Ascend Software blog
MAY 12, 2020
When it comes to software, it often takes multiple products to form an efficient end-to-end solution. That's one of the main reasons why software solution companies form partnerships, as they allow you to deliver a more complete solution to solve their customers' problems.
Sage Intacct
MAY 4, 2020
What does it take to successfully manage your business? How do you measure success? To answer these questions in the simplest form, you must have a plan, identify objectives to meet it, and identify metrics to measure progress toward your identified objectives. For example, 3 years ago, I was overweight and needed to reach a normal weight for my long-term health.
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Billah and Associates
MAY 29, 2020
Bookkeeping is vital for keeping accurate financial records. Nevertheless, many startups and small businesses come up short against implementing this necessary process. In addition to the fact that keeping proper books and records is crucial under law, it saves you failure and disappointment later on. In practical terms, improper bookkeeping and accounting are some of the reasons for business failure.
AvidXchange
MAY 27, 2020
With many of their teams now working remotely, association management companies and community associations are at increased risk for data breaches and check fraud that can erode trust and lead to financial loss. How so? Those relying on paper-based, manual processes are struggling to access the paper and people they need to work while protecting sensitive information from increased vulnerabilities.
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.
1st Step Accounting
MAY 12, 2020
I’ve been seeing online the many requests for Cash App deposits to help keep small business afloat during this pandemic and I want to implore all you owners out there to just say NO. Cash App , a division of Square and is a great source to get quick funds from friends and family (along with Venmo , a division of PayPal ) but in the long term it is not a great tool for small businesses trying to build and grow their businesses.
IMA's Count Me
MAY 31, 2020
Sandra Clarke and Blue Shield of California in the news: Blue Shield of California Updates Details on Financial Support Options to Healthcare Providers in Response to COVID-19 Crisis In the News: Blue Shield of California Offering Financial Support to Providers, Sandra Clarke Tells The Wall Street Journal FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch: (00:05) Hi everyone.
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Sage Intacct
MAY 6, 2020
While the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, many SaaS and subscription finance leaders are looking ahead to the recovery phase and wondering what their peers are doing. During the virtual Modern SaaS Finance Summit , CFOs and investors shared six steps you can take to put yourself and your company in a position to know where you stand, anticipate and plan for volatility, and communicate your plan to your Board.
Billah and Associates
MAY 10, 2020
Can accountants help SMEs stay resilient in the COVID-19 crisis? As the global pandemic (COVID-19) shows no signs of leaving the planet soon, small and medium-sized enterprises are trying hard to find a way to sustain their business growth. At this point in time, experienced and efficient accountants and bookkeepers are playing a major role in guiding small business owners to navigate through the storm.
AvidXchange
MAY 21, 2020
Understanding how accounts payable (AP) automation benefits security is extremely important in today’s climate, as criminals are upping their game to take advantage of new opportunities. Organizations must protect not only their employees, but also their financial data and personal information. Otherwise, they stand to take financial loss, in addition to loss of reputation and trust, in the event of a data breach.
CloudZero
MAY 14, 2020
Innovation drives success. And today more than ever, software drives innovation. No matter what product or service you offer, you’re a software company. You may not sell something called “software,” but successfully building, marketing, delivering, and supporting customers for any product today relies on software and technology.
Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence
In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.
IMA's Count Me
MAY 27, 2020
Miller & Company, LLP: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam: (00:06) Welcome back to episode 68 of Count Me In. IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host, Adam Larson, and today we'll be listening to an important conversation about the tax implications and guidelines for individuals and small to midsize businesses following the various government loans in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Dext
MAY 6, 2020
“You need all the time you can get to add value to your business in South Africa. Something like Receipt Bank may be a luxury in some places but here it’s a necessity.
Bookkeeping Essentials
MAY 29, 2020
I get self-employment professional income reported on T4As from several different sources and although they are for work that is essentially similar, every
NACM
MAY 29, 2020
Pending home sales is the latest sector to see record drops from the impacts of COVID-19. The Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) declined 21.8% in April. All regions saw a month-to-month and year-over-year decline in pending home sales. "With nearly all states under stay-at-home orders in April, it is no surpri.
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AvidXchange
MAY 12, 2020
Panera Bread Company is the fast-casual restaurant with healthy food options and a bakery we have all come to know and love. Unfortunately, their IT finance department’s process for dealing with invoices and doling out payments was less desirable. So, Panera turned to AvidXchange to assist with things behind the counter—streamlining their accounts payable processes.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
MAY 10, 2020
Sponsors SmartBooks Genie: [link] OnPay: [link] BQE Core: [link] Show Notes 06:03 - White House considers measures to boost economy without Congress - NBC News 06:30 - Intuit Accountants (@IntuitAccts) Survey - Twitter 07:59 - QuickBooks Town Hall with Senators Rubio and Cardin: Full transcript, video - Intuit QuickBooks 08:38 - Demand for Small-Business Loans Cools - Wall Street Journal 09:34 - Footwear Company Allbirds To Return PPP Loan - PYMNTS.com 10:26 - Two Men Charged In First US Case Of
IMA's Count Me
MAY 20, 2020
Contact Alain: [link] Contact Bernardin: [link] Coronavirus Update from IMA: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch : (00:05) Hey everyone. Welcome back for another special bonus episode of Count Me In. Over the last few weeks, we have interviewed various IMA staff members from across the globe and shared their perspectives on how business in their region is being handled following disruption of Covid-19.
