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Hiring Hybrid for Tax Season (and Beyond)

accountingfly

Hiring Hybrid for Tax Season (and Beyond) Having trouble staffing up for tax season? You’re not alone! The market is tough: candidate supply is still historically low, and many candidates are still looking for remote roles. Meanwhile, many firms are adopting rigid return-to-office policies, which limits their candidate pool to the local market (instead of hiring nationally) and is less appealing to candidates.

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Accountants feel less confident in economy

Accounting Today

Accountants and financial professionals are feeling less upbeat about the economy in North America in the second quarter of the year, according to a quarterly survey from the IMA and ACCA.

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How small businesses can get themselves ready for Cyber Monday

Xero

This guest blog was written by the team at ecommerce accounting integration, Amaka. Cyber Monday was originally an opportunity for ecommerce businesses to dish out huge promotions after Thanksgiving in the United States, but it’s now become a phenomenon around the world. In 2022, Cyber Monday brought in a total of $ 11.3 billion USD in the United States alone, representing one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.

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DEI: Powering prosperity for all

Intuit

Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been a part of who we are since our founding 40 years ago. We continue to find new ways to foster a company culture that’s as diverse as the communities we serve, and to integrate inclusion and equity into how we operate as a business. Each year, we share an update on this work through our DEI Report.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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ADC Reinvents at EO Nerve 2023

Accounting Department

Our team rounded out another successful year of EO events last week while attending EO Nerve. ADC Business Development Representative, Shawn Marcum, and Content Manager, Mike DeFusco, attended the multi-day event in Tampa, FL.

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Tax Strategy: Year-end 2023 tax planning

Accounting Today

In spite of the lack of new tax legislation so far this year, taxpayers and tax preparers have plenty to focus on in preparing 2023 returns.

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How Intuit’s tech culture helped me grow as an individual and engineer

Intuit

Tell us about your career journey to Intuit. How did you learn about the Apprenticeship Pathway Program ? Anything you would like to share about that experience? I learned about the Apprenticeship Pathway Program through G{Code}, an organization that teaches the basics of web development to women and non-binary POC. It was a challenging but life-changing experience.

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Is It Time to Outsource Your Bookkeeping? A Guide for Business Owners

Accounting Department

Managing the financial aspects of a business is a critical task that demands accuracy, expertise, and time. As your business grows, so does the complexity of your financial transactions, leaving you with less time to focus on core operations.

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State CPA societies offer AI ethics course

Accounting Today

The Virginia Society of CPAs is partnering with 10 other state CPA groups to offer a course on artificial intelligence and where it fits in with accounting ethics.

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We went to Summit NA 2023! VIDEO

Fidesic blog

We had a blast at Dynamic Communities #SummitNA 2023! Great to see everyone! Watch our video recap with juggling!

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.

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Chase Bank Requires QuickBooks Accounts' Reconnections

Insightful Accountant

As part of security enhancements being implemented between mid-October and the end of November 2023, Chase Bank will require all QBO and QuickBooks Desktop users to reconnect their bank connections.

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The Art of Employee Recognition at a Growing Remote Company | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

Join your host, Kevin Drye, and Director of Marketing, Andrea Boccard, as they take a deep dive into the art of appreciating your workforce.

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How homeowners can benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits

Accounting Today

The legislation incentivizes consumers to buy energy-efficient electric appliances, clean vehicles, rooftop-solar and home energy storage systems.

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11 Best Movies Accountants Must Watch in 2024

Ace Cloud Hosting

In a world where numbers and spreadsheets often take center stage, it’s time for accountants and financial enthusiasts to let their hair down and embrace the cinematic side of life.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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The Secrets to Lasting Business Growth for Non-Marketers

Insightful Accountant

Everything comes down to marketing. Balanced Awakenings' Dr. Hannah Yang provides some insights practice owners can use to help leverage their market strategies and build momentum.

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5 Ways Companies Gamified FinOps To Drive A Cost-Aware Engineering Culture

CloudZero

Getting engineers to take action to optimize spending can feel like an eternal struggle for many cloud-based companies. In fact, this particular issue is consistently considered to be one of the number-one cost challenges modern companies face.

