Xero
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
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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FinOps Foundation
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
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.
Intuit
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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.
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
Accounting Department
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
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.
Ace Cloud Hosting
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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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Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The lowest-ranked states have property and unemployment insurance taxes like every state, but significantly they also have complex, non-neutral taxes with comparatively high rates.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
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.
Blake Oliver
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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.
Accounting Department
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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.
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.
Ace Cloud Hosting
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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.
Xero
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
While property and unemployment insurance taxes are universal in every state, many of the best states for doing business do not have corporate, sales or individual income taxes.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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.
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.
Plooto
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
As a CFO, watching your business evolve and grow is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also presents new challenges to overcome to keep that growth sustainable in the future. What worked for you and your finance team up to this point may not be enough to manage the complexities that come with continued growth. Your own role will also evolve as priorities shift and your responsibilities change with the nature, and scale of the business.
Accounting Department
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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.
Ace Cloud Hosting
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Hosting QuickBooks Desktop Software can empower businesses with the flexibility of remote access, added security, and scalability. However, not everyone can understand the insights into QuickBooks Hosting and how they.
LedgerDocs
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
As a numbers person, you are probably a wiz when it comes to managing your clients bookkeeping tasks. But many of us accountants and bookkeepers struggle with the communication aspect of working with our clients. It just doesn’t seem to come to us as naturally as the numbers do sometimes. We have created this guide to help give you some simple tips to improve your communication with your clients.
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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.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against tax prep giant H&R Block accusing the company of deceptively marketing "free" online tax filing when its products often were not free and deleting consumers' data when they tried to downgrade to less expensive products.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Imagine a scenario in which you could devote more time to actually partnering with your clients to solve their issues and provide them solutions, rather than simply handling their books or processing their tax returns.
Cloud Accounting Podcast
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Blake and David meet with Geoffrey Brown of the Illinois CPA Society to examine some key findings from ICPAS's recent retention report, including top reasons for turnover, where departing accountants are going, and ideas for improving work-life balance. Meet Our Guest, Geoffrey Brown LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: [link] Facebook: [link] Instagram: [link] Learn more about the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Website: [link] Listener Survey Please take our listener survey: [link] Need CPE?
Accounting Department
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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.
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
Ace Cloud Hosting
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
While there are multiple software solutions for tax preparers, Drake is among the most preferred choices. Features like Drake Scheduler, e-signature, Drake Tax Planner, etc., help them prepare accurate tax.
LedgerDocs
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The future of business is online, so it is no surprise that so many bookkeepers are beginning to embrace cloud technology to allow them to work online. Becoming a cloud bookkeeper is simpler than you think. Here’s a quick guide to get you started. Choose a Cloud-Based Platform: An important step in moving your operations online is familiarizing yourself with platforms like QuickBooks Online , LedgerDocs , or Xero.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about a new scam email this tax season pretending to come from tax software providers asking for the preparer's Electronic Filing Identification Number.
Insightful Accountant
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Businesses are prioritizing efficiency and savings over growth due to uncertain economic conditions. Finance leaders are seeking ways to operate profitably and improve cash flow control.
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.
SMB Accounting and Consulting
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Understanding the basics of government contracts is essential when engaging in contractual agreements with government entities. When reviewing such contracts, key considerations include a thorough examination of the scope of work, payment terms, performance metrics, and compliance with regulations. Utilizing tools like Suppl-O contract briefs can significantly aid in the efficient review process by highlighting changes, facilitating quick reference, and ensuring transparency.
Accounting Department
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Have you or your clients outgrown Quickbooks or a related solution? Need to streamline the process of handling operations? Stuck in an old system that is slowing down growth? Then this session is for you. Join Jennie Hoffman of AccountingDepartment.com and Chrissy Allard of goVirtualOffice as they take you through the signs that you have outgrown your current systems and tell the stories of businesses that have harnessed the power of an ERP.
Ace Cloud Hosting
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Ever feel like tax prep is a juggling act? We get it. From struggling with accessibility to worrying about data security, the challenges can feel endless. But guess what? There’s.
Accounting Tools
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
What is the Sales Journal Entry? A sales journal entry records the revenue generated by the sale of goods or services. This journal entry needs to record three events, which are the recordation of a sale , the recordation of a reduction in the inventory that has been sold to the customer, and the recordation of a sales tax liability. The content of the entry differs, depending on whether the customer paid with cash or was extended credit.
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Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.
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