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Do your team a favor and start delegating more

Atlassian

Subscribe to Work Life Get stories like this in your inbox Subscribe. 5-second summary. Failing to delegate can increase your risk of burnout. It also shortchanges your team by denying them opportunities for professional growth. Managers often don’t delegate because of limiting mindsets, such as “No one can live up to my standards,” or “It’s easier to do this myself.” Use the 6-step process at the bottom of this post to overcome barriers to delegation.

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How To Calculate TCO On AWS: A Step-By-Step Guide

CloudZero

Organizations often assume that switching to Amazon Web Services (AWS) will automatically reduce their on-premises spending. Certainly, cloud-based services like AWS' Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) can offer significant cost savings. Yet overspending on AWS is quite common.

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How to Master your Business Tax Preparation 

Dext

Tax season is well underway. If you’re reading this, you may be a little late to the party. But this year, that’s okay. That’s because the deadline for your Self-Assessment tax return has been extended until February 28th.

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Construction Industry Challenges & Opportunities in 2022

AvidXchange

Using industry reports and data insights, we want to help you take advantage of the opportunities — and overcome the challenges — facing the construction industry in 2022. We’ve pulled together the latest market research and insights and learned this: while the market is facing shortages of skilled workers and building products, there’s a bright side.

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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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The importance of teamwork (as proven by science)

Atlassian

Subscribe to Work Life Get stories about tech and teams your inbox Subscribe. 5-second summary. Research shows that collaborative problem solving leads to better outcomes. People are more likely to take calculated risks that lead to innovation if they have the support of a team behind them. Working in a team encourages personal growth, increases job satisfaction, and reduces stress.

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7 AWS Migration Strategies That Can Help Prevent Overspending

CloudZero

Many companies don’t know where to begin when migrating to AWS. Some worry their data will leak, while others don't know the most efficient migration strategy for AWS. Another group worries about overspending when moving to AWS.

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Advice From a Recruiter: How to Land an Accounting/Tax Job You Love

accountingfly

There has never, ever been a better time to change accounting jobs. But do you know how to get to the right opportunity, maximize those opportunities, and land the job? In this webinar we will teach you how to land an Accounting/Tax job you love. Join an interview with CPA Recruiter Beth Dierker of Accountingfly , who has advised hundreds of accountants in finding new roles.

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Percept.AI, maker of AI-powered virtual agent technology, joins the Atlassian family

Atlassian

We’re delighted to announce today that Atlassian has acquired Percept.AI , an AI-powered virtual agent technology provider, to expand frontline support capabilities in Jira Service Management. This acquisition builds on our previous investments in AI and machine learning, designed to help customers efficiently deliver great employee and customer support experiences at high velocity.

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Introducing CloudZero Budgets: Set And Track Cloud Budgets

CloudZero

The best budgets aren't roadblocks. They're guardrails: boundaries for quick, collaborative work.

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What Does Innovation Mean to Canadian Accounting and Bookkeepers?

Dext

At Dext, our mission is to empower accounting and bookkeeping professionals to build the next generation of businesses across the globe. To do this, we provide industry insights from our community of partners on critical items that allow us to help your firm achieve long-term success.

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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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Making Tax Digital Software

EasyBooks

Making Tax Digital Software

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Our Q2 FY22 letter to shareholders

Atlassian

Fellow shareholders, Prefer a PDF? No worries! Download our Q2 FY22 earnings report here. Each new year prompts us to pause and take stock. More than anything, we’re grateful for our customers, staff, and stakeholders. Their determination and resilience inspire us to bring our best, most energetic selves to work every day. Customers look to Atlassian for innovative products that take the “work” out of teamwork, and we’re committed to coming through for them.

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Crypto is a Scam

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors a2X: [link] Relay: [link] Synder: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 01:37 – FBI says crooks are using fake QR codes to steal money [link] 06:31 – Managers are now quitting during busy season: what is going on? [link] 06:55 – You Quit.

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What Does Innovation Mean to Canadian Accounting and Bookkeepers? Part 2.

Dext

“Innovation is an initiative that has to be supported by leadership.” Read along as Sean Duffy, Senior Manager, Accounting Solutions at Elevate by Welch LLP, shares his proven strategies for building a sustainable culture of innovation that drives results. What is your organizational philosophy on innovation?

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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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Deconstructing Timesheet Defenses with Ron Baker

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 Our Guest, Ron Baker LinkedIn: [link] Learn more about VeraSage Institute Website: [link] Have a listen to The Soul of Enterprise [link] Show Notes: Mind Over Matter: Why Intellectual Capital is the Chief Source of Wealth [link] Lies, Damned Lies, and Cost Accounting [link] CPA.com CAS Benchmark Survey CAS_Survey_211013 Final.pdf Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA

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Ep. 166: Liv Watson and David Wray - Digitizing Sustainability Information: It Takes a Village

IMA's Count Me

Contact Liv: [link] Contact David: [link] Visit Adviseers website: : www.adviseers.com Visit David's website: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Adam: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host, Adam Larson. And this is episode 166 of our series. Today we are fortunate to be joined again by Liv Watson and David Wray.

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IRS On Its Last Leg

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors OnPay: [link] FreshBooks: [link] LiveFlow: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 02:23 – IRS opens Free File program for 2022 [link] 04:06 – Online tax filing. You’ve got this. [link] 06:26 – Let’s find the right tax solution for you [link] 08:51 – Jackson Hewitt offers $25 flat fee for DIY tax prep | Accounting Today [link] 10:00 – IRS targets your side hustle in crackdow

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Businesses Are Transitioning Away from Checks to Digital Payments, Report Shows

NACM

Paper checks continue to be the most popular form of business-to-business (B2B) payment. However, more companies are looking to make the transition toward digital payments than ever before, according to a recent report from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).Fewer paper checks are being processed today than reported in 2015, and ACH.

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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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How Jira Service Management enabled distributed work with an employee self-service tool

Atlassian

Subscribe to Work Life Get stories about tech and teams in your inbox Subscribe. Atlassian is now a distributed workforce. In 2020, with the announcement of TEAM Anywhere , we committed to a new way of working: the majority of our team members – many of whom were office-based before the pandemic – can now choose to work from anywhere. While TEAM Anywhere is a great opportunity for employees and the right decision for Atlassian, it took some time to make it a reality.

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Looting of LA County Railcars Exacerbate Supply Chain Woes

NACM

Supply-chain disruptions are widespread. Railcar thefts in Los Angeles County increased by 160% over the past year and 356% from last October compared with October 2020, according to news reports."This increased criminal activity over the past 12 months accounts for approximately $5 million in claims, losses and damages to Union Pacific," wrote Adr.