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From Startups to Enterprises: Tailoring CFO Support Services to Fit Your Business Needs

Accounting Department

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one size rarely fits all. This is particularly true when it comes to financial management. Whether you're a burgeoning startup or an established enterprise, having a firm grasp on your finances is crucial.

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TCJA extension or sunset: Gamechangers for professional athletes

Accounting Today

Uncertainty around sunsetting provisions should have professional athletes planning ahead on their taxes.

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Announcing our investment in Wildfire

Intuit

Today, we are announcing Intuit Ventures’ investment in Wildfire , a financial technology platform that powers loyalty and reward programs, shopping companions, and content monetization. We’re excited to co-lead the company’s Series B round with Mucker Capital alongside Samsung Next, TTV Capital, QED Investors, B Capital, and others. Consumers are facing high prices and inflation: 75% of consumers are interested in earning cash back rewards to offset their higher cost of living.

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The Scope of FinOps Extends Beyond Public Cloud

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: To effectively manage the variable nature and distributed procurement model of cloud, FinOps Practitioners have built capabilities to maximize the value of their organization’s technology investments. This has resulted in businesses asking FinOps teams to manage technology spending that extends beyond the scope of public cloud. Most Practitioners today are incorporating SaaS and Data Center costs into their practices.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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Unlocking Profit Potential Through Strategic Financial Forecasting

Accounting Department

In the current competitive environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must leverage every possible advantage to succeed and expand. Forecasting is a powerful tool that can greatly influence a company's financial success.

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IRS increases 401(k) limit for 2025 but keeps IRA limit the same

Accounting Today

The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased by $500 to $23,500, up from $23,000 for 2024, but the IRA limit remains $7,000.

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Client Accounting Services? | Get Started in 7 Steps

Future Firm

Client Accounting Services are red hot right now. Learn what they are, why they're important and a 7-step process on how to roll them out. The post Client Accounting Services? | Get Started in 7 Steps appeared first on Future Firm.

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Denial Management Strategies for 2025: Trends & Best Practices

RevCycle

As healthcare continues to evolve, so do the complexities of managing the revenue cycle, with denial management being one of the most persistent challenges. Denial management is an essential component of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) because denials directly impact an organization’s financial health. From 2022 – 2024, the number of providers who said denials are increasing jumped from 42% to 77%.

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Two CPAs caught in conservation easement scam

Accounting Today

The Georgia accountants were sentenced to periods of supervised release and have to pay millions in restitution.

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What is Usage-Based Billing?

Billing Platform

With so many different billing models available, it’s not uncommon for us to hear the question: what is usage-based billing? Simply put, usage-based billing allows users to pay only for what they use – no more, no less. Usage-based billing is certainly not a new pricing model. In fact, it’s also known as usage-based pricing, consumption-based pricing, and pay-per-use.

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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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Top Best Lacerte Add-ons for Accountants and Tax Preparers

Ace Cloud Hosting

Lacerte is a renowned professional tax preparation software offered by Intuit. It provides features and tools for error diagnosis, automated calculations, tracking missing data, tax law alerts, and more. It.

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Effective Year-End Business Budgeting Strategies for Financial Success

Enterprise Recovery

With just a few months left of the year, it's time to ensure that your business is well-prepared. Careful planning and allocation of financial resources can help your business seize new opportunities, overcome potential challenges, and achieve its growth objectives. By creating a financial roadmap that supports sustainable development and long-term success, you're positioning your business to thrive in the coming year.

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Liability insurance for accountants: New times, new risks

Accounting Today

Liability insurance experts examine the current landscape of risk.

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What Is Total Contract Value, and How Does It Differ From Annual Contract Value?

Billing Platform

As a software-as-a-service (SaaS) organization, you’re likely familiar with terms like total contract value (TCV) and annual contract value (ACV). For ease though, let’s define them. Sometimes referred to as contract value, total contact value (TCV) measures the total revenue of a contract, including both recurring revenue, as well as other fees such as onboarding, professional services, training, over-use charges, implementation fees, etc.

