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IRS questions security of planned ID verification system

Accounting Today

The service has faced challenges in transitioning the system it uses for authenticating the identities of taxpayers and tax professionals.

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5 Crucial Components Your ERP System Should Include

Accounting Department

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are instrumental in helping businesses achieve optimal efficiency. By integrating various essential business functions into a unified platform, ERP systems provide a real-time overview of the business while supporting day-to-day operations and workflows.

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Top-earning men see wage growth longer than others

Accounting Today

The researcher sourced data from IRS tax forms to track wages for men between the ages of 25 to 55.

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Oracle NetSuite Introduces Enterprise Performance Management

Insightful Accountant

NetSuite's newly unveiled Enterprise Performance Management will help finance leaders increase productivity, efficiency and profitability.

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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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PwC partners with ChatGPT creator OpenAI

Accounting Today

The accounting firm will use artificial intelligence to consult on complex matters in tax, legal and human resources.

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A Complete LlamaIndex Guide

Nanonets

Introduction Welcome to our guide of LlamaIndex! In simple terms, LlamaIndex is a handy tool that acts as a bridge between your custom data and large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 which are powerful models capable of understanding human-like text. Whether you have data stored in APIs, databases, or in PDFs, LlamaIndex makes it easy to bring that data into conversation with these smart machines.

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How Much Does Slack Spend On AWS?

CloudZero

The Slack messaging app is popular because it is easy to use, affordable, and highly customizable. With Slack, you can collaborate in teams and with colleagues in real-time, accessing files from anywhere.

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3 common cybersecurity mistakes accountants make

Accounting Today

Firms don't always make the best decisions when it comes to locking down the data that resides in their applications.

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Becoming Employee-Owned: How BDO Broke Out of the Partner Model

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO USA, joins Blake and guest host, David Leary, on the Earmark Podcast to discuss BDO's recent transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), making it the first major accounting firm to implement an ESOP structure. They discuss how the ESOP aims to attract and retain talent in the accounting profession and provide employees at all levels with an ownership stake in the firm.

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How intelligent automation is driving a digital accounting revolution

Accounting Today

As your IA practice advances, the scope of automation expands considerably.

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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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Exploring Our Integrations: How LedgerDocs Enhances Your Accounting Software

LedgerDocs

Accountants, bookkeepers, and financial managers face the daunting task of managing what feels like an endless stream of financial information and transactions. Efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in the tools they choose are instrumental in making the workload feel manageable. Enter our document management platform LedgerDocs, a powerful software designed to not just make your work easier, but to transform your entire accounting workflow.

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Generative AI use growing for both business and consumers

Accounting Today

The rising popularity and use of generative AI since it recently exploded on the scene has not abated. Indeed, recent polls show it is rising.

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7 Common Characteristics of a Modern Accounting Firm

Jetpack Workflow

Based on the headlines, recruiting challenges, rapid tech advancement, and the failure to meet clients’ evolving expectations are consistent problems for some accounting firms. What about those rapidly growing firms with modern processes, great cultures, and happy clients who happily send them referrals? What’s their secret? We work with thousands of accounting professionals every day.

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Right Networks rebrands to Rightworks

Accounting Today

Right Networks, an accounting-centered cloud solutions provider, has changed its name to Rightworks.

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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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5 Ways Outsourced Accounting Can Help Property Developers and Managers

Insightful Accountant

The Bonadio Group's Cheryl Prout discusses why property developers and managers can benefit from outsourced accounting.

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Vendor Spotlight: Unit4

Accounting Today

In this week's Vendor Spotlight, we talk to CEO Mike Ettling from ERP solutions provider Unit4.

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5 Best Practices for FinOps Cloud Policies & Governance

Economize

In a world where managing cloud costs effectively is crucial, FinOps Cloud Policies and Governance play a vital role in helping organizations make the most of their cloud investments.

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Becoming Employee-Owned: How BDO Broke Out of the Partner Model

Earmark Accounting Podcast

Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO USA, joins Blake and guest host, David Leary, to discuss BDO's recent transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), making it the first major accounting firm to implement an ESOP structure. They discuss how the ESOP aims to attract and retain talent in the accounting profession and provide employees at all levels with an ownership stake in the firm.

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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.

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The Accountant’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence

Dext

It’s likely that you’re already familiar with AI, its capabilities and algorithmic prowess in decision-making. What you might be pondering is its concrete application in your everyday accounting tasks – how does AI really work for me? Think about your daily grind.

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Xerocon Nashville 2024

Insightful Accountant

Get ready to two step, because Xerocon is headed to Nashville!

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9 Strategies to Differentiate Your Accounting Firm

Future Firm

Discover how an online community can be a factor in securing more deals, improving client experience, and a differentiator for your firm. The post 9 Strategies to Differentiate Your Accounting Firm appeared first on Future Firm.

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Why BDO is Breaking Up with the Partner Model

Blake Oliver

On my podcast, we talk a lot about the talent crisis in the accounting profession. With crazy high turnover, especially among experienced staff, firms struggle to attract and retain enough employees to handle all the work. This pressing issue is why I was so eager to speak with Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO USA, about their bold, outside-the-box move to become an employee-owned firm.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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AvidXchange Supports Property Management Company as it Triples in Size  

AvidXchange

Security Properties Residential Scales Dramatically with the Support of AvidXchange and Entrata Over Hannah Scherer’s tenure at Security Properties Residential , she’s witnessed striking growth – not only in the company but in her own role. When Scherer started with Security Properties Residential in 2020 as a temp, the organization managed about 30 properties.

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Nanonets Pipedrive Workflow Automation: Master and take control of your CRM

Nanonets

Automate your sales processes and unlock the full potential of your CRM with Nanonets integrated Pipedrive Workflow Automation. In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the competition requires efficiency, productivity, and strategic decision-making. And that's where workflow automation comes into play. By automating repetitive tasks and streamlining business processes, you can free up valuable time and resources to focus on what truly matters – closing deals and d

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Media Predictions for 2024

AvidXchange

2024 is set to be a pivotal year in the media industry due to significant events such as a Presidential election and the Olympics. This is expected to drive ad spending to unprecedented levels. Due to the Hollywood strikes and a related absence of new content, audiences are liable to shift towards digital streaming catalogs from services like Netflix and Hulu.

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What is a brand, and where do you start?

Insightful Accountant

Accountants speak numbers, so let’s start with some numbers that speak to the importance of having a strong brand for your firm.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.

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Member Spotlight: Credit Managers Use Education to Adapt

NACM

In the ever-changing atmosphere of credit management, credit professionals must be adaptable. They must be prepared when changes happen within the department, company or industry. Credit professionals can adapt by earning a designation through NACM's Professional Certification Program. After earning each designation, trade creditors are not only bu.

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