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IRS hires 4,000 employees to help with next tax season

Accounting Today

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What you can expect from this year’s Xero Singapore Roadshow

Xero

With just two weeks to go ’til Xero Singapore Roadshow, we are buzzing with all that we have in-store for our accounting and bookkeeping community. Here are some things you can expect. Benchmark your practice. Opening the day, Managing Director of Xero Asia, Koren Wines will unveil some topline findings from our annual Singapore State of Accounting Industry Report.

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First steps towards GCP cost optimization: understanding the Google Cloud Platform billing concepts

FinOps in Practice

As any other cloud service, Google Cloud Platform is easy to set up, make it up and running, and then upscale based on your needs, especially at first when your organization is not that big. Things get a little more complicated as your business grows and requires more and more services and resources. Inevitably, your staff grows as a result, which leads to a greater need to manage your cloud in the right way.

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How to Increase Net Dollar Retention (NDR) Using Automation

Sage Intacct

Net dollar retention (NDR) is one of SaaS companies' most critical revenue-based metrics. It is material because NDR is the KPI that tells you the percentage of revenue you either gained or lost from your existing customer base over a given period. This lets you understand and optimize the success of the product from your most profitable cohort: current customers.

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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 require speech recognition to reach Practitioner Priority Service

Accounting Today

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XSBI data shows global trend in small business sales

Xero

Small businesses have survived – and continue to face – a myriad of challenges from a global pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and now impacts of inflation and the rising cost of living. I am constantly impressed by the resilience and adaptability of small businesses as they navigate new challenges and identify opportunities. . Through our latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data, we can see the global trend of the rising cost of living impacting small business sales.

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How to Keep Track of Business Expenses

FundThrough

Tired of keeping track of your entire business in your head? Ready to start making business decisions based on facts instead of pure gut feeling? Then the first thing you need to do is begin properly tracking your business expenses. Business expenses are just things your business spends money on to keep operating. They include […]. The post How to Keep Track of Business Expenses appeared first on FundThrough.

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Caterpillar's 15-year tax saga ends with $740M IRS settlement

Accounting Today

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EOG Accounting ties business goals to positive impact to embrace the beauty of giving

Xero

It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day clamour of our working lives. Targets, KPIs, deadlines – these are the things that keep many people awake at night, and often distract from the bigger picture. Which is to try to do some good on this planet before we leave it. . The team at EOG Accounting , a solely Xero practice based in North Wales, understands the need to meet business targets, but also to make a positive impact whenever possible. .

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Preventing A $70K Cost Spike In 4 Clicks — And Protecting Our Profit (Video)

CloudZero

At CloudZero, the thing we do better than any other cost solution is connect the dots between cloud cost and your businesses. While other solutions offer reporting and dashboards that answer, “How much did we spend?”, CloudZero also enables you to answer “Why?”.

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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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How to Conduct an Accounts Receivable Analysis

Gaviti

An accounts receivable (A/R) analysis report is a tool used to assess your A/R in aggregate, giving you a better understanding of cash flows. A complete accounts receivable analysis cannot be achieved with one method, so teams will need to combine several techniques. Fortunately, analysis of receivables is straightforward enough with the right tools behind you.

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IRS and AICPA call for crackdown on bogus Employee Retention Credit claims

Accounting Today

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How document packs helps this UK advisor stay ahead of the curve

Xero

In our One Step research , we found that small business owners who adopt new technologies enjoy on average 106% higher productivity than those who fall behind the tech adoption curve. It’s something that Andy Housley of Square 1 Accounting in the UK can personally attest to. . Here, Andy shares why he’s passionate about staying up to date with the latest tools and gadgets, and how he makes the most of document packs in his practice — a secure solution within Xero HQ that helps you easily collate

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How To Build A Case For Your Cloud Cost Optimization Opportunity

CloudZero

Identifying great business optimization opportunities is tougher than it seems. You often need to weigh the projected revenue and costs of taking a new path against the potential opportunity costs of not taking that path. Not only is this an apples-to-oranges comparison, but also a “what if” scenario riddled with variables.

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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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How to Manage Small Business Debt

Nolan Accounting Center

When it comes to running a business, debt is necessary and can be a good thing- but it is important to note that taking on the right amount at the right time can make all the difference in the world. According to the Small Business Administration , approximately 50% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years due to poor credit arrangements, insufficient capital, and too much debt.

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Controllership is being transformed, but not fast enough

Accounting Today

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Transforming small businesses’ financial health starts with a human touch

Xero

The stress of running a small business is a feeling that accountant Stuart Hurst is familiar with. Growing up, he watched his father suffer from the pressures of being in control of the family business’s finances, having no support to help him make sense of them. The devastating impact resulted in the business failing and the loss of the family home.

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Empathetic Leadership Can Remove Friction, Enable Growth

AvidXchange

Coming out of the stressful last two years, the new business mindset is focused on more empathetic leadership and interpersonal business communications. To combat high resignation rates, burnout and stress from ongoing social issues, including the pandemic and lack of childcare, business leaders are showing more interest in their employees’ emotional wellbeing, and employees are being more honest with their leaders about how they feel.

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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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Do Older Founders Have Traits that Make the Best Entrepreneurs?

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

In a recent Forbes article, the contributor suggests that older entrepreneurs outperform younger startup founders and lists numerous examples. GoDaddy was founded by Bob Parsons at age 47. E-Trade started with Bill Porter at age 54. Leo Goodwin, the founder of Geico, was 50. The article goes on to state that as individuals age, they're more likely to build a successful company.

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Accountants worried over economy and inflation

Accounting Today

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Xerocon #2: How Xero Is Making The United States A Priority

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Meet Our Guest Ben Richmond, CA, Country Manager, United States at Xero LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: [link] Learn more about Xero [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.

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How To Calculate Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Gaviti

Allowance for doubtful accounts (ADA) is a financial metric that estimates the value of rendered services or goods sold that you don’t expect to get paid for. Essentially, it’s a tool used in accrual accounting as a way of tracking bad debt up front with the end goal of maintaining more accurate financial statements. But what is the allowance for doubtful accounts in application and how do companies calculate it?

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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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Ep. 205: Ryan Goral - M&A Strategy for SMBs

IMA's Count Me

Connect with Ryan: [link] [link] Full Episode Transcript: Adam: Welcome back to Count Me In, the podcast focused on management accountants driving business forward. I'm Adam Larson. Coming up I speak with Ryan Goral about unlocking the full potential of small businesses through mergers and acquisitions. Ryan is the founder of G-Spire Group, a consultancy focused on companies often overlooked and underserved when it comes to corporate development services.

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IAASB proposes changes in audit evidence standard

Accounting Today

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The 40-Hour Workweek

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Liscio: [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 2:40 – Alright #TaxTwitter, I'm calling it. After 961 painful days of March 2020, #Marchternity is over. (Except in FL/NC/SC/AK.) Though our profession will never be the same after all this s**t, we're very likely done with enormous tax bills in Congress for at least a few years. 1/— Ada

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PODCAST: CMI Drops to New Low, Prepare for Recession

NACM

?? Latest episode of Extra Credit: The October Credit Managers' Index dropped to 53.2. its lowest reading since June 2020.?? "We are not in a good position," said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts. Also hear from Jason Torf for some tips on how credit professionals can prepare for an economic downturn.

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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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Estimates of the tax gap keep growing

Accounting Today

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FASB proposes changes in accounting for joint ventures

Accounting Today

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Boomer's Blueprint: Firm technology in 2025

Accounting Today

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Art of Accounting: A talk with two 'Sons of CPAs'

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.