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Why AI could be a financial director's best friend during busy season

Accounting Today

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Getting small businesses ‘finance ready’

Xero

One of the greatest challenges for small businesses is accessing capital when they need it most. My experience has shown this is a complex problem to solve and one I believe businesses, accountants and lenders must all solve together. So I was excited to host a panel discussion at Xerocon London with three experts to understand how small businesses can feel supported on their finance journey. .

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6 tips and tricks to get Microsoft Azure free credits

FinOps in Practice

The use of cloud services opens up huge opportunities for IT companies and significantly lowers the barrier to entry for those organizations that would otherwise never enter the market should they use the traditional approach to building infrastructure. However, we will never get tired of repeating that you need to use the capabilities of cloud services correctly, because over time, costs that are more than reasonable at first, tend to increase over time and grow to tangible sizes, especially if

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How to handle accounts payable for small businesses

AP Association

Cash flow is particularly important to small businesses and startups. An accurate and reliable system of monitoring accounts payable gives you a clear picture of your income and expenditure, enabling better business decisions to be made. Accounts payable includes all of your company's expenses, except for the payroll. This is why it's important for SMEs to handle this vital component of your business's finances efficiently.

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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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Art of Accounting: 10 ways to better manage your time

Accounting Today

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Latest product news — September 2022

Xero

It was great to showcase our plans for new tools and features at Xerocon New Orleans last month. While we were busy connecting with our partners, Xero teams around the world were enhancing the features on our platform. Here’s an overview of the features we’ve released in the past month, and those that are coming soon. New features. Find the right document pack more easily — Global.

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How Cash Flow Planning Can Help Future-proof Your Business

Dext

In part 1, we looked at cash flow management and how to introduce it into your business. Here, we’ll be looking at cash flow planning and how it can set you up for success both today and later down the line.

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3 proven data visualization methods for CPAs

Accounting Today

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How to make the most of the app exhibitors at Xerocon Sydney

Xero

With less than one week to go until Xerocon Sydney, the stage is almost set for the world’s most beautiful and innovative cloud accounting conference of 2022. We’ve organised a stellar lineup across the two days, filled with keynote speakers, thought-provoking panels, and educational breakouts – not to mention an unmissable 80s themed wrap party at the iconic Luna Park. .

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9 Cloud Cost Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

CloudZero

When you’re operating in the cloud, making the right decisions is not always easy because there’s a lot of ground to cover, especially with regard to cost. The elastic nature of cloud infrastructure means your costs could quickly spiral out of control if you don’t have guardrails in place to help keep costs down.

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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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Making Tax Digital – Top Tips For Small Business That Want to Avoid Penalties

Dext

As a business owner, when you think about Making Tax Digital (MTD), do you instantly think of compliance and avoiding penalties? You’re not alone. But you could be missing a trick.

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How student loan relief can turbo-charge retirement savings

Accounting Today

Tax
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New Zealand Xero Awards 2022: Congratulations to our finalists

Xero

We’d like to thank everyone who stepped into the limelight and entered the Xero Awards New Zealand 2022. The quality of entries was amazing and seeing the role that Xero partners play in the small business community is so inspiring. Congratulations to our New Zealand Xero Awards 2022 finalists. Small Accounting Partner of the Year. Crux Advice & Accounting.

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The 15 Best GCP Cost Optimization Tools (Updated 2022)

CloudZero

Cost management in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) can be complex. It's a lot like costs in Azure or AWS. Often, companies don't know where to begin when they receive 20-page invoices.

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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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Ep. 197: Rachel Baesler - Accountants as Business Partners for M&A

IMA's Count Me

Connect with Rachel Full Episode Transcript: Adam: Welcome back to another edition of Count Me In. The podcast that explores the world of business from the management accountants perspective. My guest today is Rachel Baesler, VP of financial reporting and technical accounting at FLEETCOR Technologies, a leading global business payments company. We talk a lot on this show about the need for accountants inside the organizations to partner cross-functionally with leaders and groups, driving busines

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AICPA proposes revisions to tax standards and 1040 crypto question

Accounting Today

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Control your business cash flow using bank payments within Xero

Xero

Wouldn’t it be great if you had more control over when your customers paid you? Think of all the admin you could avoid, the countless hours saved. It’d be great for your stress levels too, with less worrying about whether you can cover your overheads for the month and none of those awkward phone calls to chase overdue invoices. . The good news is you can control when your customers pay you, with bank payments powered by GoCardless.

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Corporate Profit Margins Widen Despite Inflation

NACM

U.S. corporate profit margins grew in Q2 to the widest in 72 years, according to Wells Fargo. They found that nominal profits for GDP rose 6.1% (not annualized) during the quarter on a pre-tax basis, "the fastest pace in a year." Not only that, the $175 billion gain in profits in Q2, "lifted overall corporate profits to a record $3.0 trillion."Furt.

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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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Student Loan Forgiveness Versus PPP Forgiveness

Cloud Accounting Podcast

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IRS reduces tax return backlog as AICPA urges penalty relief extension

Accounting Today

Tax
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Introducing our Xerocon Sydney event partners

Xero

When you’re at Xerocon Sydney on 7 and 8 September, please take the chance to find out about some of the best and most loved apps, tools and services from across the accounting and small business industries. This year, more than 70 cutting edge app partners from the Xero App Store will be exhibiting at Xerocon Sydney. Whether it’s help with payments, practice workflow management, time tracking or document management, there’s something for everyone.

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3 Trends in B2B Credit: Podcast

NACM

? This week's episode of NACM's Extra Credit podcast hits 3?? major trends in the B2B credit world!1. The manufacturing sector is indicating recession conditions, according to the latest CMI report. Hear from Amy Crews Cutts;2. Commercial bankruptcy lawyers discuss the latest trends. Hear from Sharon Beausoleil;3. and how to make an argu.

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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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Tax Fraud Blotter: Contemptible

Accounting Today

Tax
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First Circuit win lets taxpayer sue IRS

Accounting Today

Tax
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The next business model for accounting firms

Accounting Today

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Surprise: Borrowers may face up to $1,100 in state taxes on forgiven student loans

Accounting Today

Tax
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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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Is your firm paying attention to the two most important words in the English language?

Accounting Today

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Crypto.com mistakenly transferred $7M to woman owed $70

Accounting Today

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Intuit releases automated tax advisory solution

Accounting Today

Tax
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Private sector added 132K jobs in August as pay rose 7.6%

Accounting Today

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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