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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Despite widespread reports of declines in accounting students, Purdue is defying the trend and seeing enrollment growing dramatically.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

This guest blog was written by the team at ecommerce accounting integration, Amaka. Cyber Monday was originally an opportunity for ecommerce businesses to dish out huge promotions after Thanksgiving in the United States, but it’s now become a phenomenon around the world. In 2022, Cyber Monday brought in a total of $ 11.3 billion USD in the United States alone, representing one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The service began allowing nearly 800,000 tax preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers for next year.

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Accounting Department

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Managing the financial aspects of a business is a critical task that demands accuracy, expertise, and time. As your business grows, so does the complexity of your financial transactions, leaving you with less time to focus on core operations.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Commissioner Werfel encouraged Congress to keep the money coming.

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FinOps in Practice

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this article, we describe block D, devoted to the automated machine learning workflow. Please, find the whole scheme, which describes key MLOps processes here. The main parts of the scheme are horizontal blocks, inside of which the procedural aspects of MLOps are described (they are assigned letters A, B, C, D). Each of them is designed to solve specific tasks within the framework of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the company’s ML services.

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Fidesic blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We had a blast at Dynamic Communities #SummitNA 2023! Great to see everyone! Watch our video recap with juggling!

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Most new claimants don't qualify for the Employee Retention Credit, experts say — but that hasn't stopped facilitators from promoting it.

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Insightful Accountant

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Bonadio Group's Karen Webber breaks down the weak internal controls that could put your client at risk of fraud—and the warning signs you need to watch out for.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The late actor's estate fell short in a five-year quest involving the distribution of a hedge fund position when his financial advisor left UBS for Merrill Lynch.

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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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Compleatable

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What’s the best way to add value to something? Make it more efficient. Instead of adding new processes, hiring new staff, increasing your output, have you ever looked into what you already do, and simply tried making it better? Sometimes it’s a simple fix. Even just making sure everyone is following the same processes can see gains in productivity.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The board imposed a $175,000 fine on Smythe LLP, a Vancouver-based firm, for violating its rules and quality control standards on four audits.

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Insightful Accountant

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Mark down Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. (EST) as the next 'QB Talks' with Kristen Nies Ciraldo and Kelly Gonsalves, aka Kelly G.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The cost of free file; ERC withdrawals; making money year-round; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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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.

Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Closing the Books The Soft Close The Year-End Close What are Intercompany Eliminations? Intercompany eliminations are used to remove from the financial statements of a group of companies any transactions involving dealings between the companies in the group. There are three types of intercompany eliminations, which are noted below. Intercompany Debt For intercompany debt , a business eliminates any loans made from one entity to another within the group, since these only result in

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Nanonets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Introduction Retrieval Augmented Generation, or RAG, is a mechanism that helps large language models (LLMs) like GPT become more useful and knowledgeable by pulling in information from a store of useful data, much like fetching a book from a library. Here’s how RAG makes magic with simple AI workflows: Knowledge Base (Input) : Think of this as a big library full of useful stuff—FAQs, manuals, documents, etc.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses The Balance Sheet What is the Current Portion of Long-Term Debt? The current portion of long-term debt is a amount of principal that will be due for payment within one year of the balance sheet date. It is stated in a separate line item in the balance sheet. This line item is closely followed by creditors , lenders , and investors , who want to know if a company has sufficient liquidity to pay off its short-term obligations.

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Tipalti

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Learn how to set up NetSuite procure to pay step-by-step, so you can start streamlining your procurement process and boost productivity.

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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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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Business Ratios Guidebook Key Performance Indicators The Interpretation of Financial Statements What are Efficiency Ratios? Efficiency ratios measure the ability of a business to use its assets and liabilities to generate sales. A highly efficient organization has minimized its net investment in assets, and so requires less debt and equity in order to remain in operation.

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Tipalti

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Finance AI is changing the game for financial management. Find out how this technology is being used to streamline processes and improve decision-making on a global scale.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Bookkeeping Guidebook Partnership Accounting What is an Entity? An entity is something that maintains a separate and distinct existence. In business, an entity is an organizational structure that has its own goals, processes, and records. Examples of entities are sole proprietorships , partnerships , and corporations. Characteristics of an Entity These entities all have names that may differ from the names of their owners.

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Tipalti

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Maximize your business's profits with our travel agent commission calculator. Instantly determine travel agent commissions for a more profitable operation.

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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

Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Business Ratios Guidebook Effective Sales Management Financial Analysis The Interpretation of Financial Statements What is Sales Volume? Sales volume is the number of units sold within a reporting period. This figure is monitored by investors to see if a business is expanding or contracting. Within a business, sales volume may be monitored at the level of the product, product line , customer , subsidiary , or sales region.

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NACM

OCTOBER 24, 2023

NACM's Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals to earn designations at anytime, anywhere. With an intensive six-level education program, credit professionals have all the tools they need at their fingertips for success. The Credit Business Associate (CBA) is the first level and an academic-based designation that includes a ma.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses How to Audit Payroll Optimal Accounting for Payroll Payroll Management An advance paid to an employee is essentially a short-term loan from the employer. As such, it is recorded as a current asset in the company's balance sheet. There may not be a separate account in which to store advances, especially if employee advances are infrequent; possible asset accounts in which to store this information are: Employee advances (for high-volume situations) Employee loans (useful if the co

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Cost Accounting Fundamentals Financial Analysis What is a Semi-Variable Cost? A semi-variable cost is a cost that contains both fixed cost and variable cost elements. The fixed element of the cost will be incurred repeatedly over time, while the variable element will only be incurred as a function of activity volume. Thus, a base-level cost will be always be incurred, irrespective of volume, as well as an additional cost that is based only on volume.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses The Balance Sheet What is a Current Asset? A current asset is an item on an entity's balance sheet that is either cash , a cash equivalent , or which can be converted into cash within one year. If an organization has an operating cycle lasting more than one year, an asset is still classified as current as long as it is converted into cash within the operating cycle.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Activity-Based Costing Activity-Based Management Cost Accounting Fundamentals What is a Cost Object? A cost object is an item for which a cost is compiled. For example, this can be a product, product line , service, project, customer , distribution channel , or activity. Cost objects are used in activity-based costing analyses as the focal point of cost accumulations.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Bookkeeping Guidebook How to Audit Receivables New Controller Guidebook What is Gross Accounts Receivable? Gross accounts receivable is the amount of sales that a business has made on credit, and for which no payment has yet been received. The gross receivable figure is useful for estimating the amount of cash that a business is likely to generate in the near term to pay its obligations , and so is considered a prime determinant of liquidity.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related Courses Economic Indicators What is Gross Domestic Product? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods manufactured and services provided within a country over a period of time. It includes all production and services within the country, even if they are provided by entities owned by foreigners. GDP is a high-level indicator of the economic health of a country.

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Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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