2016

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What Does the NeXt Era Mean to You?

AvidXchange

Over the last 20 years we’ve been on an incredible journey, and an integral part of our journey has been the addition of customers, team members, solutions, partners, and culture from EnergySolve, Piracle, and Strongroom. Each brand has been carefully woven into the AvidXchange brand, and we are pleased to move forward with one unified presence giving our customers, partners, and employees access to more resources and solutions than ever before.

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Announcing the new website

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website! Our new website provides our existing and prospective clients a simple yet interactive view of our work and the services we offer. Stay tuned to our blog for new ideas! Sign up here so you never miss an update. For any enquiries and feedback, please write to us at ali@actonaccounting.com / corrie@actonaccounting.

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DME Tips & Tricks

SAP Accounts Payable

Document Descri ption This is a document with tips for PMW file format configuration (DME). If you are looking for PMW Configuration, please take a look at DMEE Configuration:Step By Step Part 1 sapnote 1788223 – Attachments – EN_Create_the_new_DMEE_format.pdf Scenario 1 Create a flat file with the following structure: Header Payment Document Invoice Invoice …… Payment Document ……… Trailer The file has the following definition: – Header: 01 ; Payme

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EBS Financials – Oracle Loans

Perficient - Accounts Receivable

The intent of this document is provide the reader with a fundamental understanding of Oracle Loans, enriched with lessons learned from actual implementations. Matt Makowsky is an Oracle Financial Applications Consultant with 17 years experience and a Senior Solutions Architect with Perficient. Oracle’s EBS Financials offerings include many “niche” products that are not considered “Core” applications by most consultants.

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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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Is Invoice scanning obsolete?

CAAPS

Times change. And so does technology. Is invoice scanning obsolete? Eight years ago, I was like most vendors. I preached the virtue of scanning invoices. I waxed eloquent about how it saves time with filing and storage costs. Today, I’d have to ask why any organisation would do invoice scanning. It means investing in a scanner. Not to mention doing all that manual work – something I’ve found accounts payable staff hate and usually aren’t very good at.

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Top 3 Reasons for HOAs to Consider AP Automation

AvidXchange

When it comes to providing a cost-effective and viable solution for their AP, traditional bill-pay just doesn’t cut it. Why? Old-fashioned bill-pay systems ignore invoice presentment, but that’s how many of SMBs pay vendors today. Tight internal expense controls are no longer only a large corporate concern. SMB’s demand enterprise-level internal controls before money leaves their accounts.

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Continuing Professional Education: How to Earn CPE Credits

AvidXchange

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is required for CPAs to maintain their professional competence and provide quality accounting services. With tax laws and regulations in a constant state of flux, expanding your expertise is a must. CPE is also needed to meet your state board’s requirements for CPA license renewal, as well as for meeting certification requirements for any membership associations and other professional certifications, such as the CMA or CFP®.

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Next Money CLT: The Emergence of FinTech Partnerships

AvidXchange

Next Money CLT is hosting its first event, focusing on the emergence of FinTech partnerships at a meetup at Packard Place on Sept. 13. The event will feature Mike Praeger , CEO and co-founder of AvidXchange ; Frank Farro , senior vice president of development and engineering at Bank of America; and Holly Eskridge , with Charlotte’s Neighborhood and Business Services Dept.

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7 Ways to Increase your Business Productivity

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

The Harsh and Fast-Paced Economy Running a business is no easy task, but reaping its benefits is extremely rewarding. Watching your business grow and your dreams unfold are one of the greatest pleasures in life. It is very satisfying to watch all your employees working towards the same goal. The business world is a constantly changing scenario, leaving no room for anyone to rest on their laurels.

