Tue.Jul 16, 2024

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AI in accounting: Who are the humans in the loop?

Accounting Today

Accounting firms and vendors alike have stressed the importance of having a "human in the loop" to oversee AI. Just who are these humans and what do they do?

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Elevate Your Business with Client Accounting Services

Accounting Department

Growing a business is a multifaceted challenge that requires careful financial management. For many business owners, juggling daily operations while keeping track of finances is daunting. Enter Client Accounting Services (CAS), a crucial element for business growth that improves financial accuracy, reduces costs, and offers expert financial guidance.

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How real-time accounting drives a healthier financial future

Accounting Today

Accounting is an industry wedded to traditional techniques, so leveraging new technology will require a cultural shift within the organization.

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TJCA May Bring Wave of C Corp Conversions

Insightful Accountant

The potential expiration of key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025 is a critical issue that requires careful attention and proactive planning, and Section 199A is no exception.

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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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KPMG takes lead in Q1 SEC audit clients

Accounting Today

The Big Four firm netted the most new SEC audit clients in the first quarter, followed closely by Deloitte.

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Underwriting definition

Accounting Tools

What is Underwriting in Insurance? Underwriting is the exchange of a fee for the acceptance of risk. This is a risk transfer from one party to another, and is most commonly applied to the insurance industry, where clients pay an insurer to take on specific risks. If a covered risk occurs, the underwriter pays the client an amount stated in the related insurance contract.

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Nonprofit accounting definition

Accounting Tools

What is Nonprofit Accounting? Nonprofit accounting refers to the unique system of recordation and reporting that is applied to the business transactions engaged in by a nonprofit organization. A nonprofit entity is one that has no ownership interests, has an operating purpose other than to earn a profit , and which receives significant contributions from third parties that do not expect to receive a return.

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Internal auditing to undergo major transformation, says IIA

Accounting Today

The role of the internal auditor is expected to change drastically in the decade to come, according to a new report by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

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The Rule of 72 definition

Accounting Tools

What is the Rule of 72? The Rule of 72 is a calculation used to estimate the number of years it will take to double one’s invested money, given a specific annual rate of return. The rule is useful in situations where you do not have access to more precise methods of calculation, such as an electronic spreadsheet or a calculator. How to Calculate the Rule of 72 The calculation is to divide 72 by the interest rate on the invested funds.

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AuditBoard releases assessment tools for IIA standards

Accounting Today

AuditBoard has released an out-of-the-box assessment tool feature for internal auditors to assess conformance with new IIA global standards.

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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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QuickBooks Payments Price Hike August 15th

Insightful Accountant

Intuit is hiking the cost of its QuickBooks Payments processing as of August 15, 2024. This price change only impacts Intuit customers processing 'payment card' transactions using QuickBooks Payments.

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In the blogs: It's understandable 

Accounting Today

BOI guidance; IRS accessibility; home on the road; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Docyt AI unveils "Gary", their 'AI Bookkeeper'

Insightful Accountant

Docyt AI has announced a new AI-based bookkeeping tool called "Gary.

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Recording accounting transactions

Accounting Tools

How to Record an Accounting Transaction When an accounting transaction occurs, it can be recorded in the books of an organization in a number of ways. The following comments note the most common methods available. These recordation methods all create entries in the general ledger , or else in a subsidiary ledger that then rolls into the general ledger.

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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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ESG Reporting Tips: A Complete Overview Guide

oAppsNet

Effective Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is vital for companies committed to sustainability and transparency. Good ESG reporting satisfies regulatory requirements and builds trust with investors, customers, and the public. It involves accurately and succinctly communicating a company’s impact on the environment, its people, and how it is governed.

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Accounts payable turnover ratio

Accounting Tools

What is the Accounts Payable Turnover Ratio? Accounts payable turnover is a ratio that measures the speed with which a company pays its suppliers. If the turnover ratio declines from one period to the next, this indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more slowly, and may be an indicator of worsening financial condition. A change in the turnover ratio can also indicate altered payment terms with suppliers, though this rarely has more than a slight impact on the ratio.

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The Role of AI in Fintech: A Deep Dive 

AvidXchange

Seventy-two percent of organizations are currently using artificial intelligence (AI) in their finance department, according to AvidXchange’s 2024 Trends Survey. It is no surprise given the buzz surrounding this technology. While many businesses are experimenting with AI, some may wonder, “How is AI used in fintech?” This piece will share the potential uses for AI in fintech, including popular applications and challenges surrounding the implementation of this groundbreaking technology.

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Trump's rise poses threat to tax break that underpins muni bonds

Accounting Today

The muni tax-exemption — estimated to cost the U.S. government roughly $40 billion each year — has been mentioned as a target for elimination.

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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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Intuit's Shift to AI Failed on Day One

Cloud Accounting Podcast

In light of recent events, Blake and David examine assassination attempts on US presidents, providing historical context. They move on to Intuit's recent layoffs, critiquing the company's communication strategy and exploring potential AI improvements for such announcements, and then shift to the Synapse bankruptcy, its impact on fintech users, and evolving regulatory scrutiny.

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The shocking numbers behind US presidential assassination attempts

Blake Oliver

As an accountant, when disaster strikes, I cope by putting numbers to it. So when I heard about the assassination attempt on President Trump this weekend, I did some research. The findings? Being President is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: -27% of US presidents (12 out of 45) have faced assassination attempts 8.9% (4 out of 45) were assassinated in office The 4 presidents killed in office: Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy 8 more survived attempts, including Jackson, Teddy Roose