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IRS processing more ERC claims, moves moratorium date to Jan. 31, 2024

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is paying out more claims for the Employee Retention Credit program even as it gives the claims greater scrutiny, and is moving the moratorium on processing new claims from Sept. 14, 2023 to Jan. 31, 2024.

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New features to help streamline accounts payable

Xero

Managing accounts payable is a crucial part of doing business, but paying the bills can be time-consuming and inefficient. So we’re on a mission to make it easier. We’re excited to announce that, over the next few months, we’re making some enhancements to the way you manage bills in Xero. These updates will help small businesses to streamline their end-to-end accounts payable process, saving time and gaining efficiencies.

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Taxpayers claim $8B in clean energy credits for 2023

Accounting Today

Claims for the Residential Clean Energy Credit averaged $5,084 per tax return.

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Transforming Your Business Strategy with Outsourced FP&A Expertise

Accounting Department

In today’s competitive market, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the challenge of making strategic decisions with limited resources. One area that often gets overlooked in this equation is Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). While it might sound like something reserved for larger corporations with extensive budgets, FP&A is crucial for SMBs aiming to maximize their potential and secure a competitive edge.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Tax Fraud Blotter: State of crisis

Accounting Today

Fictitious relatives; countless meals; the road to Morocco; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Our updated migration approach to move UK customers to new subscription plans

Xero

In May, we announced changes to Xero’s plans in the UK as part of our efforts to simplify Xero’s offering. The new plans, which will launch on 12 September 2024, bundle key features such as Xero Payroll, Xero Expenses, multicurrency, Xero Analytics Plus and bill payments into some plans, making it easier to choose the best option for your business or clients.

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How the Xero Beautiful Business Fund helped a platform for pre-loved goods take sustainability further

Xero

“So many parents that we’ve talked to over the years want to shop secondhand, but they find the process time-consuming and frankly, quite overwhelming. We wanted to make it easier for them and make the sustainable choice, the easy choice,” said Nicole Boynton, co-founder of Hand Me Up , an ecommerce platform for second-hand children’s clothing that she started with co-founder Kara Livingston in San Antonio, Texas.

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Vertex buys e-invoicing company Ecosio

Accounting Today

Tax technology company Vertex announced its acquisition of European e-invoicing company Ecosio

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Streamline AP: How Fidesic Enhances Two Key Performance Indicators

Fidesic blog

In the realm of Accounts Payable (AP), performance is not just about doing more work; it's about working smarter. These improvements are measured by key performance indicators (KPIs), which not only showcase your team's effectiveness but also pinpoint areas ripe for enhancement. If you're aiming to elevate your AP efficiency, understanding and optimizing these KPIs is crucial.

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TaxBit tool supports pricing justifications for digital asset accounting

Accounting Today

TaxBit announced the launch of enterprise-grade pricing feature within the TaxBit Accounting Suite.

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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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Personal finance classes

Intuit

5 classes to learn personal finance skills In recent years, experts have noticed a gap in the education system. Recent graduates might be ready for their chosen career path, but do they have the personal finance skills they need to thrive in adulthood? In the US alone, only about 50% are financially literate—meaning they reasonably understand money management concepts such as budgeting, saving, and investing.

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CAS needs to include client education

Accounting Today

All too often, clients literally don't know what their accountants are talking about.

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Streamline AP: How Fidesic Enhances Two Key Performance Indicators

Fidesic blog

In the realm of Accounts Payable (AP), performance is not just about doing more work; it's about working smarter. These improvements are measured by key performance indicators (KPIs), which not only showcase your team's effectiveness but also pinpoint areas ripe for enhancement. If you're aiming to elevate your AP efficiency, understanding and optimizing these KPIs is crucial.

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New! Free Webinar Series: The State of QuickBooks Desktop

Insightful Accountant

What is really going on with QuickBooks Desktop? Fourlane is offering a new webinar series to explain all of the changes with QuickBooks Desktop.

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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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Foreign exchange accounting

Accounting Tools

How to Account for Foreign Exchange Foreign exchange accounting involves the recordation of transactions in currencies other than one’s functional currency. For example, a business enters into a transaction where it is scheduled to receive a payment from a customer that is denominated in a foreign currency, or to make a payment to a supplier in a foreign currency.

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Amazon SageMaker Pricing Explained: What You Need to Know

Economize

Introduction to Machine Learning with Amazon Sagemaker Machine Learning, a subset of artificial intelligence enables systems to learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. Its applications range from everyday services like recommendation systems to complex decision-making processes in autonomous vehicles.

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Employer FICA match definition

Accounting Tools

What is the Employer FICA Match? The employer FICA match is a requirement for an employer to remit to the government double the amount of social security and Medicare taxes withheld from employee pay. This means that the employee is paying half of the amount remitted, and the employer is paying the other half. The FICA acronym refers to the Federal Contributions Insurance Act, which is the law that requires these matching payments.

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Success With Goal Setting

Insightful Accountant

Insightful Accountant has partnered with Chris Panek, CPA and Certified Coach to provide training sessions with follow up Q&A sessions for our Be Insightful Premium Content members.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Top Remote Accounting Candidates for Hire | August 8, 2024

accountingfly

Top Remote Accounting Candidates This Week Looking for remote accountants? Accountingfly can help! With our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program, you can access highly skilled and experienced remote accounting candidates with no upfront cost. These are just a few of our top remote accounting candidates this week. Sign up now to receive the full list of top accounting candidates available weekly!

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Add Gridlines to QuickBooks Desktop Reports

Insightful Accountant

Intuit introduced a mid-year 'slipstream' update to QuickBooks Desktop reporting that allows gridlines to be displayed in five of the most popular financial reports.

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Data annotation decoded: A complete guide for 2024

Nanonets

Data annotation is the process of labeling data available in video, text, or images. Labeled datasets are required for supervised machine learning so that machines can clearly understand the input patterns. In autonomous mobility, annotated datasets are essential for training self-driving vehicles to recognize and respond to road conditions, traffic signs, and potential hazards.

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Full cost plus pricing definition

Accounting Tools

What is Full Cost Plus Pricing? Full cost plus pricing is a price-setting method under which you add together the direct material cost , direct labor cost , selling and administrative costs , and overhead costs for a product, and add to it a markup percentage (to create a profit margin ) in order to derive the price of the product. This method is most commonly used in situations where products and services are provided based on the specific requirements of the customer; thus, there is reduced co

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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What Does the Credit Manager Do?

oAppsNet

A credit manager plays a crucial role in a business’s financial health and stability. They are responsible for managing the company’s credit policies, evaluating creditworthiness, and mitigating risks associated with extending credit to customers. Understanding the various responsibilities and tasks of a credit manager can help businesses appreciate their strategic importance.

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Face amount definition

Accounting Tools

What is the Face Amount on a Financial Instrument? The face amount is the value stated on the face of a financial instrument. The term usually applies to the amount stated on a bond certificate , which the issuer is obligated to pay when the bond matures. This face amount is usually set at $1,000. A bond can sell at a discount or premium to its face amount, depending on the interest rate that an investor wants to achieve.

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Will California Be First to Deconstruct the 150 Hour Rule?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David, joined by guest Amber Setter, dive into the California Board of Accountancy's move to create legislation for an alternative to the 150-hour rule for CPA licensure. They discuss the potential impact on the accounting profession, the need for modernization, and the challenges faced by aspiring CPAs. The conversation also touches on various industry updates, including firm mergers, government accounting practices, and the role of AI in the profession.

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