Sat.Aug 26, 2023 - Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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Unlocking the Power of Automation in Spend Management

Accounting Department

In today's fast-paced business environment, optimizing spend management is essential for maintaining financial efficiency and driving profitability. Traditional manual processes can be time-consuming, error-prone, and resource-intensive. However, with the power of automation, businesses can streamline their spend management practices and unlock significant benefits.

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IRS requires business to start e-filing Form 8300 in 2024

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is telling companies they will need to start electronically filing their forms reporting cash payments over $10,000, starting Jan. 1, 2024.

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Xero Beautiful Business Fund: How to apply & application tips

Xero

The Xero Beautiful Business Fund has officially been open for one week and we’ve received an incredible response so far! We have four funding categories that Xero small business customers can apply to. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your sustainability journey, seeking to innovate with the latest technological advancements, give back to your community or upskill yourself or your employees, there is a funding category for everyone.

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Awesome AI Session at Summit NA 2023

Fidesic blog

Summer went by in a flash and with the back-to-school season underway, things are only going to go faster. Before we know it, we’ll be seeing you in Charlotte for Community Summit North America (October 15-20).

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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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The Perils of Not Having Real-Time Data for Your Business

Accounting Department

For any business to thrive, it is essential to have accurate and up-to-date information about its operations. Real-time data plays a crucial role in a business's success regardless of its industry or size. However, businesses that use outdated technology and traditional data management techniques, such as manually inputting data into spreadsheets or relying on quarterly reports, miss out on valuable insights regarding their business operations.

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FASB approves income tax reporting standard

Accounting Today

The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted to require companies to tell the public more about the taxes they pay, starting as early as 2025.

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Intuit Responds to U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Anticipated Decision And Reaffirms its Commitment to Free Tax Preparation

Intuit

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expected to announce that an FTC administrative law judge – an employee of the FTC – has ruled in favor of the FTC in the agency’s own lawsuit against Intuit. Intuit will appeal this groundless and seemingly predetermined decision by the FTC to rule in its own favor and is confident that when the matter ultimately returns to a neutral body Intuit will prevail, as it has previously in this matter.

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Key MLOps processes (part 1): Experimentation, or the process of conducting experiments

FinOps in Practice

The main parts of the scheme, which describes key MLOps processes, are horizontal blocks, inside of which the procedural aspects of MLOps are described (they are assigned letters A, B, C, D). Each of them is designed to solve specific tasks within the framework of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the company’s ML services. To understand the scheme better, it would be good to start with Experimentation.

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IRS offers info on tax-free programs to help with student loan repayments

Accounting Today

Educational assistance programs can help employees cope with the resumption of payments through a tax-free fringe benefit.

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In the News - September 1, 2023

Insightful Accountant

Murph wants to help you keep abreast of things happening around you—from news to vendor releases, conference tips and IRS updates. If he thinks you need to know, he's telling you.

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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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Tax Preparation for Small Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide for Accountants

Intuit

Table of Contents Understanding the Average Cost of Tax Preparation for Small Businesses Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist for Accountants How to Prepare Taxes for Small Businesses Tax Preparation Software for Small Businesses Strategies for Attracting Small Business Clients to Your Tax Preparation Business Other Career Opportunities for Tax Accountants and CPA Work as a Virtual Tax Preparer With Intuit Apply for Business Tax Jobs at Intuit Experienced tax professionals understand that

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10 Eye-Opening Statistics about Small Business Finances

Less Accounting

Let’s take a peek into the state of small business finances in 2023—What are their concerns? How are they acquiring financing? In the United States alone, small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses. That’s 33.2 million small business owners making a global impact. Seeing the state of small business finances can help you understand the external factors affecting your business and how you can better prepare for the future. 1.

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10 tips for designing the firm of your dreams

Accounting Today

Three practitioners share their strategies and insights for building a great accounting practice.

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Murph's Perfect App Partner Program

Insightful Accountant

What makes an outstanding Partner Program besides the specific app or software?We're glad you asked.

