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Managing Conflicting Stakeholder Interests: How SME Owners Can Make the Right Call

Counto

Managing Conflicting Stakeholder Interests: How SME Owners Can Make the Right Call Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Singapore often means juggling the expectations of multiple stakeholdersinvestors, employees, customers, and regulatory bodies. At times, these interests may conflict, leaving SME owners in challenging decision-making positions.

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Understanding Invoice Processing for Canadian Businesses

Tipalti

Discover best practices and accounts payable automation tools to streamline invoice processing for Canadian businesses.

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How to Detect and Prevent Accounts Receivable Fraud in 2025

Gaviti

Digital transformation and company expansion are great, but if you dont take the proper security precautions, you can find yourself a victim of fraud. Accounts receivable fraud is becoming an increasingly pressing threat for businesses of all sizes, especially companies that grow or make a lot of changes. This article examines the rising threat of fraudulent activities targeting accounts receivable, the necessity of a robust fraud prevention strategy, common fraud schemes that businesses must be

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Scammers are 'relentless' this season: IRS

Accounting Today

The newest edition of the Internal Revenue Service's Dirty Dozen tax scams shows that fraudsters going at it as strong as ever.

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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

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Fidesic Releases App Update with New Look

Fidesic blog

The latest release of the Fidesic accounts payable automation offers a much sharper looking app with improved user experience, Fidesic announced today.

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North American Assisted Living & Aged Care Purchasing, Procurement, Finance and Accounting Best Practices.

Compleatable

When it comes to the operational aspects of running assisted living facilities or nursing home, such as purchasing, procurement, finance, and accounting, there are several best practices that can help ensure efficiency, compliance, and financial stability. These practices are not directly tied to patient care but are critical to the overall success and sustainability of the facility.

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The 2025 Fastest-Growing Firms

Accounting Today

The 25 accounting practices with the highest revenue growth in percentage terms in 2024 from Accounting Today's Top 100 and Regional Leaders list.

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Bridging the Gap: Randy Crabtree on Mental Health & Burnout in Accounting

Insightful Accountant

In this episode of Accounting Insiders, host Gary DeHart talks with Randy Crabtree, CPA & co-founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax, about the Bridging the Gap Conference (July 22-24, 2024, Denver).

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Why Endpoint Security Matters in a Zero Trust Architecture [2025 Guide]

Ace Cloud Hosting

With the ever-changing digital landscape, we are more interconnected than ever before. Nowadays, ensuring that your business has robust cybersecurity is no longer an option; it’s a must. Therefore, businesses.

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Xerocon Brisbane 2025 tickets on sale now

Xero

Im excited to announce that tickets are on sale now for Xerocon Brisbane! Xerocon returns to sunny Queensland 3-4 September and this year weve invited Queensland icon Joe Brumm creator of Bluey , the most watched television series in the US in 2024 to share his inspiring journey. Xerocon is our flagship technology and innovation conference designed to empower accounting and bookkeeping professionals through learning, networking and growth – and this year we are supercharging the content,

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Could Musk's DOGE layoffs hurt the IRS's fight against fraud?

Accounting Today

Tax pros' worries about the impact of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency on the Internal Revenue Service include increased fraud and filing delays.

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Building a Resilient Financial Infrastructure: Lessons for Business Owners

Accounting Department

In todays fast-paced digital economy, business owners rely heavily on financial tools and services to manage cash flow, track expenses, and handle accounting needs. However, over-reliance on any single platform can put businesses at significant risk.

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Prospect Hospice

Compleatable

“The process is much quicker at each stage as the user friendly nature of the system and visibility all users have meant actions are taken early & swiftly. From a Finance processing perspective, it has reduced time spent on processing invoices down from 8 hours a day to 1-2 hours daily. ” – Paul Baker, Head of Finance at Prospect Hospice Download Testimonial The post Prospect Hospice first appeared on Compleat Software.

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Close your books with confidence: Introducing reconcile period in Xero

Xero

Coming off the year of the US bank feed , Im excited to share that we’re releasing the eagerly anticipated reconcile period feature in bank reconciliation. Rolling out now for our US and Canadian customers Reconcile period enables you to easily compare your bank statement to your Xero accounting transactions so you can: define a period with a date range and balance, to easily compare to statement lines quickly spot missing, duplicate or incorrect transactions confirm completion and accurac

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Inside the 2025 Top 100 Firms

Accounting Today

A look at the numbers behind the biggest firms in accounting this year.

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Workday Reports Not Working? Here’s How to Fix Common Issues

Ascend Software blog

Workday reporting is essential to allow organizations to successfully analyze HR, financial, and operational data. However, sometimes reports fail to display accurate or complete data, causing inefficiencies and decision-making challenges. Regardless of whether filters are not applied, data is missing, or calculations are incorrect, the issues may be due to data access restrictions, report options improperly configured, or variable report design.

