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Deloitte launches artificial intelligence initiative

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How to get support from Xero

Xero

We know that when you have a question about Xero, you want a helpful answer quickly so that you can get back to work. . Xero Central is our one-stop-shop for getting the support you need. It has a range of content to help answer your questions about Xero, including how-to articles, videos, community discussions and the option to raise a case with our customer experience team if you get really stuck.

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Xero Payroll – 4 Common Mistakes

The Savvy Bookkeeping Blog

Xero payroll is a great option for the Australian small business owner with employees. Xero even has a subscription level where you just pay for payroll and not the rest of the accounting functionality.

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Making Decisions In The Cloud: Data Vs. Information Vs. Intelligence

CloudZero

Business leaders frequently need to make decisions that could impact the entire future of a company. Armed with pages of data and financial reports, many executives choose to slash costs, double efforts on certain products over others, or otherwise forge ahead with major decisions about cloud usage, spending, and overall business strategy.

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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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IRS to target abusive ERTC claims

Accounting Today

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App Partners of the Month: Xerocon Sydney 2022 special edition

Xero

Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, check out the Xero App Store. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Find out more about becoming a Xero app partner here. In September, Xero was joined by thousands of accounting and bookkeeping professionals at Xerocon Sydney.

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10 Top Kubernetes Alternatives (And Should You Switch?)

CloudZero

Kubernetes (K8s) has taken the world of container management by storm with features like horizontal scaling, self-healing, and automated rollbacks. Adding new capabilities to K8s clusters is also possible without modifying upstream code.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to expand anti-money laundering due diligence by finance pros

Accounting Today

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Latest product news — October 2022

Xero

We’ve released a number of new features over the past month, with a focus on helping you manage your compliance needs. This includes new earnings categories in Xero Payroll to support Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 in Australia, as well as the launch of document packs in the UK to help advisors easily collate documents and get them electronically signed by clients.

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Tips for the Prevention of Accounts Receivable Delinquency

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

If we think of cash flow as important as oxygen to the human body, then accounts receivable is as important as the lungs. When extending credit to clients or invoicing them for goods and services, we're expecting pure, clean cash to flow back into our business. If invoices remain unpaid or the client's credit is unreliable, then the cash flow becomes clogged, effectively killing the business.

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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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Shifting Competencies in Project Mangers

SMB Accounting and Consulting

The field of project management is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the modern workplace. Tools, techniques, and competencies that were prioritized when hiring or leading a project have shifted, especially in the past 20 years. When studying the shift in competencies that work best for managers, the rise of information technology has been a key factor in the change.

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IRS extends time to 'perfect' R&D credit claims

Accounting Today

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How advisors can support small businesses to access finance

Xero

Small business lending, and in fact lending in general, has had a lot of recent focus – through the Royal Commission, the government support initiatives during COVID-19, RBA rate changes and the work of the Small Business Ombudsman. . A persistent theme we see from small businesses is that many are struggling to access capital when they need it, which can impact a business’ ability to grow or to maintain a positive cash flow. .

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The 11 Best Docker Alternatives (The Complete 2022 List)

CloudZero

Although container-related technology existed before 2013, Docker revolutionized and propelled it into the mainstream. Using Docker, developers could automatically create containers from application source code, share libraries, and reuse containers.

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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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Investors Demand Revamp of GAAP

Cloud Accounting Podcast

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Accountants face a 'confused, unsettled world'

Accounting Today

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Celebrating our FY23 Xero Australia Award winners

Xero

Over the past week, we’ve had the great honour of celebrating the outstanding achievements of our small business community by crowning the Xero Australia Award winners for FY23. . We received a record number of entries this year, representing some fierce competition. So those who took out the top spots should be incredibly proud of their accomplishment, which is no easy feat among such a high calibre of contenders. .

