Sat.Dec 30, 2023 - Fri.Jan 05, 2024

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AI in 2024: Intuit Leaders on Possibilities and Pitfalls

Intuit

Widespread adoption of generative AI is now in its second year, and the wow factor has given way to a deeper understanding of its pros and cons. The technology has been in the hands of the public, innovators, and threat actors long enough for predictions about its future to be rooted in experience. Three of Intuit’s technology leaders look to the year ahead and share their perspectives on what AI presents and how organizations will need to both seize the opportunities and tackle the challenges.

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A Financial Controller May Be Just What You Need, And More

Accounting Department

While planning for 2024, the question of whether or not it's time to hire a financial controller may come up for many business owners. To help make that decision easier, this article explains the duties of a financial controller and the benefits of partnering with an outsourced accounting provider, rather than trying to find a controller of your own.

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Lessons from a Year of Fintech 

Intuit

In 2023, the boom-and-bust cycle that affected the broader tech and startup sector was even more acute in fintech. Many companies are facing existential challenges due to threats to their business models, the effects of rising interest rates, and the extreme drops in fintech valuations. Founders are facing tough decisions regarding their path forward, and realizing some of the assumptions and market dynamics that led them to create their businesses have fundamentally changed.

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States cut taxes in 2024

Accounting Today

Fifteen states are reducing either individual or corporate income taxes this year, with some states trimming both individual and corporate taxes, among 34 states starting the year with significant tax changes.

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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

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FinOps Foundation

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Accounting Trends That Business Owners Can't Ignore in 2024

Accounting Department

Accounting is a critical aspect of any organization, and keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in this field is essential to ensure that businesses remain competitive and successful. As we enter 2024, there are a few key trends that business owners simply cannot ignore. In this blog post, we will explore these trends in detail, discussing how they will impact the industry and what businesses can do to stay ahead of the game.

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Software developers implore accountants to learn AI

Accounting Today

When asked what advice they had for accountants in 2024, there is one thing that company after company suggested: learn AI.

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Analyse GR/IR into Current Asset or Current Liability

SAP Accounts Payable

Introduction The document has been prepared from the front end perspective of SAP. The purpose of the blog is to solve the confusing situation of the business process where goods are received (MIGO) without the invoice. Also, where invoices are issued in advance (MIRO) before the goods were received. When MIGO occurs, document (WE) is recorded whereas in the case of MIRO, (RE) is recorded.

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Data Backup and Recovery Strategies for QuickBooks Enterprise in the Cloud

Ace Cloud Hosting

Accessing QuickBooks Enterprise Software on the cloud involves leveraging cloud-based solutions to host and manage QuickBooks Enterprise, a robust accounting software designed for larger businesses with complex financial needs. Hosted.

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Prepare for 2024 with What We Learned in 2023

Tipalti

2024 is here. Let's look back at the most significant financial events that helped shape 2023 and be better prepared for the year ahead.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Electric car models eligible for $7,500 tax credit cut to 13

Accounting Today

Narrower criteria reduced the number of qualifying models from about two dozen. The new rules exclude from the tax credit vehicles that use battery components made by Chinese manufacturers.

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BatchMaster for QuickBooks - Part 3

Insightful Accountant

Murph returns with 'Part 3' of his series on BatchMaster, an application to formulate, produce, ensure quality control and manage batch production/manufacturing that works with QuickBooks.

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Building your accounts payable e-invoicing strategy

Cevinio

Building your accounts payable e-invoicing strategy Developing an e-invoicing strategy not only brings you closer to embracing digital transformation but is also essential for businesses aiming to stay competitive; it has transitioned from an option to a strategic imperative. This is something that’s true across all areas of business, from marketing to HR and product development to accounts payable (AP).

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Choosing the Right Accounting Software

SMB Accounting and Consulting

Beyond the mere transition in dates, New Year's marks a universal opportunity for change. It can serve as a catalyst for reflection, inspiring individuals to set resolutions, for themselves and their businesses. The beginning of a new year also means a fresh start for your Income Statement; which is why now is the perfect time to review your accounting software needs.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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IRS inaugurates Tax Professional Awareness Week

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service will be hosting a Tax Professional Awareness Week starting Monday, Jan. 8, to give tax pros an opportunity to get ready for tax season.

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Newman’s Own Satisfies Hunger for Efficiency with NetSuite

Insightful Accountant

Don't know about you, but I'm a fan of Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette. Newman's Own is leveraging NetSuite to reduce operational costs, improve productivity to donate more after-tax proceeds to charity.

