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Top Apps for Accountants 2024

Accounting Today

We asked a panel of accounting technology thought leaders about their favorite applications, and here is what they said.

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Balancing Automation with Personal Touch: Maintaining Client Relationships In A Digital World

The Successful Bookkeeper

Just as with many other professions, AI-driven tech has transformed the way bookkeepers operate—tasks like invoicing, reconciliation, and data entry are now streamlined by automation.

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AICPA, NASBA propose CPA licensure changes in Uniform Accountancy Act

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy proposed a set of changes in the model legislation used in many states to reflect an alternative pathway to CPA licensure based on competency.

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The Importance of an Integrated Accounts Payable System

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Choosing an AP automation solution that integrates with your accounting and ERP platforms is important for system efficiency and accuracy. An integrated accounts payable system can enable seamless data flow, reducing manual entry and errors while providing real-time visibility into financial data. Integrated AP allows your team to maintain existing workflows while benefiting from automation, improving decision-making and reporting.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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IRS launches group mailbox pilot for large biz taxpayers

Accounting Today

The program will allow the representatives of a large business to share a mailbox to communicate with Appeals office employees.

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How Bookkeeping Software Can Simplify Small Business Operations

Less Accounting

For small business owners, managing day-to-day operations efficiently is crucial for success. However, juggling various tasks like invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools and processes in place. This is where bookkeeping software comes into play. In this blog post, we’ll explore how bookkeeping software can simplify small business operations and why it’s a game-changer for entrepreneurs.

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5 QuickBooks Integrations That Can Quickly Improve Accounting Efficiency

Outsourced Bookeeping

Every mini business needs efficient accounting solutions. QuickBooks can help; it is a platform for managing finances and features a variety of functions which can save you time in accounting and bookkeeping. However, the integration of QuickBooks with other tools can significantly enhance its function. It is particularly suited for tackling some specific accounting problems such as accounts receivable management.

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Cash flow and retirement strategies for high-earning clients with variable incomes

Accounting Today

Do you have three buckets handy?

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Work/Life Balance and Business Success

Reconciled Solutions

Her First Million Show I recently joined Amanda Bedell LIVE on ‘Her First Million‘! If you know me, you know that I love helping small business owners create. The post Work/Life Balance and Business Success appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.

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REDW acquires Hatcher Financial

Accounting Today

The Regional Leader has grown its presence in Phoenix.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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Are You an 'Enterprising' ProAdvisor - U.S. ProAdvisor Award Tip

Insightful Accountant

Murph is back with his Tuesday Top ProAdvisor Award Tips for 2025. This week with tips for ProAdvisors supporting QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise as a part of their QuickBooks Desktop practice.

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Art of Accounting: Updating the checklists

Accounting Today

Each year Ed Mendlowitz prepares and provides to colleagues, for free, a usable updated checklist file. This year's Word file has 370 pages containing 205 separate checklists.

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Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Quality Control

Insightful Accountant

Worried that AI might take your job, worry again, it might become your supervisor or at least your inspector.

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Accountant charged with aiding, abetting massive securities fraud

Accounting Today

The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged Olayinka Oyebola and his firm enabled the perpetration of a multiyear fraud scheme.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Marketing for Accountants: AI Tools & Content Strategies | Janel Sykora

Insightful Accountant

In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Gary DeHart welcomes Janel Sykora from Cajabra to explore the critical role of marketing for accountants. Discover why shifting sm.

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FASB proposes guidance on share-based considerations

Accounting Today

The proposed accounting standards update aims to enhance the accounting guidance for share-based consideration payable to a customer in conjunction with selling goods or services.

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SME Working Loans vs. Microloans: Which is Right for Your Singapore Business?

Counto

SME Working Loans vs. Microloans: Which is Right for Your Singapore Business? When exploring financing options for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore, two prominent choices come to the forefront: SME Working Loans and Microloans. These financial solutions cater to different business needs, with SME Working Loans designed for established enterprises seeking substantial funding, while Microloans provide smaller amounts ideal for startups and very small businesses.

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The growing opportunity in the Hispanic community

Accounting Today

Melanie Lauridsen and Cynthia Rijo Sanchez discuss what it takes to successfully serve the Hispanic market.

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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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How to Set Up AWS Athena with CUR for Cloud Cost Analysis

Economize

The AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) is the most detailed and comprehensive source for AWS cost and usage data. CUR provides insights into every aspect of resource utilization and the corresponding charges across different AWS services.

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Compliance with Singapore Accounting Standards for Fixed Assets

Counto

Compliance with Singapore Accounting Standards for Fixed Assets As a small business owner in Singapore, it’s essential to ensure that your financial reporting is accurate and compliant with the relevant accounting standards. A key aspect of financial reporting is compliance with Singapore accounting standards for fixed assets. In this blog post, we will explore the key principles, benefits, and best practices for compliance with Singapore accounting standards for fixed assets. 1.

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QBO Hands On Training Course By Alicia Pollock

Insightful Accountant

Invest in this in depth hands on training by Alicia Pollock for yourself, your staff and your clients who use QBO.

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Tech.Pass Explained: A Game Changer for Singaporean Startups and SMEs

Counto

Tech.Pass Explained: A Game Changer for Singaporean Startups and SMEs As a Singaporean startup or SME, you’re no stranger to the challenges of navigating a rapidly evolving economy. With the rise of digital technologies and the shift towards remote work, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve. This is where Tech.Pass comes in – a transformative initiative designed to attract top tech talent to Singapore and help startups and SMEs thrive in the digital economy.

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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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QuickBooks Add-Ons

Tipalti

QuickBooks is an intuitive accounting software platform that finance professionals swear by. The program has been the hero in many situations and environments. Formerly called Intuit QuickBooks, it’s mainly geared toward small business systems with cloud-based capabilities.

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What is a PO Number

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A PO number is a unique identifier assigned to a purchase order, essential for tracking purchases and aiding AP and accounting teams in record keeping.