Accounting Department
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Budgeting is a vital process that enables small and medium-sized businesses to effectively allocate resources, plan for the future, and achieve financial stability. However, navigating the budgeting process can be challenging without a clear roadmap.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted to adopt its eagerly awaited standard for cryptocurrency like Bitcoin held by companies.
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Intuit
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Intuit Assist delivers personalized recommendations and does the hard work for you. Today, we introduced Intuit Assist, a new generative AI (GenAI)-powered assistant that will provide personalized, intelligent recommendations to help consumer and small business customers make smart financial decisions with less work and complete confidence, enabling them to put more money in their pockets.
Xero
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
For the fifth year in a row, Xero has taken out Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customer Award for small business accounting software. This is an incredible achievement, showcasing our value to small businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand. Canstar Blue is a customer satisfaction research and ratings business aimed at helping consumers make better purchasing decisions.
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.
Accounting Department
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Business owners face many financial challenges, so understanding contribution margin is crucial to success. Contribution margin is an essential financial metric for any business striving to increase growth and revenue.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The SEC's recently finalized rule on private fund advisors will impose new requirements.
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Xero
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Applications are quickly coming in for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund – thank you to all those who’ve entered so far. If you’re an organisation that operates on a not-for-profit basis, you might be wondering whether you’re eligible to apply. The short answer in most cases is yes (just make sure to double check the rest of our eligibility criteria here ) – because in our eyes, not-for-profit organisations are small businesses too.
FundThrough
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the devastation faced by entrepreneurs is deeply felt. As business owners ourselves, the very thought of watching years of hard work being swept away overnight is heart-wrenching. Understanding the importance of rebuilding and getting back on your feet as soon as possible, we’ve compiled a few useful resources.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
An introduction to the members of Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top workplaces in the profession.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Murph clues you in on why the Top 100 2024 process will still award points for QuickBooks Desktop Point-of-sale ProAdvisor Certification even if Intuit drops the certification after it stops supporting QBPOS on Oct. 3, 2023.
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.
AvidXchange
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
“It takes money to make money.” We’ve all heard the phrase. It’s especially true for small businesses. But it’s harder than ever for small businesses to secure the financing they need to operate. Interest rates are the highest they’ve been in decades and banks are tightening lending standards. Small businesses are feeling the crunch as inflation drives up prices and supply chain challenges persist.
Future Firm
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of accounting requires efficient client management, and that’s where client portals come in. In this article, I present a curated list of the top 12 client portals available in the market today. Let’s explore their features, advantages, and drawbacks to help you make an informed choice. Let’s go! Table of Contents What are Client Portals for Accountants?
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The IRS is starting to get more interested in who prepared a claim for the Employee Retention Credit.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Intuit’s new Generative AI-Powered Assistant for consumers and small businesses was introduced during its Innovation Day Event on Sept. 6, 2023.
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.
Gaviti
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
At Gaviti, we are committed to providing you with the most cutting-edge solutions to streamline your accounts receivable management processes. We’re excited to unveil the incredible lineup of new modules and features we’ve added to our platform in the last few weeks. These additions have been carefully crafted to address the evolving needs of businesses, ensuring you have the tools to minimize errors, maximize efficiency, and optimize your cash flow like never before.
AvidXchange
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
In today’s uncertain economic environment, organizations are putting extra emphasis on spend management – monitoring and maximizing company spend. The accounts payable (AP) department plays a critical role in this expenditure cycle, with success tightly linked to the efficiency and accuracy of the team and their processes. The payables process generally involves several steps: Receiving and validating invoices Capturing and coding the data on the invoice (indexing) Matching the invoice to p
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
An introduction to the members of Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top workplaces in the profession.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Check out APD's Kristen Appleman take on the latest trend helping today's small business owners get an edge—Going Big. You can listen to the Workforce News Minute here.
Advertiser: Paycor
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MineralTree
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Accounts payable (AP) teams have long struggled with manual invoice approvals that involve chasing down signatures and slogging through mountains of paperwork. But in today’s increasingly digital business world, many AP teams are turning to automation to enhance their workflows — and the invoice approval process is no exception. To boost efficiency, reduce the risk of human error, and tackle challenges like remote work arrangements, 71% of AP teams have automated their invoice approval workflows
Accounting Tools
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Related Courses The Income Statement The Interpretation of Financial Statements Gross vs. Net Income for a Business The concepts of gross and net income have different meanings, depending on whether a business or a wage earner is being discussed. For a company, gross income equates to gross margin , which is sales minus the cost of goods sold. Thus, gross income is the amount that a business earns from the sale of goods or services, before selling, administrative, tax, and other expenses have be
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Following a top-to-bottom review of enforcement efforts, the agency is shifting more attention from working-class taxpayers to high-income earners, partnerships, large corporations and promoters of abusive tax shelters.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Intuit had a very strong fourth quarter, ending the year with momentum by growing total revenue to $14.4-billion, up 13% year-over-year. Their Small Business & Self-Employed Group revenue grew 24%.
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
Cloud Accounting Podcast
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jerry Maginnis, a retired Big Four audit partner, about the value and criticisms of financial statement audits. Jerry draws on his decades of experience auditing public companies to respond to issues around audit quality, staff work conditions, complexity in accounting standards, and whether audits truly protect investors.
Accounting Tools
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Related Courses Accountants' Guidebook Bookkeeping Guidebook New Controller Guidebook Most accounting tasks can be divided into financial accounting and managerial accounting. It is useful to describe the differences between these two aspects of accounting, since each one describes a distinctly different career path. In general, financial accounting refers to the aggregation of accounting information into financial statements , while managerial accounting refers to the internal processes used to
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The ADP Research Institute released a report on how worker promotions can affect businesses and employee retention and debuted a new index for tracking employee motivation and commitment.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
No matter what size your firm is, keeping in step with technology is critical. Insightful Accountant's Gary DeHart and The Bonadio Group's John Roman explain why in this episode of Accounting Insiders.
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.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
We’ve got an AI-packed episode this week! Ryan Lazanis demonstrates how AI and voice cloning technology can be utilized to streamline the analysis of financial statements. Blake and David examine various applications of AI in accounting, including tools for extracting key information from emails and documents, an AI-powered tax analysis tool, and the potential for AI to enhance advisory services.
Accounting Tools
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Related Courses Bookkeeping Guidebook How to Audit Receivables New Controller Guidebook Accounts receivable is the amount owed to a seller by a customer. As such, it is an asset , since it is convertible to cash on a future date. Accounts receivable is listed as a current asset on the balance sheet , since it is usually convertible into cash in less than one year.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Corporate tax departments are going through major transformation in response to the challenging legal and regulatory environment, according to a new survey from Deloitte.
Insightful Accountant
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Murph is hosting 'QB Talks' on Sept. 20, where he hopes to discuss "QuickBooks Desktop 2024." He has put his chips on the table and is gambling that Intuit will have released the product and its embargo prior to his opening remarks.
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.
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