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Balancing crypto's volatility with fair value accounting principles

Accounting Today

The unpredictable nature of digital assets stands out as both a defining characteristic and a significant challenge for investors and accounting professionals alike.

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Intuit expands IDEAS Program

Intuit

In partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League, we announced the expansion of the Intuit IDEAS (Invest, Develop, Empower, Accelerate, and Scale) Program. The program, which began as a pilot in Los Angeles, will now expand to a total of 100 small business owners; applications for the three cities are now open in Atlanta , Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

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We’re answering your questions about new invoicing

Xero

Earlier this year we communicated that we’ll be retiring the older version of our invoicing product – classic invoicing – on 2 September 2024. You may have questions about this change, so we thought we’d answer a few of the most common ones people have been asking. Does new invoicing support repeating invoices? Yes, new invoicing supports repeating invoices.

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The Best Workplace Mindset  | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

In this celebratory episode of Beyond the Books, host Andrea Boccard is joined by Amy Harold to discuss the prestigious Inc. Best Workplaces award.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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The 20 best states to be poor

Accounting Today

Residents with low income in these 20 states pay a smaller percentage of their income in tax.

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Global Engineering Days: the Heartbeat of Intuit’s Innovation Culture

Intuit

Intuit’s Global Engineering Days (GED)—a week-long code-a-thon that brings together technologists from all corners of the globe—has long been a driving force behind the company’s mission to power prosperity for millions of consumer and small business customers. The May 2024 proved to be a powerhouse of creativity and innovation, marking the highest participation ever for Intuit’s global tech community who gathered to “Build our Next Chapter” at Intuit.

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AccountingDepartment.com Awarded Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 Recognition

Accounting Department

We are thrilled to share that AccountingDepartment.com has been selected for inclusion in the Inc. Best Workplaces list, for the third year in a row! This recognition in 2024 highlights the success of the workplace environment we have cultivated over the last 20 years. We are grateful for the privilege of being acknowledged as an Inc. Best Workplace for the last 3 years now, and we extend our appreciation to our entire staff, who make it such a wonderful place to be every day.

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The 20 best states to be rich

Accounting Today

Residents with high earnings in these 20 states get a bigger break on their taxes, paying a smaller percentage of their income.

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Lessons in leadership with Krithika Swaminathan

Intuit

Krithika Swaminathan ’s leadership journey began at a young age and in very unusual circumstances. In her early 20s, she was hired to lead a team of developers working on a special project for a monarchical head of state in Southeast Asia. The assignment was as challenging as it was rich in growth opportunities and leadership lessons. It launched an achievement-studded career for Krithika that included winning Intuit’s CEO Leadership Award and serving as Intuit’s VP, Global Data.

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FOCUS 1.0 is Now Available. Practitioners and Clouds Continue Adoption.

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: FOCUS is the unifying format for cloud bills. The FOCUS 1.0 release has been formally ratified for General Availability. FOCUS is being adopted by end user FinOps Practitioners, leading cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) providers, and FinOps tool vendors, who all benefit from removing complexity associated with cloud billing data normalization.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Fidesic AP Suite Introduces New Healthcare Invoice Data Capture for D365 Business Central

Fidesic blog

It’s now easier for Healthcare Accounting Professionals using D356 Business Central to install and get started with advanced Accounts Payable Automation.

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IRS will resume paying ERC claims slowly to safeguard against fraud

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service plans to begin slowly paying some of its older claims for the fraud-plagued Employee Retention Credit this summer but is not lifting its moratorium.

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AccountsIQ Online Partnership Launch Event

Compleatable

As we launch our partnership with AccountsIQ, have the opportunity to learn about why their solution is perfect for businesses that are outgrowing their finance system. Short demo included! The post AccountsIQ Online Partnership Launch Event first appeared on Compleat Software.

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There Are No Runners

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: While you can get to a Run state for individual FinOps Capabilities, your entire practice can not exist in a perpetual Run state across all Capabilities. Clouds, business strategies, and the economy are changing all the time. Mature FinOps practices have the ability to prioritize Capabilities that are important right now, and deprioritize others as changes occur.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Internal mobility can enhance skill development—if companies get it right

Intuit

In 2022, a study by Lever found that 25% of millennials want their leaders to prioritize internal mobility and 38% of Gen Z want their leaders to prioritize flexibility. So, how can organizations better support internal mobility to meet their employees where they are, and enhance retention and satisfaction? In the same vein, LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report 2024 tells us only 1 in 5 employees feel confident about their ability to transition internally.

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Burnout epidemic, a wake-up call for the accounting profession

Accounting Today

We've been talking about the burnout crisis for decades, but the talk needs to turn into action.

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[Expert Opinion] How to Attract Accounting Clients in 2024

Ace Cloud Hosting

In accounting world the key to success is attracting and retaining clients. Effective accounting marketing strategies can enhance visibility and build healthy client relationships, helping firms build long-term success in.

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Scaling New Heights 2025 Announced

Insightful Accountant

The final day of Scaling New Heights has always brought with it the announcement of the following year's event, and this year was no different.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Thriving Amidst the Accounting Talent Crunch: Strategies for Employers and Job Seekers

accountingfly

“The accounting profession is not going to die. It’s not going to wither on the vine. There is lots of talent out there, and there are options and hope.” The accounting industry is facing a talent shortage, which is affecting both employers and job seekers. However, in a recent Accounting Talent Podcast discussing the reasons for the talent shortage , Jeff Phillips, the CEO of Padgett and Co-Founder of Accountingfly, sheds light on actionable insights to help both parties navigate this challenge

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IRS relaxes R&D tax credit refund claim requirements

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is easing the rules for claiming a tax refund tied to a claim for the research and development tax credit.

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15 Accounting Podcast That You Can Listen To At Home

Ace Cloud Hosting

In an era, where staying at home has become the norm, finding productive and engaging ways to spend your time is more important than ever. Podcasts have become popular as.

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Insightful Accountant Announces 2024 ProAdvisor Award Recipients

Insightful Accountant

Today's Main Stage of Scaling New Heights featured Insightful Accountant's 2024 ProAdvisor recipients.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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The most asked questions about Cevinio Autonomous AP Invoice Processing 

Cevinio

Explore the benefits of Cevinio Autonomous AP Invoice Processing for your business. We answer the most asked questions about our AI-driven.

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IRS cracks down on basis shifting by partnerships

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is targeting the use of basis shifting between related parties as a way for partnerships to avoid paying taxes, setting up a new unit within the Office of Chief Counsel to develop guidance aimed at closing tax loopholes.

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Jun 18, Common Audit Issues | Focus On Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping Essentials

Focus on Bookkeeping takes a look at the IRS audit techniques for cash businesses, Canadian sales tax common audit issues and examines my research on U.S. and Canadian payroll tax audit issues.

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2025 ProAdvisor Awards - Advantages of Self-nomination

Insightful Accountant

Some ProAdvisors feel odd about nominating themselves, you really shouldn't. more than 70% of those achieving award status in our 2024 process were self-nominees. Murph tells you the advantages of self-nomination in today's feature.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.

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Fundraising expenses definition

Accounting Tools

What are Fundraising Expenses? Fundraising expenses is a classification of expenses used by a nonprofit entity. Expenses included in this classification are fundraising mailings, fundraising functions, and an allocation of the compensation of those employees engaged in these activities. The proportion of fundraising expenses to total expenses is frequently reviewed by contributors to determine the extent to which their contributions will go toward more fundraising, rather than the targeted goals

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Fixing the pipeline problem

Accounting Today

The National Pipeline Advisory Group's recommendations cover a wide range of ways to attract more people to the profession, and Jennifer Wilson walks us through what everyone can do to help.

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Jun 19, Sample Financial Reports Using QuickBooks® | Bookkeeping Reports

Bookkeeping Essentials

Sample financial reports because sometimes a picture is better than words. for those who learn by seeing. These bookkeeping reports are a reference point for producing your own financial statements.

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The IRS’ New Use of AI

Insightful Accountant

The IRS is turning to AI to help select tax returns for audits, aiming to narrow the tax gap. A recent GAO report emphasizes the need for consistent and transparent use of this technology.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.