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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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Best Jobs for Seniors: Part Time Jobs in Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping

Intuit

Table of Contents Why Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation are Great Jobs for Seniors Part-Time Jobs for Retirees in Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Top Intuit Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Jobs for Retirees Why Intuit Tax and Bookkeeping Expert roles are Great Jobs for Seniors Conclusion: Why Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping are Ideal Jobs for Older People Apply for Intuit Tax and Bookkeeping Jobs If you’re a senior or retiree who wants to supplement your income or try out a new career, Intuit may

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This is More Important Than Your Automation

Future Firm

Many small accounting firm owners often obsess over automation to operate their business. In this episode, I discussed the key to reducing workload and enhancing firm success. Listen Below. 0:51 – While I was running my own accounting firm, I experienced the allure of technology and automation, and the tempting notion that the right tech solutions could solve all our issues. 1:21 – Numerous firm owners excessively focus on identifying the perfect tech stack, thinking it’s the k

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Forensic accounting for restaurants can uncover fraud

Accounting Today

Employees perpetrate the most common fraud schemes at restaurants, including various cash and inventory misappropriation schemes.

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Top 100 2024 Certification Clues: QuickBooks Enterprise

Insightful Accountant

Murph clues you in to the advantages of possessing a QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise ProAdvisor Certification.

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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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Celebrate Labor Day by Making AP Less “Laborious”

AvidXchange

Labor Day is the unofficial end to summer for many. A last chance to enjoy the pool and regroup as children begin a new school year. For business finance staff, it’s a respite prior to the Q4 push. This year, in addition to relaxing with family and friends, we think Labor Day should be a time to reflect on how to make your job less “laborious.” And it just so happens our 2023 AP Career Satisfaction Survey results have some tips on how to do just that.

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Best Of The Best: 99+ Top SaaS Companies To Know (2023)

CloudZero

Picture this. Gartner forecasts worldwide end-user spending for public cloud usage to ramp up to nearly $600 billion in 2023 — from $491 billion in 2022. Out of that spend, SaaS will make up a chunky $200 billion. For comparison, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) will make up $150 billion and $139 billion, respectively.

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IRS updates guidance on handling special state tax payments

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance Wednesday on how taxpayers should report the special tax payments, refunds and rebates they received from states in recent years as a form of relief during the pandemic.

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September's 'QB Talks' is All About QuickBooks Desktop 2024

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant has scheduled Murph to host our regular 'QB Talks' on Sept. 20 to discuss "QuickBooks Desktop 2024.

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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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Cash flow definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses The Statement of Cash Flows Working Capital Management What is Cash Flow? Cash flow is the net amount of cash that an entity receives and disburses during a period of time. A positive level of cash flow must be maintained for an entity to remain in business, while positive cash flows are also needed to generate value for investors. In particular, investors want to see positive cash flows even after payments have been made for capital expenditures (which is known as free cash flow

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Feature-Based Pricing: A Guide To Per Feature Pricing in SaaS

CloudZero

The best pricing strategy for your SaaS business will depend on your specific business model, target market, and competition. You’ll also want to test different pricing strategies to see which one works best for you.

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Don't confuse firm governance with ESG

Accounting Today

Strongly governed firms outperform their peers on a wide variety of metrics.

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You. Your firm. And Your Brand.

Insightful Accountant

ADP’s Amy Freshman explains why culture is the key to talent attraction for accountants and their clients.

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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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Credit definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Credit? A credit is an accounting entry that either increases a liability or equity account, or decreases an asset or expense account. It is positioned to the right in an accounting entry. A credit is recorded on the right side of a T account. The term also refers to a delayed payment arrangement. For example, a customer is granted $10,000 of credit on 30 day terms, which means that the customer can make purchases of up to $10,000 without having to pay the seller until 30 days have pas

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Accounting Teacher Tells Students Accountants Hate Their Lives

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David discuss issues relating to the accounting profession's talent pipeline, including a high school student's negative experience in her first accounting class and efforts by state CPA societies to reduce licensing barriers. They move on to tech topics, like the slow adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT among accountants and new product features announced by Intuit and Xero.

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IFAC highlights sustainability reporting to world finance leaders

Accounting Today

The International Federation of Accountants issued a call to action to the G20 finance leaders urging them to focus more on sustainability as a way to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

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Fix Issued for 3rd-Party Connectivity to QuickBooks Desktop

Insightful Accountant

Late last week, Intuit pushed out two fixes for the problem users had been having connecting their various third-party apps to QuickBooks Desktop.

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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.