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8 Must-Have QuickBooks Reports That Can Simplify Your Tax Filing Process 

Ace Cloud Hosting

Did you know that QuickBooks has your back when it comes to simplifying your tax filing process? Well, it does, and it’s a game-changer. QuickBooks, the versatile accounting software, is.

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The top apps for accountants for 2023

Accounting Today

Leading practitioners and accounting technology experts share their favorite tools for work and life.

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40 years of powering prosperity: Highlights from Intuit’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report

Intuit

At Intuit, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, and for 40 years we’ve been working to make that a reality. Today, I’m proud to announce the release of our 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report. Corporate responsibility (CR) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core to who we are and intrinsic parts of our business strategy.

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Getting Active with the ADC Summer Challenge | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 2 of our NEW podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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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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Xero Beautiful Business Fund: One week to go! Apply now

Xero

There’s just one week to go to get your applications in for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund! Applications are closing Friday, 6 October 2023 at 5:00 pm local time in your country (AEST, NZDT, BST, PDT, SAST or SGT). A huge thank you to all of those who’ve already applied, and those that have shared news of the fund through your networks. First time hearing of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund ?

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Treasury Department releases shutdown contingency plan for IRS, with 60,000 furloughs expected

Accounting Today

About two-thirds of IRS employees would be furloughed in the event of a shutdown, which appears likely this weekend.

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AccountingDepartment.com Attends EO Alchemy 2023

Accounting Department

To kick off this year's series of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) events, ADC Business Development Representative, Shawn Marcum, attended EO Alchemy in Seattle, WA last week.

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Employee management tools to help your cash flow

Xero

With economic conditions putting pressure on Australian small businesses, owners are looking at different ways to maintain a healthy cash flow. Our ‘Money matters’ report showed that 61% of Australian small business owners increased their prices in the last 12 months to stay ahead of rising costs and make a profit. 27% also had to dip into their personal savings to manage their cash flow.

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IRS expands features in Tax Pro Accounts

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is allowing tax practitioners to see their client's tax information, including balance due amounts, as well as withdraw from their active authorizations online in real time.

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Intuit’s New Food Truck Program Empowers Underserved Youth with Vital Financial, Technical, and Entrepreneurial Skills

Intuit

To that end, Intuit has introduced a technical and entrepreneurial educational program providing fully operational food trucks to school districts, with curriculum to teach high schoolers how to run and operate a small business using Intuit’s financial tools. The food trucks are equipped with commercial-grade kitchens, enabling students to build real-world skills and experiences in a professional context and setting.

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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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Budget Season is Right Around the Corner

Accounting Department

Budget season is right around the corner and it is time for financial teams to come together and start planning for 2024, but are you ready?

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Three payment trends accountants need to know

Xero

This guest blog was written by the team at the leading bank payment solution, GoCardless. With interest rates at the highest level since 2012 in Australia and costs rising across the board, it can feel like the macro environment is designed to dent you and your clients’ businesses. But it’s not all doom and gloom. As you’re at the centre of your customers’ financial processes, you’re in the perfect position to make strategic recommendations and add greater value to their businesses.

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The top cities to be an accountant

Accounting Today

Forbes Advisor has ranked the 99 best places for an accounting career.

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Responsible AI helps small businesses grow and do more.

Intuit

Intuit’s mission is to power prosperity around the world and help customers and communities overcome their most important financial challenges. Helping small businesses succeed is personal for us. Small businesses power local communities and are the economic engines of countries all over the world, but more than half don’t survive beyond their fifth year.

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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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Listen Up, Young Accountants: Career Advice For Sticking Out Those Early Years

Blake Oliver

Ed. note: enjoy some wisdom from a profession OG in this guest post from Blake Oliver. TLDR: Patience, intellectual curiosity, soft skills, and time management will take you far. Most importantly, advocate for yourself. Different generations in the workforce often struggle to understand each other. But experts say one thing that young professionals can do, including young accountants, is to be more patient.

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Xero Beautiful Business Fund: Apply now to upskill your team for the future

Xero

Running a small business often means you and/or your team need to wear a few different hats to get things done. You might be an expert plumber or talented hairdresser, but that doesn’t mean you have all the skills you need to run a small business. Filling that skills gap by investing in training is a great step that small businesses can take to set themselves up for success by building and retaining a great team.

