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Gen AI speeds software development, heats up competition

Accounting Today

Accounting software development cycles will accelerate with generative AI, but so will competitive pressures.

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Streamline tax time: Xero now supports partnership tax in the UK

Xero

We’re excited to announce that partnership tax has arrived in Xero Tax. You can now manage most of your clients’ tax needs – corporate, personal, and ordinary partnerships – in one simple, secure platform. No more juggling multiple tools or battling complicated software. By managing partnership tax in Xero, you can remove some of the stress around tax time for your practice and your clients.

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M&A roundup: Aprio, Opsahl Dawson and Doeren Mayhew expand

Accounting Today

Aprio acquires Kirsch Kohn Bridge; Opsahl Dawson adds Hauser Jones & Sas; and Doeren Mayhew acquires BHT&D CPAs.

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5 Common Challenges Faced by A/R Teams That Can Be Overcome Through Automation

Gaviti

Automation delivers finance departments many benefits, including accurate predictions and insights related to revenue and sales so that CFOs and their teams can make better business decisions. Despite this, automation in accounts receivable has met its fair share of skepticism from business leaders worldwide. Some of the main concerns include change management and employee adaptability to new technologies, adherence to compliance, how easily the automation technology integrates with other financ

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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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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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Audit committees boost cyber, ESG expertise

Accounting Today

Audit committees are bringing on more directors with experience in cybersecurity and sustainability, according to a new survey.

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Nov 18, Quarterly Interest Rates Announced

Bookkeeping Essentials

CRA and IRS interest rates for corporate loans to shareholders, installment sales, under and over payment of taxes

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Top 9 Rossum alternatives for data extraction

Nanonets

Founded in 2016, Rossum has quickly become a major player in the document processing and automation space. It offers a cloud-based platform for AI-driven data extraction and workflow automation. However, every organization has unique needs, and not every tool would fit perfectly into all your workflows. If you’re exploring Rossum alternatives, it could be due to considerations such as: 1.

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Building a better sales pipeline

Accounting Today

As firms grow, they need to move their sales pipeline from inside their head into a more formal process, says Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.

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The Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping for Tax Season

Less Accounting

As tax season approaches, many small business owners find themselves scrambling to organize their financial records and ensure they comply with the intricate web of tax regulations. Accurate bookkeeping is not just a seasonal task but a year-round commitment that can significantly impact a business’s financial health and stability. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of accurate bookkeeping for tax season, highlighting its benefits and offering practical tips for maintainin

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CRI and PKFOD receive outside investment

Accounting Today

Carr, Riggs & Ingram and PKF O'Connor Davies separately announced they scored funding from investment firms.

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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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Top 3 fraud risks to look out for

Plooto

Using technology to run your business is a no-brainer in this day and age. It speeds up processes, helps employees and vendors communicate efficiently, and provides fast, reliable data about all aspects of your business.

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Art of Accounting: 11th anniversary of weekly quick fixes

Accounting Today

Accountants and advisors do not live in a vacuum or are not cordoned off in a silo but are subjected to everything going on in the real world and in business and serving the needs of our clients.

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Top 9 Amazon Textract alternatives for data extraction

Nanonets

Amazon Textract is AWS's machine learning service that reads and processes documents automatically. It does more than just turn images into text like basic OCR tools. You can use it to pull data from forms and tables, process both typed and handwritten text, work with PDFs and scanned images, and handle documents in multiple languages. It even comes with ready-to-use tools for specific documents like invoices, IDs, and lending paperwork.

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Withum Launches Dedicated AI Services Website

Insightful Accountant

Comprehensive resource withum.ai to help businesses navigate artificial intelligence space.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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How to Reduce Payroll Taxes for Small Businesses

CSI Accounting & Payroll

When you own a small business, you can owe a lot in payroll taxes. If you have a small profit margin, you may be wondering how you can reduce your payroll tax liability – legally, of course.

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Thomson Reuters Announces Partnership with Oracle

Insightful Accountant

Thomson Reuters has announced a partnership with Oracle which will turnkey integration with ONESOURCE Pagero and Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning, effectively transforming e-invoicing processes.

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Lacerte 1040 Tax Planner and Analyzer – What You Need To Know

Ace Cloud Hosting

Lacerte by Intuit is one of the most popular tax preparation and filing software for firms and professionals. It offers several handy features that help tax professionals file taxes efficiently.

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Nomination Period Extended for 2025 ProAdvisor Awards

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant is extending the 2025 ProAdvisor Award Nomination Deadline by three weeks until December 10, 2024. This extension applies for both the U.S. and International ProAdvisor communities.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Trump and the GOP won a huge election for taxes. Now for the tricky part

Accounting Today

The numbers are getting murkier, and the politics with a slim majority in the House and the minutiae of Senate reconciliation rules look anything but easy.

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IRS Proposal to Slash Third-Party Notice Period Draws Criticism

Insightful Accountant

In a move that could significantly affect how tax practitioners manage IRS information requests, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins has voiced strong opposition to proposed IRS regulations.

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IRS reforms bring relief, but Trump win clouds future plans

Accounting Today

Donald Trump's re-election brings uncertainty to the tax landscape, including proposals for both numerous tax breaks and funding cuts to the IRS.

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From Training to Profit: Equipping Accountants to Deliver Game-Changing Client Education

Insightful Accountant

Training has emerged as an effective and a least costly client acquisition strategy for accountants. Beyond attracting new clients or moving clients further into your services funnel, it can also stand alone as a lucrative revenue stream.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Johnson says Congress will 'do the math' on key Trump tax pledge

Accounting Today

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Donald Trump's plan to end income tax on tips would have to be paid for, injecting a note of caution into one of the president-elect's key campaign pledges.

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Transforming Accounting Workflows: Tommy Tsai on Coefficient's AI-Driven Spreadsheet Tools

Insightful Accountant

Join Gary DeHart as he interviews Tommy Tsai of Coefficient, to explore how spreadsheets are evolving with modern technology. Tommy shares his journey in startups and software engineering before discussing Coefficient's innovative features.

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Mastermind Roundtable: Strengthening Your Talent Retention & Engagement

accountingfly

When: Tuesday, December 3 @ 11 am CT / 12 pm ET Location: Virtual, Zoom Host: Jeff Phillips, Co-Founder of Accountingfly and CEO of Padgett Are you ready to protect the investments you’re making in hiring top accounting talent? As an Accountingfly client, you’re invited to an exclusive mastermind roundtable designed to empower your firm with insights on talent retention, engagement, and onboarding.

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What is Test Time Training

Nanonets

Introduction Back-propagation has been the engine driving the deep learning revolution. We've come a long way with advancements such as: New layers like Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks, Transformers. New training paradigms like fine-tuning, transfer learning, self-supervised learning, contrastive learning, and reinforcement learning.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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2024 Salary Trends Business Owners Should Know

Fit Small Business

Understanding salary trends is crucial for both job seekers and employers navigating a dynamic labor market. This article explores the key factors driving wage changes, including inflation and industry demands. Staying informed of these 2024 compensation trends can help you make strategic career or business decisions this year. US Salary Trends 1. Actual salary increase.

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