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How to Become a Certified Tax Preparer in Canada

Intuit

How to Become a Certified Tax Preparer in Canada Ever wonder how you could become a tax preparer in Canada? It can be a smart movetax preparation is a nearly $2 billion industry in Canada. Becoming a certified tax preparer could be your ticket to steady work, flexible hours, and helping people make sense of their finances (and maybe even save them some money).

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Tax pros embrace AI, fear missing out more than losing jobs

Accounting Today

There has been a seismic shift in attitudes toward generative AI among tax and accounting professionals, according to a new report by Thomson Reuters.

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How to Become a CPA in Canada

Intuit

How to Become a CPA in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide Looking to build a career in finance, accounting, or business leadership? Earning your Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation can be a game-changer. Its a mark of credibility, opening doors to exciting opportunities in a wide range of industries and possible job titles (not to mention that it often comes with higher earning potential and long-term job security).

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5 Years Tracking NPS and Still Improving

Fidesic blog

At Fidesic, we have been tracking our Net Promoter Score (NPS) since 2020 and working to improve our services and products based on this core metric. Our commitment to genuinely caring about customer feedback has driven continuous improvement, resulting in solutions that continue to address ever-changing user needs. The NPS journey began as a simple measurement but has transformed into the compass we use to guide our roadmap.

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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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The tax code is too complicated. Here are some simple ways to fix it

Intuit

Today, more than 80% of Americans think the US federal tax code should be easier to understand. A majority also struggle with basic tax concepts related to income tax filing. They have a point. The US tax code is over 6,000 pages, and it has tripled in size over the past 40 years. Even the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has said, US tax laws are overly complex.

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Student interest in accounting rises

Accounting Today

Total interest in accounting careers has risen across Hispanic, Asian American Pacific Islander and white students since 2021, while Black students have shown a small decrease in interest.

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PCAOB chair fights proposal to shut down audit regulator

Accounting Today

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board chair Erica Williams warned about legislation that would eliminate the board.

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Proactive Denial Prevention & Appeals Management

RevCycle

Every denied claim represents lost time, delayed cash flow and growing frustration, thus proactive denial prevention is paramount. Many denials are avoidableand when they do occur, they can often be overturned with strategic, well-executed appeals. At the heart of effective denial management is a proactive approach that begins early in the revenue cycle and leverages payer collaboration, process precision, and professionally documented appeals.

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Citrin Cooperman cofounder leaves firm

Accounting Today

Joel Cooperman, cofounder and former CEO of Citrin Cooperman, left the firm on March 31 after over 40 years.

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The Impact of Patient Access on Denials and Revenue

SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions

The Impact of Patient Access on Denials and Revenue Home / April, 25 2025 Patient access is a growing point of opportunity for revenue cycle leaders to reduce preventable denials and increase revenueif you leverage the right patient access technology. Patient access is a foundational point in the revenue cycle for hospitals and health systems, directly impacting a patients ease in receiving care.

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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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CFOs reassess plans amid tariff increases

Accounting Today

Senior finance executives are feeling less optimistic about their business expansion plans as tariff worries increase in the U.S. and other parts of the world.

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Going Paperless: Why It’s No Longer an Option but a Necessity in 2025

Ace Cloud Hosting

Imagine a typical busy day at an accounting firm. It starts with frantically searching for a missing receipt buried under piles of paperwork. Frustrated, you wonder why so much paper.

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Guiding clients through the high costs and risks of rental real estate

Accounting Today

Financial planners who take their customers through a difficult calculation can add a lot of value that may sometimes get overlooked in the profession, one expert said.

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Cybersecurity – The Biggest Challenge CPAs Must Prepare For in 2025

Ace Cloud Hosting

In 2025, cybersecurity will no longer be a secondary concern for CPAsit will be an urgent and essential part of their broader business strategy.

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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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Small business wages slowed in April

Accounting Today

Hourly earnings growth for employees at small businesses slowed this month to its lowest level since May 2021, according to Paychex.

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Cloud Isn’t New – So Why Are CPAs Still Hesitant

Ace Cloud Hosting

According to Gartner, by 2025, 85% of companies worldwide are expected to adopt a cloud-first strategy. The global cloud computing market is projected to surpass $2.2 trillion by 2032, growing.

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Lutnick poised for big tax break — only if he takes $54M in paper losses

Accounting Today

To get the capital gains break, the Commerce Secretary must invest the proceeds of the sales in Treasury bonds or diversified exchange-traded or mutual funds.

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BILL Expands Category Leadership, Empowering Businesses to Streamline Procurement and Take Control of Cash Flow

Insightful Accountant

New innovations bring AP, AR, Spend & Expense, Procurement and Forecasting together in a single platform for the first time giving businesses control of their cash flow in one seamless experience.

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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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Washington State tax hikes target tech giants that made it rich

Accounting Today

New taxes passed in the final days of Washington's legislative session shift more of the tax burden to technology companies like Amazon and Microsoft.

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Sales Tax Trip Tuesday for April is On the Road

Insightful Accountant

Murph is taking a two-part imaginary trip from Seattle to Glacier National Park, but he is stopping in this first episode at various locales adjoining Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington.

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In the blogs: Nothing's perfect

Accounting Today

Mapping the talent hunt; what taxpayers don't know; new blog on the block; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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What Sales Order Entry Tasks Can Be Automated?

oAppsNet

Sales order entry is one of the most vital yet often overlooked processes in an organizations quote-to-cash cycle. Its where revenue beginsbut its also where bottlenecks, human errors, and inefficiencies are most likely to derail operations. With over 67% of supply chain managers still relying on spreadsheets, the need for intelligent order entry automation has never been more urgent.

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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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Struggles ahead for the IRS

Accounting Today

Cuts in funding and staff mean the Internal Revenue Service will likely "do less with less," experts say.

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Federal Tax Law Changes for 2025: What You Need to Know

Stephanie Peterson

As we progress through 2025, significant changes in federal tax laws are underway, impacting individuals, businesses, and retirees alike.These developments stem from legislative efforts to extend and modify provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), alongside new proposals aimed at reshaping the U.S. tax landscape.Here's an overview of the key changes:1.

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Bessent sets July 4 tax bill goal as economic worries mount

Accounting Today

Bessent touted some campaign proposals from Trump calling out "no tax on tips, no tax on Social Security, no tax on overtime and making auto loans deductible.

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