Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Those 73 and older need to make sure they're taking their required minimum distributions from IRA and other retirement accounts.

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Accounting Department

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Outsourced client accounting services play a crucial role in helping businesses take control of their financials. These services involve outsourcing the accounting and bookkeeping tasks to a third-party service provider, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations. The role of outsourced client accounting services goes beyond basic bookkeeping; it includes managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, financial reporting, and more.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The IRS is rolling out a voluntary disclosure program to let businesses pay back Employee Retention Credits they claimed in error.

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Insightful Accountant

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Intuit's latest release updates to QuickBooks Desktop 2024, 2023 and 2022 are aimed as "Mass Migration" to QuickBooks Online.

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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.

Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Often enough, creating capacity isn't about hiring people.

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Plooto

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2024, accountants will no longer be deemed company number crunchers as they gain access to technology that allows them to play an increasingly strategic role in business decisions. It’s a role transformation that’s already begun, sparked by the accelerated adoption of digital accounting, fueled by cloud computing, automation, and AI.

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Billing Platform

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cloud services continue to evolve for businesses large and small (no matter the industry). This environment features many benefits like improved performance and high availability, business continuity, centralized data security, and cost savings. While the cloud has been adopted for many internal processes, billing and more specifically subscription management are only just beginning to embrace cloud-based subscription management and its benefits.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Financial advisors and tax professionals serving self-employed and other entrepreneurial clients start with a choice between two methods, then make careful calculations.

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Invoicera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Looking for cost-effective FreshBooks alternatives? Although FreshBooks has been a choice for many, it is always better to get software within your budget. A study has also found that over 40% of small businesses switch their financial software within the first two years. Thus, many invoicing software options are available in the vast market. We have listed 10 FreshBooks alternatives for you.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The board's target team shared the results of its in-depth exploration of emerging audit risk.

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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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CSI Accounting & Payroll

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Nothing in this world is perfect – especially not outsourced services. Even though numbers don’t lie, mistakes can still happen when humans are the ones working with them. It’s not unusual for issues to arise due to the accounting industry overall, individual firms, or even the clients they work with. At CSI Accounting & Payroll, we’ve worked with small business finances for over 50 years.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Get with the Program; root causes; significant others; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Insightful Accountant

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Some of our readers have sent me an email asking that I republish my traditional English Christmas pudding recipe. So Happy Holidays!

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If finalized by the board, the chapter would represent the completion of the FASB's Conceptual Framework.

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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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Tipalti

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A blanket purchase order is a convenient way for businesses to cut down invoice processing time and costs for their vendor relationships. Learn about the ins and outs of blanket purchase orders.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

New guidance from the IRS in Notice 2024-05 provides a safe harbor for certain vehicles.

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Insightful Accountant

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Figured is a farm financial management software that is helping farming teams across the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom better manage the profitability of their operations.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A recent survey has found that, aided by automation, the month-end close takes less than a week for the majority of organizations, and for many it's only 1-2 days.

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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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Jetpack Workflow

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Successful mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the accounting industry primarily depend on finding the right acquisition target. If you haven’t navigated this process before, you probably have questions about determining which deals are worth your time—and money. Though no two firm acquisition deals are alike, there are some universal strategies and tips that can help you procure a suitable accounting practice to grow your business.

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AvidXchange

DECEMBER 21, 2023

“AI” has undoubtedly been one of the biggest business buzzwords this year; Collins Dictionary even named it its word of the year. Finance departments aren’t immune to the hype – many have begun using AI to help create efficiencies and improve processes. In this post, we’ll discuss how organizations are using AI tools for finance today and into 2024.

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Jetpack Workflow

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Podcast Summary In this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello interviews Lisa Wolfson-Jones, owner and CPA at Mac-L Associates. Lisa shares the benefits of having client information ahead of meetings and how it helps create more effective discussions. They also discuss running a virtual firm and serving small businesses, particularly sole proprietors and entrepreneurs.

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SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Evolution of Medical Billing Clearinghouse Vendors in Revenue Cycle Management: Spotlight on The SSI Group, LLC (SSI) Home / December 20, 2023 Author: Christy Wright, CMO at The SSI Group, LLC In the intricate tapestry of healthcare finance, the journey of a medical claim from inception to resolution is critical. Here, providers, payers, and patients engage in the complex dance of bills, claims, and reimbursements, creating a rhythm that underpins the entire healthcare delivery system.

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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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Dext

DECEMBER 21, 2023

QuickBooks has established itself as the accounting software of choice for many businesses, adept at handling a range of accounting tasks. The addition of Dext Prepare elevates this experience, providing a path to greater efficiency and accuracy in managing financial data.

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Invoicera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever wondered how much businesses spend annually on outdated financial tracking methods? According to recent statistics, inefficient expense management costs businesses 5-10% of their annual budgets. This emphasizes the critical need for advanced financial planning tools. Financial tracking software has evolved significantly, offering businesses many options tailored to their specific needs.

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Nanonets

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Order capture is the process of receiving, validating, and recording customer orders from across channels to facilitate efficient fulfillment. A smoother capture process often means a faster order-to-cash cycle, fewer mistakes, and happier customers. Yet, McKinsey's 2023 supply chain survey showed that nearly half of the respondents had not consistently invested in the digital supply chain's core building blocks.

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Cloud Accounting Podcast

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Lexy Kessler, National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG) chair and Sue Coffey, Chief Executive Officer – Public Accounting with AICPA join us for a special bonus episode to address the accounting talent crisis and talk about how we can improve the CPA pipeline. Along with these issues, they also emphasize the importance of working together as a profession, being data-driven in their approach, and looking at the broader ecosystem of accounting, with updates and more comprehensive strategies expected

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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.

Ace Cloud Hosting

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The importance of diversity and gender balance in professional fields, including accounting, has gained recognition in recent times. As a crucial component of the business world, the accounting profession greatly.

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Tipalti

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cost control is essential for businesses to maintain profitability and financial stability. Read on for examples, techniques, and understanding the benefits of effective cost control.

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Accounting Tools

DECEMBER 21, 2023

What is Accuracy in Accounting? Accuracy is the concept that a stated value in the accounting records fully reflects all of the supporting facts. When the concept is expanded to the financial statements , it means that the information in the statements is fully valued and that all necessary supporting information has been fully disclosed. In order to produce accurate financial information, the accountant cannot skew information based on overly optimistic or pessimistic views of the desired outco

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Accounting Tools

DECEMBER 21, 2023

What is a Cash Discount? A cash discount is a reduction in the amount of an invoice that the seller allows the buyer. This discount is given in exchange for the buyer paying the invoice earlier than its normal payment date. Understanding the Cash Discount There are two reasons why a seller might make this offer. First, the seller might need to obtain earlier use of cash, which may be necessary if the seller is short of it.

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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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