October, 2024

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Unlocking Profit Potential Through Strategic Financial Forecasting

Accounting Department

In the current competitive environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must leverage every possible advantage to succeed and expand. Forecasting is a powerful tool that can greatly influence a company's financial success.

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Announcing our investment in Wildfire

Intuit

Today, we are announcing Intuit Ventures’ investment in Wildfire , a financial technology platform that powers loyalty and reward programs, shopping companions, and content monetization. We’re excited to co-lead the company’s Series B round with Mucker Capital alongside Samsung Next, TTV Capital, QED Investors, B Capital, and others. Consumers are facing high prices and inflation: 75% of consumers are interested in earning cash back rewards to offset their higher cost of living.

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Internal auditors less confident on AI versus other threats

Accounting Today

A survey of internal audit and IT leaders found that while they identity AI as a growing technology risk, they have the least confidence in their ability to evaluate and handle its risks versus other technologies.

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2025 Industry Trends for Community Managers

AvidXchange

For community association management (CAM) companies, staying updated on industry trends is important for maintaining efficient operations, meeting evolving resident needs, and adopting new technologies. In August 2024, AvidXchange surveyed 500 accounting and finance leaders to learn their top priorities and concerns for 2025. Our “ 2025 Finance Focus ” guide shares details on the top seven trends that emerged from their responses.

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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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What’s new in Xero – October 2024

Xero

This month’s Xero product updates include exciting new features and enhancements to streamline your workflows and boost productivity. From rolling out new tools for our accountants and bookkeepers, to improvements to the Xero Accounting app, and tools for managing inventory, Xero’s October updates offer valuable enhancements for both small businesses and advisors alike.

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Denial Management Strategies for 2025: Trends & Best Practices

RevCycle

As healthcare continues to evolve, so do the complexities of managing the revenue cycle, with denial management being one of the most persistent challenges. Denial management is an essential component of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) because denials directly impact an organization’s financial health. From 2022 – 2024, the number of providers who said denials are increasing jumped from 42% to 77%.

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How to Apply to the Entry-Level Tax Specialist Role at TurboTax Live

Intuit

At Intuit Academy , we offer a free pathway for people interested in a career as a financial services professional to learn about federal tax returns and become eligible to apply to an entry-level Tax Specialist role. This pathway requires no prior professional experience in tax preparation. The only requirement to apply without having prior experience is to complete our Tax Level 1 and Tax Preparation programs, both of which are completely free and self-paced on Intuit Academy.

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KPMG supports alternative CPA pathways

Accounting Today

To help build the accounting pipeline, the Big Four firm is publicly supporting other ways to earn a license.

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Can Cloud Content Management Improve Your Team’s Productivity?

LedgerDocs

As bookkeepers, we know better than anyone that time is money. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for tools to improve productivity, enhance collaboration, and simplify our processes. In recent years, one solution that has proven to be a game-changer for bookkeeping teams is cloud content management. With the growing demand for simple, accessible, and secure document handling, a centralized, cloud-based document management system has become more essential than ever.

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How Mutual Muse took circular fashion from trend to timeless

Xero

When you think of ‘circular fashion’ you might think of donating your old clothes and items to local charity shops, or online marketplaces. But what about consignment stores that pay you for your most-loved items and offer credit notes that allow you to refresh your wardrobe at the same time? That’s exactly what Kirsta Hawkins, owner of sustainable consignment store Mutual Muse, wanted to bring Australian shoppers when she opened her first store in 2014.

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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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Top 9 Docsumo alternatives for data extraction

Nanonets

Docsumo is a document processing solution designed to help businesses automate data extraction and reduce manual data entry. It enables teams to automatically extract valuable information from various document types, including invoices, bank statements, insurance forms, and shipping documents. About Docsumo With its AI-powered platform and pre-trained models, Docsumo aims to improve document-heavy workflows, save time, and reduce errors.

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Starting on the Right Foot: Utilizing CFO Support Services in 2025

Accounting Department

Imagine having access to top-tier financial expertise without the full-time cost. That's precisely what CFO Support Services offers. In today's fast-evolving business landscape, financial acumen is not just a luxury but a necessity for growth and sustainability. Entrepreneurs and small-to-medium business (SMB) owners often juggle multiple roles, and strategic financial management is frequently overlooked.

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Partnering to power prosperity: Intuit and the accounting community

Intuit

For decades, Intuit and accounting professionals have partnered to grow their firms, scale staffing, and drive the success of our shared customers. This collaboration has expanded business opportunities for the accounting community. Last year, alone, over half a million accounting professionals grew their practices with us through our ProAdvisor programs, and 1,500+ earned nearly $60M in additional income as live experts on our platform.

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CPAs race to prepare clients for end of universal wallet accounting

Accounting Today

Starting in January, cryptocurrency will need to be reported to the IRS on an account-by-account basis versus the "universal wallet" approach most had been using.

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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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Improving your Cash Application Processes

oAppsNet

If you’re like most businesses, your cash application process probably isn’t as efficient as it could be. Many companies struggle to reconcile incoming payments, match them to the correct customer accounts, and ensure everything is accounted for in real-time. The result? Delays in cash flow, errors, and frustration for both your team and your customers.

