February, 2024

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Five cash flow trends impacting small businesses

Xero

Over the last 12 months, we’ve surveyed over 4,500 small business owners across the globe to find out how they’re managing cash flow amidst macroeconomic conditions such as high inflation and interest rates. The survey findings became a series of Money Matters reports that were released in Australia , Canada , New Zealand , Singapore , the United Kingdom and the United States.

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The 2024 Top New Products

Accounting Today

This year's roster of great new tools for accountants is heavily inflected with AI.

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State of FinOps ’24: Top Priorities Shift to Reducing Waste and Managing Commitments

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: With economic pressure increasing across the world in 2023, many organizations are leaning on their FinOps teams to help prioritize cloud optimizations. Reducing waste and managing commitment-based discounts unseated empowering engineers to take action as the top key priority for the first time. Teams are also investing in their forecasting capabilities to better predict cloud spend, and the cost of running AI/ML is expected to have a big impact on FinOps practices in 2024.

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Intuit and Khan Academy Team Up to Offer Free Financial Education to Students and Teachers

Intuit

Today, we announced a new initiative with Khan Academy that aims to empower educators and students with free financial education tools. With the help of Khan Academy, we’re working toward our goal of engaging 50 million students with free learning resources by 2030. Intuit and Khan Academy have a shared goal to provide free financial resources to all high school students across the United States.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Navigating DCAA Compliance for Government Contractors

Accounting Department

For a business, becoming a government contractor can open doors to a sea of lucrative opportunities – but these waters run deep with regulations, especially those set by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). A critical cog in the machinery that is the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), DCAA ensures that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively in the acquisition of defense-related goods and services.

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The benefits of non-PO invoice process automation

Cevinio

Automating non-PO invoices alongside PO invoices brings numerous advantages, contributing to a more efficient and reliable financial process […]

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Minority CPAs deterred by 150-hour rule

Accounting Today

The 150-hour requirement for obtaining a CPA license has led to a decline in Black and Latino CPAs of up to 26%, according to a research study.

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We're Teaming up with MSDW and ERPSWB - AP Tools Showcase

Fidesic blog

Thanks to the teams at Microsoft Dynamics World and ERPSoftwareBlog , two of the biggest and best content producers for the Dynamics Channel, we are going to be featured in an upcoming Accounts Payable Automation Comparison Showcase.

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Can Using a FinOps Score Help Advance Your Practice?

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight Google Cloud’s FinOps Hub gives teams a central place to measure and improve your FinOps practice at crawl, walk, and run stages. Summary PRACTITIONER FOCUS : Early tooling was designed for engineers, but Google Cloud’s 2023 roadmap aimed to address the needs of FinOps practitioners. DATA : Google Cloud added more metadata in BigQuery exports and went from having 40% of all costs covered by granularity to having 70% of costs covered by granularity, with plans to achieve 100%.

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20 Years of 1099s at AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

It is that time of the year again, tax season. Many businesses dread this time of the year - it's tough. But thankfully, it's not as tough when you have the unrivaled support of AccountingDepartment.com.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Podcast | Transforming AP: The Benefits of a Change Management Plan

Cevinio

Discover the nuances of change management in Accounts Payable while working on the transition to a new way of operating.

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Hubdoc and Dext: Powerful Xero pairings for burgeoning businesses

Xero

Financial data lies at the heart of any small business operation. Managing it can be a juggle, but there are an array of tools you can use to stay on top of this crucial information and better manage your cash flow and compliance. Depending on what stage of the business growth journey you’re on, some Xero-connected solutions are more appropriate than others.

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IRS commits to making Child Tax Credit changes quickly

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service would be able to implement changes to the Child Tax Credit within weeks, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told Congress, and send out tax refunds promptly.

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Fidesic Launches New Product Suite Model for Dynamics ERP Accounts Payable

Fidesic blog

Fidesic is simplifying how accounting pros solve their specific AP pain points with à la carte accounts payable solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP or D365 Business Central.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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The Great Debate: Optimize Usage or Rates First?

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight AWS Cost Optimization Hub deduplicates competing recommendations from AWS cost optimization tools, so practitioners can optimize usage and rates simultaneously, and trust the savings number that they see is achievable. Summary Cost Optimization Hub : Cost Optimization Hub pulls recommendations from all AWS cost optimization products together and deduplicates competing recommendations, so customers can optimize usage and rates simultaneously, and trust the savings number that they see

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Outsourced Client Accounting Services in an E-Commerce World

Accounting Department

In the past few years, there has been a significant surge in the growth of e-commerce businesses. With the emergence of new companies and the adaptation of brick-and-mortar stores to online platforms, the demand for online purchasing is being met through various online sales channels.

