March, 2020

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How I Built a Machine Learning Pipeline on AWS for Under $7 a Day

CloudZero

Andreessen Horowitz recently published a blog about the Heavy Cloud Costs and Scaling Challenges of The New Business of AI , in which they describe how AI companies are facing cloud cost challenges, which are impacting their margins. As someone who used to manage a fully home-grown on-site distributed speech recognition platform for an industry leader, I know firsthand that ML can be expensive and challenging to maintain.

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The Potential for More Innovation Through SaaS

Sage Intacct

This is the 3 rd in our 5-part series on the benefits of Software as a Service (SaaS). Our initial post offered some definitions of cloud and SaaS. Our last post explored the value of SaaS in terms of cost savings. In this post we turn our attention to a different kind of value: innovation.

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“Why we still choose Receipt Bank”: How Chris Herbst is saving hours for South African SMEs with Cloud Accounting

Dext

When Chris Herbst founded his Stellenbosch-based business, he was still in university, finishing a second degree in computer science. He aimed to create a company that combined his passion for finance with a love for technology. CH Consulting was born.

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Ep. 57: Richard Starkey - Digital Nomads

IMA's Count Me

Contact Richard Starkey: [link] CronosNow: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam : (00:05) 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 happy to bring you episode 58 of our series today. We welcome back Richard Starkey, serial entrepreneur, digital nomad and one of the first guests we had on our show.

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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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How Much Does a CPA Make?

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors SmartBooks Genie: [link] ClockShark: [link] OnPay: [link] Show Notes 02:49 - Practice Ignition's Top 50 Women in Accounting 2019 - Practice Ignition 03:42 - IRS Facing Union Pressure to Take More Coronavirus Precautions - Bloomberg 05:32 - Last week's discussion re: AICPA tax-deadline extension 07:42 - Coronavirus Is a Preview of Our Self-Isolating Future - Medium 09:51 - Carl Icahn’s biggest short?

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Business Continuity: 6 Ways Accounts Payable Automation Can Bolster Your Company’s Plans

AvidXchange

As more and more companies think about business continuity plans , leaders are focusing on how to maintain processes that are mission critical to keeping the lights on. Mark accounts payable (AP) at the top of the list, as businesses will have a hard time operating as usual without processing payments to their suppliers. (Like the ones who literally keep the lights on.

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Why Cloud Cost Optimization is Ready to Shift Left (Just like Security Did)

CloudZero

Why Cloud Cost Optimization is Ready to Shift Left (Just like Security Did). Today, you probably wouldn’t blink at the idea of involving security in your development process. In fact, “shifting security left” has become so commonplace in the security industry, that there are conferences and job titles dedicated to SecOps (or DevSecOps or SecDevOps *eye roll emoji*).

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10 Great Reads and Listens If You Want to Learn About Cloud Cost

CloudZero

Whether it be a tweets about shocking AWS bills or the impact of cloud bills on tech company margins, cloud costs are a hot topic. If you're looking to get up to speed and learn a little more, check out this collection of podcasts, blogs, and articles to.

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BONUS | Wendy Tietz - Leading Online Learning

IMA's Count Me

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch : (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. As we've said in previous episodes, IMA is here to support the profession through a variety of resources to keep management accountants connected during this time and a portion of our profession that has been significantly impacted by the movement to remote work due to the Coronavirus is the accounting academics.

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BONUS | Heather Fletcher - Quick Tips for those New to Remote Work

IMA's Count Me

Heather's article: [link] Heather's Linktree: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch : (00:05) Hey everybody. Welcome back for another bonus episode of Count Me In. I'm your host Mitch Roshong. And today I'll be bringing you right up to another conversation on how to best manage working from home. This time Adam talked to Heather Fletcher, a freelancer and candidate manager who looks to offer some quick tips to help anyone who is new to working from home for another perspective that'll help you se

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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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Ep. 56: Peter Margaritas - Storytelling in the Foreign Language of Accounting

IMA's Count Me

Peter's website: www.petermargaritis.com Peter's books (Both books can be found on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Improv Is No Joke can be found on Audible)" www.TakingTheNumbOutOfNumbersBook.com [link] Change Your Mindset Podcast (Can be found on Apple Podcasts, C-Suite Radio, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and many other podcast platforms) Apple Podcasts: [link] C-Suite Radio: [link] Spotify: [link] iHeartRadio: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Adam : (00:00) We are back for another episode of Count Me

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BONUS | Working Remotely? | Jordan Hirsch - Tips for Working Remotely from an Experienced Remote Worker

IMA's Count Me

Jordan's Resources: "So you're suddenly working remotely" [link] / MURAL's "suddenly remote" webinar series recap: [link] Phase2's WFH "How-to" Packet: [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. I'm your host Mitch Roshong and knowing there is a lot more going on outside the accounting and finance world.

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The Impact of Choosing the Wrong Technology for Your Business

Dext

Choosing the wrong technology for your firm and your clients will damage your reputation, hurt your client experience and could cause your staff to leave you. The investment of money, time and resources is staggering when you choose the wrong technology for your business.

