Ascend Software blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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CloudZero

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Cloud waste has been costing companies billions of dollars for years now. In fact, in 2020, organizations wasted as much as $17 billion on unused cloud resources. Companies could waste up to $26 billion in 2021 , the highest amount of cloud waste ever.

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IPS

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Every business wants to do more with less these days. Sixty-two percent of businesses reduced expenses because of the economic volatility caused by the pandemic, the. Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) reports.

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Billah and Associates

DECEMBER 26, 2021

The financial industry is evolving. In 2018, The Wall Street Journal provided details regarding a new review from Deloitte that featured a significant pattern affecting the financial business labour force. As per the review, 63% of CFOs foresee finance experts will require abilities in information analysis, forecasting results, and decision-making assistance within the next three years.

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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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5 Minute Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Are you new to virtual bookkeeping? Maybe you’re not even officially a new bookkeeper yet, but you’re seriously thinking about it. If you are starting your journey into the virtual bookkeeping field (or you’re considering it), in this article we’ll go over how to get started as a virtual bookkeeper in 7 steps. The benefits of virtual bookkeeping abound.

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Oversight

DECEMBER 22, 2021

O rganizations around the world lose approximately five percent of their annual revenues to financial fraud, according to a survey by The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The data can be surprising and gains the attention of anti-fraud practitioners, organizational leaders, and financial managers. Here, we reference 11 statistics that prove no organization is immune to the misrepresentation of financial assets.

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CloudZero

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Although refactoring isn’t typically listed as one of the core phases of the software development lifecycle , you cannot leave it out if you intend to keep code running efficiently.

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IPS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If it feels like you never have enough time in the day, you are not alone. AP professionals spend 84 percent of their workday bogged down with manual, repetitive tasks.

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FreshBooks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In this webinar, learn how to stand out and win clients, while staying true to your vision and worth. Our speaker is Stefan Palios, Founder of Freelance Sales Blueprint, a program that teaches freelancers how to sell more, at higher rates, to better clients. Stefan has trained everyone from independent freelancers all the way up […] The post Killer Proposals Webinar: How to Stand Out and Win the Work appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners.

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Azure FinOps

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The movement of data from one place to another is one of the oldest and often, most difficult information technology activities. Add a transformation element, the classic ETL task, and things can become complex. On Azure, there are primarily two, platform native ways to perform data movement. One method is to use Azure Data Factory , a purpose-built service designed to address the need for a reliable, relatively simple ETL service and Azure Synapse Analytics which offers a pipeline component as

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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.

5 Minute Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Is not knowing how to charge for bookkeeping services holding you back? I know that for many virtual bookkeepers, the problem isn’t the technical know-how, the problem is being able to confidently price their services. In this blog post, I’ll share the knowledge I’ve gathered over the years on how to charge for bookkeeping services. By far, the most frequently asked question in my Facebook community is how much should I charge for bookkeeping services?

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AvidXchange

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Why should you as a finance pro for a community association management (CAM) company start using accounts payable (AP) automation for homeowner association (HOA) management? We’re going to answer that question – but in a different way. We’re not going to give you an extensive list of 15-to-20 generic reasons. Instead, we’ll share four carefully selected and actionable reasons most relevant to you now.

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CloudZero

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The right FP&A software can help you and your finance teams to better analyze, plan, and budget business activities. Thus enabling finance to maintain a more forward-looking vision.

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Dext

DECEMBER 1, 2021

About Counting Clouds When the self-described Boss Lady of Counting Clouds, Line Paras, talks about her bookkeeping business, she exudes all the passion that you’d expect to hear from a creator describing their work.

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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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IMA's Count Me

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Contact Omar Choucair: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. This is your host Mitch Roshong, and I'm pleased to introduce you to Omar Choucair. Omar is the CFO at Tritech a world class financial operations and insights company committed to transforming financial processes to best in class levels of efficiency and effectiveness.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Sponsors Rewind: [link] Tallyfor: [link] Client Hub: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 01:18 – David’s early Christmas present - interns! 04:03 – Blake’s early Christmas present – Earmark is almost live! 04:55 – Some Kronos Customers Face Payroll, Scheduling Disruptions From Hack – CFO [link] Cyberattack on Payroll Provider Sets Off Scramble Ahead of Holidays [link] 06:04 – Kronos War

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Bookkeeping Essentials

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Canadian tax compliance due dates. Notes & references for 2021/2022 tax season deadlines, GST/HST, payroll source deductions, T4 & T4A information returns, WCB.

