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Interest rate cuts spur CFO decisions

Accounting Today

The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts are presenting CFOs with the opportunity to borrow money on more favorable terms for priorities like expansion or acquisitions.

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What’s new in Xero – November 2024

Xero

Welcome to our monthly roundup of what’s new in Xero. This month, we’re excited to share updates designed to save you time, reduce errors, and give you greater flexibility. From duplicate bill detection to streamlined GST reporting, we’ve been busy making Xero even better. So sit back, and read on to learn how these enhancements can benefit you and your business.

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What tech vendors can learn from CPAs

Accounting Today

In the first two parts of this series (here and here), we explored what accounting firms can learn from accounting technology vendors. The first article discussed how vendor business models can inspire accountants to rethink their approaches to innovation and client experience, and the second article highlighted approaches tech companies use in talent management to attract and retain top talent.

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AWS Doubles Down on Data Granularity and FOCUS for Faster Decision-Making

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: AWS doubles down on data with commitments to deliver more types of data and finer-grained data for more of the services they offer. Better data, as well as FOCUS, will unlock faster decision-making and more innovation. At FinOps X in San Diego in June 2024, J.R. Storment , Executive Director of the FinOps Foundation, sat down with James Greenfield , VP of AWS Commerce Platform, to ask what he thinks the Future of FinOps will look like.

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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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4 tax strategies for home improvement projects

Accounting Today

Credits or deductions for renovations, repairs or energy-efficient upgrades are available — but clients often need reminders and professional help to get them.

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The Ultimate Guide to Assessing Table Extraction

Nanonets

Introduction to Table extraction Extracting tables from documents may sound straightforward, but in reality, it is a complex pipeline involving parsing text, recognizing structure, and preserving the precise spatial relationships between cells. Tables carry a wealth of information compacted into a grid of rows and columns, where each cell holds context based on its neighboring cells.

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2025 ProAdvisor Nomination Deadline Approaching

Insightful Accountant

November 19 is the Deadline to nominate a ProAdvisor. There's still time to nominate a deserving U.S. or International ProAdvisor for the 2025 Awards. 15 Nominated ProAdvisors Haven't Started Their Applications, Are You One Of Them???

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Art of Accounting: Becoming a thought leader

Accounting Today

The more innovative insights you provide, the sooner you will become recognized as a thought leader and have your ideas sought out.

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Elevate Your Expertise with the Newly Updated ProAdvisor Academy

1st Step Accounting

As a lifelong learner, I pride myself on being up to date on all the latest and greatest tech, and that includes our accounting software. I figured if I’m going to use this software daily, I should know it inside and out. Which led me down the path to becoming a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor. I grabbed a few friends, set a goal and took it to the next level by becoming an Advanced Certified ProAdvisor.

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The problems PE solves

Accounting Today

Private equity can solve many of a firm's problems -- but not necessarily all, according to Phil Whitman.

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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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Building an Organic Marketing Strategy: Your Path to Predictable Growth

Insightful Accountant

As accountants, you’ve likely ridden the referral rollercoaster- the “ups” of several people calling at once and the quieter times where you would love to grow your business but you aren’t sure how.

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EY acquires HR tech consultancy Jubilant

Accounting Today

Jubilant specializes in implementing and supporting human capital management, payroll and workforce management systems.

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Salesforce to NetSuite Integration: The Complete Guide

Nanonets

Integrating NetSuite and Salesforce can be a game-changer for organizations, enabling seamless data flow between the two most common mid-market CRM and financial systems. This guide will help you understand how to integrate the two, what the benefits are, and integration methods that make NetSuite and Salesforce a powerful combination. Overview of Salesforce and NetSuite Use Cases Salesforce and NetSuite are the two leading CRM and ERP software solutions for the mid-market.

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Top 10 AWS Cost Optimization Best Practices & Why You Need Them

finout

AWS cost optimization involves strategically managing and reducing expenditures on Amazon Web Services without affecting performance or reliability. It helps organizations relying on AWS services to continually evaluate and adjust their resource usage, ensuring they are not overpaying for unnecessary resources or underutilized services. This process extends beyond merely cutting costs; it encompasses using AWS resources efficiently.

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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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Nanonets announces strategic partnership with Credex Technology

Nanonets

Nanonets announces a strategic partnership with Credex Technology, a renowned digital transformation consultancy headquartered in San Ramon, California. This collaboration significantly expands both companies' presence across North America, EU & APAC, and bolsters their digital consulting & automation capabilities. The partnership combines Nanonets' state-of-the-art AI and machine learning technology for intelligent document processing with Credex Technology's extensive di

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Tomorrow's QB Talks covers Training Strategies

Insightful Accountant

Providing training/education to your clients is a big part of Client Accounting & Advisor Services (CAAS). This month's QB Talks provides strategies for doing so.

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Symphonic

Tipalti

When they upgraded to Tipalti’s mass payments solution, Symphonic Distribution found that financial operations were no longer an obstacle to scaling the business.

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What Trump means for the future of heat pump and EV incentives

Accounting Today

If your clients thinking of buying an electric car or an energy-saving heat pump eligible for federal tax credits and rebates, now might be the time.

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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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Tipalti vs Medius: Which is the best AP automation tool for you?

Tipalti

Compare Tipalti vs Medius and uncover the best AP automation system for your business. See which has the best features, customer support and pricing.

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Trump expected to narrow Treasury chief options by week's end

Accounting Today

The group is strategizing on how to pass another sweeping tax bill next year.

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Top 5 Alternatives To Libeo

Tipalti

See how Libeo compares to these top 5 alternative solutions for accounts payable automation and outbound payments.

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Trump victory threatens key muni tax break in hunt for revenue

Accounting Today

The tax break offered to municipal bond investors is coming under threat as Republicans are closer to taking control of both the White House and Congress.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng