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5 cybersecurity best practices for accountants

Accounting Today

Making sure your firm is well protected is critical for maintaining client trust.

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Emilio Vasquez, From Unhoused to CEO Entrepreneur – A Story of Resilience

Intuit

From unhoused to a life of giving back Small businesses play a vital role in uplifting our communities. In fact, small businesses account for 44% of U.S. economic activity and create two-thirds of new jobs created. When it comes to making an impact and giving back, no one exemplifies that more than Emilio Daniel Vasquez, the mastermind barista behind Coffee Cart Boys.

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IRS offers guidance on energy-efficient homes

Accounting Today

Final regulations are also available for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Amber Bond, the Dreamer and Doer behind Love is Bond

Intuit

Read the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs that participated in the Intuit IDEAS program and are making a difference in their communities. Turning an obsession with clothing and shoes into helping stars feel their best Amber Bond is among the visionaries, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who participated in the Intuit IDEAS program. Through her work she is making a difference, building a legacy, and achieving her dreams.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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EY fires staff for 'cheating' on training courses

Accounting Today

Ernst & Young fired dozens of its U.S. staffers for taking multiple online training courses simultaneously, violating the firm's ethic's policies.

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AI Powered Invoice Matching Software for Modern Businesses

Compleatable

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, managing invoices manually can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Traditional methods of handling invoices lack the efficiency that today’s technology, particularly AI-powered invoice matching software, brings to the table. This cutting-edge software automates the entire invoicing lifecycle—from data extraction to payment—boosting accuracy and efficiency while reducing operational costs.

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Scaling Down Post Covid and Designing the Ideal Lifestyle, w/Jeremy Wells

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary In this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello welcomes Jeremy Wells, EA and CPA , owner of JWellsCFO and Chief Operating Officer Steadfast Bookkeeping. Jeremy specializes in tax planning and business strategy for small businesses and has been active in the field since 2018. Before his accounting career, he spent a decade as a college instructor.

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On the move: Ascend adds chief AI officer

Accounting Today

Traphagen CPAs raises over $1K for American Cancer Society; KPMG appoints four partners to deal advisory & strategy practice; and more news from across the profession.

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Integrating Azure with Slack: A Comprehensive Guide

Economize

Why Integrate Azure with Slack? Slack is a messaging tool that keeps your project workflows, team collaborations, and communications in one place. It integrates your project files, meeting schedules, and team conversations and is organized and easily accessible. It also integrates easily with many tools that you use on an everyday basis.

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Erica Williams sworn in for second term as PCAOB chair

Accounting Today

Williams, who began her first term in January 2022, will now helm the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board through Oct. 24, 2029.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Accounting for Tech Companies

Tipalti

Tech companies face unique accounting challenges. Discover best practices and expert insights to optimize your tech company’s accounting processes.

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Cohen & Co. gets private equity infusion

Accounting Today

The Top 50 Firm based in Cleveland is the latest to receive a private equity investment, in this case from Lovell Minnick Partners.

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QuickBooks Desktop: To Host or Not To Host When There is QBO

Ace Cloud Hosting

Accounting clients, both individuals and businesses, are excited about the cloud. Some have already switched, while most are still considering their options. With its QuickBooks Desktop software, Intuit has been.

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Boomer's Blueprint: AI in the 2025 tax season

Accounting Today

Artificial intelligence is transforming how firms manage tax returns, communicate with clients and handle administrative tasks.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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10 experiences that prove you're an accountant

Accounting Fun

Wincing when someone says, "Can’t you just fudge the numbers a bit?" Memorising the HMRC Agent Dedicated Line number memorised but struggling to recall the same for your significant other. Trying to hide that you are an accountant from fellow members of your social, sporting or volunteer group to avoid being pressured to takeover as Treasurer. Correcting an error on someone else’s spreadsheet then feeling smug for the rest of the day.

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Practice Profile: Providing rare clarity

Accounting Today

Mariel Diaz's accounting practice is custom-made for her exclusively jewelry-industry clients.

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Improving Cash Flow for Freelancers and Small Businesses

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

Failing to manage accounts receivable can result in delayed payments, hindering the ability to pay bills, meet payroll, and reinvest in your business. For freelancers and small businesses especially, it is imperative to prioritize strategies that will help keep accounts receivable in check and improve cash flow to meet expenses. Boost the financial stability of your freelance or small business by mastering accounts receivable management for a proactive cash flow.

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Tech news: RSM announces "Catamaran" suite of outsourced solutions

Accounting Today

RSM announces "Catamaran" suite of outsourced solutions; Avalara announces AvaTax for Accounts Payable; Sage Copilot launches in US; and other accounting technology news.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Why Trump Will Win & AICPA Has a New President

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David examine why Trump may win in 2024, discussing immigration's economic impact on working-class wages and how this could affect voting patterns, particularly in border states like Arizona. They also look at the AICPA's selection of Mark Koziel as its new president, questioning whether the organization truly advocates for average CPAs. Moving on, they discuss Intuit's controversial TurboTax marketing campaign and consider why Berkshire Hathaway is reducing its BOA stake due to concer

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CrowdStrike, Carahsoft struck deal to sell software IRS didn't buy

Accounting Today

Questions have been raised about how Crowdstrike accounted for the deal in its financial statements.