Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

Firms need to adapt to changes in technology at a pace that makes sense for them and their clients.

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Compleatable

APRIL 24, 2024

Join Compleat Education as we run through our purchasing and accounts payable automation software especially for schools and multi-academy trusts. We’ll go over ways to save your school/s time, money, and increase visibility on every purchase. The post Purchasing & AP Automation for Schools and MATs Like Yours first appeared on Compleat Software.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

The IRS has long offered alternative dispute resolution, but says use has declined in recent years, and it hopes to make it more attractive and accessible.

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Insightful Accountant

APRIL 24, 2024

Tax technology is changing, and tax professionals are looking for reliable resources when it comes to the future of AI within tax tech. Today, Thomson Reuters is announcing their upcoming tax launch.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

Thomson Reuters announced the release of CoCounsel, a generative solution within Checkpoint Edge meant to help tax professionals with complex research.

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Insightful Accountant

APRIL 24, 2024

A lot of ProAdvisors and Accountants voiced their opinions at the April 24th QuickBooks Live Strategy (briefing) webinar. a lot of those opinions were negative, but this might not be as bad as your thinking.

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Insightful Accountant

APRIL 24, 2024

While rare, tax preparers must disclose reportable transactions on most returns. Understanding which transactions require disclosure is crucial for all preparers to ensure compliance.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

Lindsay Stevenson's transformation team drives innovation for Top 50 Firm BPM

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Blake Oliver

APRIL 24, 2024

Podcasting is the new blogging. Everyone's doing it, and you should, too, right? Not so fast.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

Its investigators identified a scheme to improperly claim COVID relief tax credits.

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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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Accounting Tools

APRIL 24, 2024

How to Correct Financial Statement Errors An error correction is the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements. This can be an error in the recognition , measurement, presentation, or disclosure in financial statements that are caused by mathematical mistakes, mistakes in applying GAAP , or the oversight of facts existing when the financial statements were prepared.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

$28 million in grants are available for Low Income Taxpayer Clinics, with a particular emphasis on states and counties that aren't currently covered.

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Accounting Tools

APRIL 24, 2024

What is a Semi-Fixed Cost? A semi-fixed cost is a cost that contains both fixed and variable elements. As a result, the minimum cost level that will be experienced is greater than zero; once a certain activity level is surpassed, the cost will begin to increase beyond the base level, since the variable component of the cost has been triggered. A cost that is classified as semi-fixed does not have to contain a certain proportion of fixed costs or variable costs to be classified as such.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

In "The Black Tax," professor and historian Andrew W. Kahrl explores how the racial wealth gap in America has roots in unfair tax practices.

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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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Accounting Tools

APRIL 24, 2024

What is Liquidity Ratio Analysis? Liquidity ratio analysis is the use of several ratios to determine the ability of an organization to pay its bills in a timely manner. This analysis is important for lenders and creditors , who want to gain some idea of the financial situation of a borrower or customer before granting them credit. There are several ratios available for this analysis, all of which use the same concept of comparing liquid assets to short-term liabilities.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 24, 2024

The events will be held in Chicago, Baltimore, Dallas, Orlando, and San Diego this year.

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Accounting Tools

APRIL 24, 2024

Fraud Schemes Related to Cash There are a number of ways in which an individual can commit fraud by stealing cash from a business. Since cash is essentially untraceable once stolen, someone intent on stealing assets will be particularly focused on this type of asset. Several ways in which cash fraud can be committed are noted below. Note that all of the following types of cash fraud are perpetrated by corporate insiders.

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Gaviti

APRIL 24, 2024

Dunning workflows are a series of automated emails and actions that A/R teams use to collect invoices from customers. Having the best dunning workflow for each customer is the key to increasing your cash flow. In some companies, the implementation of dunning workflows increases cash flow by a significant percentage almost instantly. With automated dunning and flexible customer segmentation, options for dunning workflows are numerous.

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Accounting Tools

APRIL 24, 2024

What is a Reporting Period? A reporting period is the span of time covered by a set of financial statements. It is typically either for a month, quarter, or year. Organizations use the same reporting periods from year to year, so that their financial statements can be compared to the ones produced for prior years. On rare occasions, a reporting period may be for a shortened time period, such as a week or a few days.

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Insightful Accountant

APRIL 24, 2024

New Xero data shows signs that sales decline is stabilizing for US small businesses.

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Future Firm

APRIL 24, 2024

Many firm owners work too much without a break. In this episode, I'll share a system to boost your profits while cutting your work hours. The post 150 – The Firm Freedom System [6 Steps] appeared first on Future Firm.

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Insightful Accountant

APRIL 24, 2024

Investment from Periphas Capital and Lavelle Capital will support FinQuery’s mission to make lives easier by simplifying complex workflows with technology.

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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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Nanonets

APRIL 24, 2024

Business leaders have moved on from discussing whether or not software solutions and business applications can change how business is done; now, they’re focused on what SaaS platforms can fulfill their organization’s needs. For accounting and finance professionals, accounting software is paramount, but when it comes to accounting software, there are right and wrong choices.

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Insightful Accountant

APRIL 24, 2024

It's time to recertify for most QuickBooks Online ProAdvisors ('Core' or 'Advanced'). The recertification window opens May 1 with a June 30, 2024 deadline for exam completion.

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Nanonets

APRIL 24, 2024

Audit Bank Reconciliation Guide  Both internal and external accounting audits are essential parts of financial management as well as organizational risk management. A bank reconciliation audit is one such process that helps in identifying financial gaps or discrepancies. In addition to companies performing bank reconciliations internally at least once a month, it is recommended that external auditors conduct a thorough bank reconciliation process biannually or annually to verify the interna

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Gaviti

APRIL 24, 2024

With the right dunning process in place, your A/R team can significantly minimize the need for collection calls. While some customers only need a single email to prompt them into action, others require a more complex dunning process. The right approach should be based on a number of factors, such as the type of industry, size of the client, customer risk, payment history, and length and history of the customer relationship.

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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.

Nanonets

APRIL 24, 2024

Introduction Accuracy and efficiency are non-negotiable in the processing of payments in any company, be they payments received by the company for products/services rendered, or made to vendors for products/services received. Payment reconciliation is the process of verifying all payment transactions. It involves comparing transaction records from various sources, such as invoices, bank statements , and payment receipts, to identify discrepancies and errors.

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Accounting Tools

APRIL 24, 2024

What is a Registered Bond? A registered bond is a bond for which the issuing entity maintains a list of the owners and the interest paid. A registered bond may state the name of its owner on its face, and is only transferable with the owner's endorsement. This approach is useful for the issuer , since it can send dividend payments to bond owners based on its internal records.

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NACM

APRIL 24, 2024

The goal for B2B credit managers is to wisely offer credit to customers, minimize nonpayment risk and foster business relationships. It is through NACM's Professional Certification Program, that credit professionals are able to learn or re-educate themselves on various aspects of trade credit, becoming a more efficient credit leader in the process.

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Accounting Tools

APRIL 24, 2024

What is Faithful Representation? Faithful representation is the concept that financial statements be produced that accurately reflect the condition of a business. For example, if a company reports in its balance sheet that it had $1,200,000 of accounts receivable as of the end of June, then that amount should indeed have been present on that date. The faithful representation concept should extend to all parts of the financial statements, including the results of operations, financial position ,

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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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