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The benefits of non-PO invoice process automation

Cevinio

Automating non-PO invoices alongside PO invoices brings numerous advantages, contributing to a more efficient and reliable financial process […]

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With 340,000 fewer accountants, companies pay the price

Accounting Today

The lack of help means current accountants' hours and workloads can be grueling, upping the odds of mistakes and burnout.

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Rare Disease Day Hits Home with AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

Rare Disease Day is the globally coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with rare diseases.

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How GenAI will shape the future for our customers

Xero

We shared a number of product and tech updates at Xero’s Investor Day in Melbourne on how we are bringing new capabilities to help Xero customers run their operations and manage their finances more efficiently. However, with Generative AI (GenAI) being one of the more recent exciting and emerging technology developments, it was one of the big areas we wanted to share more detail around how we are approaching it and how we see it impacting accounting in the future.

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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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Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2024

Ace Cloud Hosting

Life moves fast in the cloud, mirroring the pace of our daily lives. In 2023, unpredictability defined everything from global events to economic trends. Cybersecurity, too, had its share of.

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The 20 worst states for doing business

Accounting Today

The lowest-ranked states have property and unemployment insurance taxes like every state, but significantly they also have complex, non-neutral taxes with comparatively high rates.

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Hubdoc and Dext: Powerful Xero pairings for burgeoning businesses

Xero

Financial data lies at the heart of any small business operation. Managing it can be a juggle, but there are an array of tools you can use to stay on top of this crucial information and better manage your cash flow and compliance. Depending on what stage of the business growth journey you’re on, some Xero-connected solutions are more appropriate than others.

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Managed Security Services for Accountants – What They Need to Know

Ace Cloud Hosting

Being targeted by a cyber-attack isn’t just embarrassing; it can also bring significant consequences for your business. As per PwC, the Accounting industry is at a 30% higher risk of.

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FTC hits H&R Block over 'free' online filing claims

Accounting Today

The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against tax prep giant H&R Block accusing the company of deceptively marketing "free" online tax filing when its products often were not free and deleting consumers' data when they tried to downgrade to less expensive products.

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Tax Season Credit Changes on the Horizon

Insightful Accountant

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is delayed in the Senate but may progress soon. If passed, tax law changes could impact mid-tax season.

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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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New partnership to bring bill pay capabilities to US customers

Xero

Paying bills and getting paid on time are critical requirements for small businesses to effectively manage cash flow. However, this is still a very manual process for small businesses. Our Money Matters report found many small businesses utilize multiple payment strategies to manage their cash flow. To tackle this problem, we have announced a new partnership with BILL , a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), to bring bill pay capabilities to our US custo

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What Is The Difference Between Lacerte and ProSeries?

Ace Cloud Hosting

When it comes to tax preparation software, accounting professionals often find themselves at a crossroads, debating between popular options like Lacerte and ProSeries. Intuit has developed both Lacerte tax and.

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2024: The year of change management

Accounting Today

Start by identifying the why, who and how to make the most of every change.

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Thomson Reuters' Acquisition of Pagero Opens Doors for Growth Opportunities

Insightful Accountant

Accelerating the companies’ joint vision for a connected suite of e-invoicing and indirect tax solutions for customers across the globe.

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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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How AI is Transforming and Disrupting Audit

Blake Oliver

In my latest podcast episode, "How AI is Transforming and Disrupting Audit," I had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Valdez about the impact of artificial intelligence and generative chatbots, like ChatGPT, on the audit profession. We delve into how these technologies are not just automating routine tasks but are also revolutionizing how we train staff, improve quality, and save time on substantive testing.

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Small Business in 2024: Tackling High Interest Rates and Credit Crunch

FundThrough

Welcome to 2024, a year that’s already presenting a significant challenge for small businesses with the one-two punch of high interest rates and rising inflation. It’s a scenario that’s putting the financial resilience of entrepreneurs to the test. With the Bank of Canada’s key rate steady at 5% and similar U.S. rates peaking at a […] The post Small Business in 2024: Tackling High Interest Rates and Credit Crunch appeared first on FundThrough.

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IRS Direct File pilot expands testing

Accounting Today

The IRS is planning to offer its free tax prep system around the clock next week and open it to a larger group of outside testers.

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Randy Crabtree on Unlocking Success: The Expert's Guide to Thriving in Tax Season

Insightful Accountant

In a dynamic conversation, Gary and Randy explore ways for tax professionals to expand their business leveraging the U.S. Tax Code.

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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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QuickBooks Online Vs. QuickBooks Enterprise: Learn The Difference

Ace Cloud Hosting

QuickBooks is a popular accounting software choice for businesses of all sizes, but the decision can get tricky when it comes to QuickBooks Enterprise and QuickBooks Online. Both offer excellent.

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Tax accounting definition

Accounting Tools

What is Tax Accounting? Tax accounting refers to the rules used to generate tax assets and liabilities in the accounting records of a business or individual. Tax accounting is derived from the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), rather than one of the accounting frameworks , such as GAAP or IFRS. Tax accounting may result in the generation of a taxable income figure that varies from the income figure reported on an entity's income statement.

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Why AI can be accountants' next big pivot

Accounting Today

Some generative AI scenarios and machine learning models can add incredible value even if they are right only 90% of the time.

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FinQuery Announces New Contract Management Solution

Insightful Accountant

FinQuery’s new contract management solution is purpose-built to provide insight and intelligence into organizations’ contractual financial obligations

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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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Sage 50 Cloud Hosting Guide For Beginners

Ace Cloud Hosting

Are you looking to integrate Sage 50 cloud hosting into your business’s operations? If so, this guide is the perfect place to start. Cloud-based accounting solutions like Sage 50 offer.

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The difference between NPV and IRR

Accounting Tools

What is Net Present Value? Net present value (NPV) discounts the stream of expected cash flows associated with a proposed project to their current value, which presents a cash surplus or loss for the project. It is used to evaluate a proposed capital expenditure. A desirable investment is one that yields a positive net present value, which implies that a business will receive excess cash over time as a result of the investment.

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IRS targets wealthy who haven't filed taxes with non-filer notices

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service has begun sending notices to high-income taxpayers who haven't been filing tax returns since 2017.

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Platform Accounting Group Wins Karbon Excellence Award

Insightful Accountant

Platform Accounting Group is proud to announce it was selected as the winner for the 2023 Karbon Excellence Award for Practice Excellence.

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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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QuickBooks Online Vs. QuickBooks Enterprise: Learn The Difference

Ace Cloud Hosting

QuickBooks is a popular accounting software choice for businesses of all sizes, but the decision can get tricky when it comes to QuickBooks Enterprise and QuickBooks Online. Both offer excellent.

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The difference between the general ledger and trial balance

Accounting Tools

What is a General Ledger? A general ledger is the master set of accounts that summarize all transactions occurring within an entity. The general ledger is comprised of all the individual accounts needed to record the assets , liabilities , equity , revenue , expense , gain , and loss transactions of a business. What is a Trial Balance? The trial balance is a report run at the end of an accounting period, listing the ending balance in each general ledger account.

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PCAOB dings EY and other big firms on latest inspections

Accounting Today

Ernst & Young issued a major mea culpa following a failed split of the firm.

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Tie Up the Year for Taxes in 10 Steps Part 1: Cleaning Up Bad Data

Insightful Accountant

It’s that time of year when business owners get anxious and accountants get busy. We’re all preparing for March’s tax season!

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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.