AvidXchange
MAY 7, 2020
With most of their employees working remotely, association management companies have been forced to revisit the processes they rely on to sustain operations. Among the most critical functions for ensuring business continuity is paying association vendor bills. It’s an uphill battle for those who rely on manual, paper-based AP invoicing and payment processes.
Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC
In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.
AvidXchange
MAY 5, 2020
Two months into this global pandemic, we wanted to continue exploring critical gaps in continuity plans and understand what some companies are doing to solve for them. So, we gathered a panel of industry insiders to share some insights from the frontlines of business and finance operations in this new reality, including: Jess Scheer, executive editor at the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) Marijke Van Stichel, property accountant at SCM Realty Services Angelic Gibson, chief information
IMA's Count Me
MAY 17, 2020
John’s website : [link] To view a selection of blogs visit [link] You can find more examples of the author’s writing at these two websites: [link] and [link] Also visit [link] John's recent book: [link] John’s YouTube channel : [link] Contact John Stretch: Email - stretch@global.co.za LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/john-stretch-272a475 FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam : (00:05) Welcome back to episode 66 of Count Me In.
IMA's Count Me
MAY 10, 2020
Contact Rohit Thakkar: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Mitch : (00:00) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host Mitch Roshong. And today we're going to hear about the popular topic of business partnering. Adam spoke with Rohit Thakkar, finance business partner at Adobe to define the role of a business partner and explain how you can guide the business with strategic decisions.
IMA's Count Me
MAY 8, 2020
IMA's Website: [link] Coronavirus Update from IMA: [link] Richard Li, IMA's Vice President and Chief Representative of China, joins Count Me In to talk about COVID-19 in the region and discusses the internal and external developments being implemented to safeguard human life and business continuity. This regionally focused bonus episode hosted by Rouba Zeidan continues the series of conversations we are having to highlight the various efforts across the globe to empower the management accounti
Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker
If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!
IMA's Count Me
MAY 5, 2020
International Management Accounting Day: [link] IMA's website: [link] About IMA: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam : (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world and happy international management accounting day. Every year. On May 6th,, IMA celebrates this global day of recognition to commemorate the important role management accountants play within their organizations to help bring more light.
IMA's Count Me
MAY 3, 2020
CyberCecurity, LLC : [link] Video Training by Ray and Mitch: [link] Mitch's Blog : [link] & [link] Contact Ray Hutchins: [link] Contact Mitch Tanenbaum: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. Cybersecurity is something that truly affects management accountants, but really all individuals and firms.
Bookkeeping Essentials
MAY 12, 2020
While reading and participating in various online bookkeeping groups, I noticed the question is arising as to how you can download all the attachments
NACM
MAY 26, 2020
Although existing home sales declined last month, new home sales held their ground in April with more than a half-percent rise. National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported the increase brought the seasonally adjusted annual rate to 623,000 units.NAHB Chairman Dean Mon said in the report that the new home sales results "show the potential.
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NACM
MAY 22, 2020
COVID-19 continues to impact existing home sales, resulting in the second-straight month of declines. The National Association of Realtors announced May 21 that sales dropped 17.8% in April from March, and sales are down roughly the same amount from April 2019. The steep fall is the largest month-over-month decline since July 2010. "The economic lo.
IMA's Count Me
MAY 24, 2020
Contact Gordon Hofman: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch : (00:00) Welcome back for episode 67 of Count Me In. I'm your host Mitch Roshong, and I'll be bringing you to Adam's conversation with the vice president of finance for SSA Marine, Gordon Hoffman. SSA Marine is a global transportation and trucking firm with operations across five continents.
IMA's Count Me
MAY 13, 2020
About Patricia Werhane: [link] Article About Patricia Werhane: [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. We are here for you today with episode 65 of our series. As we've addressed in many recent episodes, the Coronavirus has affected various aspects of accounting and finance.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
MAY 18, 2020
Sponsors LivePlan: [link] OnPay: [link] BQE Core: [link] Show Notes 06:50 - Pioneer discloses new details of MyPayrollHR owner's alleged fraud – Albany Business Review 08:26 - Richard Burr Steps Back From Senate Panel as Phone Is Seized in Stock Sales Inquiry – New York Times 12:08 - Reality star charged with spending funds from federal small business program on jewelry, Rolls-Royce – Washington Post 17:26 - Marco Rubio discusses making changes to the PPP rules - Twitter 19:20 - SBA Releases Pay
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