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PE makes a big splash

Accounting Today

Bob Lewis of the Visionary Group examines the opportunities private equity firms are creating in accounting, what it will mean for your firm, and how it will play out in the future.

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Top Cloud Models for QuickBooks Desktop

Ace Cloud Hosting

As technology continues to evolve rapidly, it is no surprise that small businesses and entrepreneurs are constantly looking for innovative ways to enhance their operations. While QuickBooks Desktop has been.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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Sage Announces HR Integration for Sage 50 (US and Canadian versions)

Insightful Accountant

US and Canadian users of Sage 50 now can integrate Sage HR to bring together their accounting, HR and payroll functionalities to streamline their operational environment.

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How to Systemize Your Firm to Take Maternity Leave w/Melissa L. Miranda, CPA

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary In this episode, host David Cristillo interviews Melissa Miranda, a certified public accountant and owner of Step-by-Step Accounting. They discuss the importance of preparing for maternity leave as a business owner and how to structure your team and workflow. Whether it’s maternity leave or any other extended absence, Melissa shares valuable insights on setting up processes that can be applied across the board.

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Purdue sees spike in accounting enrollment

Accounting Today

Despite widespread reports of declines in accounting students, Purdue is defying the trend and seeing enrollment growing dramatically.

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Top 5 Credit Bureau Companies for B2B in 2023

Gaviti

As the global economic situation fuels business uncertainty, many companies are experiencing a much slower cash flow than they would prefer, a result of late payments from customers. From cash flow issues to inefficient payment processes and the inability to choose from a variety of payment methods, B2B companies face a number of challenges with regards to the timely payments of invoices.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Big Changes Coming to 2024 ProAdvisor Awards

Insightful Accountant

It's 'Top 100 Tuesday' and Murph wants to help tune you in to the various changes and enhancements to this year's 2024 ProAdvisor Awards. Remember, the start date is just around the corner.

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Invoice Financing: Breaking Down the Basics and Real-World Success Stories 

FundThrough

Cash flow issues can feel like an uphill battle for many business owners, especially when you’re waiting on unpaid invoices. We get it – as both both finance leaders and entrepreneurs ourselves, we know all too well how cash flow can make or break a business. As traditional methods like lines of credit become more […] The post Invoice Financing: Breaking Down the Basics and Real-World Success Stories appeared first on FundThrough.

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20 states where taxpayers get the least bang for their buck

Accounting Today

These are the bottom 20 states ranked by return on investment for taxpayers, based on quality of government services versus how much they cost.

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A Guide to AP Automation Technology

MineralTree

Automation is reshaping the way companies manage their financial operations, especially in accounts payable (AP). Understanding how AP automation works and how it streamlines AP processes is vital to keeping your company ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving business finance landscape. AP efficiency is more important than ever given the growing need to do more with less.

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Navigating Corporate Travel Changes Post-Pandemic

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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Hitch Your Wagons 'Pardner' for the Best Migration Yet

Insightful Accountant

'Wagons Ho.' Murph's guiding you on the trail of migration from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. So, you better get to readin' cause you don't wanna get left behind.

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The difference between cost accounting and financial accounting

Accounting Tools

Related Courses Accountants’ Guidebook Cost Accounting Fundamentals There are a number of differences between cost accounting and financial accounting , which are noted below. In brief, the key differences between cost and financial accounting are that cost accounting is inwardly focused on management decisions, while financial accounting is focused on issuing financial statements to outside parties.

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Unlock the value of CFO advisory and client accounting services

Accounting Today

These services can provide organizations with insight, guidance and expertise to support in-house teams or serve as a fully outsourced team.

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A 10-Step Checklist for Starting a Bookkeeping Business

Jetpack Workflow

You’re an expert bookkeeper ready, willing, and able to help other businesses keep their accounts in balance. However, before you begin tracking client transactions, you need to build the foundation of your own bookkeeping business. That requires several steps, including filing the proper permits, calculating your rates, and attracting your first clients.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.