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The Biggest 401(k) Mistakes Costing Americans Millions

Stephanie Peterson

By Stephanie Peterson, Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor | Superior Virtual Bookkeeping LLCWhen it comes to retirement planning, one of the most powerful tools Americans have is the 401(k). Yet, despite its potential, millions of dollars are lost each year due to common and avoidable mistakes.

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AI in Collections: Benefits and Top Use Cases for 2025

Gaviti

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the collections process is undergoing a significant transformation driven by artificial intelligence. As we navigate through 2025, organizations are increasingly turning to AI-powered solutions to streamline their accounts receivable operations, reduce manual workloads, and improve recovery rates.

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Why Construction Payroll Services Are Essential for Your Business

Outsourced Bookeeping

Payroll management in the construction industry is not an ordinary task. Its the spine of employee satisfaction, compliance with the law, and smooth project implementation. Payroll is a maze for many construction companies, where they have different job codes, changing shifts, several job sites, and different pay structures. That is why construction payroll services have evolved from being nice-to-have to a must-have for businesses of today.

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Rising Interest Rates and Inflation in Singapore

Counto

Rising Interest Rates and Inflation in Singapore As we step deeper into 2025, Singapores small business landscape is being shaped by two unavoidable forces: rising interest rates and persistent inflation. From supply chain costs to financing expenses, everything is getting more expensive and it’s putting real pressure on margins, cash flow, and long-term planning.

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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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Firms Using AI Make More $, PCAOB Shutdown Fight, The Impossible Tariff Test

Blake Oliver

Firms actively using AI are generating $167,000 in average revenue per employee, compared to just $122,000 for non-adopters. That's a $45,000 difference per employee. In our latest episode of The Accounting Podcast, David and I look into how AI is reshaping the professional services landscape and what it means for your firm's future. We talk about: How AI firms could achieve 70-80% margins compared to traditional 30% margins Claude's new integrations that allow it to connect with Gmail, calendar

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Virtual AGMs and E-Signatures in Singapore: The Future of Corporate Governance for SMEs

Counto

Virtual AGMs and E-Signatures in Singapore: The Future of Corporate Governance for SMEs Corporate governance is evolving and fast. For small businesses in Singapore, adapting to digital processes is no longer optional. The shift toward virtual Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and electronic signatures (e-signatures) reflects a broader push to make compliance more efficient, accessible, and aligned with how modern businesses operate.

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Planning Your Business Exit in Singapore: A 2025 Guide to Selling Your SME

Counto

Planning Your Business Exit in Singapore At some point, every business owner faces the same question: Whats next? Whether you’re looking to retire, pursue a new opportunity, or simply step away from day-to-day operations, planning your business exit is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. But selling a business in Singapore especially a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is rarely straightforward.

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Senate Dems probe IRS chief nominee's donations

Accounting Today

What the senators call 'unusually timed contributions' came in immediately after Donald Trump named Billy Long as his pick.

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Expanding Your Business Under RCEP: How Singapore SMEs Can Tap ASEAN Markets for Growth

Counto

Expanding Your Business Under RCEP: How Singapore SMEs Can Tap ASEAN Markets for Growth If youre running a small business in Singapore and looking for growth beyond the local market, the numbers all point in one direction: outward. And thanks to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) the worlds largest free trade agreement regional expansion has never been more accessible.

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How to Brand Your Business on Social Media

Counto

How to Brand Your Business on Social Media In Singapores fast-moving business environment, growing a brand requires more than a good product or service. You also need visibility, credibility, and a consistent message especially online. For small business owners, social media has become a key platform to connect with customers, tell your story, and build a brand that people trust.

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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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How to Maximize the Enterprise Innovation Scheme in Singapore

Counto

How to Maximize the Enterprise Innovation Scheme in Singapore In Singapores fast-moving business environment, innovation is no longer optional it’s a strategic advantage. And with the Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS), the government is giving small businesses real financial incentives to invest in that advantage. If you’re looking to build smarter systems, adopt new technology, or improve operations, this scheme could significantly reduce your corporate tax burden or offer immedia