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Accountants, remove these 5 things from your to-do list

Accounting Today

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The Making Tax Digital for VAT portal is closing. Here’s what it means for small businesses

Xero

Close the door, pull down the shutters. The time has come. HMRC is closing the old VAT online portal on November 1. You may have recently received an email from HMRC explaining that VAT-registered businesses will no longer be able to use this gateway to file monthly or quarterly VAT returns. Instead, you’ll need to submit them through Making Tax Digital (MTD)-compatible software. .

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Fargate Vs. Lambda: The Last Comparison You’ll Ever Need

CloudZero

Things are changing. Technology differences between serverless and container-based systems are rapidly blurring.

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Sage Intacct SaaS Customer Success Award Winner, Springbuk, Scales 4x, Speeds Close 73%, and Gains Insights for Data-Driven Decisions

Sage Intacct

Yesterday, at Sage Transform, Sage's annual customer conference for Sage Intacct, we announced our SaaS Industry Customer Success Award winner, Springbuk. Earlier in the week, James Norris, CFO of Springbuk, joined our Industry Keynote and shared his team’s tremendous story of business, team, customer, investor, and personal success.

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8 Ways to Torture Your CFO

The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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IRS sending millions of letters on claiming tax benefits

Accounting Today

Tax
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Direct filing of the Singapore GST F5 return is coming to Xero

Xero

At Xero, we are committed to helping Singapore small businesses simplify their accounting processes. And this is why we are thrilled to announce that you can now submit your GST F5 returns quickly and directly from Xero to IRAS in one click, making the filing process simpler. This means you and your advisors can pull the financial data already sitting within Xero into your GST F5 return report.

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Choosing the Best Commercial Collection Services

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

When making the decision to use commercial debt collection services, businesses should be choosy. Not only are you selecting a company that should be efficient in recovering what's owed to you, but your brand reputation is also at risk. The collections specialists will be speaking to your clients on your behalf. It's imperative that they're able to be a fair but authoritative representation of your company.

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NJCPA CEO Ralph Thomas to retire in June

Accounting Today

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Xero is named one of the UK’s ‘Best Workplaces’ for women and in the tech industry

Xero

Building an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can do the best work of their lives sits at the centre of everything we do at Xero. Actually it’s the thing that attracted me to Xero, and was the driving factor in most of our employees applying to join the team. That’s why we are proud to be ranked so highly in two specific Best Workplaces lists – both in areas that are very close to our hearts. .

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EKS Cost Optimization: 7 Best Practices To Apply Immediately

CloudZero

Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) eases deploying and running Kubernetes on the AWS platform. A fully managed Kubernetes service, EKS eliminates the need to install, configure, or maintain Kubernetes nodes or control planes on your own.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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AP Automation’s Role in Helping Financial Institutions Navigate a Possible Recession  

AvidXchange

Operating amidst economic uncertainty is no easy feat. Most middle market companies are reevaluating their business costs and priorities as they shift their focus to sustain growth, create efficiency and retain talent to help prepare for a potential recessionary environment. Although the possibility of a recession poses challenges to many industries, it uniquely affects the financial services industry.

AP
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Social Security benefits to rise 8.7% in 2023 for inflation

Accounting Today

Tax
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Committing to First Nations Communities: A discussion with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Xero

In 2021, Xero began its journey with the team at the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) by entering the first phase of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program in Canada. This signified a commitment to foster strong connections with Indigenous communities built on a foundation of trust and human connection. . By participating in the PAR Program, Xero has been able to partner with the CCAB, exploring how the organization can continue to foster a great place to work for all,

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Mind Your Expenses: 20 Costs of Running a Business

FreshBooks

Starting a business from scratch can be a dream come true. But that dream can quickly become a nightmare if you only view your business through rose-colored glasses and ignore the startup costs associated with running one. You may not even realize you need to budget for these business startup costs until you’re well into […] The post Mind Your Expenses: 20 Costs of Running a Business appeared first on FreshBooks Blog - Resources & Advice for Small Business Owners.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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A Look at How a Potential Recession Could Impact Senior Living Communities

AvidXchange

As a result of economic uncertainty, organizations across all industries are reevaluating their costs and priorities while leaders are shifting their focus to retain and attract talent amidst growing shortages. Senior living communities are no exception, especially because it’s a needs-based industry experiencing high demand. People age regardless of economic factors, and higher occupancy rates result in more work for the back office.

