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Accounting Technologies: The 2023 Annual Guide

Future Firm

For kicks, here’s the oldest Xero screenshot that can be found on record (from 2007): Here are some tips to leveraging cloud computing in accounting: Tip 1: Become Cloud Accounting Certified Master the popular cloud accounting systems , like Xero or QuickBooks Online, by becoming certified on their platforms.

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Electronic Payment Systems: The Complete Guide

AvidXchange

AvidXchange found that 81% of payments were made by check in 2004, 74% in 2007, 57% in 2010, and about 50% today. This means every payment is automatically recorded on the general ledger. Because paper checks cost so much more to process, there is no surprise that checks have been on a downward trend in business.

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