August, 2019

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AWS Cost Optimization: Top 5 AWS Cloud Cost Mistakes

CloudZero

What if we told you that most organizations are making simple AWS cost optimization mistakes that lead to surprising monthly cloud bills and unnecessary overspend? As an engineer, you’d probably be relieved to know that many of your organization’s AWS spending spikes are within your team’s control, given access to the right data.

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3 Experts Advise on How to Integrate Salesforce CPQ with Cloud Financials

Sage Intacct

As firms purchase Salesforce CPQ to bring efficiency and controls to their quoting process, they look for ways to streamline entering order information into their financial system. Particularly with land-and-expand subscription business models, they need to track upsells and renewals against the performance obligations from the original sale, in order to track and increase CLTV.

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Aug 26, Meals with Wife | CRA

Bookkeeping Essentials

Can I claim meals with my wife as a business deduction? We talk about the business at some point during the meal.

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The Cost of Patient "Disloyalty" to Health Systems

MediRevv

Patient loyalty factors into a lot of decisions that healthcare leaders are making, but are those investments misplaced? It’s common knowledge in business that it is much more cost-efficient and easier to retain a current customer than go get new ones.

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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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Hire the Right Bookkeeper for Your Startup Company

Billah and Associates

What is the right time to hire a bookkeeping service provider? Preferably, you need some experienced personnel to handle your financial day-to-day tasks immediately after you start your new business. Having a professional bookkeeper can ideally help you concentrate on running and developing your startup and focus more on what you are best at. Yes surely, bookkeeping can be managed without the need of having an external team of bookkeepers.

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Do bookkeepers have more to offer?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE CORE: [link] Sign up for Inclusion Without Assimilation , an event for for finance, accounting, and fintech, in Boston, on Friday, September 6 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM EDT at the WeWork at 501 Boylston Street. Show Notes 00:22 – Can you charge premium fees if you call yourself a bookkeeper? 01:11 – What are the odds that David will escape federal grand jury duty and get to attend Accountex 2019?

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Ep. 13: Kirstie Tiernan - Investigative Accounting in Today's Industry

IMA's Count Me

Kirstie's Resources : Tax Transformation Guide - [link] Digital Transformation Survey - [link] Insight First Innovation - [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam : (00:05) Hello and welcome back to another episode 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're going to hear my cohost Mitch Roshong's conversation with the managing director in BDOs Chicago office, Kirstie Tiernan.

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Aug 24, Plooto Workflow | QBO Integration

Bookkeeping Essentials

Automate sending and receiving payments online with a Plooto workflow. Seamlessly integrates with QBO. Dual stage authorization. $25 per month monthly fees introduced effective August 31, 2019.

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Updates in Price Transparency Include Hardwired Care Coordination

MediRevv

CMS Administrator Seema Verma recently announced the proposed calendar year 2020 Physician Fee Schedule. This plan has overhauled the way physicians are paid to help address the growing number of patients who have multiple chronic diseases.

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Receipt Bank’s Productivity Manifesto

Dext

Bookkeeping should and can be profitable. This guide explores how you can make this a reality for your firm. Learn how focusing on just one key ratio can be the foundation for building a productive, profitable and scalable bookkeeping business that’s ready for the future.

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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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#Xerocon San Diego: What the heck is advisory anyway?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Halon Tax: [link] TOA Global: [link] LivePlan: [link] Show Notes We asked the question - What is Advisory? See the responses below in the transcript! Connect with Some Respondents! Melissa Mullett - Veem | LinkedIn Patti Scharf - Catching Clouds | Website Wayne Schmidt - TOA Global | Twitter Brooks Wheatley - System Six Bookkeeping | Website Nury Saenz - H&R Block Franchise Owner | LinkedIn Aaron Berson - VRTL | LinkedIn Elliott Brown - OnPay | LinkedIn Christine Walsh - Walsh Acc

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AWS Cost Optimization: Top 5 AWS Cloud Cost Savings Opportunities

CloudZero

We work with companies who are building software for all kinds of industries and purposes. However, there are some patterns we see across all of them when it comes to their cloud bills and what they might be overspending on.

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Ep. 12: Mason Brady - Finance Function for a Small Enterprise

IMA's Count Me

Contact Mason Brady: [link] [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Mitch : (00:05) Welcome to Count Me In. If you're joining us for the first time and you're interested in staying up to date with the latest perspectives on all things accounting and finance, please make sure you subscribe to our series, download rate and review all your favorite episodes as we keep you informed on what the experts are saying in the industry.

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Aug 9, Cell Phones and CRA

Bookkeeping Essentials

Editor: links updated 2019-08 Are cell phones fully deductible? My client is using 2 cell phone and I am not sure if they are both fully deductible.

