September, 2019

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Will Your Business Disrupt—Or Be Disrupted?

Sage Intacct

“Digital transformation” may sound like a buzzword, but the drivers behind it are very real. In an era where technology is reshaping businesses and industries, companies that harness technology can reap big advantages over those that don’t. Businesses must first determine how to adapt their businesses for the digital age and then put technology to work to bring these changes to life.

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Sep 26, US & Canadian Bookkeeper News and Handy Reference Page

Bookkeeping Essentials

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Make These Three Architectural Changes to Optimize Cloud Costs

CloudZero

Cloud costs can come with significant sticker shock, especially since many businesses do not have an easy way to track or predict actual cost before the bill arrives. However, there are several architectural changes that businesses can make that will help rein in cloud spend. In some cases, optimal engineering decisions should be made up-front, while in other cases certain areas should be monitored over time to identify opportunities to retool architecture and optimize cloud costs.

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Ep. 18: Joseph Brunsman - Cybersecurity

IMA's Count Me

"12 Rules for Cyber You MUST Know" by Joseph Brunsman: [link] CPL Brokers, Inc.: [link] Contact Joseph Brunsman: LinkedIn: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Adam : (00:04) Hey everyone. Welcome back to count me in. I am your host Adam Larson and with me once again with me once again, it's my cohost Mitch Roshong. As we continue to offer insight into all things affecting the accounting and finance world, this episode is going to focus on cybersecurity, as we hear from cybersecurity e

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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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#AccountexUSA: Your accounting firm might be subject to sales tax

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsor Right Networks: [link] Show Notes 00:53 – Meet Dena Oberst, CEO of Gable Tax Group 01:45 – Meet Diane Yetter, president of Yetter Tax, and founder of the Sales Tax Institute 04:11 – Diane gives a brief overview of the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision | AICPA 05:26 – According to South Dakota, a business’s physical presence is less important than its economic presence 06:50 – You gotta get up pretty early in the morning to go hang with the Supreme Court crowd!

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XeroCon Brisbane 2019: Enhancing the human in all that we do

Dext

XeroCon is known as the most beautiful conference in the world. This year was no different, yet it brought an unexpected message: Be Kind. And we think you nailed it. Over 3,000 Xero partners attended this year’s XeroCon in Brisbane.

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Sep 4, Ablii Workflow | QBO Intgegration

Bookkeeping Essentials

Automate sending business payments online with an Ablii workflow. Seamlessly integrates with QBO. Multiple approvals available. $0.75 for each domestic transaction.

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Cloud Management and Optimization: How to Do it Right

CloudZero

If you’re anything like our customers, you’re running the majority of your business on the cloud. After headcount, it’s not uncommon that your cloud bill is one of your highest business expenses. So, it’s important to make sure you are getting maximum returns on that investment.

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Ep. 17: Ginger White - Career Development and Leadership

IMA's Count Me

Contact Ginger White: Email: ginger.r.white@icloud.com LinkedIn: [link] IMA Bio: [link] Institute of Management Accountants: [link] American Accounting Association: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Adam Larson : (00:05) Hey everyone. Welcome back to "Count Me In", IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world.

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Lawyer up! The MyPayrollHR fraud saga continues

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE Core: [link] Rewind: [link] Show Notes 01:46 – Reminiscing with Will 03:03 – Will talks about life after YouTube and living life with Gusto! 04:12 – It's time for reviews! 06:37 – MyPayrollHR 101 - The nutshell version 07:31 – Catch up on our recent coverage in episodes 112 and 114 07:55 – Mum's the word, Mann | Albany Business Review 08:34 – It's always important to be proactive, especially AFTER committing fraud. 09:03 – The fallout begins.

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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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Cloud Computing Optimization: 3 Strategies for High Growth Companies

CloudZero

Cloud computing optimization is a growing priority, as engineering becomes more accountable for justifying growing AWS spend. Companies that are rapidly growing can be particularly vulnerable to large fluctuations in cloud spending, which often seem to strike without rhyme or reason. Getting a handle on cloud cost is a critical first step toward cloud computing optimization, and can result in more efficient and effective systems across the board.

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Going deep on the MyPayrollHR fraud with Wendy Slavkin of Cachet Financial Services

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsor Podchaser: [link] Show Notes 01:41 – General Counsel Slavkin describes Cachet Financial Services as a sort of third-party vendor for payroll processing companies. 05:59 – Every ACH provider has their own patented process for payroll 06:45 – How MyPayrollHR’s owner, Michael Mann, did the deed, in technical detail 09:03 – Slavkin claims the assorted employee banks are to blame for the whole payment reversal fiasco 10:32 – According to Slavkin, banks have 60 days to either accept or

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BONUS | Jeff Thomson - IMA and the Future of Management Accounting

IMA's Count Me

CMA Commercial: You’ve got to earn it. IMA Global Ad Campaign: [link] Jeff Thomson Bio: [link] IMA Website: [link] About IMA: [link] About CMA: [link] IMA Education Center: [link] Jeff Thomson LinkedIn: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Adam Larson : (00:04) Hello everyone. I'm Adam Larson. Mitch Roshong : (00:06) I'm Mitch Roshong. Adam Larson : (00:07) And we are excited to welcome you all to a special episode of "Count Me In".

