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Time is money. Small business moves fast. Payments should too.

Intuit

Small businesses are facing a confluence of challenges: persistent inflation, ongoing labor shortages, and the rising costs of goods. In difficult macroeconomic conditions, efficiency and access to capital are more critical than ever. Policymakers have an opportunity to provide small business owners with a much-needed boost by modernizing the very infrastructure that underpins how businesses get paid.

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13 firms combine to form Sorren

Accounting Today

The new combination, backed by PE firm DFW Capital Partners, will create a $170 million Top 100 Firm with over 1,000 professionals.

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Compleat is now a Disability Confident Employer!

Compleatable

Were proud to announce that we are now a Disability Confident employer. Its the people at Compleat who make us who we are. Its why we decided to join the Disability Confident employer scheme, putting inclusivity at the forefront of our business. We wanted to make sure that anyone working for us or looking to join the team, experiences a fair and inclusive environment regardless of their personal circumstances.

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Employers added 177K jobs in April, cut 900 in accounting

Accounting Today

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued an unexpectedly robust jobs report, but it may be the last one for a while.

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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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Top Tax Scams to Watch Out for in 2025

Stephanie Peterson

How to protect yourself and your business from IRS imposters, phishing, and shady schemesAs tax season ramps up in 2025, so do the tactics of scammers trying to take advantage of individuals and small business owners. With identity theft, digital fraud, and misinformation on the rise, its more important than ever to stay informed.Superior Virtual Bookkeeping LLC is committed to helping you not only manage your finances, but also stay protected.

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What audit firms should know about tokenization risks

Accounting Today

Asset tokenization, the creation of digital ownership representations for diverse assets on blockchain and DLT platforms, is a transformative force in finance.

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Boomer's Blueprint: Communities and crowds: Leaders who deliver value

Accounting Today

One way to stay ahead of changes in the profession is to leverage peer networks for access to expertise, insights, and collaborative opportunities.

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10 reasons accountants make great friends

Accounting Fun

They're an asset that never depreciates They can work out how to split the bill after a meal (and could do so before apps were developed to resolve this important life skill) You can always count on them They make everything balance and give credit where it's due They're used to deadlines and will still turn up to your party on time They won't judge your spreadsheet, but they might colour-code it.

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Tech news: Xero introduces solutions for bill pay, work papers

Accounting Today

Xero introduces solutions for bill pay, work papers; Aiwyn rolls out comprehensive platform with payments, practice, client experience, tax; Fathom launches new solutions for insights, advisory; and other tech news.

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Auditing and AI: from binders to bots

Accounting Today

Audit has always been a profession steeped in precision and consistency, but when it comes to how we manage knowledge, the tools haven't always kept up.

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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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Eide Bailly merges in Roycon

Accounting Today

The Top 25 Firm based in Fargo has added Roycon, a Salesforce consulting firm based in Austin, bolstering its tech services.

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On the move: KPM appoints outsourcing lead

Accounting Today

RSM adds to executive leadership team; ICPAS plans to host nonprofit symposium; and more news from across the profession.

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GreenGrowth acquires retiring firm William Wong

Accounting Today

GreenGrowth CPAs acquired William Wong and Associates in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, continuing its strategy of buying retiring firms.

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GOP plans billions in oil, gas sales to help pay for Trump's tax bill

Accounting Today

House Republicans plan to raise more than $15 billion in revenue through lease sales, as well as other measures, to help pay for the massive tax cut package.

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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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Trump says Harvard will lose its tax-exempt status

Accounting Today

Trump posted the announcement after weeks of threatening an Internal Revenue Service review of the Ivy League's tax-free treatment.

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Trump's ex-IRS chief pushes back on Harvard tax attack

Accounting Today

Donald Trump's promise to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status prompted criticism from former IRS commissioner Charles Rettig.

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