Tue.Nov 07, 2023

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Meet the 2023 Best Firms for Young Accountants

Accounting Today

A look inside the 10 best places to start a career in accounting.

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Spend Management Principles and Strategies for SMB's

Accounting Department

One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is managing the money that comes in and goes out. However, this can be especially tricky for small to medium-sized businesses, which often have fewer resources and smaller budgets to work with.

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20 states that burden taxpayers the least

Accounting Today

The best five states have an average total tax burden of 5.97%.

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Building a strong network to grow your career

Intuit

Networking plays a crucial role in any career journey, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and how to get the most out of every interaction. Recently, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) and VP of Talent Development at Intuit, Humera Shahid, sat down with Toronto Intuit employees to chat about all things networking and how to use it to grow your career.

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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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PwC to cut around 600 U.K. jobs

Accounting Today

The bulk of the cuts will be aimed at the advisory division.

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Fidesic Features Spotlight: Invoice Processing

Fidesic blog

It’s time to check in and talk about our feature of the month in the Fidesic app. Today we are giving a shout out to our invoice processing module.

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Xero’s H1 FY24 financial results: Evolving Xero to deliver on our global aspirations

Xero

Today we announced Xero’s half year financial and operating results to 30 September 2023 (H1 FY24). The results highlight our continued strong revenue growth, which contributed to Xero’s emerging profitability. The strong operating results saw operating revenue up 21% (20% in constant currency (CC)) to $799.5 million. This, along with disciplined cost management and restructuring outcomes, supported a 90% increase in EBITDA compared to H1 FY23, to $206.1 million.

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Yellen defends IRS against cuts, plans ambitious tax season

Accounting Today

The Treasury secretary addressed a group of service employees as the agency fends off cuts pushed by House Republicans.

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Register For the #IgnitionPrecon at QB Connect

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant is thrilled to be kicking off QuickBooks Connect 2023 as a Silver Media partner for Ignition’s highly anticipated Precon party!

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10% of S&P 500 companies disclosed cybersecurity incidents

Accounting Today

Only four companies said the events were "material.

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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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Why QB Desktop File Optimization May Fail

Insightful Accountant

Returning to his old ‘Desktop tech tinkering,’ Murph tips you off on how to prevent ‘file optimization’ failures.

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Pillar Two tax concerns jump at large multinationals

Accounting Today

Many are considering extra hiring to handle the upcoming mandates, according to KPMG.

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On-demand AP Automation software demo

Cevinio

On-demand product demo: Join us for an interactive and engaging product demo that will give you an in-depth look at how processing invoices with Cevinio AP Automation software works. Are you struggling with manual and time-consuming invoice processing workflows, which are often lengthy and tedious? Are you looking for ways to optimize your accounts payable process?

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Krulak's Law: How frontline staff reflects your brand

Accounting Today

Very few firms are asking themselves how they can make sure their client service associates are doing the very best job they can.

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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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The difference between turnover and profit

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Business Ratios Guidebook Financial Analysis The Interpretation of Financial Statements Comparing Turnover and Profit Turnover is the net sales generated by a business, while profit is the residual earnings of a business after all expenses have been charged against net sales. Thus, turnover and profit are essentially the beginning and ending points of the income statement - the top-line revenues and the bottom-line results.

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In the blogs: Minimum standards

Accounting Today

CPAs' real pay; crypto data released; factoring receivables; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Is sales tax an expense or a liability?

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Sales and Use Tax Accounting Sales tax is a state and local tax paid by the buyer of goods and services at the point of sale. It is derived by multiplying the price paid by the sales tax rate. There are three different scenarios involving sales taxes, and the accounting treatment varies in each scenario. They are noted below. Sales Taxes for Sales to Customers In this most common scenario, a company sells its products to customers , and charges them a sales tax on behalf of the l

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Herbein acquires Creese, Smith, Hune & Co.

Accounting Today

The Pennsylvania-based firm is expanding in Pittsburgh.