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IRS shifts focus to HNW individuals and pass-throughs

Accounting Today

From more agents to the deployment of AI, the service is directing resources where the money is.

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Making a global impact

Intuit

This year, Intuit marked its 40th anniversary. A lot has changed in the company since our founding, but our commitment to live by our values and make the world a better place has never wavered. This commitment has been one of the key drivers in our ability to grow and thrive for over four decades. At Intuit, corporate responsibility (CR) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not afterthoughts; they’re core to who we are and intrinsic parts of our business.

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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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CPA Mobility: Separating fact from fiction

Blake Oliver

Innovation is possible within the current framework, contends Blake Oliver.

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FundThrough places No, 166 on The Globe and Mail’s fifth-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.

FundThrough

Toronto, ON – September 29, 2023 FundThrough is pleased to announce it placed No. 166 on the 2023 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. FundThrough earned its spot with three-year growth of 291%. With FundThrough’s technology-powered invoice funding platform, businesses control […] The post FundThrough places No, 166 on The Globe and Mail’s fifth-annual ranking of Canada̵

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AICPA backs STEM accounting bill in Congress

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation that would establish the accounting profession as a STEM career pathway.

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LedgerDocs vs Dext: How Do They Compare?

LedgerDocs

In the world of bookkeeping there are many ways to store and manage financial documents: In this article, let’s thoroughly examine 2 popular ones: LedgerDocs and Dext. While both platforms were designed with features specifically for financial data management, there are distinct differences that set the two apart. LedgerDocs: As a growing contender in the market, LedgerDocs prides itself on its user-friendly interface and specific features tailored to meet the needs of bookkeepers, accountants,

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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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How to Fully Staff Your Firm by January

accountingfly

Are you having trouble finding talent for your accounting and tax teams? You’re not alone. But w e believe you can hire and fully staff your firm by January. That may seem like a shocking statement especially since we just saw an article in Accounting Today that said 1% of firm representatives believe they can find qualified talent right now. 1%!

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Compleat Software as a Service (SaaS) Service Terms

Compleatable

The Software as a Service (SaaS) Service shall include the following support service: An advisory and explanatory service with respect to the Software involving the provision of a Support Portal, plus telephone and email consultation service (help-line) as required, to be provide between the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 UK time each day excluding English public holidays and weekends.

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Nearly 1,000 millionaires haven't filed tax returns

Accounting Today

Close to a thousand taxpayers who earn over $1 million a year failed to file tax returns over multiple recent years, potentially owing $34 billion in taxes, according to IRS data.

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Green Accounting: How Accountants Can Embrace Sustainability With LedgerDocs

LedgerDocs

Environmental consciousness is on the rise; sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it has become a necessity. In the coming years, industries across the board will be seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize their impact on our planet. Accountants and bookkeepers are no exception; as one of the most paper-heavy departments , their workflow is a great place to start when it comes to limiting a business’s impact.

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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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How This Firm Primarily Grows By Word of Mouth Marketing w/Kayla Green

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary In this episode of “Growing Your Firm,” host David Cristello interviews Kayla Green from Bactrian LLC. They discuss the firm’s impressive growth, which has largely been driven by word-of-mouth referrals rather than traditional digital marketing. Bactrian LLC offers a range of accounting services, payroll servicing, estate planning, and financial advising, positioning themselves as a one-stop shop for their clients.

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Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs: 8 Options Compared

Future Firm

If you’re a CPA firm looking to outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll want to check out this post on the 7 different options for outsourced bookkeeping for CPAs. In this article, I’ll run through some of the more modern options that might make the most sense for your firm at the moment. Check it out: Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs Terminology Before continuing, there are 3 terms that I want to briefly define which will have an impact on the option you select.

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IRS and Treasury offer guidance on energy efficient home tax credit

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department released information on two energy-related tax breaks under the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Understanding the Accounts Receivable Process: Step-by-Step

Billing Platform

Consisting of a series of steps, the accounts receivable process refers to the money owed to a business for the purchase and delivery of goods or services. In principle the process may appear simple, however in reality it is fraught with complications and challenges. Accounts receivable (AR) provides the critical link between making the sale and receiving payment.

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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.