Accounting Department

AUGUST 1, 2024

Running a business is no small feat, and managing finances can be one of its most challenging aspects. It’s no wonder many business owners are lured by the promise of cheap accounting services. If you think you're saving money with these budget options, think again. This post will uncover the hidden costs that could be undermining your business and explain why investing in quality accounting is crucial for long-term success.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 8, 2024

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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Xero

AUGUST 25, 2024

We’re committed to continuously improving your invoicing experience in Xero. And as we transition to the new version of invoicing, we’re continuing to roll out more features and enhancements designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. As a reminder, there are some important changes happening in Xero invoicing: Beginning the week of 2 September 2024 at 9am NZT, we will be defaulting users to the new version of invoicing experience on a rolling basis.

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Intuit

AUGUST 30, 2024

What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? These two professions seem to go hand in hand. Some even use the words interchangeably in conversation. But the truth is that they’re not as similar as some may think. In this guide, we’ll dive into the finer points of the two professions. We’ll define each, explore the differences between bookkeeping and accounting, and discuss what it takes to pursue roles in the fields.

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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

Nanonets

AUGUST 9, 2024

Introduction We’ve all asked Alexa to play a song, or Siri to call someone, or ChatGPT to answer our questions. It’s quite fascinating how technology has advanced to a point where it can understand our intent and give us context aware responses. But what exactly is the technology behind all of this? Large Language Models (LLMs) are AI systems that can understand human language, and also generate context aware responses based on it.

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Ace Cloud Hosting

AUGUST 30, 2024

Running an inventory-based business comes with its own unique set of challenges. Beyond the usual responsibilities of payroll, customer service, and budgeting, managing and accounting for Inventory adds another layer.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service is reopening the Voluntary Disclosure Program for a limited time to allow businesses to fix incorrect Employee Retention Credit claims without penalties or interest.

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Xero

AUGUST 8, 2024

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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Intuit

AUGUST 9, 2024

The work of data scientists isn’t easily understood. Their work begins with laying a strong data foundation to perform robust data explorations followed by employing a set of mathematical techniques and experiments to deliver durable benefits. But it is not just the promising nature of their work. The environment in which they thrive empowers them to create meaningful experiences for customers and see impact in the business world.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 27, 2024

Starting October 27, 2024, the price of Xero's most popular plans in the United States will increase. The Early, Growing, and Established plans will see price changes ranging from $2 to $5 dollars per month.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Ace Cloud Hosting

AUGUST 21, 2024

Drake Software is one of the most widely used tax filing and preparation software for tax professionals and firms. Its intuitive interface simplified functionality, and competitive pricing make it a.

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Accounting Department

AUGUST 22, 2024

In the dynamic world of small business, staying ahead means constantly measuring and optimizing performance. That's where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in. These metrics help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups monitor their progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions. In this blog post, we'll explore the top 10 KPIs every SMB owner should track for sustained growth in 2025.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 9, 2024

Accounting tech space sees major acquisitions this week; Bitwave releases Data Fusion tool for digital assets; TaxValet gains B-corp status; and other accounting tech news.

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Xero

AUGUST 19, 2024

“I kept seeing a lot of useful material getting thrown out to the landfill, construction waste mainly, things like metal, wood, plasterboard and concrete which are all reusable with a little work,” says Dan Butterfield, owner of Kiwi Skips , a New Zealand-based on-demand skip hire company committed to sustainable waste management. “Watching it all go to waste felt wrong – but it was pretty easy to fix.

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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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Accounting Tools

AUGUST 14, 2024

What is a Business Combination? A business combination is a transaction in which the acquirer obtains control of another business (the acquiree ). Business combinations are a common way for companies to grow in size, rather than growing through organic (internal) activities. Combinations can be used to rapidly acquire market share, fill out product lines , and gain access to new markets.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 28, 2024

Xero data reveals a mismatch in payment preferences between small businesses and consumers. Nine out of ten consumers favor paying by card, while 30% of SMBs don't accept cards for payment.

