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New Mexico fire victims get tax relief

Accounting Today

Tax
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Xero’s full year 2022 financial results

Xero

Today we announced Xero’s full year financial and operating results to 31 March 2022 (FY22). Our strong financial result reflects the benefits of Xero’s commitment to invest for the long-term to support our strategy and focus on current and future customer needs. In FY22, Xero grew operating revenue 29%, and exceeded the milestone of a billion dollars for the first time to reach $1.1 billion.

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Top Qualities to Look For in Your SaaS Startup’s First CFO

Sage Intacct

Bringing on your first CFO can be extremely exciting, and a strong hire can give your business a significant strategic edge. But to make an effective hiring choice, you need to know what to look out for in a great CFO.

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Registering for GST – 10 Tips for a Smooth Transition

The Savvy Bookkeeping Blog

It’s a milestone that’s satisfying to reach, however I see it cause stress for many small business owners here in Australia. You’ve either been keeping a close eye on your turnover for a while – pushing to get to the $75,000 threshold and preparing ahead of time.

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8 Ways to Torture Your CFO

The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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IRS destroyed 30M paper information returns due to backlog

Accounting Today

Tax
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Small businesses reeling from the emotional impact of the pandemic need support

Xero

The shops are open, the high street is buzzing, and the pubs, bars and restaurants are filled once again with happy customers. Make no mistake, this is good news. Signs of economic recovery – tempered by the cost of living crisis and other pressing challenges – are at least offering green shoots of hope. But the pandemic isn’t over. From lateral flow tests the morning of a big meeting, to the heightened awareness of every cough or sore throat, to the number of masked faces in the supermarket, we

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The 15 Best Cloud Management Software Platforms In 2022

CloudZero

The cloud offers many benefits, including scalability, cost savings, and operational efficiency. But here's the deal. Organizing, monitoring, and controlling a cloud environment can become difficult as workloads, applications, services, and underlying infrastructure grow.

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Deloitte opens DEI Institute

Accounting Today

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Where opportunity lies for startup success

Xero

Turning a business idea into reality is one of the most rewarding things an entrepreneur can do. Whether it’s winning new customers, making your first hire or closing a fundraising round, there are countless milestones to look forward to along the startup journey. But, of course, it’s not without its challenges. Which is why it’s a good idea to learn from those who’ve paved the way, like Pauline Fetaui.

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Top Digital Commerce Trends Impacting Accounting Firms

Dext

“Digital commerce relies on automation that allows customers to self-serve their desired purchase online without any human intervention. Major retailers are leading the way in this space, having implemented full automation, but businesses in all sectors are enjoying the many benefits of digital commerce.

CPA
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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10 Top Kubecost Alternatives For Kubernetes Cost Management

CloudZero

Kubernetes is one of the most significant advances in cloud computing since the public cloud. It provides an open-source, highly scalable, and cloud-native platform for orchestrating containerized applications. More organizations now use Kubernetes to deploy, network, scale, and manage containers at scale.

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Senate bill would deny tax breaks to cos. operating in Russia

Accounting Today

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10 questions every advisor should prepare for this EOFY

Xero

This is a guest post by Andrew Van De Beek, Founder and Head of Purpose at Illumin8 – a Xero Platinum Partner and XPAC member. . For those of us in advisory, ‘quick questions’ from clients are part and parcel of what we do. But if your practice is anything like mine, the number of enquiries at EOFY – and subsequently, the time it takes to respond to all of them – skyrockets.

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4 Ways AP Automation Can Help Accounting Teams During Year-End Close

AvidXchange

With more than 20 years of accounts payable (AP) experience in various roles, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transition from paper-based processes to completely automated AP and payment processes. I know how hard it can be for those of us in the accounting space to warm up to the idea of implementing new systems and practices, especially when it sounds like there could be a large learning curve or lack of control attached to something like an automated service.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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5 Important Business Skills Every Engineer Should Learn

CloudZero

What separates an engineer fresh out of university from one who has been working in the field for several years?

