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Filing trends to watch during the 2025 tax season

Accounting Today

As the new year's tax season begins, a look back at lessons from the 2024 filing season.

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Brandon Bailey puts the power of tech to work in the education industry

Intuit

Check out the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who participated in the Intuit IDEAS program and are making a difference in their communities. Providing accessible learning experiences for underserved communities Brandon Bailey didnt let a challenging upbringing define his destiny. Instead, he channeled his experiences into creating TutorD , an ed-tech company motivated by a profound belief in the power of culturally relevant educational experiences and tech-integrated learning solutions.

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Turning cash flow into cash now with Paidnice

Xero

“When my debtor workflow is turned off, people stop paying me almost immediately.” This stark observation from Haley Reyners, founder of My Two Cents Accounting Services , highlights a common challenge facing small businesses. For her accounting and advisory firm, which is based in Northland, New Zealand, having over $60,000 tied up in outstanding invoices wasn’t just a number it was a threat to business sustainability. “I’m the same as any other small business own

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Top 5 Metrics Every AP Leader Should Track

Ascend Software blog

Optimize your AP process with five key metrics that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen supplier relationships.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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Top 10 Ways to Save Money for Non-Profits

Compleatable

Running a non-profit organization comes with the challenge of balancing mission-driven goals with financial sustainability. Every dollar saved can be redirected toward serving the community, expanding programs, or supporting staff. If you’re looking for ways to save money for non-profits, these ten strategies will help cut costs and maximize resources. 1.

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A bumpy start: Tax season kicks off amid uncertainty all around

Accounting Today

Hiring freezes at the IRS to a potential end to contingency fees have created a complicated start to the year for accountants and tax pros.

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Should You Trust Software to Handle Your Business Taxes?

CSI Accounting & Payroll

Tax software is good for some businesses and a mistake for others. Not to mention the missed opportunities when an expert isnt in the mix! Let's discuss the risks & limitations of DIY taxes, plus other professional tax options.

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Breaking down Virginia's new CPA requirements: What you need to know

Blake Oliver

Virginia just became the second state to create an alternative CPA pathway. Starting in January 2026 , accountants will have two options: A Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience A Master's degree plus 1 year of experience. Either way, you'll need to have an accounting concentration or equivalent , as defined by the Virginia Board of Accountancy.

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How AP Automation Transformed These 6 European Companies

Tipalti

Explore powerful accounts payable automation case studies showcasing how European businesses streamlined processes, cut costs, and boosted efficiency.

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Bookkeeper, financial analyst among top in-demand jobs

Accounting Today

Bookkeepers and financial analysts are among the U.S.'s top 15 most in-demand jobs for 2025, according to staffing agency Randstad.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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How to Calculate Cash Flow with 7 Key Formulas and Examples

Invoicera

Introduction Any business needs sufficient cash flow to remain operational. A sound cash flow system enables operational efficiency and on-time financial transactions that support enduring business development. Profitability alone does not protect businesses from cash flow challenges frequently associated with weak leadership. Organizations use primary formulas to calculate cash flow, determine financial health, develop investment strategies, and sidestep funding problems.

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How to implement automated invoice processing for high-volume operations

Nanonets

The accounting talent crisis is changing how businesses handle their finances. With the US market needing 340,000 new accountants and 45% of firms struggling to attract talent, more companies are turning to specialized expense management providers to handle their accounting operations. But here's the catch: These service providers face the same talent shortage.

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The Fair Tax Act Returns in 2025! Will It Abolish the IRS?

CSI Accounting & Payroll

Imagine replacing income taxes, payroll taxes, and more with a national sales tax meaning no need for the Internal Revenue Service. Is this even possible in our economy? Well, its being proposed!

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Why this former NFL player says being a CPA is "always interesting"

Blake Oliver

Richie Brockel is a former NFL tight end and fullback who played for the Carolina Panthers from 2010 to 2015. After retiring from professional football, he successfully transitioned into a career as a CPA. Here's how he describes what it's like being a CPA: Being a CPA, it's interesting because there are always things happening. It's dynamic, it's always changing.

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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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Elections, inflation drive sales tax pressures

Accounting Today

Expect rates to rise and audits to increase as cash-strapped states and localities feel the crunch.

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Thank You 2025 ProAdvisor Award Applicants

Insightful Accountant

Applications for both U.S. and International ProAdvisor Awards for 2025 have now closed.

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Procurement Analytics

Tipalti

Discover how spend analytics in procurement, combined with finance automation, can optimize processes, reduce costs, and streamline decision-making.

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How to Do Bookkeeping for a Restaurant (Without Making This Common Mistake)

CSI Accounting & Payroll

As a service for small businesses, our staff likes to keep an eye on trends. A popular search term lately is how to do bookkeeping for a restaurant.

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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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8 Apptio Competitors to Know in 2025

finout

Apptio is a technology business management (TBM) solution commonly used for IT financial management.

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AICPA, NASBA propose alternative path to CPA license

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy proposed changes in the Uniform Accountancy Act model legislation.

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Securing Your Tax Practice: Essential Strategies for the Digital Age

Insightful Accountant

As tax season intensifies, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for tax professionals nationwide. This weeks Tax Talk "Data Security Essentials for Tax Season," comes at a crucial time when cyber threats are escalating at an alarming rate.

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Purchase Order Management System

Tipalti

Discover actionable strategies to optimize your purchase order management system, improve efficiency, and streamline your procurement process.

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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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How to Build an Accounting Tech Stack for Your Firm

Future Firm

Building an accounting tech stack? Learn why it matters, must-have tools, and pro tips to fully streamline your firm's operations. The post How to Build an Accounting Tech Stack for Your Firm appeared first on Future Firm.

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GKE Pricing Tiers with Examples + 10 Cost Cutting Tips

finout

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a managed environment for deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes on Google's infrastructure.

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PCAOB quizzes auditors on new quality control standard

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has posted a series of online "knowledge checks," or multiple-choice questions, to help auditors gauge their understanding of various aspects of the PCAOB's new quality control standard.

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February's QB Talks to Demonstrate the Power of Qvinci Reporting

Insightful Accountant

At QB Talks this month, Charles Nagel, the founder and chief technology officer of Qvinci, will demonstrate the power of Qvinci, illustrating it's reporting capabilities that QuickBooks just can't perform.

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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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5 Work-from-Home Tax Deductions

Nolan Accounting Center

Remote work has become a staple for businesses worldwide. While the pendulum in the U.S. is now swinging back to more in-person in-office work, remote work in some form is sure to continue because it works well for many employees and businesses. For remote workers, taking advantage of work-from-home tax deductions is important to have more money left over after taxes that can be saved, invested , or spent.

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Senior Accountant Job Description (Free Template)

Future Firm

Get our free Senior Accountant job description template to attract top talent and make your firms operations run smoother. The post Senior Accountant Job Description (Free Template) appeared first on Future Firm.

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Revolutionizing Bookkeeping: Why Value Pricing is the Future

The Successful Bookkeeper

Revolutionizing Bookkeeping: Why Value Pricing is the Future In the evolving world of bookkeeping, professionals face a game-changing question: should we move away from hourly billing and embrace value pricing? This question has sparked debates across industries, but one thing is clearvalue pricing offers an opportunity to redefine the way bookkeepers provide and charge for their services.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Shame shame

Accounting Today

Careless; the PTIN shuffle; time for Time; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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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.