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800 Employees and Counting: AvidXchange’s Year of Record Growth

AvidXchange

AvidXchange , leading provider of accounts payable and payment automation solutions for midsize companies, recently exceeded 800 employees. This is a major milestone for us, since we were nearing the 80 employee mark at the end of 2011. We’ve been on a fast trajectory with just over 300 employees at the beginning of 2015, and starting out 2016 with just over 500 employees. 2015 was a record year for us, with more than a 60% growth in the employee base, but 2016 is set to outpace this with

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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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Charlotte Agenda Fireside Chat with AvidXchange CEO Michael Praeger

AvidXchange

Michael Praeger, CEO and Co-Founder of AvidXchange , has spent the last 20 years founding, managing, merging and selling technology and web services-related companies. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Praeger left the Midwest after high school to embark on a career that led him to Washington D.C., Boston, and Charlotte.Studying finance and meeting his wife, Cindy, (also a startup software CEO) at Georgetown University, Praeger moved to Boston in the early ’90s and worked for Summit Partners,

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AP Automation for Real Estate: Get to Know AvidXchange’s Brian Thayer

AvidXchange

Serving more than 5,500 clients throughout North America, AvidXchange is an industry leader in automating invoice and payment processes for mid-market companies.In today’s blog, we’ll get to know Brian Thayer, Vertical Sales Manager at AvidXchange. Brian has worked for AvidXchange for the past eight years. He started in our Lead Generation department, setting up demos for our outside sales team, before transitioning into a New Business sales role.

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AvidXchange™ CFO Karen Bertaux Wins CFO of the Year!

AvidXchange

We’re thrilled to announced that our CFO, Karen Bertaux, won the designation of Large Business Sector CFO of the Year last night during the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2016 CFO of the Year Awards ceremony at the Hilton Charlotte Center City. The program honors local professionals’ exemplary performance as corporate fiscal stewards. Karen joined AvidXchange in April, 2015, to support our growth in revenue and workforce.

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R11 Fact #9: Receivables – Accounts Receivable

Perficient - Accounts Receivable

A second part of the Receivables work area deals with Accounts Receivable. Users can easily take action on pending items or drill down to more details activities by quickly glancing at one or more of the four infotiles available: Receipt Batches, Lockbox Exceptions, Unapplied Receipts and Unapplied Credits. The first infotile allows users to see data for all receipt batches: manual receipt, lockbox and automatic receipt.

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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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Fact #8: Receivables – Billing

Perficient - Accounts Receivable

The Receivables work area provides three infotiles for Billing, Accounts Receivable and Revenue. Included in these is a number of services for customer billing and payment activities, revenue recognition and adjustments, AR balances and reconciliation to the general ledger. Real-time transactions and customer account information are available in the Billing and Accounts Receivable infotiles.

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AvidXchange™ in New Jersey: An Interview with Katerina Milevski

AvidXchange

By now you’ve heard all about our 200,000 sq ft, six-story corporate headquarters under construction in Charlotte, but did you know we have several regional offices as well? You don’t have to live in the Queen City to take advantage of the amazing culture AvidXchange provides. We’re also located in Somerset, New Jersey, Houston, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Giving Back to the Community at AvidXchange Music Factory

AvidXchange

At AvidXchange , we believe in giving back to the communities that we call home. In coordination with AvidFoundation, our outreach program, we’re organizing a couple of upcoming events to raise money for some worthy causes. Keep reading for information on these events and how you can participate! Truckin’ Tuesdays Every Tuesday in July, AvidXchange is hosting “Truckin’ Tuesdays” for its employees at the AvidXchange Music Factory.

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Great Accounting Tips that can Actually Save you on Taxes

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

Tax Freedom day from last year. Breakdown by provinces & territories. Source: Fraser Institute Taxes levied on your hard earned money is neither pleasing to hear nor gratifying to pay. But for the services provided to us by our government, we are obliged to and should pay our taxes correctly and on time. Saying and doing what you say have an inverse relationship.

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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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AvidXchange in Salt Lake City: An Interview with Dan Parker

AvidXchange

Serving more than 5,500 clients throughout North America, AvidXchange is an industry leader in automating invoice and payment processes for mid-market companies. By now you’ve heard all about our 200,000 sq ft, six-story corporate headquarters under construction in Charlotte, but did you know we have several regional offices as well? You don’t have to live in the Queen City to take advantage of the amazing culture AvidXchange provides.

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Everything you need to know about raising carbon tax in Alberta and BC

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

Previous Prime Minister Stephen Harper claims that a carbon tax would ‘destroy jobs and growth.’ However, the provincial government has a different point of view. (The Canadian Press – July 2014) The whole world is battling against climate change. As a result of which, countries are moving away from fossil fuels, switching to clean technology and renewable energy.