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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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Essential Standards for Your AR Team

oAppsNet

Your Accounts Receivable (AR) team is your business’s critical cash flow driver. With a high-performing AR team, your business can expect accelerated payments, improved cash flow, and a reduced risk of falling behind on bills, payroll, and growth opportunities. But what separates an average AR team from a high-performing one? It all comes down to standards—the essential practices, guidelines, and expectations that every team member follows to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

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Can Cloud Content Management Improve Your Team’s Productivity?

LedgerDocs

As bookkeepers, we know better than anyone that time is money. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for tools to improve productivity, enhance collaboration, and simplify our processes. In recent years, one solution that has proven to be a game-changer for bookkeeping teams is cloud content management. With the growing demand for simple, accessible, and secure document handling, a centralized, cloud-based document management system has become more essential than ever.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Questionable resources

Accounting Today

To the mat; extra help; FACS of the case; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Vertex Advances Tax Technogy at annual confernece.

Insightful Accountant

Vertex tax and technology conference connects leaders while showcasing AI capabilities.

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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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Top 9 Docsumo alternatives for data extraction

Nanonets

Docsumo is a document processing solution designed to help businesses automate data extraction and reduce manual data entry. It enables teams to automatically extract valuable information from various document types, including invoices, bank statements, insurance forms, and shipping documents. About Docsumo With its AI-powered platform and pre-trained models, Docsumo aims to improve document-heavy workflows, save time, and reduce errors.

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Improving your Cash Application Processes

oAppsNet

If you’re like most businesses, your cash application process probably isn’t as efficient as it could be. Many companies struggle to reconcile incoming payments, match them to the correct customer accounts, and ensure everything is accounted for in real-time. The result? Delays in cash flow, errors, and frustration for both your team and your customers.

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FASB proposes update on accounting for software development

Accounting Today

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed accounting standards update to update the guidance on accounting for software, specifically when it comes to developing software for internal use.

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The ProAdvisor Training & Certification Refresh You’ve Been Waiting For

Insightful Accountant

Recently, Intuit’s ProAdvisor program was reimagined to deliver additional value to accountant partners through refreshed points and benefits. Intuit is now taking the transformation a step further by reimagining the ProAdvisor certification journey.

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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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W-8BEN

Tipalti

Learn Form W-8BEN instructions for tax compliance, simplifying obligations for businesses and international suppliers.

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How to Delegate Advisory Work to Your Team

Future Firm

Are you struggling to add advisory services without taking on all the work yourself? Learn how to delegate and make advisory work scalable. The post How to Delegate Advisory Work to Your Team appeared first on Future Firm.

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Personality screenings may improve audit quality

Accounting Today

Researchers found that auditors with greater honesty-humility are more likely to prioritize professional integrity and report financial infractions.

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Why Spreadsheets Remain the Backbone of SMB Accounting

Insightful Accountant

Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are turning to cloud accounting platforms for automation and streamlined accounting. But many find them insufficient for advanced reporting and data analysis.

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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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How to File Your 1099 Online with Automation

Tipalti

Simplify the process of filing 1099s for taxes. Follow our quick guide to learn how to automate 1099 filing securely and accurately online.

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U.S. SMEs and the 2025 Economic Outlook: Why Outsourcing Bookkeeping Makes Financial Sense Green

Outsourced Bookeeping

The business landscape is evolving rapidly, and the market is getting more competitive. Staying relevant and making smarter financial decisions requires more than resilience; it requires smarter financial strategies. This article discusses how outsourced bookkeeping can be a game changer for your business despite 2025 small business financial trends.

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Four major changes shaping accounting careers

Accounting Today

The accounting industry looks different today. Here's how to use that to your advantage.

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Sage and Artis Announce Partnership

Insightful Accountant

Sage and Artis Trade have jointed forces to accelerate document automation and drive efficiency in secured finance.

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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.