May, 2021

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Webinar Replay: How Panera Bread Automated Accounts Payable

Ascend Software blog

It's amazing to hear stories of how much efficiency and cost savings can be achieved through AP automation. But, leaders like Josh Kennedy will tell you that it's not as simple as picking a solution, turning it on, and saying goodbye to slow manual processing. Josh and his team underwent major changes to move from a manual AP process to a fully automated one with Ascend SmartTouch AP for Workday and they solved some significant business problems along the way.

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Snowflake vs. Redshift: Which One Is Best For You?

CloudZero

Data is a key business intelligence tool. Successful businesses rely on data to make decisions. And every business needs a secure destination for storing collected data for later analysis. Cloud-based data warehouses are increasingly becoming the go-to destination.

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How to Improve Visibility by Optimizing your Accounts Payable Process

IPS

Today's increasingly competitive business environment requires fast decision-making.

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Vantaca Partner Spotlight

AvidXchange

AvidXchange, the leading provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions for the middle market, today announced a renewed partnership with Vantaca , a leading accounting system designed specifically to meet the complex needs of community association managers, accounting teams, board members and homeowners. Initially formed in 2019 , AvidXchange and Vantaca’s strategic partnership serves customers and homeowner associations (HOAs) looking to transform the way they pay bills by

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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How to clean up Opening Balance Equity in QuickBooks Online

5 Minute Bookkeeping

What should you do if you are working on a massive QuickBooks Online cleanup and you come across a mysterious balance in an account called Opening Balance Equity on the balance sheet? You probably won’t recall ever adding that account to QuickBooks Online, or categorizing any transactions to/from it. So what is it, and why is it showing up on your balance sheet?

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Reg F: Analysis & CFPB Commentary by General Counsel

RevCycle

Regulation F and the CFPB commentary are over 900 pages of regulatory changes to everyday operational matters faced by the debt collection industry. Our team has spent months reviewing Regulation F for the purposes of implementing adjustments to our processes (you can learn about our organizational structure including Alliance Collection Agencies here ).

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Amazon ECS Vs. Fargate Vs. EKS: Which One Is Best For You?

CloudZero

AWS provides a number of useful services for managing and deploying containers, three among them being Amazon Elastic Compute (ECS), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and Fargate.

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Project Management: Integration

SMB Accounting and Consulting

Integration management is defined by the PMBOK as a collection of processes required to ensure that the various elements of the projects are properly coordinated. It involves making trade-offs among competing objectives and alternatives to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. But what exactly does this mean in practice? In small businesses, it is very common that many employees wear multiple hats and perform many duties that would typically belong to different departments in a larg

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On the Beach Using His Smartphone, HOA Board Member Approves Invoices

AvidXchange

Jason King, a board member for the condominium community Trellis Fifth Avenue in San Diego, California, recently took a vacation. While on break in Mexico, three vendor invoices arrived. For all three, he simply clicked “approve” from his smartphone. On the beach. Sound like a cool way to do business? We agree. But there’s more to it. The vendors for this homeowners association (HOA) got paid faster because they didn’t have to wait for Jason to return from vacation.

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Ep. 125: Steve Orpurt - Spruce Up Your Learning

IMA's Count Me

Contact Professor Orpurt: [link] "Spruce Up Your Learning", Strategic Finance (January 2021): [link] Telling Ain't Training by Harold D. Stolovitch and Erica J. Keeps : [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam: (00:05) Hey everyone! 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 this is episode 125 of our series.

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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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Collective Raises $20 Million To Not Be An "Accounting Firm"

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Synder: [link] Odoo: [link] Relay Financial: [link] Show Notes 02:15 – $58,508: The Average Starting Salary for New Accounting Grads [link] 3:44 – Fintech Startup Offers $500 for Payroll Passwords [link] 6:07 – Railz Raises $12 Million Toward API Development [link] 8:04 – Kabbage, FinTechs Under PPP Distribution Scrutiny [link] DOJ reportedly investigating Kabbage, fintech lenders, over PPP loans [link] 11:37 – Collective, a back-office platform for the self-employed, raises

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Lessons Learned: Splurges That Are Worth It (and Some That Aren’t)

XY Bean Counters

5 MIN READ I’m not going to say that I’m an expert on how you should spend your money—although I am pretty good at spending my own. But as a bookkeeping professional, I am an expert at knowing what my clients spend their money on. Are you curious on what? Just for fun, I thought I’d show you how my financial advisor clients spend their money on average: Payroll (if they run it): 30-40% of total expenses Technology: 25% Professional memberships, continuing education, and coaching: 10% Other stuff

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Cloud Infrastructure 101: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?

CloudZero

Cloud infrastructure refers to the combination of virtual tools and resources which are packed together, giving users a means of connecting remotely to a central network, and supporting the delivery of a cloud-based service or product to the end customer.

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Future Accountant profile: Shayne Dueck

Dext

Shayne Dueck, MPAcc, CPA, CA, is a Partner and Business Advisor with MNP’s Private Enterprise team in Saskatoon. Shayne works with businesses of all sizes, delivering customized advice and solutions to help them achieve their goals. Tell Me About MNP: Dueck: MNP as an accounting firm with more than 60 years of history.

