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AI: Solving old drudgery, creating new drudgery

Accounting Today

New technology has a habit of fixing old problems but creating new ones in their place, and AI is unlikely to be an exception.

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Partnering to power prosperity: Intuit and the accounting community

Intuit

For decades, Intuit and accounting professionals have partnered to grow their firms, scale staffing, and drive the success of our shared customers. This collaboration has expanded business opportunities for the accounting community. Last year, alone, over half a million accounting professionals grew their practices with us through our ProAdvisor programs, and 1,500+ earned nearly $60M in additional income as live experts on our platform.

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Internal auditors less confident on AI versus other threats

Accounting Today

A survey of internal audit and IT leaders found that while they identity AI as a growing technology risk, they have the least confidence in their ability to evaluate and handle its risks versus other technologies.

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Avoid These Common Budgeting Mistakes for Your Business Going into 2025

Accounting Department

Budgeting is crucial for any business that wants to succeed in the long term. As a business owner of a small to medium-sized business, you may have experienced the challenges of creating and implementing a budget.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Maximize Savings: Purchasing & AP Automation with Compleat & Amazon Business

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Watch Maximize Savings: Purchasing & AP automation with Compleat & Amazon Business Fill in the form to access the video recording of our Compleat for Non-Profits webinar looking specifically at our integration with Amazon Business amongst other suppliers. Name Work Email Address Job Title Watch the video Maximize Savings: Purchasing and AP automation with Compleat & Amazon Business The post Maximize Savings: Purchasing & AP Automation with Compleat & Amazon Business first app

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Fidesic to Relaunch Fidesic Free at Summit NA

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Fidesic’s Free AP automation app is being repositioned to make it more convenient for accounting pros to get lightweight AP processing tool and test Fidesic.

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Changed Your Mind About 'Intuit'?

Insightful Accountant

Last week we asked you to tell us what you thought about recent Intuit actions and announcements. This week we want to know if you have changed your mind after their 'Showcase' last Thursday. Please take this short survey.

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Unraveling Chaos: The Impact of Financial Disorganization on Small Business Owners

Less Accounting

Running a small business is no small feat. Entrepreneurs wear many hats, juggling multiple responsibilities to keep their ventures afloat. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily operations, it’s easy for financial organization to fall by the wayside. However, the consequences of financial disorganization can be significant and far-reaching. In this blog post, we’ll unravel the chaos and explore the impact of financial disorganization on small business owners.

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Maximise Efficiency with Amazon Business and Compleat Education 17/10 11:00AM

Compleatable

On Thursday the 17th of October the esteemed Amazon Business are hosting us as part of their special Back to School webinar series! We’ll be showing Amazon Business customers how we can help streamline purchasing and accounts payable for their school. Learn how the Amazon Business integration, combined with Compleat Education , extends your existing finance system to give your team more control, save time, and allow you to focus on what really matters—your students.

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Oct 14, Learning How To Use QuickBooks Online | Internal Control Reports

Bookkeeping Essentials

Learning how to use QuickBooks Online to create & customize reports that assist you in risk management and making informed strategic business decisions on where

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Navigating Corporate Travel Changes Post-Pandemic

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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Intellectual capital definition

Accounting Tools

What is Intellectual Capital? Intellectual capital is the technical expertise and process knowledge contained within an organization. If intellectual capital gives an organization a significant competitive advantage , it is entirely possible that a large portion of the firm's valuation is derived from this expertise and knowledge. If a firm does not recognize the value of its intellectual capital, it may engage in adverse personnel management practices, triggering an outflow of valuable employee

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The Complete Guide to Workflows in NetSuite

Nanonets

Oracle NetSuite provides a robust solution for automating many business processes. One of the most powerful features is its built-in Workflow functionality, which allows users to automate a variety of tasks across different business functions. The most common use cases are for approvals , but workflows can also help with automation around invoicing, record-keeping, billing, and even customer management.

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VAT Changes for Independent Schools in the UK: What You Need to Know

Compleatable

As of recent announcements , independent schools in the UK are facing significant changes regarding VAT. These reforms, part of a broader tax overhaul, could reshape the financial landscape for private education and have far-reaching effects on families, school management, and the wider educational ecosystem. Here’s an in-depth look at what’s happening and how it might affect the sector.

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Working with AWS Budgets: Basics and FinOps Best Practices

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What Is AWS Budgets? AWS Budgets is a cloud cost management tool, provided free for Amazon Web Services users, which helps users plan, track, and manage their service usage and expenses. It enables users to set custom alerts and spending thresholds based on defined budgetary parameters, ensuring visibility and control over financial outlays. This tool is useful for organizations aiming to prevent overspending and optimize resource allocation.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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KPMG supports alternative CPA pathways

Accounting Today

To help build the accounting pipeline, the Big Four firm is publicly supporting other ways to earn a license.