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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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#Xerocon San Diego: The Jamies of Hubdoc (acquired by Xero)

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors LivePlan: [link] Halon Tax: [link] TOA Global: [link] Show Notes 00:57 – Meet one of the Two Jamies - Jamie McDonald, Executive GM, Product, Accounting and Global Services at Xero 01:44 – Jamie M talks career, and his new promotion 02:45 – What’s ahead for Hubdoc? Jamie M discusses the acquisition, some of Hubdoc’s newest time-saving features, and plans for building a more powerful platform 05:10 – Jamie M talks about Hubdoc’s global positioning and how working across multiple time zo

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What price ethics? Auditors stand to lose earnings in exchange for integrity

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE CORE - [link] Rewind.io - [link] Show Notes 01:25 – Happy Birthday, Blake! 03:26 – David takes QuickBooks Online Accountant for a spin the real world 05:30 – The new titanium-flavored Apple Card – all hype, no substance? | ZDNet 07:45 – A few of QBOA’s underperforming features - the Accountants Apps Program and Slack - are getting the boot as Intuit keeps searching for a more perfect integration 12:04 – Xero’s Marketplace gets a new look, and some shiny new toys!

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BONUS | Ep. 4: Dan Smith - Technology & Data Analytics

IMA's Count Me

( *EXTENDED EPISODE * Conclusion of Episode 4 from 6/24/19) #YAADS #datapossible [link] [link] [link] [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Adam : (00:04) Hey everybody. Welcome to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things effecting the accounting and finance world. I'm Adam Larson here with Mitch Roshong and this week we cover the topic of data analytics and emerging technologies in accounting and finance.

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Dear AICPA! I Wrote Your Concession Letter

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE CORE - [link] REWIND.io - [link] Show Notes 01:38 – Welcome Ben Wann, CMA, CPA, and MBA to the show! 02:39 – Notable industry departures: Matt Rissell exits TSheets amidst some corporate remodeling | BoiseDev Jennifer Warawa parts ways with Sage and the accounting industry | Accounting Today Blake Oliver departs FloQast | LinkedIn 07:46 – Seriously, you are not a tree.

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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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Ep. 11: John Garrett - Creating Unique Cultures That Attract and Retain Top Talent

IMA's Count Me

John on LinkedIn : [link] Meet John : [link] What's Your "And"? Podcast : [link] The Recovering CPA : [link] John's Message : [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Adam : (00:04) Welcome back to count me in. IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm Adam Larsen and with me as always is my cohost Mitch Roshong.

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Ransomware attacks continue!

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE CORE: [link] Show Notes 00:08 – Blake and David talk politics for a brief moment in time. 00:47 – While Andrew Yang has a touch of bot-phobia, he's the only 2020 presidential candidate talking AI in any meaningful way. 01:24 – Yang's take on "reality TV" style elections |The Hill 02:04 – What it takes to hit the debate stage | NYTimes 04:34 – The ransomware wars go mainstream, when the latest attack on QuickBooks hits "action" news channels, like News 6 in Orlando | ClickOrlando.c

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#Xerocon San Diego: Shawn Kanungo, Disruption Strategist, Founder, and Keynote Speaker

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Halon Tax: [link] TOA Global: [link] LivePlan: [link] Shownotes 02:25 – Shawn explains the difference between a linear accountant and an exponential accountant 04:24 – Get stuff done! Embracing the gig economy with a Fiverr experiment 05:36 – Shawn shares some career background - from CPA to disruption strategist 07:37 – Accountants currently have a 94-percent chance of being automated 10:15 – Winter is coming!

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Ep. 10: Rhondalynn Korolak - The Skills Needed to Thrive in Accounting and Business

IMA's Count Me

Contact Rhondalynn: LinkedIn - [link] Rhondalynn's Work & Recognition: [link] [link] [link] Finalist - Best Digital Start Up - 23rd annual AMY Awards Top 3 Finalist - Female Fintech Leader of the Year, Excellence in Data and Artificial Intelligence Top 10 Cloud Accounting Apps of 2016 Top 10 Small Business Apps of 2016 FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Music : (00:00) Mitch : (00:05) Thanks for joining us for another episode of Count Me In as we bring you the latest perspectives on all things affectin

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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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Is your QuickBooks secure in the cloud? Four hosting companies ransomwared

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BQE CORE - [link] Rewind.io - [link] Show Notes 02:23 – Blake and David recap the ongoing iNSYNQ ransomware debacle 03:07 – Official iNSYNQ ransomware update ( [link] ) 04:00 – iNSYNQ feedback from unhappy Tweeters 05:12 – Homeland Security's October 2018 warning about possible ransomware attacks ( [link] ) 06:18 – Tweeting with iNSYNQ CEO Elliot Luchansky on 7/23 before he backed out of the interview ( [link] ) 08:21 – Get a clue - You can't control the conversation 08:59 – Should

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#Xerocon San Diego: LivePlan's Sabrina Parsons, CEO, and Kathy Gregory, Director of Strategic Development

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsor LivePlan: [link] Show Notes 00:31 – A personal word of thanks to our sponsors 01:00 – Sabrina and Kathy define advisory from their perspective 03:05 – Finding the why - Asking the right questions to help build a strong advisory service 07:01 – Another model of combining bookkeeping and advisory - former guest, Kenji Kuramoto 10:22 – Worth repeating: Bookkeeping is not what creates value in the mind of the business owner 11:37 – Adapt or die.