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IRS tries to use AI to close tax gap

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is turning to artificial intelligence to help select tax returns to audit and narrow the tax gap, but it needs to use this new technology consistently and transparently, according to a new government report.

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What are the KPIs in Accounts Payable for Health and How to Improve Them

Fidesic blog

Healthcare accounting is often complex. Healthcare accounting is often managed by health support organizations or management offices that handle tons of vendors across geographies. This can create pretty complex back-office processes. This includes super complex invoice processing requirements.

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Many nonprofits missed filing deadline

Accounting Today

Between inflation and reduced contributions, charities and not-for-profits are being squeezed, and even though millions of them are tax-exempt, a lot of them need extra help and time to file their Form 990 with the IRS.

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5 Minutes to Set Up - Invoice Data Capture for Business Central

Fidesic blog

Get started in minutes with invoice data capture. Fidesic MagiCapture for Business Central is easy to install. Still entering invoice data manually? A better process is only 5 minutes away.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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NPAG: All hands on deck to solve the pipeline problem

Accounting Today

Restocking the accounting profession's talent pipeline is everyone's responsibility, says the National Pipeline Advisory Group.

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Jun 5, Learn How To Use QuickBooks | Learning QuickBooks

Bookkeeping Essentials

Learning how to use QuickBooks to create & customize reports such as cheques issued, customer deposits, holdbacks will help you make sound business decisions.

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Nancy McClelland's Biggest Takeaways of Scaling New Heights 2023

Insightful Accountant

Gear up for Scaling New Heights 2024 by taking a look at Nancy's takeaways from last year's Scaling New Heights.

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Weather victims in Massachusetts get tax relief

Accounting Today

The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines for those impacted by last September's storms and flooding.

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Intuit to offer Account Management program for QuickBooks customers

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has selected customers who display complexity for this new program and you need to be aware of this offering because some of those customers may also be your clients.

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Governance and leadership dynamics in accounting firms need scrutiny

Accounting Today

The shift of public accounting firms, traditionally focused on providing auditing and tax services, into expansive multidisciplinary firms has long raised concerns among investors and regulators.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

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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Tax Professionals' Guide to Assisting Freelance Clients

Insightful Accountant

Post-COVID, the freelance economy is booming. Tax pros face challenges managing a mix of employees and contractors. Clients seek help with self-employment taxes, offering growth opportunities for tax professionals.

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SEC hedge fund fee disclosure rule struck down by US court

Accounting Today

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans sided with the private funds industry, which argued that the agency overstepped its authority.

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Be Insightful at Scaling New Heights: Unveiling Exclusive Perks at Insightful Accountant's Booth

Insightful Accountant

Join us at the Scaling New Heights conference for exclusive offers, insightful resources, and more at the Insightful Accountant booth! Elevate your practice to new heights with us.

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Spanish court grants 'Bitcoin Jesus' bail in extradition fight

Accounting Today

A crypto investor known as "Bitcoin Jesus" has been released on bail in Spain, where he faces extradition to the U.S. on tax fraud charges.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

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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Mastering Financial Management: Essential Bookkeeping Strategies for Small Business Success

Less Accounting

In the complex and fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, mastering the art of bookkeeping is not just a necessity—it’s a strategic advantage that can significantly determine the success of a small business. Effective financial management enables business owners to make informed decisions, maintain compliance with regulations, and optimize their operations.

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NYC congestion pricing risks delay after Hochul weighs pause

Accounting Today

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering delaying a plan to charge motorists driving into midtown Manhattan and potentially replacing it with a tax on New York City businesses.

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Jun 5, Learn How To Use QuickBooks Desktop | Learning QuickBooks

Bookkeeping Essentials

Learn how to use QuickBooks desktop to create & customize reports like top customers, customer deposits, holdbacks will help you make sound business decisions.

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Private sector hiring and pay growth slowed in May

Accounting Today

The jobs market showed signs of a slowdown last month as the private sector added 152,000 jobs in May, while annual pay grew 5.0 percent year-over-year, ADP reported.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Tired of Scattered Systems and Missed Opportunities? Streamline Your Accounting Firm with Cajabra

Insightful Accountant

If you're an accountant longing for a simpler, more automated solution, look no further than Cajabra, the all-in-one CRM designed specifically for your needs.

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New Service Idea: Time-Saving Accounting Audit

Future Firm

Most firms struggle to show how they can save clients time. In this episode, I'll share how to market & sell this benefit effectively. The post New Service Idea: Time-Saving Accounting Audit appeared first on Future Firm.

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Depreciation, depletion, and amortization (DD&A)

Accounting Tools

What is Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization? Depreciation, depletion, and amortization (D&A) refers to the set of techniques used to gradually charge certain costs to expense over an extended period of time. More specifically: Depreciation. This is the planned, gradual reduction in the recorded value of a tangible asset over its useful life.

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QuickBooks Connect is now Intuit Connect

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has changed the name of 'QuickBooks Connect' to 'Intuit Connect' for 2025 and in so doing has announced the dates for this year's event.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Jun 5, Compliance Tax Rates

Bookkeeping Essentials

Canadian and U.S. compliance tax rates for small business owners who work from home. Prescribed interest rates, mileage, auto allowance, EI, CPP, FICA, FUTA and more.

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Translation adjustments definition

Accounting Tools

What are Translation Adjustments? Translation adjustments are those journal entries made during the process of converting an entity’s financial statements from its functional currency into its reporting currency. These adjustments are made by a corporate parent when it has received financial statements from a subsidiary that use a different currency than the reporting currency of the parent.

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Unlock Efficiency and Growth for Your Clients with Xero and Powerful Integrations

Insightful Accountant

Xero, a leading cloud accounting platform, is excited to partner with App Academy for an exclusive webinar showcasing how Xero, combined with powerful integrations, can unlock maximum efficiency for your business.

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Supplementary statement definition

Accounting Tools

What is a Supplementary Statement? A supplementary statement is a supporting schedule that expands upon the information in an organization's income statement , balance sheet , or statement of cash flows. These statements are typically attached to a set of financial statements when the statements are being distributed outside of the organization; they are rarely attached to internal distributions.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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Expense reimbursement simplified

Nanonets

Expense reimbursements are typical in today's work environment. An employee expense can range from $3 for a coffee to a few hundred dollars for a business flight. These can add up to billions of dollars that companies need to reimburse their employees. When it comes to expenses and reimbursements, two things come to mind. For businesses, it's about effectively controlling business spending and increasing compliance.

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Service life definition

Accounting Tools

What is Service Life? Service life is the time period over which an asset is expected to be used. It is the basis for the depreciation of an asset, since depreciation only spans the service life of an asset. If there is a chance that an asset will become obsolete or fall into disuse later in its life, then its physical life may prove to be longer than its service life.

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Biden vetoes repeal of requirement to count crypto as liability

Accounting Today

The White House has vetoed a bill that would have repealed a measure requiring custodians of crypto assets to count them as liabilities on their balance sheets.

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The difference between accruals and deferrals

Accounting Tools

What is an Accrual? An accrual allows a business to record expenses and revenues for which it expects to expend cash or receive cash, respectively, in a future period. It is an essential element of the accrual basis of accounting. Using accruals allows a business to more closely adhere to the matching principle , where revenues and related expenses are recognized together in the same period.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

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.