Accounting Department

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In the dynamic world of medium-sized businesses, growth isn't just a goalit's a necessity for survival and success. Yet, achieving sustainable growth requires more than just ambition; it demands a strategic approach powered by accurate financial insights. This is where precise financial reporting becomes a game-changer, offering a roadmap to navigate the complexities of business expansion.

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Intuit

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Understanding zero-based budgeting Do you know exactly where every dollar you earn goes each month? If you dont, zero-based budgeting might be worth a try. This popular budgeting method asks you to allocate every dollar you earn to specific expenses, giving each of those dollars a specific job. Unlike traditional budgets that might leave room for overspending, zero-based budgeting aims for precision.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

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FinOps Foundation

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Key Insight: To support the adoption of FOCUS , the FinOps Foundation has augmented the Use Case Library with the introduction of the FOCUS Sandbox. FinOps Practitioners can use this sandbox to run SQL queries on actual (anonymized) FOCUS billing data to gain a clear understanding of what FOCUS data looks like, and the real-world insights it yields.

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Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Xero

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With the Malaysian government’s push towards a digital economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must adapt to new requirements. One key development is the National E-invoicing Initiative. This initiative aims to modernize how businesses manage invoices, helping to streamline operations, improve compliance, and enhance efficiency across industries.

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AWS FinOps

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I have been putting off writing a summary of all the announcements our Cloud Financial Management (CFM) team made at 2024 re:Invent. My procrastination is partly due to the holiday preparations like many of you. However, more importantly, Ive been waiting for one more announcement. Now, with great pleasure, I am happy to share with you the ten features recently added to the AWS CFM portfolio of services.

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Intuit

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today, Intuit and Amazon announced a multi-year strategic partnership to empower millions of Amazon sellers to manage their finances, stay compliant, access capital, and grow their business. By leveraging Intuits AI-driven expert platform, millions of Amazon sellers will be able to discover and access Intuits platform seamlessly, benefiting from powerful financial insights like profitability, cash flow, and estimated tax liabilities to fuel their growth.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Experts expect 'scattershot, unhelpful reporting' of crypto assets and transactions for the first few years with the 1099-DA.

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FinOps Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Interview with Srivatsan Kidambi, VP of Engineering at Microsoft. Interview with Cyril Belikoff, VP of Microsoft Azure & Industry Clouds. Key Insight: Microsoft integrates GenAI into FinOps tooling to help all stakeholders get insights from cost and usage data. Microsoft is also focused on sustainability initiatives to bring carbon and cost data together.

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Xero

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Welcome to our monthly roundup of what’s new in Xero. This month, we’ve introduced updates designed to help you to get paid faster, streamline tax rules and regulations compliance, and manage your sales tax with ease. With enhancements from the ability to send invoices via SMS to improvements in Xero Tax and sales tax reporting, we continue to make Xero even better.

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Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

Compleatable

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Purchase Order (PO) automation is a decisive influence for businesses striving to enhance operational efficiency, reduce manual workload, and improve financial accuracy. However, a successful implementation requires thorough planning and strategic execution. This guide outlines the steps for UK organisations to seamlessly transition to PO automation.

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Accounting Department

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In an ever-evolving business landscape, anticipating and adapting to future challenges and opportunities is crucial for achieving long-term success. As companies strive to stay ahead, CFO support services have emerged as a vital component in future-proofing business operations. Providing expert financial guidance, strategic planning, and technological integration, these services play a pivotal role in ensuring stability and growth.

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Intuit

DECEMBER 23, 2024

6 best budgeting apps for managing your money Theres no limit to what the smartphone in your pocket can do. Sure, its a great source of news and entertainment, but it can be a tool to help you get ahead. And, if your finances are an area youre looking to improve, theres no shortage of budgeting apps to help get you on track. However, the challenge becomes wading through the sea of options and choosing the one that works for you.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A federal appeals court has reversed itself, reinstating an injunction on beneficial ownership information reporting by businesses only days after lifting it.

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Billing Platform

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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Xero

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From January 2025, new climate reporting legislation will be introduced. It will require big businesses in Australia to track their carbon emissions and include the results in sustainability reports , which they’ll need to submit alongside their other annual reporting obligations. While this law directly targets businesses with more than 100 employees, the impact will inevitably trickle down to their suppliers, who may need to provide emissions data to them.

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Insightful Accountant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those aged 73 and older of the deadline to take required minimum distributions from individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) and other retirement plans.

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Accounting Department

DECEMBER 16, 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.

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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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Intuit

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Table of Contents What are living expenses? Categories of living expenses How to budget for monthly living expenses Budgeting tips Manage your living expenses for a brighter financial future When managing your money, living expenses are the heavy hitters. You know, those recurring costs that keep a roof over your head, food on your table, and the lights on.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

States that do not assess the major taxes are more competitive than states with complex taxes with high rates.

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Ascend Software blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

OCR Technology: A Great Start for AP Efficiency As businesses look to modernize their accounts payable (AP) operations, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) has become an important tool for streamlining invoice processing. Solutions like Workdays Supplier Invoice Automation (SIA) leverage OCR to extract invoice data, reduce manual data entry, and speed up workflowsan excellent first step for many organizations.

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Xero

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Itd be one thing if payroll year-end meant a single last pay run. But this busy period involves meeting multiple deadlines and submission dates, all while following HMRC rules. Whether youre a seasoned payroll manager or doing it for the first time, payroll year-end can be tricky. Heres a step-by-step guide to the process. What is HMRC payroll year-end?

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Compleatable

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The world of finance, purchasing, and accounts payable (AP) automation is transforming rapidly, and 2025 is set to bring even more significant changes. To stay ahead, businesses must be prepared to embrace cutting-edge technology and strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and foster resilience. Heres what to watch for in the coming year: The Rise of Hyper-Automation in Finance Automation is no longer a novelty; in 2025, hyper-automation will dominate.

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Accounting Department

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and business management, every decision you make can significantly impact your business's trajectory. Whether it's choosing between investing in new technology or expanding your product line, the choices are endless and often complex.

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Intuit

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Table of Contents Why do you need a budget? Types of budgets How to start a budget Common budgeting mistakes Start budgeting today for a better financial future A budget is a summary of how much money you bring in and how much you spend. Think of it as a financial roadmap to measure and guide your income and expenditures for a certain period, such as a month, quarter, or year.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 23, 2024

From those with no individual income tax at all, to those with complex tax structures a guide to most and least competitive states when it comes to individual income taxes.

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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

Ace Cloud Hosting

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The retail industry is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape driven by shifting consumer behaviors, supply chain disruptions, and fierce competition. Retailers are under constant pressure to adapt to these changes.

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Xero

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Payroll year-end can be a busy time for businesses as they navigate deadlines, submission dates, and HMRC rules. Without enough planning, year-end has the potential to be highly stressful. Learn the essentials of payroll end-of-year submission, including common challenges and ways to tackle them. What is HMRC payroll year end? Payroll year-end sees a business wrap up the tax year for payroll purposes.

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Compleatable

DECEMBER 4, 2024

First of all, we should explain the difference between searching for and sourcing suppliers and purchases. Simply put: sourcing is a lengthy bureaucratic process undertaken by large businesses to select a preferred supplier, ensuring they can trust the supplier and the quality of their goods or services. Searching, on the other hand, is a straightforward act of typing what youre looking for into a search box and finding pre-validated suppliers to choose frombetter suited to small and medium-size

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Accounting Department

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Join AccountingDepartment.com in supporting the research, funding and treatment for rare diseases and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

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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.