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RDS Pricing Explained: A 2022 Beginner-Friendly Guide

CloudZero

The Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) enables Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers to manage, operate, and scale their databases. A managed service, RDS provides seven database engines and multiple instance sizes and types for working with relational databases.

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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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Microsoft Dynamics BC Myth Busters

dynavistics

We are receiving questions from our clients and others about Dynamics 365 BC and Dynamics GP. Many of those questions are prompted based on marketing materials from Microsoft and others. This article attempts to counter some of the marketing myths out there. Let me start by stating I am not a BC denier. I stipulate that: Microsoft is focused on its cloud-based subscription ERP products and will spend more money developing and marketing these applications than their on-premises perpetual licensed

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IRS nabbed 79 fugitives in Latin America

Accounting Today

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How Blackbook Winery is preparing for vintage years ahead

Xero

Until recently, the UK would have been unlikely to trouble a list of the most prestigious winemakers. Customers would turn to the lush green wine-making regions of France, or the sun-dappled vineyards of Italy, before landing upon Britain for their tipple of choice. . But after several years of boom, with sales increasing and accolades stacking up , UK wine makers are the coming force in the industry, with amazing wineries of all sizes springing up throughout the country.

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Gusto Payroll Certification Study Group

Bookkeeping Side Hustle

Are you ready to become Payroll Certified? To participate in the FREE study group running from October 5 – October 26, just sign up with your name and email. There will be prizes and accountability! Register for Gusto Payroll Study Group Important Links After You've Hit That Blue Button Direct link to the training at Gusto Academy Direct link to Gusto Connect Forums For Collaboration Gusto Payroll Cert Q&A Elective Q&A: Hiring In A New State Elective: Onboarding New Clients To Gus

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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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How to Use SaaS KPIs to Survive a Market Downturn

Sage Intacct

Most people are at least somewhat on edge about the economy at the moment, and SaaS companies are also seeing cause for concern. But if you can maintain your sense of focus and prioritize your key performance indicators (KPIs), you should be able to survive or even thrive during the market downturn.

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Pathways to Growth: Take five to grow

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Making Hispanic business beautiful

Xero

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Xero, I have been reflecting on our theme, “Esta es mi gente” or “These are my people” and what it means to be part of a community that supports and uplifts one another. There is something truly special that happens when you find this community spirit. . I’ve been fortunate enough to see this unfold first-hand leading Xero’s US Hispanic team.

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Popular accounting terms - redefined

Accounting Fun

Profit – A chief executive who gives the accountant the bottom-line. Debtor – A high society fillies’ coming out trip. Corporation Tax – A levy on people with large stomachs. Turnover – The number of times customers are fooled into buying your product. Budget – A caged bird that can fly through the sound barrier. Expended – Exhausted from all that shopping.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

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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Advanced Automation for Bookkeepers and Accountants

Dext

In a typical 40-hour work week, there are many demands on a person’s time. The key to scaling any business is to efficiently allocate that time, spending more on tasks that add value.

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Picking the right liability insurance

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Xero named New Zealand’s most-loved accounting software by Kiwi small businesses

Xero

For the fourth year in a row, I am stoked to announce that Xero is the winner of Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customer Award for small business accounting software. We’re super proud to be named New Zealand’s most-loved accounting platform by our customers, and it’s even more special that we’re celebrating this win for the fourth consecutive year. . Canstar Blue is a customer satisfaction research and ratings business aimed at helping consumers make better purchasing decisions.

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The SSI Group, LLC (SSI) Announces Launch of Automated End-to-End Prior Authorization Solution

SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions

The SSI Group, LLC (SSI) Announces Launch of Automated End-to-End Prior Authorization Solution. SSI Prior Authorization powered by Myndshft is a turnkey, frictionless solution that helps healthcare providers streamline the prior authorization process. October 4, 2022 (Mobile, AL) — The SSI Group, LLC (SSI), a leading provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, today announced the launch of a turnkey, end-to-end electronic prior authorization solution for healthcare providers th

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.