The Savvy Bookkeeping Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Most of us have had to do it at one stage or other – writing off an invoice issued to a customer because we are just never going to get payment. Writing off bad debts is relatively straight-forward in Cliniko.
SMB Accounting and Consulting
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Many small business federal contractors begin with research and development (R&D) contracts or grants as part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs are offered by the government to encourage innovation with the potential for commercialization. These programs often result in technology or products that begin with government use and then become commercial items.
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Sage Intacct
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Despite the role that CEOs, CTOs, and product managers play in a startup’s success, finance is the only department in a SaaS startup that touches every part of the customer journey. With a unique money-focused perspective, finance employees have access to data across every type of product and customer. So while SaaS CFOs are not the most talked-about startup leaders, they can have a huge impact on the business.
CloudZero
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Earlier this year, Gartner published “ How to Manage and Optimize Costs of Public Cloud IaaS and PaaS ,” by analysts Marco Meinardi and Traverse Clayton.
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
AvidXchange
DECEMBER 29, 2020
As a financial professional, you may have a general insight of what accounts payable (AP) software is and how it can benefit your business. But there may be key details you haven’t seen. Here are five important insights — that you may not be aware of — that can make a big difference in your understanding of this market. 1. Cost Savings Tend to Be Underestimated You’ve probably seen different numbers about the cost savings that AP automation can provide.
accountingfly
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Are you looking for best practices managing a remote team? You have come to the right place. On December 21, 2020, Accountingfly Co-Founder Jeff Phillips, walks you through the best practices of finding, selecting, and hiring remote staff, so you’re ready to grow your team. Learn how to optimize your remote accounting team, by motivating and managing your remote staff In these modern times.
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SMB Accounting and Consulting
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Many small business government contractors are exempt from complying with cost accounting standards (CAS) and defined by the code of federal regulations (CFR). However, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required. What exactly is GAAP? GAAP are a set of accounting principles established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to provide clarity, consistency, and comparability of financial reporting and information.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Sponsors OnPay: [link] ClockShark: [link] Financial Cents: [link] Show Notes 4:05 - 2019 Predictions! Also, Isaac Asimov predicted the computer automation revolution, Mindbody to be sold, senators prod regulators on FinTech, and what’s new in QBO [link] 5:23 - Bookkeepers are embracing the role of trusted advisor [link] 7:07 - Elevate Messaging & Safety with Zoom Phone SMS, Reporting & E911 Enhancements [link] 8:13 - The best and worst 2020 predictions (and some of our own) [li
CloudZero
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Multi-tenancy is one of the key properties of any effective SaaS solution. It gives companies the economies of scale, elasticity, and operational efficiency to offer competitive products with strong margins.
AvidXchange
DECEMBER 21, 2020
We live in a sophisticated digital age where finance professionals have access to financial data we could only dream about 10 years ago. But surprisingly enough, there’s not much faith behind those numbers. In Trintech’s recent survey of global financial leaders, 40 percent said they don’t trust the accuracy of their financial data. In another report, Workday’s CFO Indicator Survey 2020 , 63 percent of CFOs reported frequent conflicting data between their finance and operations teams.
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.
accountingfly
DECEMBER 22, 2020
How do you manage a remote team? Is it different than my office-based team? YES. On January 25, 2021, Accountingfly Co-Founder Jeff Phillips, walks you through how to optimize your remote accounting team, including how to motivate and manage remote staff, how to organize and communicate with your team, and how to increase productivity. Learning Objective: Determine to get ahead with a remote accounting team Identify ways to manage and motivate your staff while working remotely Recognize how
Oversight
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Organizations continue to experience notable shifts in employee spending behaviors and trends during the current COVID-19 pandemic and almost universal transition to working from home. In our recent November Spend Insights Report, we shared some eye-opening findings uncovered during the third quarter of 2020.
IMA's Count Me
DECEMBER 22, 2020
IMA Diversity & Inclusion: [link] D&I Toolkit Press Release: [link] The D&I Toolkit: [link] Contact Karmin Bailey: [link] Karmin Bailey, Senior Manager, Procurement & Business Diversity at Columbus Regional Airport Authority and member of IMA's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, joins Count Me In to talk about the IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Sponsors OnPay: [link] ClockShark: [link] Ceterus: [link] Show Notes 3:56 - The Top 10 PPP changes in the pending Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020 [link] 5:08 - LegalZoom Finance and Accounting Careers [link] 6:45 - LegalZoom Names Daniel Wernikoff Chief Executive Officer [link] 6:50 - LegalZoom Grows Leadership Team with Appointment of New Chief Product Officer and Chief People Officer [link] 7:07 - LegalZoom Names Shrisha Radhakrishna as Chief Technology Officer [link] 7:11 - Le
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.
CloudZero
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Every year, I look forward to the release of the annual State of DevOps report (that’s the kind of exciting life I lead!). The evolution and adoption of DevOps in the past decade has been incredible — and this report always helps show what’s the next big thing that high-performing teams are adopting. The 2020 State of DevOps report was just released a couple weeks ago and as usual, it was filled with all kinds of insights.
