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What the IRS's $80 billion in funding means for your tax return

Accounting Today

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Happy Thanksgiving From AccountingDepartment.com!

Accounting Department

This year we're especially thankful for our clients and our team - it is their collective energy, positivity, and dedication to success that has made this such a great year.

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That’s a wrap for Xero Roadshow Singapore!

Xero

It was an absolute privilege to speak at my very first Xero Singapore Roadshow last week – our first major in-person event in nearly three years. What an incredible day it was, meeting the more than 750 accountants and bookkeepers who showed up to engage with the community, share their knowledge and expertise. An extra special thank you to all those who travelled from Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and elsewhere in the region to attend. .

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Cloud Costs From A Cloud Product Manager’s Perspective

CloudZero

As a cloud product manager, much of our jobs center around creating KPIs (or OKRs, if you prefer) such as sales revenue, freemium conversions, or customer stickiness, and encouraging development teams to hit product performance goals.

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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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What CPAs need to know about the new SEC marketing rule

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Free Yourself From Business Accounting by Outsourcing

Accounting Department

As the holidays approach, no business owner wants to be bogged down with accounting tasks, budgeting next year, or trying to prepare to close the books for 2022. Owning a business has many upsides to it, but one of the drawbacks for many is trying to keep track of the business's finances.

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Building An Offshore Team in the Philippines: From 0 to 15 Staff in 4 Years

Earmark Accounting Podcast

Many thanks to our sponsor, LiveFlow! To learn more about LiveFlow, visit [link] Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast [link] Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: [link] Android: [link] Connect with Our Guest, Argel Sabillo, CPA LinkedIn: [link] Learn more about DTLA CPA Website: [link] Visit heyApril: [link] Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: [link] Argel Sabillo, CPA, left Deloitte to start his own accounting and tax firm, hiring offshore staff from the s

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IRS warns about 1099-K compliance

Accounting Today

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Top 11 Questions to Ask in an Accounting Interview

Analytix Finance & Accounting

Growing your team with the right people is crucial because of the effort and value they add to project and client management. The success of your business relies on good employees, including (and especially) accountants. Treating employees with the utmost respect and giving them the best workplace would allow them to improve their productivity. In addition to helping your employees, create a healthy workplace and offer them flexibilities to retain your best talents longer.

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How promoting the role of accountants and bookkeepers can drive small business growth

Xero

In the House of Lords last week, I watched as we launched our manifesto to support small business recovery. Surrounded by our amazing accounting and bookkeeping partners and small business customers, I understood the magnitude of what we are fighting for. . It was great to be able to connect many with their local MPs and take their issues directly to them during the event.

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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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The Ultimate RDS Instance Types Guide: What You Need To Know

CloudZero

Amazon’s Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) offers a variety of database instances, which can be confusing at first. In this guide, we'll clarify what each RDS instance class, family, type, and size means in under 15 minutes.

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Year-end tax planning must-dos for clients

Accounting Today

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Use QuickBooks Online Effectively: 7 Best Practices

Reconciled Solutions

Here are seven ways you can be safe, compliant, and productive when you’re using QuickBooks Online. “Best practices” is a phrase that human resources professionals. The post Use QuickBooks Online Effectively: 7 Best Practices appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.

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Baker Tilly reaches Xero Platinum Partner status in Canada

Xero

We’re incredibly excited to share that Baker Tilly Canada has achieved Xero’s Platinum Partner status, which demonstrates the audit, tax and advisory network is helping to lead the way with the future of cloud accounting in Canada. After this new partnership milestone was signed, we were thrilled to attend Baker Tilly Canada’s annual partners conference in Vancouver, where we shared the news and celebrated with attendees.

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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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SuiteWorld #5: Meltdown Free Manufacturing and Distribution

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Meet Our Guest, Connor Wray LinkedIn: [link] Learn more about JonnyPops Website: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Get in Touch Thanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and, if you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on iTunes , or Podchaser.

