Tue.Jun 04, 2024

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IESBA to focus on sustainability, culture, governance in 2024

Accounting Today

The report highlights the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants' yearly accomplishments and outlines future plans, like focusing on sustainability.

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Changes to Xero’s plans in Aotearoa New Zealand

Xero

We want to make sure the needs of small businesses and their advisors are met well into the future, and that means providing you with easier access to tools that help you run your business efficiently. So we’re refreshing our subscription plans for small businesses and partners with new plans which will be available from 12 September 2024. We’ve put a lot of consideration into creating simplified plans with bundled tools and features, to help solve your most important accounting and people manag

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The 2024 Billion-Dollar Wealth Magnets

Accounting Today

The leading CPA financial planners with over $1 billion in assets under management, from Accounting Today's annual ranking.

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Top 4 AP Automation misconceptions — and what you need to know

Ascend Software blog

Change doesn’t come easy, and this can be particularly true for Accounts Payable teams that are considering an a new software solution. After building our business around Accounts Payable Automation since 1997, we’ve heard from many customers and prospects alike who are understandably apprehensive about expanding their existing tech stack outside of Workday.

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How to Select the Perfect Payments Partner: 7 Keys for Sustainable Growth

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

Join Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms for an informational webinar about how to select the ideal payments provider for your platform! This session highlights the 7 key criteria for assessing payments partners and maximizing the value of your investment. From evaluating technology and business development programs to understanding support and compliance, this webinar will equip you with a comprehensive evaluation framework and strategy for

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Dear CFOs, the accountant shortage isn't going away

Accounting Today

It's time for finance leaders to make some tough decisions about the future of accounting and finance functions.

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Jun 4, Basic Accounting Concepts and Principles - GAAP and ASPE

Bookkeeping Essentials

Overview of the basic accounting concepts and principles around which Canadian GAAP and ASPE was developed. FRF for SMEs is a U.S. alternative to GAAP.

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International Wire Transfer

Tipalti

Explore both online and offline reliable methods for making international wire transfers. These methods are ideal for businesses and individuals with consistent international payment needs.

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Fieldguide expands into financial audit

Accounting Today

Fieldguide announced the release of Fieldguide for Financial Audit.

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Peeling Back the Curtain on the Vendor/Firm Relationship

Insightful Accountant

Late spring to early summer is perfect for reflecting on practices and upgrading tech. Partnering with tech vendors can improve accounting. Aligning vision and goals with consultants is key for maximizing tech benefits in accounting.

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ChatGPT scores 60% accuracy on financial statement analysis

Accounting Today

ChatGPT accurately predicted earnings directions 60% of the time versus 52.71% for human analysts.

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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.

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Utilizing the IRS's Alternative Dispute Resolution Process

Insightful Accountant

IRS's ADR process is a valuable tool for resolving disputes efficiently. Options include mediation, arbitration, and Fast Track Settlement program for quicker resolution than standard appeals.

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Which states tax capital gains the most?

Accounting Today

State tax rates on capital gains vary across the country.

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Azure Virtual Network for Efficient Network Management

Economize

What are Azure virtual networks? Cloud environments must accommodate fluctuating workloads and maintain optimal performance, security, and scalability at all times. To achieve this cloud services need to build a flexible networking framework. Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) are the cornerstone of Microsoft Azure’s networking services, providing this security, and scalable.

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Small businesses added more jobs in May, but wage growth slowed

Accounting Today

Hourly earnings growth for employees slid to their lowest level since the middle of 2021, according to Paychex.

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Unlock The Power Of The CFO Toolkit

Speaker: Duke Heninger

With the rise of fractional finance roles, many CFOs, FP&A professionals, controllers, and accountants are stepping into independent consulting. The expansion of fractional services presents new opportunities for finance professionals, but many face challenges in navigating this transition, finding it daunting. Whether you’re new to fractional work or refining your approach, this webinar will equip you with a repeatable system for success.

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11 Must Read Books for Accountants and CPAs in 2024

Ace Cloud Hosting

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller In the field of accounting, knowledge is power. The best way to gain detailed accounting knowledge is through reading. The more.