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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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AP Automation Solutions: How Software Can Solve Problems, Save Money

AvidXchange

You’ve probably heard about accounts payable (AP) automation solutions. But what’s most important for you to know about them now to help your business grow? We’re going to answer that timely question here. We’ll define what the latest solutions are, the most pressing problems they address and the cost savings they help deliver for finance teams. Table of Contents What are AP automation solutions?

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Ep. 124: Andrew Warner - The Collision Between Marketing and Accounting

IMA's Count Me

Contact Andrew Warner: [link] FULL PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Mitch: (00:05) Hey everyone! Welcome back to Count Me In , IMA’s podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. I'm your host Mitch Roshong and this is episode 124 of our series. What happens when marketing, finance and data analytics collide? Well, in today's episode, Andrew Warner CEO at Marketing CFO uses his unique mix of experience in both finance and marketing to help explain how companies can combine these efforts

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My Ten Most Outlandish Expenses

Oversight

An excerpt from “The Autobiographical Account of the World’s Most Controversial Employee” You see, it’s a common misconception that the world’s most remarkable artists are painters or sculptors. But making art – being an artist – is nothing more than the act of capturing perfection. And so, there are artists in every walk of life. I consider myself such an artist.

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IRS Is Getting $80 Billion To Audit The Rich

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Sage Advice: [link] Client Hub: [link] Relay Financial: [link] Show Notes 4:24 – Biden to propose tax hikes, $80B for audits of rich [link] 7:36 – U.S. companies went right back to heavy use of nonstandard accounting metrics during the pandemic [link] 11:30 – Under Armour Paying $9 Million to Resolve SEC Accounting Probe [link] 13:21 – QuickBooks Payroll sufferers outage on Friday morning … many employees never got their direct deposit [link] 16:25 – Financial impact of COVID-1

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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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Cloud Economics 101: Here's What You Need To Know

CloudZero

Businesses are increasingly interested in the economics of cloud computing. For instance, what are the financial implications of moving to the cloud versus staying on-premises? And what’s the best strategy for optimizing cloud consumption to get the best value from cloud resources?

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Future Accountant profile: Melanie Schroeder

Dext

Melanie Schroeder is an accountant, counsellor, coach, and the founder of the accounting firm – Out Of The Box Chartered Professional Accountant. How did you start your practice? Schroeder: A lot of my business just came from me reaching out to people that I already knew.

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Shifting to AP Automation, Healthcare Provider Speeds Up Invoice Approvals by 86 Percent

AvidXchange

Back in 2016, Roger Rego faced a less-than-ideal situation as the finance director for Bridge Community Health Clinic , a health and dental care provider based in Wausau, Wisconsin. For any outgoing vendor check of $20,000 or more, he needed to get a signature from the treasurer of the clinic’s Board of Directors. But the treasurer had to drive across town to the main office to sign the checks.

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Ep. 123: Tracy Jackson - Training and Culture Gap

IMA's Count Me

Contact Tracy Jackson: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch: (00:00) Welcome back to Count Me In , IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. This is your host Mitch Roshong and I'm here to bring you episode 123 of our series. Many businesses have had difficulty and/or needed to adapt to the way they onboard, train, and culturally integrate new hires following the lockdown and virtual shift to the business landscape.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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7 DevOps Best Practices You Should Be Following Now

CloudZero

Software engineering teams are always looking for ways to improve the software development process and boost efficiency. One common strategy is to use DevOps, an engineering practice that merges development and operations.

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Data Warehouse Vs. Data Lake (Vs. Data Mart): A Complete Breakdown

CloudZero

Big data analytics help organizations use data to explore both new and improvement opportunities. Whichever cloud data platform you choose, there are two data storage technologies you will want to understand.

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Cloud Migration 101: The Complete Guide to Migrating to the Cloud

CloudZero

Cloud migration is the new gold rush.

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A Trillion Dollar Paradox Response: Why Repatriation Isn't The Answer

CloudZero

It’s been a great month for exciting insights about the role that engineering must play in driving profitable innovation.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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AWS Graviton: What Is It And How Does It Compare To Graviton2?

CloudZero

When Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched its new Arm-based processors, some circles believed it was a gamechanger for the public cloud markets. To begin with, it was the first time Arm architecture would roll out for enterprise-grade utility, and at a colossal scale.

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CloudWatch Pricing: What You Need To Know

CloudZero

To make sure your company’s cloud-based resources remain continuously available, you need a way to monitor all your applications and quickly detect when something goes wrong — especially if you are running multiple instances and using a variety of products.

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Messy AWS Tags? Allocating Costs Without a Perfect Tagging Strategy

CloudZero

AWS tags are a bit like flossing your teeth every day — or getting eight hours of sleep a night.

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Oasis Solutions Partner Spotlight

AvidXchange

In celebration of Oasis Solutions’ 30 th anniversary, Partner and Chief Revenue Officer, Aaron Rosenberg participated in a Q&A to discuss the company’s continued partnership with AvidXchange and the benefits our integration with Oracle NetSuite and Sage100 has offered their clients over the years. Additionally, Rosenberg shares some of the challenges Oasis’ clients recently faced due to the pandemic and provides insights on trends he’s identified over the past three decades.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.