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IRS posts info on required amendments for 403(b) plans

Accounting Today

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Using the right tools for your cloud cost forecasting

AWS FinOps

We’re at the final blog of our forecasting series! If you’ve been following along the past few weeks, you have explored creating a process for more effective forecasting , establishing a forecasting culture , and building driver-based forecasting. It is now time to put pen to paper and create your forecast. But where do you start? How do you know how much your workload will cost in the future?

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How UK sole traders can ease their financial admin burden with Xero Go

Xero

In my role as GM of Xero Go, I speak with sole traders, accountants and bookkeepers and have learned so much about the ups and downs of running a business solo. I’m always so inspired by anyone who takes the brave step to start their own business. I love the passion and determination they so often display and know how challenging it can be, particularly over a sustained period. .

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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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Paying Taxes as a Digital Nomad

Less Accounting

One of the most alluring things about freelancing and self-employment is the flexibility to work from wherever you want. Globally, there are nearly 35 million digital nomads with 15.5 million of them coming from the U.S. For those from the U.S., tax season may come with unique challenges depending on what state you have residence in, which countries you’ve stayed in, and how long you’ve been there.

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KPMG Australia appoints first-ever head of metaverse future 

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Product Update: Spenmo's New Accounting Page

Spenmo

As an accountant in practice or as part of an internal finance team, you need to be able to close books quickly, maintain compliance obligations, and routinely gather insights to improve business performance. This latest upgrade to Spenmo's accounting page will help you to more accurately account for company expenses from bills, employee reimbursements, and corporate card charges, enabling you to close your books and generate financial reports in no time.

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5 Proven Ways to Improve Business Cash Flow

Plooto

Many problems for small businesses and startup owners relate to cash flow. In fact, 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems.

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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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Accounting Isn’t a Stand-Alone Activity

SMB Accounting and Consulting

When clients start with us, they often question the amount of information that we request. “My old bookkeeper didn’t ask for all this” is a statement we hear often. Managers want to hand off their accounting and let it happen in its own vacuum. Unfortunately, this isn’t quite how accounting functions. The accountant or bookkeeper can’t effectively do their job and the manager has inaccurate financial data to make business decisions, provide to potential investors, or financial institutions for l

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Fallen stars

Accounting Today

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An accountant learns the truth about game theory

Accounting Fun

There was an expert accountant who was well versed in game theory. He heard that his intelligent niece, who was five years old, always took a 50p piece, when a choice between a 50p piece and a pound coin was offered to her. He went to see his niece and offered her just such a choice. She took the 50p and said "Thank you Uncle". The accountant tried to explain to his niece "You must understand, a pound coin is twice as valuable as a 50p piece, so you should always choose the pound coin.

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A Ponzi For The People

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Relay - [link] Liscio - [link] Canopy - [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Register to attend the Cloud Accounting Podcast Party during QuickBooks Connect 2022 in Las Vegas: [link] Show Notes Register to attend the Cloud Accounting Podcast Party during QuickBooks Connect 2022 in Las Vegas: [link] 9:16 – FTX’s Balance Sheet Was Bad [link] 13:00 – Twitter: How bad were FTX’s internal controls

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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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Case Study: Ricky Duquette, Rickyel Solution de Gestion

Dext

Specialist in the implementation of accounting and bookkeeping software, Rickyel Solution de Gestion needed to eliminate time-consuming manual data entry and open up capacity to help more clients. Co-founder Ricky Duquette found a way to save up to four hours per client and increase revenue by 10%.

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Deducting gifts to charities requires strict compliance

Accounting Today

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Black Friday Sales Will Reveal State of US Economy

NACM

A big question about this year's Black Friday remains: will sales surpass last year as consumers search for deals or will sales plummet amid red hot inflation? "Industry groups are predicting another record year of retail sales, with the National Retail Federation forecasting a jump of 6% to 8% over the $890 billion consumers spent online and in st.

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First accounting firm with HQ in metaverse is sued over FTX meltdown

Accounting Today

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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.