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Nanonets

AUGUST 27, 2024

Introduction In today's fast-paced business world, the ability to extract relevant and accurate data from diverse sources is crucial for informed decision-making, process optimization, and strategic planning. Whether it's analyzing customer feedback, extracting key information from legal documents, or parsing web content, efficient data extraction can provide valuable insights and streamline operations.

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Accounting Department

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of small business, staying ahead means constantly measuring and optimizing performance. That's where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in. These metrics help business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups monitor their progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions. Now that we understand the importance of KPIs, let's focus on the top 5 essential KPIs for e-commerce businesses.

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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

Some IRS policies may favor large multinational corporations that use foreign no-tax or low-tax jurisdictions for the sole purpose of avoiding paying U.S. taxes, according to a TIGTA report.

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Xero

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s no secret the accounting and bookkeeping industry has been battling a critical talent shortage for some time. In fact, we’ve conducted new research that reveals almost two-thirds of employing practices (65%) have experienced challenges with finding and keeping the right staff in recent years. Our report, Reshaping accounting and bookkeeping: Image, talent and the way forward , suggests this talent problem is, in part, due to an image problem, with most accountants and bookkeepers (81%) agre

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Reconciled Solutions

AUGUST 13, 2024

Running out of products? Stocking too many? Here's how managing inventory in QuickBooks Online can help solve both problems. The post 5 Tips for Managing Inventory in QuickBooks Online appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 1, 2024

App and Software Developers should know that Insightful Accountant offers 'FREE' feature content, including App Aware and First Look features covering their app or software and Advisor Alliance articles covering their partner programs.

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Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

Nanonets

AUGUST 26, 2024

In our hunter-gatherer days, we had to classify objects and beings as food, foe, or friend, for survival. Today our need for classification is less for conservation and more for clarity.  In this era of information overload, document classification is of considerable importance for the efficient management and use of information and knowledge.   In this article, we will look at the types of document classification and how ML techniques are being increasingly used for this purpose.

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Accounting Department

AUGUST 6, 2024

As a business owner, you can face various challenges, from any direction. From staffing woes to cash flow issues and the ever-growing threat of cybercrime, you’re constantly juggling risk and reward to keep your business afloat.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 20, 2024

EisnerAmper, a Top 25 Firm based in New York, is adding the partners and colleagues of Krost CPAs, a Top 100 Firm based in the Los Angeles area, in a combination expected to close in September.

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Xero

AUGUST 25, 2024

The anticipation is building as we count down to the Xero Asia Roadshow in Kuala Lumpur. We’ve got an exciting programme for you and we can’t wait to share it! Winning on purpose This year, we’re all about helping you win on purpose. We all have a purpose that drives us, whether that be supporting our customers and clients with world-class experiences, growing our businesses, or nurturing our staff.

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Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

accountingfly

AUGUST 12, 2024

“You can’t win the race for talent without hiring freelancers.” Is your accounting firm struggling to find the right talent? Freelancer staffing might be the solution you’ve been missing. In the latest episode of the Accounting Talent Podcast , Rob Brown sits down with Jeff Phillips, CEO of Accountingfly, to explore the growing impact of freelancer staffing in the accounting industry.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 7, 2024

Current IRS focus areas include renewable energy tax credits, corporate stock repurchase taxes, and cryptocurrency transactions. But, with the upcoming election, accountants and tax professionals are anticipating more widespread regulatory changes.

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Enterprise Recovery

AUGUST 23, 2024

Credit management is a vital aspect of financial health for any business, influencing cash flow, profitability, and overall stability. Effective credit management ensures a company can meet its obligations to suppliers, employees, and creditors while maintaining the liquidity necessary for day-to-day operations. Let's explore how strategic credit management can propel your business toward sustained success and stability.

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Accounting Department

AUGUST 15, 2024

Accounting is the backbone of any successful business. However, many business owners, in an attempt to save costs, opt for cheaper accounting services. While it might seem like a smart move initially, it can often result in significant expenses down the line. This blog post will help you identify the warning signs that your bargain accounting service might be costing you more than you think.

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Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.