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AAA takes stewardship of Two-Year Bridge Symposium

Accounting Today

Stewardship and administration of the educational initiative is being transferred from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to the American Accounting Association Foundation.

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Which Short-Term Help Do I Need? Temporary Employee vs. Contractor

CSI Accounting & Payroll

As a small business owner with short-term or project-based needs, your peers may have been told to work with a contract employee to help fill in the gaps or even hire permanently one day.

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In the blogs: Big pictures

Accounting Today

Our confusing Tax Code; IRS mail problems; disaster victims' deadline; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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What is Work Order Management?

oAppsNet

Work order management is a critical component of operational efficiency for businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing, maintenance, and service provision. It encompasses the processes and systems used to create, assign, track, and complete work orders. A work order is a documented request to perform a specific task, providing detailed instructions and the necessary resources.

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M&A roundup: NDH, Kostelanetz and Avantax expand

Accounting Today

NDH acquired McGowan Guntermann; Kostelanetz combined with Welty; and Avantax added Erin Hinzmann.

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Top 5 Challenges Accounting Firms Face in 2024 – Blog Series Round Up

Ace Cloud Hosting

In the exclusive blog series by Ace Cloud – “Top Challenges Accounting Firms Face in 2024”- we are uncovering the challenges accounting firms face today and the actionable solutions to.

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What are the best OCR software solutions in 2024?

Nanonets

For over 5 decades now, optical character recognition or OCR software has most commonly been used to digitize files and digitally archive paper documents. OCR applications convert non-editable document formats such as PDFs or images to machine-readable formats that are both editable & searchable. With advancements in AI and machine learning, some of the best OCR software available today can even automate data capture workflows end to end from various business documents.

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3 Steps to Successful & Strategic Year-End HR Planning

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!

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Jun 4, Month-End Preparation | Before Performing Month-End Procedures

Bookkeeping Essentials

An overview of month-end preparation work before you begin month-end. These monthly procedures are for home based business owners doing their own bookkeeping.

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Want to 'migrate' back to QB Desktop?

Insightful Accountant

Murph discusses 'migrating back' from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop, and points you to an earlier article on a helpful App to accomplish the goal.

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Contractor Onboarding

Tipalti

Contractor onboarding sets the building blocks for the quality of your organization’s relationship with new contractors. Learn how to tactfully onboard contractors for a seamless process.

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Lease incentive definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Lease Incentive? A lease incentive is an inducement for a lessee to sign a lease. In these arrangements, either the lessor directly pays for expenditures , or the lessee does so and is then reimbursed by the lessor. A lessor enters into these arrangements in order to fill vacant office space. Such deals are especially common in a soft real estate market, or when a lessor wants to attract a high-profile, stable prospective tenant.

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Auditpalooza: Rocking the Month-End Close Audit

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

A good, fast, clean audit leads to a happy work life. Join us in this one-hour webinar, where we share the best ways to prepare and conduct your audit process to maximize audit satisfaction and minimize administrative time in month-end close and financial reporting. Learning objectives: This course objective is to review leading practices to maximize audit success.

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Acumatica Manufacturing

Tipalti

Acumatica ERP has custom capabilities for manufacturing businesses. Learn about these capabilities and how to optimize your Acumatica manufacturing software with integration add-ons.

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Jun 4, About Adjusting Entries | Month End and Year End

Bookkeeping Essentials

What about adjusting entries used by bookkeepers and accountants when doing month end or year end procedures? Let's help you understand them.

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Digitize Invoices

Tipalti

Transform your workflow: learn how to digitize invoices for seamless processes. Enhance efficiency and embrace the future of business management.

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IRS Direct File program may be cut by GOP next year

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service's plans to expand the Direct File free tax program nationwide next year could meet an early demise if Republicans gain control of Congress and the White House next year.

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Benchmarking ROI with Forrester: Measuring the Success of Finance Transformation

Finance Transformation Myths Busted Over 75% of organizations struggle to define the right success metrics to benchmark the impact of their finance transformation investment. Whether you are just initiating your digital transformation journey or planning to pitch your next AI project to leadership, without the right metrics and a rigorous tracking process - all your efforts might go to waste!