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IRS blasted for destroying millions of information returns

Accounting Today

Tax
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Baker Tilly RSG becomes the first BT Canada member firm to reach platinum partner

Xero

We’re thrilled to announce Baker Tilly RSG as the first platinum partner in the Baker Tilly (BT) Canada Network, one of the country’s largest independent accounting networks, and also the first platinum partner in the Edmonton region. . Baker Tilly RSG has nearly 40 years experience supporting communities across Alberta with expert accounting and tax services.

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10 Reasons Why Accounting Firms Choose Dext Prepare

Dext

Your time is precious, and so is the quality of your work. With over 1.2 million users around the world, Dext Prepare is the bookkeeping automation platform of choice for 9 of the top 10 accounting firms in the UK. There isn’t one reason why so many practices choose Prepare – there are several.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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H&R Block Blocks Block

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors FreshBooks: [link] Canopy: [link] Relay: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 1:46 – Intuit owes customers $141 million after it 'cheated' them out of free tax services [link] Intuit Will Refund $141 Million to Low-Income TurboTax Users - The New York Times [link] 4:36 – Study: Nearly half of returns could be automatically populated [link] 8:09 – In-Person BNPL Coming Soon as Blo

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KPMG urges audit committees to be more active in cybersecurity

Accounting Today

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A short guide to Making Tax Digital for landlords

Xero

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment ( MTD for ITSA ) requires that landlords earning more than £10,000 use MTD-compatible software to keep records and make submissions to HMRC. The legislation will come into effect from April 2024. This guide looks at what MTD for ITSA means in practice for landlords. . A closer look at MTD for ITSA. If you’re a landlord earning £10,000 a year from property or business and property, you’ll need to sign up for MTD for ITSA.

Tax
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How to Communicate Financial Information to Normal People

Earmark Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BooksTime: [link] Accountests: [link] Use code "Earmark50" to receive 50% off any of their tests Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast [link] Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: [link] Android: [link] Presentation slides: [link] Connect with Our Guest, Geni Whitehouse LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: [link] Learn more about Geni's work: Official website for Impactful Advisor: [link] Official website for Even a Nerd Can Be Heard: [link] Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA LinkedIn:

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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Ep. 182: Tamara Ghandour - Harnessing The Power of Innovation – Everyday

IMA's Count Me

Contact Tamara: [link] What is your innovation type: [link] Full Episode Transcript: Adam: (00:05) Welcome to the Count Me In podcast. I'm your host, Adam Larson. And my guest today is Tamara Ghandour, a leader in the field of human-centric innovation and its pivotal role in helping individuals and businesses create breakthrough outcomes. Tomorrow is the president of launch street, the founder of everyday innovator's tribe, the host of her own podcast and the author of the book.

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Tax investigators identify potential $1B crypto Ponzi scheme

Accounting Today

Tax
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Cost of Diesel Continues to Climb

NACM

The price for a gallon of diesel fuel hit another record month, costing $5.62 compared to the average $2.44 per gallon the same time last year, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). The cost increases come as diesel inventories sit at historic lows."Fuel prices have surged as efforts to isolate Russia, one of Europe's most importa.

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Xero Small Business Spotlight: Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)

Xero

We’re shining a spotlight on the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), a non-profit, charitable organization formed in 1983 with the goal of addressing equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development. We chat with Ross Cadastre, President of BBPA, who shares their journey on advancing Black communities and the fulfilling moments that remind them of the impact they are making in developing and providing opportunity for Black

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Learners and employers call for more innovative accounting education

Accounting Today

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International tax enforcement chiefs target NFTs and DeFi for tax fraud

Accounting Today

Tax
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How to break down barriers for women in the male-dominated accounting industry

Accounting Today

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Crypto investors are likely paying less than half the taxes they owe

Accounting Today

Tax
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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te