April, 2023

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A sneak peek into what’s next for reports in Xero

Xero

Our team hit the ground running in 2023, introducing a number of exciting features to new reports that we know you’ve been waiting for — including the addition of foreign currency to new reports. Here are some of the highlights and a sneak peek into what’s coming next. Don’t forget, the older versions of our reports will be retired on 31 July 2023. We urge you to start using new reports now , so you have plenty of time to get used to them before the older versions are retired.

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Why Not Use Dynamics GP for Another 10 Years or So?

Fidesic blog

You may have recently heard that Microsoft Dynamics GP and Business Central on-premise will no longer be sold to new customers after 2026. In this post we will discuss the situation with GP and what is possible. We are offering information, not advice. If you need advice on your Dynamics GP future, it's a good idea to check in with your GP consultant.

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Building Inclusion: Empowering confidence through religious accommodations

Intuit

Religion is often perceived as an off-limits topic for workplace discussion. At Intuit, we want to create an environment where our employees can feel comfortable talking about the things that are important to them, including what they believe. Our aim is to be respectful of people’s choices and support their practices. We have two faith-based employee resource groups (ERGs) that provide a community for their members while also offering valuable insight into the needs of our employees and how we

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5 Advantages of AP Automation with Workday Financial Management

Ascend Software blog

As businesses grow and expand, their financial processes become increasingly complex and time-consuming. To keep up with the demands of day-to-day operations, many organizations turn to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Workday Financial Management to manage their financial data.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Capital Budgeting with NetSuite Explained

Accounting Department

Capital budgeting involves analyzing, evaluating, and prioritizing investment decisions for large-scale projects that typically require significant capital from a business. This could include new office or warehouse space, fixed assets, or real estate. Capital budgeting provides businesses with a way to determine the best use of capital to increase the overall value of a business - a strategy that is useful to businesses of all sizes.

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Swift Payment

Tipalti

Navigate SWIFT payments confidently with our step-by-step guide. Get ready to make fast, secure, and accurate cross-border payments using the SWIFT payment system.

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21 Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs Worth Checking Out

Fidesic blog

Are you a Microsoft Dynamics GP user, consultant or enthusiast? In this post we are sharing a whole bunch of Microsoft Dynamics GP blogs. These are not ranked or in any particular order. We will include descriptions and links to all.

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Intuit AI drives taxpayers through TurboTax “Express Lane” experience

Intuit

“Our vision is taxes done for everyone: any way, any time, any tax situation, any device.” Varun Krishna, Executive VP and GM Intuit Consumer Group This year’s tax season is a timely case in point. Intuit is experimenting with a new AI-driven express lane experience for filers of simple tax returns that’s enabling a select group of customers to complete their taxes in as little as 10 minutes with its TurboTax mobile app.

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The Benefits of Best of Breed Accounts Payable

Ascend Software blog

Accounts payable is a crucial function in any business that involves the management of all outstanding invoices, payments, and expenses. Many companies opt for a single supplier solution (Best of Suite) by bundling accounts payable, content management systems, ERP, etc. - but this may not always be the best approach.

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The Automated Invoicing Partner You Wish You Always Had

Accounting Department

Not all business owners are well versed in invoicing clients, collecting payments, tracking payments, or other bookkeeping tasks - and that's okay.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Introducing Dynamic Prepay Amortization Tracking: Automatic Accounting for AWS Savings Plans and Reserved Instance Prepayment

ProsperOps

Simple, Automatic Amortization Tracking for Prepaid AWS Reserved Instances and Savings Plans AWS Reserved Instances (RIs) and Savings Plans (SPs) have three payment models: No Upfront : where you pay a discounted hourly rate over the term of the commitment, Partial Upfront : where you pay a portion (generally half) of the total value of the commitment upfront and the remaining portion hourly over the term, and All Upfront: where you pay the full amount of the commitment at the time of purchase W

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What ChatGPT and the acceleration of AI means for small business

Xero

If you ever worked with Office 97, you’ll remember Microsoft’s iconic assistant Clippy. The animated AI-based paperclip would pop up in your document and offer to help you format whatever you were working on. Clippy would analyse and structure words in your document and help you format it according to what you were working on. For example, if anything vaguely resembled a resume, you would be prompted with: “It looks like you’re writing a resume!

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Microsoft Dynamics GP End Of Life? Not Anytime Soon- Modern Lifecycle & End of Updates

Fidesic blog

(UPDATE) Microsoft has announced new customer sales of Microsoft Dynamics GP will end April 2026. So far nothing changes for existing Dynamics GP users, but beginning three years from now, there will be no new Dynamics GP sales for subscription licensing. New perpetual licensing sales end earlier, in 2025. Again, no change for existing customers. They can continue to purchase new licenses and modules beyond 2026.

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Everyone deserves an advocate during tax season

Intuit

Tax season can be a stressful time of year. With Tax Day rapidly approaching on April 18, millions of Americans are working to get their taxes done quickly, easily, and accurately to maximize their refunds and get some peace of mind. Everyone deserves an advocate that helps keep them and their financial interests front and center during tax season. Today, Intuit proudly serves over 100 million customers worldwide through our products.

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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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AI in Accounts Payable: Revolutionizing Invoice Processing

Ascend Software blog

The world of accounts payable (AP) is undergoing a significant transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies playing a crucial role in this evolution. Cutting-edge technologies are reshaping accounts payable automation. We will discuss intelligent invoice processing, AP workflow automation, and AI-driven AP solutions.

