May, 2016

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Everything you need to know about raising carbon tax in Alberta and BC

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

Previous Prime Minister Stephen Harper claims that a carbon tax would ‘destroy jobs and growth.’ However, the provincial government has a different point of view. (The Canadian Press – July 2014) The whole world is battling against climate change. As a result of which, countries are moving away from fossil fuels, switching to clean technology and renewable energy.

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Construction Industry Payment Automation Q&A: Jim Campbell  — Part II

AvidXchange

In our last blog, we introduced you to Jim Campbell, Vice President of Construction Sales at AvidXchange, Inc. In today’s blog, we present part II of our Q&A with the construction industry expert. We’ll cover topics like technology, B2B fraud, why companies still cling to paper checks, and electronic payment automation. What does the landscape of the construction industry in 2016 look like?

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Construction Industry Payment Automation Q&A: Jim Campbell  — Part I

AvidXchange

After graduating from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Jim Campbell began his professional career in 1979 with Timberline Software Corporation, a pioneer in the development of application software for the construction and real estate industries. After serving in various roles, Jim was appointed to the executive team as Vice President of Sales in 1996.

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Hollywood & TV Tax Credit to be cut by B.C. British Columbia’s thriving film and television sectors

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

Source: Vancouver Business (Credit: 20th Century Fox) In the past couple of years, our entertainment industry has witnessed a boom. The world-class film, television, visual effects and animation industries have been capable of supporting major feature-length projects here. We have seen many recent high-profile Hollywood productions including Deadpool and Star Trek Beyond shot in BC.

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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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REVOLUTION 2016: Meet the Speaker — Ed Robinson

AvidXchange

Austin is known for its great music, incredible food, and year-round outdoor fun. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including AvidXchange’s annual users conference! In celebration of our upcoming users’ conference, REVOLUTION 2016 (#REVTexas2016) , we’re looking at some of the speakers and AvidXchange team members you’ll meet there, like Ed Robinson!

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Women in Finance: Influencing Change in Leadership Roles

AvidXchange

“When we close our eyes and picture what a CEO looks like, too often the picture that comes to mind is that of a man,” said Deborah Gillis, CEO of Catalyst, a nonprofit pushing to improve corporate gender diversity. At this year’s REVOLUTION 2016 users conference, AvidXchange CFO Karen Bertaux hosted “Leading Change as a Woman in Finance,” a presentation on women in leadership roles.

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AvidXchange Board Members to Speak at Next Bank CLT Conference

AvidXchange

On June 1, 2016, Next Bank comes to Charlotte for the first time! Next Bank is an independent, open and collaborative fintech community driving change for the better in financial services through design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. At Next Bank CLT, presented by Oracle, attendees will hear from leading experts who will provide insights and expert opinions on the rapidly changing digital landscape of Financial Services.