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What is Accounts Receivable Automation, and how can you leverage it for your business?

Cevinio

What is Accounts Receivable Automation, and how can you leverage it for your business? Introduction The efficiency and accuracy of your financial processes play a pivotal role in the success of your business. One such critical aspect is managing Accounts Receivable (AR). This encompasses a range of tasks, from sending invoices and confirming their receipt to chasing overdue payments and updating customer records.

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New partnership to bring bill pay capabilities to US customers

Xero

Paying bills and getting paid on time are critical requirements for small businesses to effectively manage cash flow. However, this is still a very manual process for small businesses. Our Money Matters report found many small businesses utilize multiple payment strategies to manage their cash flow. To tackle this problem, we have announced a new partnership with BILL , a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), to bring bill pay capabilities to our US custo

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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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Gloom or boom? Tax pros differ on AI

Accounting Today

Whether they're enthusiastic or terrified, tax practitioners are anything but indifferent to the rise of artificial intelligence.

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Leap into AI this Leap Year

Fidesic blog

Join us on Leap Year Day! Are you empowering yourself with AI? Let's talk AI for Microsoft Dynamics ERP. How to take the AI reigns for the accounting department and learn about AI tools available in the Azure ecosystem.

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The Great Debate: Optimize Usage or Cost First?

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight AWS Cost Optimization Hub deduplicates competing recommendations from AWS cost optimization tools, so practitioners can optimize usage and rates simultaneously, and trust the savings number that they see is achievable. Summary Cost Optimization Hub : Cost Optimization Hub pulls recommendations from all AWS cost optimization products together and deduplicates competing recommendations, so customers can optimize usage and rates simultaneously, and trust the savings number that they see

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Rare Disease Day Hits Home with AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

Rare Disease Day is the globally coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with rare diseases.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2024

Ace Cloud Hosting

Life moves fast in the cloud, mirroring the pace of our daily lives. In 2023, unpredictability defined everything from global events to economic trends. Cybersecurity, too, had its share of.

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Financial Cents Unveils the 2024 State of Accounting Workflow Automation Report

Insightful Accountant

Financial Cents is excited to announce the release of the 2024 State of Accounting Workflow Automation Report. This second edition study explores the experiences and challenges faced by accounting, bookkeeping, and tax firm owners.

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5 IRS developments to watch this tax season

Accounting Today

New technology systems and the addition of cryptocurrency on tax forms are just some of the IRS developments to watch in 2024.

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How AI is Transforming and Disrupting Audit

Blake Oliver

In my latest podcast episode, "How AI is Transforming and Disrupting Audit," I had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Valdez about the impact of artificial intelligence and generative chatbots, like ChatGPT, on the audit profession. We delve into how these technologies are not just automating routine tasks but are also revolutionizing how we train staff, improve quality, and save time on substantive testing.

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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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Can Using a FinOps Score Help Any Practitioner Advance Their Practice?

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight Google Cloud’s FinOps Hub gives teams a central place to measure and improve your FinOps practice at crawl, walk, and run stages. Summary PRACTITIONER FOCUS : Early tooling was designed for engineers, but Google Cloud’s 2023 roadmap aimed to address the needs of FinOps practitioners. DATA : Google Cloud added more metadata in BigQuery exports and went from having 40% of all costs covered by granularity to having 70% of costs covered by granularity, with plans to achieve 100%.

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Client Accounting Services to Help Drive Your Business

Accounting Department

When you have a small or mid-size business, one of the issues you can run into is not having all the departments a larger company would have. In other words, you might not have dedicated employees for HR, accounting, and other areas. Fortunately, there are ways to outsource a number of services, including client accounting services. This helps keep your company growing and succeeding, without the need to bring on more employees or overwork yourself to get everything done.

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Managed Security Services for Accountants – What They Need to Know

Ace Cloud Hosting

Being targeted by a cyber-attack isn’t just embarrassing; it can also bring significant consequences for your business. As per PwC, the Accounting industry is at a 30% higher risk of.

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Meet 2023 Top 25 Up-N-Coming ProAdvisor Kassandra Degus

Insightful Accountant

We sat down with Kassandra to get her thoughts on being a Top 25 Up-N-Coming ProAdvisor, her journey, path to success, and how she’s a support system for her clients.

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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.