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Xero App Store apps Australian small businesses should know about this EOFY

Xero

As we look towards the new financial year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what’s needed to make FY23 the best year yet for your business. One element that shouldn’t be underestimated is the tools and technology in your repertoire. Why? Our Xero Small Business Insights report shows embracing digital tools can help small businesses accelerate their growth. .

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NJCPA names 2022 Ovation Award recipients

Accounting Today

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Tips to Boost Net Revenue Retention and Stop Churn in Its Tracks

Sage Intacct

If you’re a SaaS finance leader, your churn rate (the number of subscription cancellations you receive over a given period) is one of your most valuable performance SaaS metrics to track and improve.

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The 7 DevOps Lifecycle Phases: How To Manage Costs At Each Step

CloudZero

DevOps helps developers and operators work together to create high-quality software quickly. DevOps is a modern software development philosophy that uses various tools, processes, and people to get ideal results rapidly.

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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 Australia’s Emotional Tax Return is back for 2022!

Xero

It’s no secret that the past few years have been some of the toughest yet for small businesses. From lockdowns and rising inflation to global and local crises, disruption has become the new norm for many. Although we’re a nation of fighters, the ups and downs have taken a toll – especially an emotional one. So, to help small businesses in need of a little respite, we’re excited to announce that Xero’s Emotional Tax Return competition is back for 2022!

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IRS issues revised audit technique guide for cost segregation analysis

Accounting Today

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7 Snowflake Alternatives to Help You Lower Costs

CloudZero

The Snowflake data cloud provides storage, reporting, and analytics for organizations that rely on their data to run their day-to-day operations. Snowflake has become a top data warehouse solution for its manageability, superior scalability, always-on data security, advanced analytics, and robust accessibility since its launch from stealth mode in 2014.

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App partner of the month: EzzyBills

Xero

Xero connects with over 1,000 apps that help small businesses and their advisors succeed, with most available in the Xero App Store. Each month we celebrate an app partner who stands out for helping small businesses thrive. Find out more about becoming a Xero app partner here. I’m excited to introduce June’s app partner of the month, EzzyBills – a smart, simple data processing and approvals tool for small businesses and their advisors.

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EY invests $1B in new audit technology

Accounting Today

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How AP Automation Took One Finance Department from Bottleneck to Profit Center

AvidXchange

Blair Myers from Vets Pets shares how AvidStrongroom and AvidPay integrate seamlessly with Sage Intacct Blair Myers joined Vets Pets in 2019 as a Controller, but quickly rose in the ranks to become Vice President of Finance and Accounting. Her continuous drive for improvement led the company to adopt AvidXchange as its AP (Accounts Payable) automation solution to help streamline processes, save time and ditch the paper checks and Post-its for good.

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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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Regulating Cloud Costs: How To Implement Intelligent Spending Habits

CloudZero

Whether you’re a product manager, a marketing organization, or in finance, you’re probably using the cloud in some way.

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The Big Reveal: Soulteria’s New Digs, Courtesy of Xero’s Beautiful Business Contest

Xero

Earlier this year, we announced our Xero Beautiful Business contest , which gave U.S. small business owners the chance to win a $15,000 office refresh by celebrated stylist and interior designer, Estee Stanley. Entrants were asked to submit photos and/or videos of their office, along with a description of why their workspace deserved a makeover. We are excited to share that the office makeover is finally complete!

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House committee proposes $1B funding boost for IRS

Accounting Today

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Avoiding Surprises with Azure Cost Alerts

Azure FinOps

When it comes to managing your cloud costs, the last thing you want is to be surprised. So it’s important to use whatever tools are available that help with monitoring and forecasting. On Azure, one such tool is the ability to subscribe to a cost view from the Azure Cost Analysis portal. Check out this screenshot: Azure Cost Management View Email Notification This is a periodic email I receive from Cost Analysis that shows the daily cost view of one of my management groups.

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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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The 7 DevOps Lifecycle Phases: How To Manage Costs At Each Step

CloudZero

DevOps helps developers and operators work together to create high-quality software quickly. DevOps is a modern software development philosophy that uses various tools, processes, and people to get ideal results rapidly.