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American Liver Foundation

Compleatable

“Compleat Software saves us a significant amount of time within our Accounts Payable process, removing manual data entry, invoice storage and providing streamlined approvals. Invoices are digitally captured, defaults are set against many of our GL Accounts, funds, units,” – Sandra Sigler, Accounts Payable Manager at American Liver Foundation Download Testimonial The post American Liver Foundation first appeared on Compleat Software.

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9 Reasons You May Be Denied a Business Checking Account

Fit Small Business

As a former banker who helped business owners open checking accounts, I know how frustrating it can be when an application is denied. Opening a business checking account is essential for any entrepreneur, but rejections can be discouraging. Banks and financial technology (fintech) companies have several reasons for denying business accounts, so understanding these upfront.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

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The most common errors on tax returns

Accounting Today

Everyone knows tax pros don't make mistakes, but it can't hurt to doublecheck for these mistakes before filing.

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Effectively Automate Your AR Collections Process

oAppsNet

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing accounts receivables efficiently is more important than ever. The constant need to maintain healthy cash flow, reduce manual workloads, and speed up payment cycles has made collections automation a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. However, traditional collections processes are often plagued by inefficiencies such as time-consuming manual tasks, repetitive follow-ups, and inconsistent tracking of payments.

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Kelkoo Group

Compleatable

“Being a company in the tech-space, driving internal efficiencies is critical to ensure we (finance) can react and adapt quickly to support the overall companys goals and initiatives. The Compleat team were very supportive right from the start, and continue to provide valuable insights, recommendations and advise both for core support as well as best practices.” – Hilary Heah, Treasury Manager at Kelkoo Group Download Success Story The post Kelkoo Group first appeared on Compl

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Easily Convert Bank Statements/PDF to CSV/Excel in LedgerDocs

LedgerDocs

Were excited to announce a brand-new feature in LedgerDocs thats designed to make your workflow even smoother! Now, you can easily convert bank statements and other financial documents into CSV files directly within LedgerDocsno need for any additional conversion software. This update ensures you can quickly and seamlessly import transactions into accounting software like QuickBooks Online or manage them in spreadsheet editors like Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

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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Treasury suspends Corporate Transparency Act enforcement

Accounting Today

The Treasury Department announced it would no longer enforce the Corporate Transparency Act, nor enforce any penalties or fines associated with beneficial ownership reporting under the existing regulatory deadlines.

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What is the Basic Salary for Foreigners in Singapore in 2025?

Counto

What is the Basic Salary for Foreigners in Singapore in 2025? Singapore continues to be a prime destination for global talent, with businesses actively seeking foreign professionals. For small business owners considering hiring expatriates or foreign workers exploring career prospects, understanding the basic salary requirements for foreigners in Singapore is essential.

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Ep. 299: Razzak Jallow - The Impact of Technology on Finance Leadership and Transformation

IMA's Count Me

Join Adam Larson on today's episode of Count Me In as he welcomes dynamic guest Razzak Jallow , the CFO of FloQast , who is anything but your typical CFO. Uncover how his unique path through tech and finance has shaped his perspective on finance transformation. Razzak shares insights on the evolving role of CFOs in today's tech-driven landscape and what it really means to drive a financial transformation.

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Identifying the Best OCR API: Benchmarking OCR APIs on Real-World Documents

Nanonets

With the rapid advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision-Language Models (VLMs), many believe OCR has become obsolete. If LLMs can "see" and "read" documents, why not use them directly for text extraction? The answer lies in reliability. Can you always be a 100% sure of the veracity of text output that LLMs interpret from a document/image?

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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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PCAOB and SEC crackdown on auditors appears to be ending

Accounting Today

Enforcement activity was more muted in the second half of the year, due to a Supreme Court decision and multiple lawsuits against the PCAOB, says a new report.

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Mergers and Acquisitions in Singapore: A Strategic Guide for SMEs to Grow and Succeed

Counto

Mergers and Acquisitions in Singapore: A Strategic Guide for SMEs to Grow and Succeed For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful strategy to scale operations, expand market reach, and enhance competitiveness. However, navigating the M&A landscape requires careful planning and strategic decision-making.

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What Is a Business Loan Broker, and Should You Use One?

Fit Small Business

A business loan broker acts as an intermediary between a borrower and a lender to help secure business financing. Essentially, a broker utilizes your financing application to research and pair you with financing options applicable to your needs. With this, you can save time and money when shopping around for a lender. Its worth noting. The post What Is a Business Loan Broker, and Should You Use One?

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Why the US Buying Bitcoin is a Bad Idea

Blake Oliver

Should the government be gambling with your tax dollars on crypto? That's the question at the heart of my latest podcast episode, where I sat down with Dr. Jack Castonguay from Hofstra University to discuss the proposed "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" a plan that would have the US Treasury buy up 1 million Bitcoin over five years. Three key takeaways from our conversation: The high-risk reality : Unlike strategic oil reserves or foreign currency holdings (which have clear practical uses), Bitcoin's

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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.