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Ep. 55: Alessia Falsarone - 2020: The Year of ESG Data

IMA's Count Me

Alessia's Suggested Resources: PwC’s 2019 Annual Corporate Directors Survey: [link] SASB’s Materiality Map: [link] EY, What investors expect from the 2020 proxy season: [link] Alliance for Corporate Transparency 2019 Report: Analysis of Sustainability Reports of 1,000 Companies Pursuant to the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive: [link] SASB Integration Insights, Building TCFD-Ready Portfolios with SASB’s Standards, September 2019: [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Adam : (00:00) You a

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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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Do More and Work Less: A Guide To Your End of Financial Year

Dext

The end of the financial year is usually marked by long work weeks and unrelenting deadlines. But with a few smart changes and quick automation wins, you can make it more efficient and profitable than ever.

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Why Women Leave Accounting Firms

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BooksTime: [link] ClockShark: [link] BQE Succeed: [link] Show Notes 03:16 - What companies are disclosing about coronavirus risks - Journal of Accountancy 05:38 - Wells Fargo Fined $3B Over Fake-Accounts Scandal - CFO 06:43 - House Report Says Wells Fargo Continues to 'Abuse' Customers - CFO 08:07 - 'Shark Tank' judge Barbara Corcoran gets her $400,000 back from scammers - CNN 09:22 - LendingClub buys Radius Bank for $185 million in first fintech takeover of a regulated US bank - CNBC 1

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Ep. 53: Rachel Druckenmiller - Invest in Yourself | Self-Care & Self-Leadership

IMA's Count Me

Contact Rachel: [link] UNMUTED: www.UnmutedLife.com 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 am your host, Adam Larson, and this is episode 53 of our series. Our featured expert guests who joined Mitch for this conversation is Rachel Druckenmiller the founder and CEO of un-muted Rachel is a keynote speaker who uses her compelling speaking engagements and live workshops to energize and engage

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Accounting for Coronavirus

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors ClockShark: [link] Splashtop: [link] BQE Succeed: [link] Show Notes 02:57 Shark Tank host Barbara Corcoran loses $400,000 in a scam - CNN 04:55 Email Scammers are Savvier, and More Successful than Ever - WSJ 07:51 Los Angeles is now the least affordable housing market - Housing Wire 10:59 SEC and PCAOB offer potential relief for audit firms in China amid coronavirus - Accounting Today 11:49 Under Armour is Investigated for Accounting Fraud - Yahoo!

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

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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Ep. 52: Mike Wallace - ESG Related Metrics for Accounting and Finance Professionals

IMA's Count Me

Contact Mike: [link] Mike's Recommended Resources: [link] [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch : (00:05) Thanks for coming back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. This is Mitch Roshong and I'll be bringing you to episode 52 of our series. My cohost Adam Larson, had a great conversation about various reporting expectations with Mike Wallace.

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Ep. 54: Efrain Rivera - How Have Tech Trends Affected Accounting Services and HR?

IMA's Count Me

Contact Efrain Rivera: [link] [link] FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Mitch : (00:00) Welcome back to Count Me In. I'm your host Mitch Roshong and I will be bringing you episode 54 of IMA's podcast. Today's expert guests is CFO and treasurer of Paychex. Efrain Rivera. He joined my cohost, Adam to explain how technology trends have impacted paychecks and the services they provide for their clients.

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Will $2T Stimulus Pay for Accountants’ Self Hair Cuts

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors BREX: [link] Minute7: [link] OnPay: [link] Show Notes 04:11 - Forecasting the Economic Impact of COVID-19 06:55 - Kinsa Wi-Fi Thermometers On-Demand Webinar: Forecasting the Economic Impact of COVID-19 - Jirav 08:26 - Experts Say The Coronavirus Outlook Has Worsened, But The Trajectory Is Still Unclear - FiveThirtyEight 11:16 - Billionaires Want People Back to Work.

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Tax Deadline Extended, IRS Yet to Confirm

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Bill.com: [link] ClockShark: [link] OnPay: [link] Show Notes 24:54 - Senator Dumped Up to $1.7 Million of Stock After Reassuring Public About Coronavirus Preparedness 26:38 - Some webinars re: Food Service and Accounting During This Crisis Five Crisis Numbers for Food & Bev - YouTube Now What? Business Ops Guide for Restaurants 03 18 2020 - YouTube 29:24 - Planning for the Coronavirus Recession - CPA Trendlines 32:34 - FYI, CPA Exam Candidates, COVID-19 Just Killed Prometric - Goi

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

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

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COVID-19 Impact on the Accounting Industry

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Melio Payments: [link] Jirav: [link] Show Notes 03:15 - Oracle NetSuite postpones Las Vegas conference amid virus concerns - Review Journal 06:41 - A simple model for forecasting the impact of coronavirus and controls - Jirav 07:18 - Coronavirus: The Case for Canceling Everything - The Atlantic 09:08 - Companies encouraging remote work and travel bans due to coronavirus - Business Insider 11:51 - AICPA Calls for Tax Filing Relief Amid Coronavirus Pandemic 16:24 - TikTok: TikTok-mak