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Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Xero
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
I’m pleased to let you know t hat today we announced the appointment of Sukhinder Singh Cassidy as Xero’s new CEO, on 1 February 2023. Sukhinder will succeed Steve Vamos who after serving almost five years as CEO, is retiring from the role and plans t o return to his previous portfolio in business coaching and leadership development as an advisor, director and investor.
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Accounting Department
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
This year we're especially thankful for our clients and our team - it is their collective energy, positivity, and dedication to success that has made this such a great year.
FinOps in Practice
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
So, why is everyone so worked up about AWS and its pricing models? Well, it’s because it’s of utmost importance for literally all businesses that use Amazon Web Services to come up with a pricing strategy that will suit their needs but won’t hit the wallet. Luckily, Bezos’ brainchild offers various pricing models, which allow you to choose a suitable payment system, but at the same time may cause an embarrassment of riches and be a bit too confusing and complicated.
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.
Sage Intacct
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
For many people, finance could be mistakenly viewed as playing a passive, historical role in the company. A common misconception thinks it is about number-crunching and accurately reporting past transactions and financial events.
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Xero
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
AccountingWeb Live Expo is taking place this week, with a huge number of the amazing accounting and bookkeeping community in attendance to enjoy keynotes, panels and mingling at an incredible two-day event. At Xero, we can’t wait to head to Coventry on the 30 November – 1 December and see so many of you in person. Here, we break down what we have planned for the event, and why you should come say hello at stand D20. .
Accounting Department
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
For many businesses, sudden bursts of growth may sometimes come at times that business owners least expect. Companies can go from small offices to corporate buildings and small commercial buildings to giant warehouses, but being prepared to do so is what makes the difference between growing and growing pains.
FinOps in Practice
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
With so many different individuals across your organization dabbling in the cloud and making adjustments, it can be difficult to track, manage and secure. It can also present challenges to the already complicated process of cloud cost management and cloud optimization. User rights are a key piece to the puzzle, allowing you to assign different hierarchies so that only individuals who are meant to be within one facet or project within your cloud space have access to it.
CloudZero
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Amid the first bear market in over a decade, the world’s largest companies are facing intense pressure to cut back.
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.
Plooto
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Thank you for choosing Plooto for your AP/AR automation needs. Plooto’s payment processing features have helped many accounting firms like yours automate their payment processing , cut costs, and save time for themselves and their clients.
Xero
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Today, we presented our “ Small business. Big opportunity ” manifesto to the UK Government. In this report, we’ve made some crucial recommendations to deliver meaningful policy support to small businesses – the backbone of our economy. . At Xero, we understand the challenges our small business customers and accounting and bookkeeping partners face. And I’ve met many of you who’ve told me your worries.
Accounting Department
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
As the holidays approach, no business owner wants to be bogged down with accounting tasks, budgeting next year, or trying to prepare to close the books for 2022. Owning a business has many upsides to it, but one of the drawbacks for many is trying to keep track of the business's finances.
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.
Future Firm
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Accountant networking is a tried, tested, and true method to build connections, grow your business, and advance your career. In this article, you’ll find out why accountant networking is so important, where you can network plus 9 of the best tips to succeed. Let’s go! Table of Contents. What is Networking in Accounting? Why is Networking Important for Accountants?
CloudZero
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Conventional wisdom states that SaaS engineers don’t care about costs. They care about building an optimal product, regardless of the dollar signs associated with it.
Plooto
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
It is a brave new world for accounting firms. New technology , pent-up client demand for advisory services, and ever-increasing compliance and regulatory oversight have created a new “business” mindset among accounting organizations — identifying clients’ needs and building the infrastructure to meet those needs.
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.
Xero
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
We’re excited to welcome Bristol-based climate tech start-up, Ecologi , to the Xero App Store to support service-based small businesses in the UK to track and reduce their impact on the environment. . It’s more important than ever for the business community to play its part in protecting our planet. During the recently concluded COP27, there was an increased call during the summit for stronger action on net-zero.
Accounting Department
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Accrued expenses, also known as accrued liabilities, refer to expenses that are recognized on the books before they have been paid. The expense is recorded during the period in which it is incurred, rather than when it is paid.
Future Firm
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
This is my complete guide to accounting automation in 2023. So if you want to: Learn the 8 benefits of automated accounting. Save time by automating your accounting processes. Automate all 15 areas of your accounting. Find out the latest tools to help you streamline and automate your work. Then you’ll love this new guide. Let’s get started. Table of Contents.
CloudZero
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
As a cloud product manager, much of our jobs center around creating KPIs (or OKRs, if you prefer) such as sales revenue, freemium conversions, or customer stickiness, and encouraging development teams to hit product performance goals.
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
SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
SSI Wins Oracle Cerner 2022 Collaboration Award. November 9, 2022. Every year, Oracle Cerner honors its most innovative and meaningful partnerships, which are chosen based on superior performance and the impact the partner has on their clients. This year, the SSI Group, LLC (SSI) is pleased to announce that we were named the 2022 Collaboration Award Winner at the recent Oracle Cerner Health Conference.
Xero
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Last week, we celebrated our winning cohort of Xero Australia Award champions from FY22 and FY23. It was awesome to bring together 26 small business owners, advisors and app partners from across Australia to acknowledge their outstanding contributions to their local communities and the wider world of business. . So what did the winning experience involve?
Accounting Department
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Outsourcing your accounting to a third-party service provider is a great idea for any business owner. However, when searching for the right fit for your company, consider these points so that you choose the best option for you.
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.
Plooto
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
There’s the adage, “Life is expensive when you don’t know accounting.” An accounts payable software solution that’s not right for your business can also cost you dearly: inefficient workflows, high monthly fees, too advanced or too few features, to name a few.
CloudZero
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Setting FinOps KPIs helps keep your whole organization aligned toward the same financial goals.
Sage Intacct
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Forecasting accurately across long periods is an indispensable skill for SaaS finance and RevOps departments. The further you can reliably forecast, the clearer your picture of your company's financial health will be.
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.
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