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How AI Can Mitigate B2B Collections Risks

Gaviti

If your business could proactively identify the risk of potential customers before taking them on as new customers and avoid bad debt, wouldn’t you want to do that? Predictive AI capabilities in many modern B2B collections software now let businesses do exactly this while solving many other challenges in the B2B collections process. The Challenges of Traditional B2B Collections Unlike B2C collections, B2B collections involve steps related to credit, financing and legal agreements.

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The Fight for CPA Freedom: NASBA's Push for Control vs. Automatic Mobility

Blake Oliver

Imagine needing approval from a private corporation to drive across state lines. That’s what NASBA and AICPA 's proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act could mean for CPAs. On The Accounting Podcast , we've been exploring mobility, substantial equivalency, and the future of CPA licensing. And it's clear: NASBA wants more power. The proposed plan gives NASBA power over where CPAs can practice by setting up a national licensee database to track which CPAs have education and experience that

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Compleat Software Celebrates Q3 2024

Compleatable

As Q3 of 2024 has drawn to a close, Compleat Software is proud to reflect on a period of impressive growth and success. This quarter has been a landmark for us, driven by exciting customer wins, increased industry adoption, and significant expansion in our supplier network. We’re thrilled to share the details of what has been one of our most transformative quarters to date.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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Doubling Revenue to $2M within 12 Months of Acquisition w/Patrick Dichter’s

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary In this episode of the Growing Your Firm Podcast, host David Cristello welcomes Patrick Dichter , the owner of an acquisition engine specializing in acquiring accounting firms. And owner of Appletree Business Services , a modern accounting and tax firm for small businesses. The conversation delves into Patrick’s successful strategies for acquiring firms, his approach to client mix, and how his model differs from conventional accounting practices.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Bad choices

Accounting Today

A senate hearing; lack of Unity; that ain't chicken feed; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Azure Savings Plans: All You Need To Know

Economize

Microsoft Azure’s pricing structure is primarily based on a pay-as-you-go model where businesses are charged based on their resource consumption. However, with the growth of your business, your cloud cost also adds up. Azure offers multiple pricing strategies to deal with these rising cloud costs. One such solution is the Azure Savings Plans.

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Unlock the CPA Exam for All Majors

Blake Oliver

In a recent episode of the podcast , we delved into the proposed modifications to the Uniform Accountancy Act by NASBA and the AICPA. One aspect that really concerns me is the continued requirement for an accounting concentration or equivalent for all three proposed pathways. I believe this is holding our profession back. There are countless ways to learn everything you need to know without attending an overpriced, traditional college or university.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Achieving Continuous AP Improvement in iCompleat

Compleatable

Whether you’re a long time AP Automation user or you’ve recently implemented AP Automation software, one thing is for certain: Maintaining your AP Process will be crucial to the overall success of your business. Achieve continuous improvement by regularly reviewing system settings, monitoring transactions or reports, and analyzing your overall process.

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QuickBooks License: What You Need to Know Before You Buy?

Ace Cloud Hosting

QuickBooks is an accounting software that has proven to be a perfect choice for multiple businesses, from small bookkeeping firms to large enterprises. Selecting the proper QuickBooks license makes a.

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Top taxpayer disputes with the IRS

Accounting Today

Disagreements with the IRS, while business as usual for CPAs, can be terrifying to the taxpayer.

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Save 20 Hours a Week with Invoice Automation: Travel Industry Edition

Invoicera

Introduction Managing invoices for global travel companies can be a tough task, especially when it involves handling multiple destinations with varying rates and taxes. Every travel company willing to maintain operational efficiency and client satisfaction must streamline this process. Let’s admit it: Travel companies pride themselves on their wealth of local knowledge and on offering exclusive deals across locations.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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I heard it "on the radio, on the radio". did you?

Insightful Accountant

Is the software you rely on running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and you don't even know it? It very well could be, and you might just find out by listening to 'Business Radio.

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From Accounting Intern to Fashion Mogul: The Story of Vuori's Founder Joe Kudla

Blake Oliver

The founder of Vuori , the activewear brand valued at $4 billion, started his career interning at EY, on track to become a CPA. On a recent episode of The Accounting Podcast , we delved into Joe Kudla's fascinating journey. While interning at EY, Joe received an unexpected invite to model in Europe for the summer—and he took it. That experience sparked his interest in fashion, but not so much in modeling itself.

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Top Remote Accounting Candidates for Hire | October 10, 2024

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Top Remote Candidates This Week Are you in need of remote accountants? Accountingfly can assist you! Our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program allows you to connect with highly skilled and experienced remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Here are some of our top remote accounting candidates for this week. Sign up now to receive the full list of available top accounting candidates on a weekly basis!

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C-suite execs concerned about taxes post-election

Accounting Today

A new survey by PwC of top corporate executives uncovered worries about tax policy after the election.

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2024 Annual Trends Survey: Expense Management Insights

Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.