Fri.Dec 06, 2024

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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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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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Common B2B Debt Collection Mistakes and Strategies for Improvement

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

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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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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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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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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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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Tech news: Sage Copilot available to early adopters US and UK

Accounting Today

Sage Copilot available to early adopters US and UK; MS Consultants acquires Tax Credit Hero; Bloomberg Tax and Accounting announces expanded Compliance Tracker; and other accounting tech updates.

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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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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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Top Year-End Tax Planning Tactics for Small Business Owners

Outsourced Bookeeping

Small business owners have a good chance to make some right financial decisions at this time of the year to minimize their tax burden. Although year-end tax planning is often viewed as a compliance exercise, it is also an opportunity to create a better financial future for your business. In this blog, we will discuss how tax incentives can be used in business and how outsourced accounting for SMEs can assist with this.

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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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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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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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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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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.