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A glimpse into the future of accounting

Accounting Today

Five major trends and key takeaways from Bill's Accountant Partner Council.

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ADC Attends HubSpot INBOUND 2024!

Accounting Department

Last week, Andrea and Mike of AccountingDepartment.com's Marketing Team, traveled to Boston for HubSpot's INBOUND show.

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Sales tax holidays: Boon or bust?

Accounting Today

They're great for customers, but these annual events are not necessarily great for retailers.

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Making progress toward our employee and community True North Goals to power prosperity

Intuit

At Intuit, a way that we hold ourselves accountable to our mission to power prosperity around the world is to set measurable True North Goals to deliver for four key stakeholders. Our True North stakeholders are employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We set ambitious True North goals to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for our employees and corporate responsibility (CR) initiatives for the communities we serve.

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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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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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The art and science of M&A and technology

Accounting Today

When an accounting firm merges into a larger one, what should they expect regarding their technology?

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How to Prepare for Economic Fluctuations as a Small Business

Enterprise Recovery

With the announcement that the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point, inflation and interest rates are a primary news topic. If you own a small business, these economic fluctuations can have significant impacts. Understanding these cycles is vital to anticipate changes in the market and adjust business development strategies accordingly.

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How PwC Facilitated Evergrande's Massive Fraud

Blake Oliver

Chinese regulators recently suspended PwC China for six months. They fined the company a record 441 million yuan ($62 million) for audit failures related to Evergrande—the most significant penalty ever for a Big Four accounting firm in China. Evergrande, one of China's largest property developers, became massively indebted as it borrowed money to build massive high-rises nationwide.

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Debby victims in Pennsylvania get tax relief

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is postponing filing and payment deadlines for those impacted by the tropical storm.

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How to Save Your Clients Millions in Property Taxes

Blake Oliver

Here's an often-overlooked opportunity that could save your clients significant money: challenging commercial property tax assessments. In my latest Earmark Edge newsletter , property tax expert Josh Malancuk shares the complexities of commercial property valuations. Some key takeaways: Approximately 80% of commercial properties are overvalued by 20% or more for tax purposes Mass appraisal models often fail to account for property-specific factors, leading to inaccurate assessments A real-world

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In the blogs: Thought, politics, repeat

Accounting Today

Relative accuracy; biggest cyberthreats; end-of-year meetings; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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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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Murph's "Scoring Your Best" is Today

Insightful Accountant

If you are even thinking about participating in the 2025 ProAdvisor Awards you won't want to miss this session where Murph provides tips on how you can 'score your best' based on the behind the scenes scoring factors the awards use.

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SEC charges tech CEO with $30M fraud

Accounting Today

The software company co-founder allegedly raised more than $30 million by falsely claiming the company had millions of dollars in annually recurring revenue.

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Intuit Announces New Partner Council Members

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has just announced new members to their U.S. Partner Council.

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How Bank Automation Can Enhance Payroll for Singapore’s Foreign-Owned SMEs

Counto

How Bank Automation Can Enhance Payroll for Singapore’s Foreign-Owned SMEs Managing payroll effectively is crucial for foreign-owned SMEs operating in Singapore. Bank automation presents a significant opportunity to refine payroll processes, enhance accuracy, and ensure compliance with local regulations. This blog explores how adopting bank automation can revolutionise payroll management, making operations more efficient and reducing administrative burdens. 1.

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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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Warehouse Wednesday: Acumatica In-depth Part 6

Insightful Accountant

This is a prologue to Murph's 6th part of his in-depth series on Acumatica… a deep-dive into the functionalities designed to meet the needs of Distributors and Warehouse businesses.

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What SMEs Need to Know About the S Pass in Singapore

Counto

What SMEs Need to Know About the S Pass in Singapore As a small business owner in Singapore, understanding the S Pass is crucial for managing your workforce effectively. The S Pass is designed for mid-skilled foreign workers, enabling them to work across various sectors in Singapore. This guide provides essential insights into the S Pass, including eligibility, the application process, and important considerations. 1.

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Future Forward Fall 2024 Continues Today

Insightful Accountant

You can still register and attend the 2nd Day of Insightful Accountant's Fall 2024 Future Forward Event and hear from leading experts on trending topics.

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The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA): A Guide for Singapore’s SMEs

Counto

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA): A Guide for Singapore’s SMEs As a small business owner in Singapore, interacting with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is a key part of managing your operations. ICA is central to overseeing immigration, border control, and issuing various passes and permits. Understanding ICA’s role and leveraging its services can greatly simplify your business operations and ensure compliance with Singapore’s regulations. 1.

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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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Today at Future Forward Fall 2024

Insightful Accountant

It's not too late to register and attend Insightful Accountant's Fall 2024 Future Forward Event featuring informative sessions from leading experts.

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How CorpPass Ensures Compliance for Singapore SMEs: A Guide for Local and Foreign Owners

Counto

How CorpPass Ensures Compliance for Singapore SMEs: A Guide for Local and Foreign Owners As a small business owner in Singapore, navigating regulatory requirements can be challenging. CorpPass is here to simplify the process, helping you manage compliance with government regulations efficiently. This guide explains how CorpPass supports both local and foreign business owners in Singapore. 1.

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What Is Important To You and How Can We Help?

Insightful Accountant

We have a very short 3 question survey that we are asking readers to complete so that we can understand your challenges and work to provide solutions.

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Howard Barash of Property Resources Corp. Talks New Tech

AvidXchange

Letting go of the status quo can be difficult, especially when it comes to technology. In this episode, Michael Praeger is joined by Howard Barash, chief financial officer of Property Resources Corporation, to discuss how he has embraced change throughout his career, and his thoughts on using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. “Put yourself in an uncomfortable situation, and that’s how you grow.

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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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The Changing Landscape of Tax Work

Insightful Accountant

In an era of rapid technological advancement, small tax practitioners find themselves at a crossroads, pondering the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their profession.

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Your Guide to the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore

Counto

Your Guide to the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore For SMEs in Singapore, handling the immigration needs of employees and their families is crucial. The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) allows foreign dependants to stay in Singapore for extended periods. This guide offers key details on the LTVP, including its benefits, the application process, and tips for smooth management.

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20 Tips to Streamline Invoicing for IT Companies

Invoicera

Introduction The IT industry doesn’t struggle with development or providing other tech services; rather, it struggles with financial management. According to SCORE , “82% of small businesses fail due to issues in managing their cash, and that’s due to the inefficient invoicing process.” Have you ever thought, what’s the main issue behind this?

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Six Ways to Celebrate Finance and Accounting Appreciation Week

Tipalti

A round of applause! The time has come to celebrate Finance and Accounting Appreciation Week.

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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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PCAOB sanctions five firms

Accounting Today

The sanctions against Accell, Crowe MacKay, EY Switzerland, Grant Thornton Canada and Halpern 7 Associates come following an ongoing enforcement sweep.

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Tipalti

With Tipalti, invoices are now automatically imported and immediately turned into bills, with amounts already pre-approved by Matterport’s sales operation team.

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Trump's tax break wishlist reaches $11 trillion

Accounting Today

If elected, Trump would go into negotiations with Congress regarding a set of tax proposals totaling $11 trillion and counting, according to the Tax Foundation.

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