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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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Accounting for income taxes

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Accounting for Income Taxes How to Account for Income Taxes The essential accounting for income taxes is to recognize tax liabilities for estimated income taxes payable, and determine the tax expense for the current period. Before delving further into the income taxes topic, we must clarify several concepts that are essential to understanding the related income tax accounting.

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How To Create A Sales Forecast For The New Year

Reconciled Solutions

Fall is in the air, and I’m breathing in the scents of fourth-quarter planning. As an entrepreneur, I revel in wiping the slate clean. This. The post How To Create A Sales Forecast For The New Year appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.

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Altman Z Score Formula

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Credit and Collection Guidebook Effective Collections The Interpretation of Financial Statements What is the Altman Z Score? The Altman Z Score is used to predict the likelihood that a business will go bankrupt within the next two years. The formula is based on information found in the income statement and balance sheet of an organization; as such, it can be readily derived from commonly-available information.

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The Future Of Billing: Exploring Subscription-Based Models For Sustained Growth

Invoicera

Introduction Are you finding it difficult to predict your monthly revenue? Or are you struggling to retain your existing customers and get on-time payments? If yes, you must switch to subscription-based models for long-term sustainability. These models not only boost your revenue but also provide a sustainable path for business growth. A report by Gartner says 75% of organizations offering services directly to clients would project subscription services by 2023.

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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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Short term sources of funds

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Corporate Cash Management Corporate Finance Treasurer's Guidebook What are Short Term Sources of Funds? There are many short-term sources of funds available to a company, which require varying levels of collateral , personal guarantees, and interest expense. Here is a listing of potential sources of short-term funds: Delay Paying Suppliers You can delay paying suppliers , but they may eventually retaliate with higher prices or a lower order priority.

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The Future Of Billing: Exploring Subscription-Based Models For Sustained Growth

Invoicera

Introduction Are you finding it difficult to predict your monthly revenue? Or are you struggling to retain your existing customers and get on-time payments? If yes, you must switch to subscription-based models for long-term sustainability. These models not only boost your revenue but also provide a sustainable path for business growth. A report by Gartner says 75% of organizations offering services directly to clients would project subscription services by 2023.

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Profit and loss statement definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses The Balance Sheet The Income Statement The Interpretation of Financial Statements What is a Profit and Loss Statement? A profit and loss statement aggregates the revenues , expenses , and profits or losses of a business. This report portrays the financial results of a business for a specific period of time, such as for a month, quarter, or year.

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How AI Can Drive Environmental and Social Responsibility

Dext

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly central to accounting. These factors represent a substantive shift in how we define business success and responsibility. With the emergence of new technologies, the accounting industry is positioned to be a leader in this important evolution.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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Today's QB Talks is Your Guide to QuickBooks Connect

Insightful Accountant

Join Kristen Nies Ciraldo and Kelly G for today's 'QB Talks' at 2 p.m. (EST). They will 'chat you up' and take you touring the upcoming 'QuickBooks Connect' in Vegas.

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Boilerplate definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Essentials of Business Law What is Boilerplate? Boilerplate refers to the standard legal text in a contract, which is rarely changed. Boilerplate text is normally inserted into a contract by the creator of the contract, who does not allow the other party to the contract to alter it. For this reason, boilerplate typically favors the interests of the contract creator.

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Revolutionizing Accounts Payable Automation: Gravity Software Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Technology Powered by Microsoft’s Cognitive Services AI Engine

Insightful Accountant

As part of its unwavering commitment to enhancing multi-entity accounting efficiency, Gravity Software® is proud to introduce new AI technology to transform accounts payable processes.

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How to calculate margins

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Business Ratios Guidebook The Interpretation of Financial Statements A margin is the difference between sales and expenses. There are a number of margins that can be calculated from the information located in the income statement , which give the user information about different aspects of an organization's operations. The contribution margin and gross margin examine different aspects of the amounts earned from the sale of products and services prior to selling and administrative

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.