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#AccountingShowLA: The Insanity of Cannabis Accounting & Tax

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsor Accounting & Finance Show LA: [link] Episode Notes 01:17 – The Cloud Accounting Podcast is gonna smoke Marijuana Daily in the iTunes charts, after this episode! 01:44 – A blunt history – how Bruce and Tom got started in the cannabis-accounting realm 02:50 – Bruce speaks to some of the challenges cannabis businesses face, when it comes to accounting 03:37 – The tables have turned when it comes to the types of clients served in a cannabis accounting firm 04:28 – How can accountant

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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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What is Cloud Infrastructure Optimization?

CloudZero

Cloud infrastructure refers to both hardware and software components—ranging from servers to storage to networking and virtualization software—that are required to support cloud computing. Thus, cloud infrastructure optimization refers to optimizing these components for: efficiency, performance, and cost.

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Cloud Spend Optimization: 5 Questions You Must Answer

CloudZero

Cloud spend optimization is a challenging endeavor for most companies. The major reason for this is that most don’t have sufficient visibility into their live cloud costs, so they can’t tie day-to-day decision-making to those staggering AWS bills that arrive at the end of each month (way too late to make meaningful changes).

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Ep. 16: Dr. Mark Frigo - Leadership Driven Strategy

IMA's Count Me

"Creating Great Long-term Sustainable Value" by Dr. Mark Frigo: [link] Contact Dr. Mark Frigo: Email: mfrigo@depaul.edu LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: @drmarkfrigo Websites: www.markfrigo.com and [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Adam Larson : (00:05) Hey everyone. Thanks for coming back to IMA and joining the conversation for Count Me In. I'm your host, Adam Larson and once again I'm joined by my co host Mitch Roshong.

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Everything we know about the $35 million MyPayrollHR payroll fraud

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE CORE: [link] Rewind: [link] Show Notes 03:22 – MyPayrollHR's simplistic sayonara | Krebs on Security 05:40 – Some questions, some blame, a whole lotta wrath | SearchHRSoftware 07:28 – Governor Cuomo's statement | NYDFS 09:06 – Will the real Michael Mann please stand up? | TimesUnion 10:32 – a brief primer on how a payroll service processes a payroll 12:03 – Bait and switch.

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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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Did Clio raise $250 million to build "Clio Live"?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE Core: [link] Rewind: [link] Show Notes 01:21 – Jet lag does cause memory loss. | ScienceDaily 01:39 – Thanks to everyone who made our trip to Boston for Accountex a success! 03:18 – Just a little off the top … Hit up Xerocon Brisbane for a trim 04:22 – If you need some insight about pricing, like our listener, Danielbreez , check out the Soul of Enterprise podcast, or read Ron Baker's book on the subject 05:32 – Xero’s small-biz ecosystem just got a little bigger | Voxy 08:12 – Xer

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#AccountingShowLA: Things you need to know if you want to sell (or buy) an accounting firm!

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsor Accounting & Finance Show: [link] Show Notes 00:32 -- Greetings from sunny L.A. and the Accounting and Finance Show! 01:33 -- Podcasting - Blake's gift to the world! 01:49 -- Meet Shannon Hay, VP at Live Oak Bank 02:44 -- Meet Dr. Curtis Cochran, President/CEO of Cochran Consulting 03:42 -- Why Cochran gives every new client a thorough exam 05:45 -- What are the key considerations for selling your accounting firm?

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Ep. 15: Kaiser Mock - Cross-functional Relationships with Non-Finance Individuals

IMA's Count Me

Contact Kaiser Mock: LinkedIn - [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Adam Larson : (00:05) Welcome back to "Count Me In". Thanks for joining us at IMA as we bring you the latest perspectives and learnings on all things affecting the accounting and finance world. This is Adam Larson and with me as always is my co-host Mitch Roshong. Today's episode we will get into an area of accounting, not often discussed - the importance of relationships with non-financial individuals.

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Sock Puppets: How many fake profiles are you connected to on LinkedIn?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE Core: [link] Rewind: [link] Show Notes 01:25 – Why enjoy a nice relaxing Labor Day weekend, when you can go camping instead? 03:30 – Why are sock puppets writing accounting articles? 05:23 -- Blake talks about how to suss out sock puppets on LinkedIn, and teaches us how to do a Google Image Search 08:35 -- Time to clean house on your LinkedIn profile?

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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BONUS | Ep. 2: Dr. Sean Stein Smith - Accountant's Role with Technologies

IMA's Count Me

Contact Dr. Sean Stein Smith: LinkedIn - [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Mitch Roshong : (00:05) Hey everybody. Welcome back to IMA's podcast, "Count Me In". I'm your host, Mitch Roshong and I'm joined by my regular co-host, Adam Larson. Today we are going to listen to another bonus episode as we hear the remainder of the conversation we had with Dr.

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Ep. 14: Brian Kalish - FP&A Embracing Big Data and Technology

IMA's Count Me

Brian's Work: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Contact Brian: LinkedIn - [link] Twitter - @FpandaBTK FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:04) Adam Larson : (00:05) Welcome to “Count Me In”. Thanks for coming back and listening to another engaging and insightful accounting conversation with us here at IMA. I am Adam Larson and I think you're really going to enjoy today's episode, as, in a minute we will listen to my co-host Mitch Roshong talk with Principal and Founder of Kalish Consulting, Bri

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The best job in America. is for accountants!

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE Core: [link] Show Notes 01:44 – Another five-star review! 02:52 – Some familiar faces made CPA Practice Advisor's 2019 40 Under 40 list | CPA Practice Advisor 04:10 – AICPA held a not-so-time-zone-inclusive webinar on diversity and inclusion | Accounting Today 04:59 – David's Home Away from Podcast, AutoEntry, just got acquired by Sage !

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