Tue.Mar 04, 2025

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BOI reporting will not be enforced

Accounting Today

Love it or hate it, beneficial ownership information reporting is on the shelf for most small businesses for now, at least.

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Identifying the Best OCR API: Benchmarking OCR APIs on Real-World Documents

Nanonets

With the rapid advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision-Language Models (VLMs), many believe OCR has become obsolete. If LLMs can "see" and "read" documents, why not use them directly for text extraction? The answer lies in reliability. Can you always be a 100% sure of the veracity of text output that LLMs interpret from a document/image?

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Building deeper client relationships

Accounting Today

Your clients don't just want tax returns and financial statements they're looking for trusted partners who understand their dreams, fears and aspirations.

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The Case Against a Crypto Reserve

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Dr. Jack Castonguay, CPA and Hofstra University professor, provides a critical analysis of proposed legislation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He challenges the notion that the government should invest taxpayer money in a highly volatile, speculative asset that lacks the practical applications of traditional reserves like oil or foreign currencies.

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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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In the blogs: Sledgehammer questions

Accounting Today

Replacing corporate income tax; multigenerational challenge; new blog on the block; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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6 Time-Intensive Tasks Bookkeepers Should Automate Now

The Successful Bookkeeper

The bookkeeping profession is undergoing rapid transformation, yet many accountants are falling behind. Here are 6 ways to get ahead right now.

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In the Beginning.

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Enjoy a brief introduction to Trade Credit & Liquidity Management. We’ll explain where we’re coming from and where we’re headed, review the different types of content you can expect, discuss how we will share the ins and outs of managing the order-to-cash process, and deliver deep insights into how cash flow is generated.

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Moss Adams acquisition doubles size of NetSuite implementation service

Accounting Today

Moss Adams announced it has acquired the assets of 360 Cloud Solutions, LLC, a NetSuite Solution Provider, and 360 Cloud Apps, LLC, a SuiteCloud Developer Network partner.

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March QB Talks - "Best of the Best eCommerce Apps"

Insightful Accountant

Murph, and his guest, Teresa Slack will review the 'Best of the Best' eCommerce Apps. If you use an eCommerce solution, or support clients using eCommerce solutions, you won't want to miss this month's QB Talks.

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9 Best PayPal Alternatives for Business

Tipalti

Explore the best PayPal alternatives for organisations. Discover top payment solutions tailored to your business needs, from global transfers to automation.

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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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Intuit Connect Returning to Las Vegas Aria

Insightful Accountant

Intuit will once again host their 'Connect' event at the Las Vegas Aria. This year's event will take place October 27-29, 2025.

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The Top Spendesk Alternatives In 2025

Tipalti

Looking for the best Spendesk alternative? See how Spendesk compares to Payhawk, Pleo, and Tipalti. Find the best spend management software for your business today.

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Smarter Spending – How AI Can Help Charities Control Costs Before They Happen

Compleatable

Introduction: The Cost Control Challenge for Charities In an era of rising costs and uncertain funding, UK charities are under increasing pressure to control costs and ensure that every pound spent directly supports their cause. Unlike for-profit organisations, charities operate with strict budgets, heavy compliance requirements, and a duty to donors to maximise impact.

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Top ZipHQ Alternatives and Competitors in 2025

Tipalti

Which alternatives rival ZipHQ when it comes to procurement automation and business spend control solutions? Read our comprehensive breakdown of top ZipHQ competitors.

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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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What Is a Certificate of Beneficial Ownership Form?

Fit Small Business

A Certificate of Beneficial Ownership (CBO) form is a document required by financial institutions in which a legal entity discloses information and the identities of individuals considered to be beneficial owners? of the business. It is commonly used when obtaining financing and opening business bank accounts. Its deemed necessary by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

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Leading Nonprofit Accounting Software in 2025

Tipalti

Find the best accounting software solutions designed for nonprofit organizations. Learn which tools excel at managing nonprofit accounting needs and streamline your financial operations.

