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What ChatGPT and the acceleration of AI means for small business

Xero

If you ever worked with Office 97, you’ll remember Microsoft’s iconic assistant Clippy. The animated AI-based paperclip would pop up in your document and offer to help you format whatever you were working on. Clippy would analyse and structure words in your document and help you format it according to what you were working on. For example, if anything vaguely resembled a resume, you would be prompted with: “It looks like you’re writing a resume!

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Inclusive design: Indigenous ties inspire new Toronto workplace

Intuit

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders all have something in common: inclusion is part of their operational DNA and central to the behaviors they model across the organization. The responsibility to create a more equitable and inclusive world belongs to everyone. DEI is foundational to our company and explicit in our values. It’s a sustained effort, and exemplified through everything we do – not just when the calendar or trending topics remind us of this commitment.

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The Benefits of Best of Breed Accounts Payable

Ascend Software blog

Accounts payable is a crucial function in any business that involves the management of all outstanding invoices, payments, and expenses. Many companies opt for a single supplier solution (Best of Suite) by bundling accounts payable, content management systems, ERP, etc. - but this may not always be the best approach.

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Microsoft Dynamics GP End Of Life? Not Anytime Soon- Modern Lifecycle & End of Updates

Fidesic blog

(UPDATE) Microsoft has announced new customer sales of Microsoft Dynamics GP will end April 2026. So far nothing changes for existing Dynamics GP users, but beginning three years from now, there will be no new Dynamics GP sales for subscription licensing. New perpetual licensing sales end earlier, in 2025. Again, no change for existing customers. They can continue to purchase new licenses and modules beyond 2026.

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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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App Partner Stories: Reinventing the wheel, with bite

Xero

Shark Wheel is a Southern California wheel company that is literally reinventing the wheel. They have produced a new type of a 540° sine wave-shaped wheel that outperforms the traditional wheel in almost every use – from skateboarding and roller skates through to luggage, forklift wheels and tractor tires. The latest breakthrough Shark Wheel has had is with its new farming wheel – the company has signed a major deal with Bridgestone-Firestone, the world’s largest tire manufacturer.

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Everyone deserves an advocate during tax season

Intuit

Tax season can be a stressful time of year. With Tax Day rapidly approaching on April 18, millions of Americans are working to get their taxes done quickly, easily, and accurately to maximize their refunds and get some peace of mind. Everyone deserves an advocate that helps keep them and their financial interests front and center during tax season. Today, Intuit proudly serves over 100 million customers worldwide through our products.

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E-Document Compliance for Accounts Payable

Ascend Software blog

Accounts payable (AP) e-document compliance is a topic that has been gaining traction in recent years. As businesses continue to move towards digitalization and automation, ensuring compliance with e-document regulations is becoming increasingly important. In this article, we will explore the latest news and developments in AP e-document compliance with focus on France and Spain.

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Latest product news — April 2023

Xero

Reports: We’ve introduced a new Journal report that has the features you love from the older version, with additional functionality including convenience dates, customised columns, filters and more. Reports: A new version of the General Ledger Summary report is now available. You can drill down into the General Ledger Detail report , choose which accounts to show, customise columns and more.

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Intuit’s Focus on Financial Literacy in 2023

Intuit

It’s April once again, and Intuit is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a focus on helping students, individuals and small businesses develop financial habits and improve their financial literacy. Named by The World Economic Forum as one of the most critical, durable skills every student needs to succeed, financial literacy helps to prepare people for the jobs of the future, so they can live more successful and prosperous lives.

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Reducing the Woes of Supply Chain Management with NetSuite

Accounting Department

Supply chain management deals with areas of procurement, operations, logistics, marketing channels, and more so that businesses can simply operate and deliver within their industry. For companies of all sizes, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system like NetSuite will help with efficiently managing supply chain activities that turn raw materials into finished products for its customers.

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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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Swift Payment

Tipalti

Navigate SWIFT payments confidently with our step-by-step guide. Get ready to make fast, secure, and accurate cross-border payments using the SWIFT payment system.

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Celebrating accountants: an axe thrower, heavy metal DJ and hotel manager

Xero

Our recent research found that accountants are facing a number of serious challenges, so we want to put a spotlight on their brilliant work, and their lives beyond the industry. Here, we continue to celebrate accountants, speaking with Callum Tingle, axe thrower and director at Fresh Business Solutions , Zahra Kassamali, hotel manager and accountant at Jaffer & Co , and Neil Criddle, founder of NDC and heavy metal DJ.

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How Intuit Empowers Your Favorite Small Businesses with Enterprise AI

Intuit

It’s no secret that Intuit puts our customers at the center of everything we do. Our philosophy here is simple: we look for new and better ways to improve their lives by solving their most important problems. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 50% of small businesses survive past their fifth year. That’s why we remain wholly committed to helping small business owners achieve their dreams and beat the odds.

