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States that rely the most on sales taxes

Accounting Today

Where does sales tax drive the most local revenue?

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The Evolution of FinOps: Day 1 Keynote Themes from FinOps X 2024

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: The FinOps X 2024 Day 1 Keynotes covered the Evolution of FinOps to include more technology spending beyond public cloud, FinOps for AI, cost-aware product decisions, carbon-aware FinOps. Stories from Disney and Uber spoke to the the constantly changing FinOps landscape, the FOCUS 1.0 GA launch landed and an executive panel of VPs from AWS, Microsoft and Google spoke together.

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Private sector added 150K jobs in June as annual pay rose 4.9%

Accounting Today

The job market continued to grow last month, but wage growth slowed, ADP reported.

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Clouds announce FOCUS support and GenAI tools at FinOps X

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: At FinOps X in San Diego last week, the three largest cloud service providers took the stage to announce feature launches and improvements to their FinOps offerings. Native FOCUS support was a ubiquitous theme, optimization recommendations were improved, and the use of AI assistants were common threads. Mike Fuller , CTO of the FinOps Foundation, and J.R.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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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Founder Files: The accountant who hates accounting

Accounting Today

Louie Vazquez says he has all the characteristics of a bad employee and a good business owner.

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Process Improvement is Not a Top Priority

Future Firm

If your goal is to systematize your firm, improving processes shouldn't be your top priority. Find out why in this episode. The post Process Improvement is Not a Top Priority appeared first on Future Firm.

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Azure Cost Optimization Tools: A Comprehensive Guide

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Azure cloud expenses can quickly add up if not managed properly, and Azure’s wide array of services can make cost management feel overwhelming. This blog focuses on essential Azure cost optimization tools and practices that can help you stay on top of your spending. We’ll walk you through tools like Azure Cost Management and Billing, Azure Advisor, and Spot Virtual Machines, offering practical tips to optimize your budget and enhance your cloud efficiency.

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IRS offers relief on reporting renewable energy tax credits

Accounting Today

The IRS's Large Business and International Division is providing companies that claim tax credits for renewable energy and electricity projects an expedited way to report them.

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10 Top Finance Conferences for CFOs and Finance Leaders in 2024

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As the role of the CFO has expanded to include financial planning and predictions, it’s your job to stay on top of the tools and technologies that can best assist you in achieving these tasks. But economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates have made these tasks increasingly challenging. By attending a finance conference, however, you can meet with fellow financial professionals who can share their experiences on how they’ve overcome these challenges.

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Yet another deepfake scam, and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

Plus, unbundling Office and Teams, Apple and on-device AI, and more.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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The going concern principle

Accounting Tools

What is the Going Concern Principle? The going concern principle is the assumption that an entity will remain in business for the foreseeable future. Conversely, this means the entity will not be forced to halt operations and liquidate its assets in the near term at what may be very low fire-sale prices. By making this assumption, the accountant is justified in deferring the recognition of certain expenses until a later period, when the entity will presumably still be in business and using its a