AvidXchange
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Erin Jaskiewicz, the accounts payable (AP) manager with Campus Apartments , was aware of the problems in her department that were preventing her company from achieving its growth goals. Luckily, AvidXchange’s AvidPay AP software helped set the company on a more efficient path to success. She and her teammates were routinely deluged with 800 paper checks to be processed each week for 250 vendors.
NACM
DECEMBER 17, 2020
As of the morning of Dec. 17, Congress has yet to reach a final deal on the next COVID-19 relief package and omnibus government funding bill, but leadership worked through the night and has reportedly made significant progress. All signs point to a deal on Friday or over the weekend, averting a government shutdown and providing some COVID-19 relief.
Billah and Associates
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Tax preparation can be a challenging task. There are so many things involved. If you have the right idea about personal tax preparation, you can fill it with some hassle. However, filing corporate tax is tricky. For that, taxation services are of great help in minimizing the complications. Tax preparation Mississauga is helpful because of various factors.
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IMA's Count Me
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Contact Matthias Tillmann: [link] Trivago: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam: (00:00) Welcome back to Count Me In , IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host, Adam Larson. And I'm here with episode 103 of our series. Today's expert guest is Matthias Tillmann, CFO of Trivago. In this episode, he speaks with Mitch about how COVID-19 crisis impacted the travel industry and speaks to the various crisis management plans he implemented to maintain oper
Cloud Accounting Podcast
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Show Notes 2:58 - Additional Expenses eligible under PPP Loan forgiveness 4:42 - Tax implications of PPP forgiveness 07:15 - Simplified loan forgiveness applications and documentation requirements 10:12 - Allotment for the 2nd round of PPP funds 10:45 - Eligibility requirements for PPP 2.0 14:55 - The Top 10 PPP changes in the pending Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020 [link] 15:55 - How Aprio's PPP team got down to business 19:00 - Find a wealth of PPP resources with Aprio's Covid
CloudZero
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Earlier this year, Gartner published a report called “ How to Manage and Optimize Costs of Public Cloud IaaS and PaaS.”.
AvidXchange
DECEMBER 10, 2020
AvidXchange recently surveyed more than 500 U.S. business leaders ranging from middle management to C-level executives to learn about their challenges and priorities as they gear up for 2021. Unfortunately, we weren’t all that surprised to learn 52 percent of those surveyed have experienced invoice processing delays during the pandemic. That same percentage (52 percent) said the process of securing payment approvals while working remotely was the biggest reason for those delays.
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
NACM
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Contractors saw a 0.5% decline in construction input prices in November, a slight increase over the prior year. Although Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu described the price drop as "a natural growth of a strong economic rebound," there's still a possibility of a resurgence in prices next year.Softwood lumber w.
CloudZero
DECEMBER 4, 2020
In the context of businesses, the ultimate goal of innovation for technology companies is to drive a profit.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Sponsors OnPay: [link] ClockShark: [link] Synder: [link] Show Notes 3:31 - Apps We Love: November 2020 – Our Favorite Podcasts [link] 7:06 - Listeners let us know - sometimes, we miss the mark, especially when it comes to tax, audit, and even our favorite subject - PPP 11:19 - Mnuchin's Stimulus Includes Business Protections | PYMNTS.com [link] 13:42 - BeachFleischman names Majchrzak next CEO [link] 15:15 - The case of the extra paycheck | Tax Pro Center | Intuit [link] 17:58
AvidXchange
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Historians will undoubtedly look back on 2020 as a turning point in world history. It was turning point in global health conditions, in business dynamics, in the direction of markets and industries and in how and where people live and work. 2020 will also be remembered by business historians, and finance professionals such as yourself, as a turning point in the fintech industry.
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.
IMA's Count Me
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Contact Liv: [link] Contact David: [link] IMA's Paper - [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch: (00:00) Hey everybody, welcome back. This is episode 102 of Count Me In , IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host Mitch Roshong and I'm here to open up today's conversation by reintroducing you to Liv Watson & David Wray.
IMA's Count Me
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Contact Kavya Ramesh: [link] IMA Life: Earn What You Deserve, by Kavya Ramesh: [link] IMA Launches Global Ad Campaign to Highlight How CMAs Make a Difference in Business: [link] Watch IMA’s “The CMA makes all the difference” television commercials on YouTube: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In , IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Sponsors OnPay: [link] ClockShark: [link] Relay FI: [link] Show Notes 03:20 - The Best Gifts for People Who Work From Home [link] 08:50 - We made the list! Accounting Today 2020 Top 100 People extra: Legacy [link] 09:37 - AICPA joins in calling for PPP expense forgiveness legislation [link] 10:26 - SBA releases names of Grand Strand businesses that received less than $150K in PPP loans [link] 11:10 - More than half of emergency small-business funds went to larger businesses, new data sho
CloudZero
DECEMBER 29, 2020
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