary DeHart sits down with conversation expert Mary Schmid to explore the power of high-trust conversations in accounting.

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Tipalti vs Ramp: Choosing the Best Payables Solution

Tipalti

From procurement to AP automation, Tipalti and Ramp offer an array of payables features to help businesses streamline their accounts payable processes. Which solution fits your needs?

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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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IRS said to be planning to lay off half of workforce

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly making plans to lay off up to half of its 90,000-person workforce.

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Comprehensive Comparison of Concur vs BILL

Tipalti

Both Concur and BILL help automate AP and expense processeswhich software will match your business needs best, and are there better alternatives?

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5 Essential KPIs to Boost Your E-Commerce Growth

Accounting Department

In the dynamic world of small business, staying ahead means constantly measuring and optimizing performance. That's where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in. These metrics help business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups monitor their progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions. Now that we understand the importance of KPIs, let's focus on the top 5 essential KPIs for e-commerce businesses.

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From Patient Care to Administration – How AI is Shaping Modern Healthcare

Compleatable

Enhancing Patient Care with AI Hospitals across the world are introducing AI to create ‘smart hospital’ environments. These innovations allow patients to control room settings, access medical records via smartphones, and help hospitals manage operations more effectively. For example, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has implemented voice-controlled systems to assist patients, while the Cleveland Clinic in the United States is using AI-driven algorithms to predict the risk of

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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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7 Effective Strategies To Motivate And Boost Productivity In Your Remote Team

Counto

7 Effective Strategies To Motivate And Boost Productivity In Your Remote Team Remote work is now a standard practice for many small businesses in Singapore. While it provides flexibility and reduces overhead costs, it also presents challenges in keeping employees engaged and motivated. Without daily in-person interactions, team members may feel isolated.

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AI Business Ideas in 2025

Fit Small Business

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken over the business world, creating unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs. From AI consulting and content creation to specialized training services, there are numerous ways to build a profitable AI business. You could help local restaurants automate their customer service, assist real estate agents with AI-powered property descriptions, or teach small business.

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Unlocking the Power of APIs: How Small Businesses in Singapore Can Benefit

Counto

Unlocking the Power of APIs: How Small Businesses in Singapore Can Benefit Technology is transforming the way small businesses operate, making it easier than ever to automate tasks, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations. One of the key enablers of this transformation is the Application Programming Interface (API). While APIs might seem like a complex tech term, they are essentially tools that help different software systems work together efficiently.

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Trump hails tariffs as US economy barrels into trade wars

Accounting Today

President Donald Trump took the lectern Tuesday for his primetime address beset by warning signs about the U.S. economy.

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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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Federal Funds Freeze Hurts Nonprofits

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Billions in federal funds for nonprofits were abruptly frozen by the Trump administration, leaving organizations scrambling to stay afloat. Blake speaks with Jerilyn Dressler and Harriet "Hatsy" Cutshall from YPTC about how these freezes disrupted essential services, the complex flow of federal grants, and the rigorous compliance requirements nonprofits must meet.

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