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CAQ asks PCAOB to delay standards

Accounting Today

The Center for Audit Quality wants the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to postpone sending two of its newly approved standards, on quality control and auditor responsibilities, to the SEC for final approval.

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How to Use Microsoft Machine Learning Studio for Non-Developers

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IRS extends Free File through 2029

Accounting Today

The program with third-party tax vendors will continue for another five years despite the IRS's recent Direct File pilot test.

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The wisdom of being a lazy CPA

Blake Oliver

Once you see how much more value you and your managers can deliver to the firm when you're freed up from doing routine client work, you'll never want to go back to the old way of doing business.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Melancon to retire at year's end

Accounting Today

The long-time head of the AICPA — and one of the foremost leaders of the profession — will step down on Dec.

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Ace Cloud Is Going to Scaling New Heights 2024

Ace Cloud Hosting

We’re excited to announce that Ace Cloud is going to be a part of Scaling New Heights (a leading accounting technology event and the largest gathering of bookkeepers and accountants.

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A Clear & Simple Guide to Accounting Workflow Management

Jetpack Workflow

We’ve talked with hundreds of accounting professionals over the years and gained an inside look at how the top CPA firms organize their client work. The difference between an unorganized accounting firm and one that runs like clockwork is that organized firms implement and continually improve their workflows. In this guide, we’ll explain the importance of accounting workflows, offer examples and an accounting workflow management solution you can start using today, and share how to overcome cha

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HSAs come with pitfalls — here's how to avoid them

Accounting Today

They have oft-cited tax advantages, but the available research raises alarms about fees, interest rates and investing in assets other than cash.

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Xero Announces Strong and Profitable FY24 Results

Insightful Accountant

Xero has announced its strong and profitable FY24 results and Rule 40 outcome and solidifies their status as a leading global SaaS provider empowering 4.2 million users across 180 countries.

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Hedge fund founder on trial for £1.4B tax scam treated himself to Ferrari

Accounting Today

Testifying at a London court from a Danish prison via a video call, Sanjay Shah insisted that his controversial so-called Cum-Ex trades were lawful and that any rumors circulated in the industry were merely due to jealousy.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Making Cybersecurity a Priority in 2024

Future Firm

Implementing cybersecurity measures to safeguard your firm should be a priority. Discover in this episode why it's very important. The post Making Cybersecurity a Priority in 2024 appeared first on Future Firm.

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Massachusetts risks $1B in lost tax revenue as rich flee

Accounting Today

If the current trend continues, more than 96,000 residents making a combined $19.2 billion in adjusted gross income are set to leave the state annually by 2030.

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3 Types of Data AP Departments Should Consider Analyzing

AvidXchange

Accounts payable (AP) reporting allows companies to track and report business expenses and help maintain accurate financial records. Analytics tools empower businesses to take this data to the next level, potentially achieving benefits like reduced costs and more efficient workflows. AvidXchange’s 2024 Trends Survey identified data analytics as one of the top five priorities for finance leaders this year.

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OneStream debuts "Sensible" AI suite

Accounting Today

OneStream debuted a series of AI solutions built for finance leaders.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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How Procurement Transformation can streamline your Procurement Processes

Nanonets

Procurement transformation involves evolving the procurement function from performing basic administrative tasks to becoming a strategic, value-adding activity. This transformation focuses on three key elements: adopting digital technologies, implementing innovative procurement strategies, and reengineering procurement processes. In this blog, we will explore how to implement these changes effectively, with a particular focus on how procurement software can facilitate this transition.

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AI specialists draw 18% more pay

Accounting Today

A PwC survey found that AI specialists can command a wage premium of up to 18% at accounting firms.

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Sage and DonorPerfect Partner for "New" Fundraising Solution

Insightful Accountant

Sage Intacct Fundraising powered by DonorPerfect streamlines fundraising operations for nonprofits, freeing up time for them to focus on their mission impact.

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Member Spotlight: O.D. Glaus Credit Executive of Distinction Award

NACM

More than 50 years ago, NACM leader and visionary O.D. Glaus founded NACM's six-level Professional Certification Program, in which credit professionals can gain the knowledge and expertise in the field of B2B credit. A program that not only equips trade creditors for the demands of their role but launches them towards unparalleled success.After O.D.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Intuit Discontinues Melio powered Bill Pay in QBO

Insightful Accountant

Bill Pay powered by Melio has been discontinued for QuickBooks Online users as of May 21st.

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