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Cash Flow, The Lifeblood of a Business

Accounting Department

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and managing it properly is crucial for success. While many businesses focus on generating revenue, it's equally important to maintain positive cash flow to ensure that operations can continue smoothly. In this article, we'll discuss some cash flow best practices that businesses should consider implementing to be more successful.

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Getting Started with Cloud FinOps: Top 3 Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies

ProsperOps

optimizations, it’s often more cost-effective—and easier—to implement financial optimizations first. During a recent webinar with the CFO Leadership Council , Matt Shover, VP of Operations & Customer Experience at ProsperOps, explained different strategies companies can use to reduce cloud costs and the best way to prioritize them for maximum “bang for your buck.

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How this plasterer laid the foundations for a booming construction business

Xero

Since he was young, Johnno Green has had a penchant for construction. So one day when a guest speaker at his high school came looking for apprentice plasterers, he knew he’d found his break. Johnno cut his teeth working on residential builds before the Global Financial Crisis hit the housing market (and his employers), forcing a pivot into the commercial sector.

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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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Directions NA 2023 Recap

Fidesic blog

Directions North America is a conference for Microsoft Partners by Microsoft Partners. In preperation of this major event in the Dynamics Community, Fidesic hosted a series of Live Streams on LinkedIn. Let's recap.

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Intuit’s Focus on Financial Literacy in 2023

Intuit

It’s April once again, and Intuit is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a focus on helping students, individuals and small businesses develop financial habits and improve their financial literacy. Named by The World Economic Forum as one of the most critical, durable skills every student needs to succeed, financial literacy helps to prepare people for the jobs of the future, so they can live more successful and prosperous lives.

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E-Document Compliance for Accounts Payable

Ascend Software blog

Accounts payable (AP) e-document compliance is a topic that has been gaining traction in recent years. As businesses continue to move towards digitalization and automation, ensuring compliance with e-document regulations is becoming increasingly important. In this article, we will explore the latest news and developments in AP e-document compliance with focus on France and Spain.

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Opportunity Cost Defined

Accounting Department

Opportunity cost is a concept in business that refers to the value of the best alternative forgone in order to pursue a certain action or decision. It is a crucial element to consider when evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of various options, particularly in business.

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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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Getting Started with Cloud FinOps: Top 3 Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies

ProsperOps

Your cloud costs are too high. Given a myriad of methods and tools for optimizing cloud costs, where do you start and where can you save the most? While many organizations prioritize engineering optimizations, it’s often more cost-effective—and easier—to implement financial optimizations first. During a recent webinar with the CFO Leadership Council , Matt Shover, VP of Operations & Customer Experience at ProsperOps, explained different strategies companies can use to reduce cloud costs and

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How apps can make it simple to take climate action in your business

Xero

More and more businesses are focusing on sustainability, and for good reason. Not only do many small business owners personally feel it’s important to play a role in protecting the environment, doing so is proven to have a positive impact on their bottom line. We understand that taking the first steps toward sustainability in your business can feel overwhelming.

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20 Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs Worth Checking Out

Fidesic blog

Are you a Microsoft Dynamics GP user, consultant or enthusiast? In this post we are sharing a whole bunch of Microsoft Dynamics GP blogs. These are not ranked or in any particular order. We will include descriptions and links to all.

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Intuit Again: a pathway back to the workforce

Intuit

When Sebanti Sanyal’s toddler was struggling with severe allergies and respiratory issues, she decided to step back from her career to care for her young daughter full time. Then, when the pandemic hit, she took an additional two years away before returning to her engineering career through our Intuit Again returnship program in September 2022. Intuit Again provides a supportive pathway back into the workforce after taking a career break for caregiving purposes, including the opportunity for ret

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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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Transform Healthcare Accounts Payable with AP Automation Solutions

Ascend Software blog

Struggling with time-consuming and inefficient accounts payable processes in your healthcare organization? Dive into this comprehensive blog post to learn how healthcare AP automation can help streamline invoice processing, reduce costs, and enhance patient care, offering valuable solutions to your AP challenges. Choosing the right solution can provide performance similar to that of OU Health.

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Reducing the Woes of Supply Chain Management with NetSuite

Accounting Department

Supply chain management deals with areas of procurement, operations, logistics, marketing channels, and more so that businesses can simply operate and deliver within their industry. For companies of all sizes, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system like NetSuite will help with efficiently managing supply chain activities that turn raw materials into finished products for its customers.

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DevOpsDays Austin

ProsperOps

Join ProsperOps on the floor at DevOpsDays Austin taking place May 4-5 at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on the UT Austin campus. Visit us at our table to snap a selfie with ProsperBot, grab some cool swag, and discuss cloud cost optimization with our team! We’ll be raffling off a grand prize at the end of the conference you won’t want to miss!

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Why we’re making changes to Xero search

Xero

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be rolling out some changes to the search function in Xero. The functionality will stay the same, but you’ll notice it looks a little different. Like many of the changes we’ve rolled out across our platform lately, this is part of our commitment to ‘ Building on Beautiful ’ — which is about continuously making changes in Xero so we can stay ahead of the latest technologies, standards and ways of working in your business or practice.

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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.