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Construction Industry Payment Automation Q&A: Jim Campbell  — Part II

AvidXchange

In our last blog, we introduced you to Jim Campbell, Vice President of Construction Sales at AvidXchange, Inc. In today’s blog, we present part II of our Q&A with the construction industry expert. We’ll cover topics like technology, B2B fraud, why companies still cling to paper checks, and electronic payment automation. What does the landscape of the construction industry in 2016 look like?

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Construction Industry Payment Automation Q&A: Jim Campbell  — Part I

AvidXchange

After graduating from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Jim Campbell began his professional career in 1979 with Timberline Software Corporation, a pioneer in the development of application software for the construction and real estate industries. After serving in various roles, Jim was appointed to the executive team as Vice President of Sales in 1996.

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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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Hollywood & TV Tax Credit to be cut by B.C. British Columbia’s thriving film and television sectors

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

Source: Vancouver Business (Credit: 20th Century Fox) In the past couple of years, our entertainment industry has witnessed a boom. The world-class film, television, visual effects and animation industries have been capable of supporting major feature-length projects here. We have seen many recent high-profile Hollywood productions including Deadpool and Star Trek Beyond shot in BC.

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REVOLUTION 2016: Meet the Speaker — Ed Robinson

AvidXchange

Austin is known for its great music, incredible food, and year-round outdoor fun. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including AvidXchange’s annual users conference! In celebration of our upcoming users’ conference, REVOLUTION 2016 (#REVTexas2016) , we’re looking at some of the speakers and AvidXchange team members you’ll meet there, like Ed Robinson!

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In Austin for REVOLUTION 2016? Make it a Vacation!

AvidXchange

The capital of Texas is known for its legendary music venues, foodie hotspots, and year-round outdoor fun. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including AvidXchange’s annual users conference! In celebration of our upcoming users’ conference, REVOLUTION 2016 , we’re looking at some of the other events happening in Austin this year so our partners and customers can make a trip out of their visit!

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Filing 2015 Tax Return Deadline is Coming Up in just a few days!

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

The Importance of Filing a Tax Return Thinking why do you even have to bother to file your tax returns? Well, think again! It is important to self-assess your income and pay taxes accordingly. Why not stop making excuses about not filing your taxes, and file your income tax just on time to take good advantage of the credits available to you! Time to file your personal taxes in Canada It’s spring time in Canada, and as the new leaves have begun to grow back again on the trees, it is even ti

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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.

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We Moo’d, We Brewed, We Had a Blast at the Moo & Brew Festival!

AvidXchange

Creative Loafing’s 2nd Annual Moo & Brew Craft Beer and Burger Festival took place at the AvidXchange Music Factory on Saturday, April 16. We had an absolute blast meeting Queen City’s most avid beer and burger aficionados while enjoying some live music and the amazing weather. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tent to say hello and play a quick game of cornhole or take a pic at our photo booth.

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BC First Time Home Buyers’ Program

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

The real estate market is at its heyday across Canada, and this is just the right time to be a first time homebuyer in British Columbia. If you are planning to buy or build your dream home, you are going to meet your pure luck! The government has introduced First Time Home Buyers’ Program that will offer you a number of resources, grants, and rebates.

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AP Automation Case Study: Nonprofit CDS Monarch Improves Efficiency

AvidXchange

With AP automation , nonprofit organizations can reduce their AP and payment processing costs. In addition to cost savings, these organizations can eliminate the manual tasks associated with paper invoices and checks in the process. In an automated workflow, nonprofits can track invoices electronically and have a central repository for invoice data that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

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The New Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) and RESP

Acton Accounting & Bookkeeping

Under the proposed enhancements to the UCCB , families would receive almost $2,000 ($1,920) per year for each child under 6 and $720 per year for each child aged 6 through 17. The new benefit amounts would be retroactive to January 1, 2015 and be reflected in monthly payments to families in July 2015. That’s a total of up to $20,160 per child in lifetime benefits.With an Education Savings Plan, you’re eligible to receive the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG), which matches 20% of

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.