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AvidXchange

DECEMBER 3, 2021

If the last few years are any indication, healthcare organizations will leverage more telehealth and digital front door technology to run more efficiently and deliver higher-quality care to patients. As part of our new eBook, “ 4 Widespread Healthcare Industry Trends & How Finance Teams Can Embrace Them ,” we explain what these technologies are, why they’re widely used, and how they may affect the finance profession and accounts payable (AP) automation next year.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

CloudZero

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Cloud infrastructure and the applications it hosts generate millions of rows of raw data in short periods. Viewed in the context of everyday business activities, most of the data makes little sense. So many companies amass mountains of this type of data in data lakes and data warehouses , hoping to figure out how to use it later but end up never tapping into it.

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Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Acton Accounting and Bookkeeping Inc wishes you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season and a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year 2022! We want to remind you and all our clients that our office will be closed on December 24, 25, 27, 30, and January 3rd, 2022. If you need any assistance from us during this time, feel free to get in touch with us by clicking here.

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IMA's Count Me

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Contact Katie Thomas: [link] Leaders Online: www.leaders-online.com 4 C Process: www.leaders-online.com/4cprocess FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam: (00:04) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. This is your host Adam Larson, and I'm here to preview episode 160 of our series. Katie Thomas, owner of Leaders Online, rejoins Count Me In today to talk about finding, connecting, and developing relationships with key stakeholders.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Sponsors OnPay: [link] Client Hub: [link] Rewind: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 00:52 – Blake’s got a new Mac! 02:27 – David’s Bank-Feed Debacle 05:58 – The Threshold of Hell – Watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? 06:57 – Blake's Takeaways from Almost Inside Digital CPA 08:46 – It’s Time to Get Rid of the IT Department [link] 15:33 – The AICPA's Melanc

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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

Dext

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Paul Aplin OBE is a renowned tax expert and advisor. He joined our in-house expert Paul Lodder FCCA recently for an insightful virtual session on all things Autumn Budget. We wanted to continue the conversation so we sourced questions from our Orange Select community. You asked and Paul answered.

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Earmark Accounting Podcast

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast: [link] Connect with Kenji Kuramoto, Founder and CEO of Acuity [link] Connect with Matthew May, VP of Sales and Marketing at Acuity [link] Learn more about Acuity [link] Listen to more episodes of Drink While You Think: [link] Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: [link] In today's episode, we've got a very spirited crossover/collab with Kenji and Matthew of "Drink While You Think," a weekly mashup of alcohol and accounting

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CloudZero

DECEMBER 3, 2021

A fundamental requirement for building a profitable product is finding ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. When you’re operating in the cloud, it’s almost impossible to gain this insight without data. This is where data-driven software development comes in.

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NACM

DECEMBER 20, 2021

After experiencing moderate growth from 2015-2020, the global trade finance market is projected to grow by 3.7% from 2021-2026, according to IMARC's latest report, Trade Finance Market Size: Global Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026. This prediction may change as the pandemic continues to be tracked and evaluated as.

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Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

IMA's Count Me

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Contact Jamie Gregory: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. This is your host Mitch Roshong, and you are now listening to episode 159 of our series. Today's featured guest speaker is chief financial officer at Synovus, Jamie Gregory. In this episode, Jamie talks about strategic initiatives and leading through change during a tough economic environment.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Sponsors OnPay: [link] Rewind: [link] Reach Reporting: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 01:50 – NASBA stops giving universities info on CPA Exam performance | Accounting Today [link] 02:57 – How to Prepare Students Now for the CPA Evolution [link] 05:57 – I finished my accounting degree, but the entry level pay is too low.

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CloudZero

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Pricing is often one of the trickiest areas to get right for many SaaS businesses. Often, companies default to a "per user" pricing model. Yet recent surveys show that "per user" pricing is rarely the optimal pricing strategy for many SaaS companies — unless you are Slack.

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CloudZero

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Since the first software-as-a-service (SaaS) company entered the market in 1999 , Salesforce, the industry has exploded. Experts are predicting that the industry will exceed $600 billion by 2023 at an 18% compound annual growth rate.

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Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.