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Improving Order Fulfillment Efficiency with oAppsNET

oAppsNet

Order fulfillment is the backbone of any business that deals with physical goods. From processing orders to managing inventory, the efficiency of your fulfillment process plays a key role in customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and overall business performance. Organizations must continuously optimize their fulfillment operations in today’s fast-paced and highly competitive market.

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The Best AP Automation for QuickBooks

Tipalti

Tipalti AP automation software integration with QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Online Advanced. Use it to save your company money. It will reduce future labor hiring needs and improve employee retention, attitude, and motivation.

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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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Unlocking Government Contracts: Where and How SMEs in Singapore Can Find Opportunities

Counto

Unlocking Government Contracts: Where and How SMEs in Singapore Can Find Opportunities Securing government contracts can provide small businesses in Singapore with a stable revenue stream and long-term growth opportunities. However, many SMEs struggle to navigate the process of finding and applying for government tenders. Understanding where to look and how to position your business effectively is key to success. 1.

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Supplier payments process: 3 Tips to Scale With Global Growth

Tipalti

The supplier payment process involves tax compliance, fraud monitoring, currency exchange rates, banking requirements, and more. If your supplier payment process cant nimbly respond to these factors, youll have to manually adjust to each vendors situation.

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Letter of Consent vs. Employment Pass in Singapore: Which Work Visa Is Best for Entrepreneurs?

Counto

Letter of Consent vs. Employment Pass in Singapore: Which Work Visa Is Best for Entrepreneurs? For entrepreneurs looking to work in Singapore, choosing the right visa is crucial. The Employment Pass (EP) and Letter of Consent (LOC) are two common options, each with different eligibility criteria and benefits. Understanding these differences will help you make an informed decision. 1.

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Hyperwallet Competition and Alternatives

Tipalti

Selecting the best global partner payments provider is essential, On this page, well break down several Hyperwallet alternatives to help guide your decision-making process.

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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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What Is a Suspense Account? Use Cases & Best Practices

Fit Small Business

In accounting, a suspense account serves as a temporary holding place for transactions that cant be immediately categorized. It helps manage discrepancies, such as missing information and math errors, until issues are resolved. Since it’s used for both debits and credits, it doesn’t have a fixed normal balance the balance depends on the nature.

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Payoneer vs. Hyperwallet: Scaling Mass Payments in the Digital Economy

Tipalti

When shopping for a mass payment processor, businesses often compare Payoneer, Hyperwallet and Tipalti. Lets take a closer look at the features of these platforms and how they meet the needs of companies in the digital economy and their capacity to scale globally.

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UOB Corporate Credit and Debit Cards: A Guide for Singapore SMEs

Counto

UOB Corporate Credit and Debit Cards: A Guide for Singapore SMEs Managing business expenses effectively is essential for SMEs in Singapore. Corporate credit and debit cards offer a structured way to streamline payments, control spending, and improve cash flow management If you are considering financial tools to optimise your business operations, understanding how UOB corporate credit and debit cards work can help you make informed decisions. 1.

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Comparing Payoneer vs. PayPal for Business

Tipalti

When it comes to making global payments, you need a financial services company that will meet the organization's needs. Here we compare Payoneer vs PayPal and consider which one of these payment options might work best for you.

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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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How will Trump allies pay for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extension?

Accounting Today

Financial advisors and their clients will need to prepare for many possible outcomes by focusing on the key themes around these eight TCJA policy issues.

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Which Stripe Competitor Will Fit Your Business Needs?

Tipalti

Stripe is a popular payment platform, but there are Stripe alternatives that can offer everything from more competitive pricing, robust AP features, and varying payables capabilities.

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration: A guide for financial advisors

Accounting Today

President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress aim to extend the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. But they'll need to fill in a lot of details first.

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Stripe vs PayPal: Which Online Payment Provider is Right for Your Business?

Tipalti

Stripe and PayPal are currently the most well-known online payment gateways in the eCommerce market. This article will cover the differences and similarities between Stripe vs. PayPal so you make a well-informed decision for your business.

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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.