AP
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IRS drafts changes to corporate reporting of uncertain tax positions

Accounting Today

Tax
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What Can Be Depreciated in Business? Depreciation Decoded

Less Accounting

Depreciation is one thing that many business owners often overlook, but you shouldn’t because there are many benefits to it. Now, if you’re wondering what can be depreciated in business , the answer is – almost everything. That’s why you should pay close attention to the following lines to become the master of depreciation. What Is Depreciation?

Tax
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S3 Intelligent-Tiering: Can you save money quickly without the operational overhead?

The FinOps Alliance

When is it beneficial to use S3 Intelligent-Tiering? This is a question we often get from our clients and as a consultant, it’s my job to answer this question with: “Probably it is beneficial but it depends”. In this blog post series, we will first cover how S3 Intelligent-Tiering works, and the different variables influencing the decision followed by a second blog post where we will dive deeper into concrete examples.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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Explaining ePayment Fees: Do Electronic Payments Really Cost More Than Paper Checks?

AvidXchange

As finance teams begin to integrate new technology into their workflows, many accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) professionals are noticing the benefits that come with electronic payments (ePayments). By providing multiple payment methods for vendors beyond paper checks, businesses are helping to ensure payments are executed quickly, accurately and securely.

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Crypto at fair value: Inside FASB's decision

Accounting Today

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What Is Double-Entry Bookkeeping? A Simple Guide for Small Businesses

Less Accounting

As a small business owner, there are many things you need to be aware of, and one of them is double-entry bookkeeping. If you’re just getting familiar with bookkeeping and everything, this might sound confusing but don’t worry, that’s why we’re here, to explain everything you need to know about double-entry accounting and why it is so important.

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Factoring Companies in Canada: 8 Options for Business Funding

FundThrough

When it comes to securing fast and flexible funding for your business, invoice factoring is a great option as it unlocks capital that’s tied up in slow receivables for work you’ve already completed. Factoring can be a reliable source of funding and way to ensure predictable cash flow for your business. There are a number […]. The post Factoring Companies in Canada: 8 Options for Business Funding appeared first on FundThrough.

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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California Construction Company Goes Paperless with AP Automation

AvidXchange

Westport Construction shares how TimberScan Titanium enhances Acumatica and saves time with digital accounts payable (AP) Vince Wile joined Westport Construction about 10 years ago, evolving from an administrative role on the finance team to a lead decision maker, second to the CFO. He oversees the firm’s AP work with TimberScan Titanium and Acumatica, handling routing and permission setups, onboarding of new users and day-to-day administration of the financial software solutions.

AP
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FASB decides to measure digital assets at fair value

Accounting Today

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Why Is Tax Software Stuck In the Stone Age?

Earmark Accounting Podcast

Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast [link] Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: [link] Android: [link] Connect with Peter Wen LinkedIn: [link] Learn more about Tallyfor [link] Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: [link] Peter Wen, CPA gives an overview of the tax software market for accounting firms. Learn about the offerings from the Big Four vendors in tax (Drake, Intuit, Thomson Reuters, and Wolters Kluwer), who these products are for, and how to plug th

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Understanding Cash Flow

Brigade

Cash flow can be one of the best markers to determine the health of your business, and managing cash flow is essential for any small business owner. By knowing how much is coming into and going out of your business, you can avoid unexpected surprises, budgeting issues and uncomfortable conversations with vendors, clients or partners. Over 60% of small business owners have experienced an issue with cash flow in the lifetime of their business, with 44% admitting that their issue was a surprise.

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Nonprofit Clinic Adopts AP Automation to Save Time and Combat Turnover

AvidXchange

Michelle To with Saban Community Clinic shares how AvidXchange helped them navigate high turnover rates by automating workflows With five locations throughout Los Angeles, Saban Community Clinic is a nonprofit health clinic that provides a full range of affordable healthcare services, regardless of the patient’s income status. Their goal is to provide patients with the medical assurances needed to remain active members of the growing community.

AP
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OECD debuts global tax transparency framework for crypto

Accounting Today

Tax
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DIY Your S Corp Return With TurboTax

Cloud Accounting Podcast

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Case Study: Geneviève Pesant

Dext

An experienced bookkeeper, Geneviève has been supporting small businesses and independent professionals for years – but she also wanted to grow her own business. With Dext Commerce she now has the extra time she needs to dedicate towards new clients. Meet Geneviève Pesant Before her love for accounting, Geneviève Pesant was a biochemist.

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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