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Summit NA 2024 Highlight Reel Video

Fidesic blog

We had a blast at Dynamics Communities Summit NA 2024! The conference was great, the people were awesome and we loved exploring the City of San Antonio.

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Cost-Aware Product Decisions

FinOps Foundation

Key Insight: FinOps is continuing to shift from managing cost as an operational afterthought to a key consideration in the product design process. Data-driven business conversations about what to build, which features to include, and where to build it are now happening before engineers are handed requirements to start developing. FinOps teams can estimate, monitor, and optimize the unit cost of a product or service from inception to help drive cost-aware product decisions before architecture beg

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Avoid These Common Budgeting Mistakes for Your Business Going into 2025

Accounting Department

Budgeting is crucial for any business that wants to succeed in the long term. As a business owner of a small to medium-sized business, you may have experienced the challenges of creating and implementing a budget.

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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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Emilio Vasquez, From Unhoused to CEO Entrepreneur – A Story of Resilience

Intuit

From unhoused to a life of giving back Small businesses play a vital role in uplifting our communities. In fact, small businesses account for 44% of U.S. economic activity and create two-thirds of new jobs created. When it comes to making an impact and giving back, no one exemplifies that more than Emilio Daniel Vasquez, the mastermind barista behind Coffee Cart Boys.

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The 2024 Best Firms for Women

Accounting Today

Our annual ranking of the most female-friendly workplaces in accounting.

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Maximize Savings: Purchasing & AP Automation with Compleat & Amazon Business

Compleatable

Watch Maximize Savings: Purchasing & AP automation with Compleat & Amazon Business Fill in the form to access the video recording of our Compleat for Non-Profits webinar looking specifically at our integration with Amazon Business amongst other suppliers. Name Work Email Address Job Title Watch the video Maximize Savings: Purchasing and AP automation with Compleat & Amazon Business The post Maximize Savings: Purchasing & AP Automation with Compleat & Amazon Business first app

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Summit NA 2024 Highlight Reel Video

Fidesic blog

We had a blast at Dynamics Communities Summit NA 2024! The conference was great, the people were awesome and we loved exploring the City of San Antonio.

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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.

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Unlock Cloud Cost Efficiency with Finout’s Unit Economics Widget

finout

In today’s cloud-first world, increasing cloud spend isn’t always a cause for concern—it can be a sign of business growth, more customers, or innovation. But how can you ensure that rising cloud costs are connected to business outcomes and profitability? That’s where Finout’s Unit Economics widget comes in! It helps break down cloud costs, revealing how much it takes to support each customer, transaction, or service.

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From Startups to Enterprises: Tailoring CFO Support Services to Fit Your Business Needs

Accounting Department

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one size rarely fits all. This is particularly true when it comes to financial management. Whether you're a burgeoning startup or an established enterprise, having a firm grasp on your finances is crucial.

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Amber Bond, the Dreamer and Doer behind Love is Bond

Intuit

Read the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs that participated in the Intuit IDEAS program and are making a difference in their communities. Turning an obsession with clothing and shoes into helping stars feel their best Amber Bond is among the visionaries, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who participated in the Intuit IDEAS program. Through her work she is making a difference, building a legacy, and achieving her dreams.

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Salary guide: Accountants expect disruption, will see average job growth

Accounting Today

LHH's 2025 Annual Salary Guide reports 56% of accounting professionals feel their roles are at risk of disruption by digitalization, automation and AI.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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Maximise Efficiency with Amazon Business and Compleat Education 17/10 11:00AM

Compleatable

On Thursday the 17th of October the esteemed Amazon Business are hosting us as part of their special Back to School webinar series! We’ll be showing Amazon Business customers how we can help streamline purchasing and accounts payable for their school. Learn how the Amazon Business integration, combined with Compleat Education , extends your existing finance system to give your team more control, save time, and allow you to focus on what really matters—your students.

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Fidesic to Relaunch Fidesic Free at Summit NA

Fidesic blog

Fidesic’s Free AP automation app is being repositioned to make it more convenient for accounting pros to get lightweight AP processing tool and test Fidesic.

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The Complete Guide to the NetSuite REST API

Nanonets

Oracle NetSuite’s REST API offers a modern, efficient way to integrate your workflows with NetSuite. Leveraging JSON, OAuth, and modern web standards, the REST API opens up powerful capabilities for developers and businesses alike. In this guide, we’ll dive into the specifics of the NetSuite REST API, including its setup , features , and use cases , while exploring advanced querying with SuiteQL , and how tools like Nanonets can scale your NetSuite-driven workflows.

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5 Key Performance Indicator Examples for SaaS Success

Accounting Department

Unlock the secrets to Software as a Service (SaaS) success by mastering these essential KPIs, which serve as the foundation for understanding and optimizing your business performance. By focusing on these key performance indicators, you can gain valuable insights into customer behavior, financial health, and operational efficiency, ultimately driving growth and ensuring long-term sustainability in the competitive SaaS landscape.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.