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What you need to know about quarterly updates for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment

Xero

Just under two years sounds like quite a long time. But then time hasn’t exactly flowed to its natural rhythm over the past couple of years. With lockdowns in place, days stretched for an age. Then, days, weeks and months whizzed by in a hurry as pubs, shops and restaurants reopened. Suddenly, it’s mid-2022. How did that happen? . While here may not be the best place to ponder the ebb and flow of time, it is worth bearing in mind when assessing the April 2024 starting date for Making Tax Digital

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GASB issues guidance on accounting for compensated absences

Accounting Today

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Avoiding Surprises with Azure Cost Alerts

Azure FinOps

When it comes to managing your cloud costs, the last thing you want is to be surprised. So it’s important to use whatever tools are available that help with monitoring and forecasting. On Azure, one such tool is the ability to subscribe to a cost view from the Azure Cost Analysis portal. Check out this screenshot: Azure Cost Management View Email Notification This is a periodic email I receive from Cost Analysis that shows the daily cost view of one of my management groups.

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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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The IRS Increases the Business Mileage Rate for 2022

Stephanie Peterson

Due to the rapidly rising cost of fuel, the IRS just raised the business mileage rate from 58.5 cents per mile to 62.5 cents per mile for July through December of 2022. The Business Mileage Rate is used to compute the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business use as an alternative to deducting actual auto expenses. For vehicle use from January through June of 2022, employers and employees should use the rates outlined in IRS Notice 2022-03.

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AI Corporate Expense Management | How AI Can Uncover Hidden Expense Fraud

Oversight

Staying ahead of fraud in the corporate world can be a challenge. Expense management is one of the most easily defrauded systems in a corporation. Utilizing AI to combat fraud is an increasing necessity in an evolving world.

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SASB Standards Board prepares for transition to ISSB

Accounting Today

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AICPA Disengage

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors OnPay: [link] Synder: [link] Freshbooks: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 8:24 – Obviously most CPAs are against the 150 hr rule. But what if those extra 30 hours were beneficial? [link] 14:06 – Be Great. Be American. Easier Accounting Commercial [link] 34:04 – CohnReznick charged with improper auditing conduct by SEC [link] 38:53 – Listener mail – Thank you, Dan!

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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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The Path Towards Advisory in Tax

Earmark Accounting Podcast

Thanks to our Sponsor! Accountests: [link] Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast [link] Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: [link] Android: [link] Intuit's The Path to Advisory white paper [link] Connect with Our Guests Jorge Olavarrieta, VP of Product Management and Design at Intuit [link] Learn more about Intuit [link] Minal Babaria, CPA, CTC, CEO and Founder of KB Tax Deviser CPAs [link] Learn more about KB Tax Deviser CPAs [link] Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA LinkedIn: [li

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Ep. 186: Sergio Tavares – What accountants need to know about Design Thinking

IMA's Count Me

Connect with Sergio: [link] Full Episode Transcript: Neha (00:05): Welcome to Count Me In. I'm Neha Lagoo Ratnakar. And today I'm speaking with Sérgio Tavares about design thinking and why it's crucial for leaders and management accountants to understand the basics of design thinking in a digital-first business world. Sérgio is a design leader at Frog where he researches humans, culture and society to create digital solutions that better meet consumer needs.

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Virginia Society of CPAs names 2022-2023 scholarship recipients

Accounting Today

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AccountingWEB Live #1: Atop the Summit with Seth Fineberg

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Meet Our Guest: Seth Fineberg, Editorial Manager/US Team Lead at AccountingWEB.com LinkedIn: [link] Learn more about AccountingWEB [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Get in Touch Thanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary.

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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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The Latest Episode of Extra Credit Is Here!

NACM

Good morning credit professionals! ?? Get your Friday started by listening to the latest episode of our Extra Credit #podcast (And make sure you subscribe on Spotify or Amazon Music so you never miss a notification ??)[link] you know. 44% of credit professionals still work remotely either part or full t.

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IRS expands reliance on voice bots to boost taxpayer service

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N.Y. sportsbooks ask for tax breaks as losses rise

Accounting Today

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EisnerAmper to merge in Raich Ende Malter

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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.