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5 Compelling Reasons to Switch from Manual to Automated Invoicing Systems

Invoicera

Introduction Have you ever been overwhelmed by stacks of paperwork, especially when sorting through invoices? We have a simpler way to handle all that. Picture this: reducing your time on invoicing, eliminating manual/human errors, and getting your payments quicker. Doesn’t it sound like a game-changer? Statistics show businesses waste an average of 21 hours every week on manual invoicing processes.

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Accounting reports definition

Accounting Tools

What are Accounting Reports? Accounting reports are compilations of financial information that are derived from the accounting records of a business. These can be brief, custom-made reports that are intended for specific purposes, such as a detailed analysis of sales by region, or the profitability of a specific product line. More commonly, accounting reports are considered to be equivalent to the financial statements.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

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FinCEN begins accepting beneficial ownership reports

Accounting Today

A new online registry opened Monday where companies need to disclose who truly owns or controls them.

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The Future of Advising Your Clients Could Be ERP

Insightful Accountant

Murph says, "Size doesn't matter", big or small, for some clients a simple accounting platform works, for many others, it takes much more, it takes an ERP.

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10 Financial Resolutions for Businesses in 2024 – A Guide for Bookkeepers and Accountants

LedgerDocs

Budget Like a Pro: Revisiting and fine tuning of a business’s budgets are important and should be done regularly. Make it a goal to revisit these monthly or quarterly to stay on top of the businesses progress towards financial targets and help them identify areas for cost-cutting, and advice on allocating resources efficiently. Embrace Technology: A good way to up your clients financial game is suggesting adopting the latest accounting software and financial technology tools.

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Turning Staff Into Workaholics Makes Them Way Less Productive

Cloud Accounting Podcast

In this 2023 wrap-up, Blake and David discuss an appeals court ruling that audit reports are so generic they are essentially useless to investors. They also explore the concept of "productivity theater" where employees pretend to be constantly working, even though it leads to disengagement and burnout. Continuing the theme, they contemplate why mandatory weekend work persists and share ideas on how firms can improve work-life balance.

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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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Some audit disclosures may prompt companies to manipulate earnings

Accounting Today

Auditor disclosures of client-specific quantitative materiality thresholds, which are required in the U.K. but not the U.S., could be encouraging some businesses to massage their earnings reports.

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January's QB Talks is a 2024 ProAdvisor Meetup

Insightful Accountant

Murph will host a 'open mic' ProAdvisor Meetup for the first Insightful Accountant QB Talks of 2024. ProAdvisors are invited to this discussion of issues surrounding the ProAdvisor Awards, the ProAdvisor Program and QuickBooks Desktop.

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Ep. 247: Adam Lean - Escaping the Accountants Trap

IMA's Count Me

Tune in to listen to Adam Larson as he hosts the Count Me In Podcast, featuring a special conversation with Adam Lean , the CEO and Co-Founder of TheCFOProject.com. Lean shares expert insights on transforming the role of the traditional CFO, offering practical advice and real-life success stories. Don't miss this insider's look into the future of the accounting profession!

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Overcoming Burnout to Create a Sustainable Accounting Practice

Earmark Accounting Podcast

Hitendra R. Patil joins Blake for an insightful conversation about the staffing shortage in the accounting profession, identifying overwork and lack of work-life balance as key issues causing high burnout rates. They explore potential solutions like dropping the billable hour model, measuring impact rather than hours worked, outsourcing certain tasks, and focusing on specific value-added services.

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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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Terrorist attacks and mass shootings can affect company accounting

Accounting Today

A study finds the negative effects of such events can lead to pessimistic risk assessments of financial reporting choices and a decline in accrual-based and real earnings management for companies in the impacted areas.

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More about the QBO Advanced Fixed Asset Feature

Insightful Accountant

We introduced you to the Fixed Asset Feature in QBO Advanced last August, now we want to show you some more details.

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6 Cloud Orchestration Strategies to Optimize your Cloud

Economize

What is Cloud Orchestration? Cloud orchestration, an advanced aspect of hybrid and multi-cloud management, plays an important role in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling agile cloud operations. Modern businesses face a growing challenge: managing an increasingly complex cloud environment.

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The SMBs Guide to Conquering the Cloud with Amazon S3

Ace Cloud Hosting

The Secret Weapon in Your SMB’s Arsenal: Why Amazon S3 is the Storage Solution You Need For small and medium businesses or SMBs, data serves as the lifeline. This includes.

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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.