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Introducing Advanced Cyclical Optimization: Automatically Increase Compute Savings on Cyclical Cloud Workloads

ProsperOps

A few weeks ago I published an educational blog on how to maximize Reserved Instance and Savings Plan savings when workload patterns are cyclical. Today, I’m excited to announce the ProsperOps platform has added Advanced Cyclical Optimization Support, which fully implements the concepts described in that blog post. Autonomous, Optimized Coverage for Cyclical Workloads Prior to today, ProsperOps had limited support for cyclical workload patterns, and our ability to cover “above the cycle trough”

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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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3 Veteran pro tips for success at Directions NA 2023 - Linda Rose

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How to debug and profile ML model training

FinOps in Practice

Machine learning (ML) models are an integral part of many modern applications, ranging from image recognition to natural language processing. However, developing and training ML models can be a complex and time-consuming process, and debugging and profiling these models is often a challenge. In this article, we will explore some tips and best practices for debugging and profiling ML model training.

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Finding community and collaboration at Intuit

Intuit

As a child of Ethiopian immigrants, I grew up in a very community-oriented culture that stressed collaboration and togetherness. I wanted that same sense of community in my career which is why during my senior year of college I was instantly drawn to Intuit’s Rotational Product Management (RPM) Program. I loved that it’s exploratory and also has a focus on growing a community for early career product managers to build their foundational skills.

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DevOpsDays Denver

ProsperOps

DevOpsDays Denver April 24-25, 2023 Mile High Station and Iron Works Join ProsperOps at DevOpsDays Denver on April 24-25! We're excited to connect with you in Colorado at DevOpsDays Denver! Stop by our table to meet our team, collect some swag and learn more about our automated cost optimization platform for AWS. RSVP to let us know you're attending!

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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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Cloud Atlas, Episode 1: The Cloud Gathers

CloudZero

Just about everything you interact with digitally is enabled by the cloud. Whether you’re doom-scrolling on Instagram, binge-watching on Netflix, ride-hailing on Uber, or downloading super-cool cloud podcasts (hint, hint) on Spotify, you’re using the cloud.

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Dread Doing Your Taxes?

Insightful Accountant

The Dancing Accountant, Nancy McClelland, gives you the lowdown on the IRS account transcript, a tool you can download for free to check your finances. Jump over to our sister site, Tax Practice News, to learn more.

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Intuit UK Gender Pay Gap Report

Intuit

Intuit_UK_Gender_Pay_Gap_Report-3 Download The post Intuit UK Gender Pay Gap Report appeared first on Intuit Blog.

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Why Should You Sell AP Automation as an ERP / Accounting Software Provider?

Compleatable

As businesses continue to look for ways to streamline their financial processes, the demand for accounts payable automation solutions is on the rise. This presents an opportunity for ERP / Accounting software providers to expand their product offerings and provide a valuable service to their customers. Increased Market Demand The demand for accounts payable automation is growing as businesses seek to reduce the time and effort required for manual tasks.

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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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Surviving the Silicon Valley Bank-pocalypse: Mastering Multi-Bank Management for Startups

Nanonets

Cash management, or effective treasury management, can often be the deciding factor for the success or failure of tech startups. To achieve success, it is crucial to manage cash flow, particularly the "burn rate," which refers to the rate at which money is spent before reaching profitability. To operate safely and efficiently in every stage of growth, companies need the right mix of liquidity options and a range of treasury management products and services.

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New Shopify POS for QuickBooks Desktop

Insightful Accountant

Shopify now is Intuit's Preferred Solution for a POS solution that integrates with QuickBooks Desktop. Learn more about the solution and the special bonus bundle available to migrating QB-POS customers.

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Best ways to keep track of business expenses easily

Plooto

More money doesn't have to mean more problems , if you track business expenses accurately. Keeping track of your spending can help you make smarter decisions, stay on top of cash flow , and maximize profits – a big win for all small business owners. However, many people struggle to properly manage business expenses due to a lack of knowledge, time or resources.

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How Your Bookkeeping Process Can Evolve

LedgerDocs

Since bookkeeping is critical to running a successful business, the process must continually improve over time as the business grows. By evolving your bookkeeping process, you can be more confident that your financial records are accurate and up-to-date. When you upgrade your system, it will help you make informed decisions about your business and increase your chances of success!

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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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What is intelligent process automation?

Nanonets

The digital era has brought about an immense shift in the way businesses operate, with automation becoming a key driver of efficiency and productivity. While traditional automation systems focused on streamlining repetitive tasks, intelligent process automation (IPA) takes it a step further by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automate complex business processes.

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Check Out These Interesting Top 100 Applicant Stats

Insightful Accountant

Here are some interesting tidbits from the ProAdvisors who have already finished their formal 2023 Top 100 Application forms.

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Just-in-time (JIT) inventory definition

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Inventory Management Operations Management What is Just-in-Time Inventory? Just-in-time inventory is the reduced amount of inventory owned by a business after it installs a just-in-time manufacturing system. The intent of a JIT system is to ensure that the components and sub-assemblies used to create finished goods are delivered to the production area exactly on time.

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B2B Debt Collections that Speaks Your Language

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

Every industry has its own share of jargon, acronyms, and special terms. There's a level of trust that's gained when a business partner understands your industry or "speaks your language." When companies seek out debt collection agencies that they can trust, they also want to work with those who understand their industry. When a debt collections agency speaks your language, B2B account recovery can be more successful.

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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.