Fri.Dec 06, 2024

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The most important man in accounting

Accounting Today

Barry Melancon, the longest-serving head of the AICPA, talks about how he got there, his accomplishments, and what's next for the profession.

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Microsoft Cloud Sees AI and Sustainability Central in the Future of FinOps

FinOps Foundation

Interview with Srivatsan Kidambi, VP of Engineering at Microsoft. Interview with Cyril Belikoff, VP of Microsoft Azure & Industry Clouds. Key Insight: Microsoft integrates GenAI into FinOps tooling to help all stakeholders get insights from cost and usage data. Microsoft is also focused on sustainability initiatives to bring carbon and cost data together.

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IRS posts criminal investigation report

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation identified over $2.1 billion in tax fraud in fiscal year 2024, according to a new report.

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Common B2B Debt Collection Mistakes and Strategies for Improvement

Enterprise Recovery

B2B debt collection requires an understanding of effective strategies to mitigate delinquent accounts. This process involves implementing proactive measures so businesses can avoid issues such as unclear credit policies, inadequate communication, and poor documentation practices. Also, technology and professional debt collection services can enhance the ability to recover outstanding debts and maintain healthy financial operations.

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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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What partnership means to the next generation

Accounting Today

A millennial offers insights into the partnership hurdles faced by young CPAs.

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Protect Your Revenue Cycle: Understanding the 3-Month Grace Period Mandate

SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions

Protect Your Revenue Cycle: Understanding the 3-Month Grace Period Mandate Home / December, 6 2024 Author: Heather Dunn, MBA, CHFP, CRCR, EHRC, President, The SSI Group, LLC (SSI) The healthcare landscape constantly evolves, and new regulations can often mean significant challenges for patients and providers. One of the latest changes involves a three-month grace period for health insurance premium payments , which has serious implications for providers working with patients covered under Market

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Hiring Update: December 2024 | Tax Freelancer Market; Salary News; When Staff Leaves

accountingfly

Sharing our perspective on the latest hiring trends in accounting that impact talent acquisition – Tax Season; Hiring Hybrid and Remote; Salary Updates. All content is 100% written by the real humans working here at Accountingfly. 2024-2025 Tax Freelancer Market UpdateWhats Available and How to Succeed Considering using freelance/contract help during busy season?

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On the move: CBIZ names next CFO

Accounting Today

Whitman Transition Advisors launches new podcast; Bober Markey Fedorovich adds pair to business advisory services; and more updates from across the profession.

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BOI Blocked | 57% of Firms Raising Prices | Creepy EY Bot

Cloud Accounting Podcast

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KPMG forecasts slight global growth, then a dampening

Accounting Today

KPMG International forecasts slight growth in global GDP in 2025, then dampening in 2026 due to post-election policies in the U.S.

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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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10 Best Azure Kubernetes Cost Optimization Strategies

Economize

Microsofts fully managed Kubernetes service offers powerful tools to deploy, manage, and run containerized applications effectively. However, without proper cost control, it can quickly lead to unplanned and avoidable expenses. How AKS Pricing Works Understanding AKS pricing is the primary step to optimizing AKS costs.

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Real-time customer collaboration is a new software must

Accounting Today

Real-time communication makes it easier for team members to exchange ideas, ask questions and provide updates.

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What is WISP? (Written Information Security Program)

Ace Cloud Hosting

Written Information Security Program (WISP) is an exhaustive policy document that guides businesses in protecting, monitoring, and managing their data security.

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Films that might have been about tax evasion

Accounting Fun

Film titles adapted to suggest tax evasion related topics: Fatal Deduction Force Ten Grand from Navarone Returns of the Pink Panther Ocean's P11D Shawshank Tax Redemption The Accountant of Monte Cristo The Italian (cash in hand) job Von Ryan's Expenses A Tax Inspector Calls Evasion of the Bodysnatchers Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Tax Evasion But Were Afraid to Ask Friends with Benefits-in-Kind Fiddler on the Roof (ok this one didn't need adapting!

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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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Workforce Planning: Definition, Key Phases & Best Practices

Fit Small Business

What Is Workforce Planning? Workforce planning involves analyzing and forecasting the need for talent in anticipation of future business demands. It is a strategic process that aligns human resources needs with overall business goals to help you identify skills gaps and talent shortages before they become a critical issue. Rather than viewing workforce planning as.

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How Our Accounting Podcast Became a Movement

Blake Oliver

When David Leary and I started The Accounting Podcast , we had no grand ambitions to change the profession. We just wanted to geek out about cloud accounting technology and have some fun conversations. Neither of us expected our weekly chats to grow into what it's become today. That's why I'm surprised and honored to share that I've been named to Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People list for 2024.