October, 2023

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3 Realities to Make your C-Suite Care about AP Automation

Fidesic blog

Whether you’re talking about your COO, CFO, CIO or the entire executive suite, these folks are probably juggling a lot of moving parts. If they are hesitant to invest or even spend time discussing AP automation, it’s probably because they are dedicating their busy calendar time to what they see as more important and more exciting.

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IRS to offer free direct file online tax system in 13 states

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service plans to run a limited pilot test of its free online tax system in 13 states next tax season, but it will only support certain tax credits.

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Hiring Hybrid for Tax Season (and Beyond)

accountingfly

Hiring Hybrid for Tax Season (and Beyond) Having trouble staffing up for tax season? You’re not alone! The market is tough: candidate supply is still historically low, and many candidates are still looking for remote roles. Meanwhile, many firms are adopting rigid return-to-office policies, which limits their candidate pool to the local market (instead of hiring nationally) and is less appealing to candidates.

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How to think like a cyber criminal to protect your business

Xero

Over the last 12 months, millions of customers around the world have been impacted by some of the biggest data breaches in history. As a small business or advisor working with sensitive personal and financial information every day, the stakes are high. If your business or practice experienced a data breach, it could have a serious impact on your livelihood.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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Is It Time to Outsource Your Bookkeeping? A Guide for Business Owners

Accounting Department

Managing the financial aspects of a business is a critical task that demands accuracy, expertise, and time. As your business grows, so does the complexity of your financial transactions, leaving you with less time to focus on core operations.

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DEI: Powering prosperity for all

Intuit

Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been a part of who we are since our founding 40 years ago. We continue to find new ways to foster a company culture that’s as diverse as the communities we serve, and to integrate inclusion and equity into how we operate as a business. Each year, we share an update on this work through our DEI Report.

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IRS introduces business tax accounts as it targets big corporations for audits

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is making improvements to its online tax professional accounts and hiring more accountants as it ramps up enforcement.

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Key MLOps processes (part 3): Automated machine learning workflow

FinOps in Practice

In this article, we describe block D, devoted to the automated machine learning workflow. Please, find the whole scheme, which describes key MLOps processes here. The main parts of the scheme are horizontal blocks, inside of which the procedural aspects of MLOps are described (they are assigned letters A, B, C, D). Each of them is designed to solve specific tasks within the framework of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the company’s ML services.

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How small businesses can get themselves ready for Cyber Monday

Xero

This guest blog was written by the team at ecommerce accounting integration, Amaka. Cyber Monday was originally an opportunity for ecommerce businesses to dish out huge promotions after Thanksgiving in the United States, but it’s now become a phenomenon around the world. In 2022, Cyber Monday brought in a total of $ 11.3 billion USD in the United States alone, representing one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.

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The BILL Spend & Expense Approach to Making Expense Management Easy

Accounting Department

When running a business, keeping track of expenses can be a daunting task. From petty cash expenses to vendor payments, you need to ensure every penny spent is accounted for. That's where expense reports come in.

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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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Powering A More Sustainable Future Through Solar Energy in Virginia and West Virginia

Intuit

In support of our Climate Positive Program’s commitment to reduce 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions outside our operations by 2030, we are investing in equitable deployment of sustainable solutions like renewable energy. The program aims to support a ‌transition to 21st-century renewable energy sources coupled with job and learning opportunities for students in underserved communities.

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We went to Summit NA 2023! VIDEO

Fidesic blog

We had a blast at Dynamic Communities #SummitNA 2023! Great to see everyone! Watch our video recap with juggling!

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Number of accounting grads plummets further

Accounting Today

The number of students earning accounting degrees keeps falling, according to the latest figures released by the American Institute of CPAs.

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Excelling in AP Management through Automation with AP Leader Caroline Adams

Cevinio

Excelling in AP Management through Automation with AP Leader Caroline Adams In this interview with Caroline Adams, an accomplished AP leader, we ask her a series of questions about AP management, the influence of automation, and the journey toward modern AP processes. Discover her valuable insights. Introduction In the past years, the role of Accounts Payable (AP) has undergone a profound transformation.

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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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Our new AI-powered contact predictions have arrived

Xero

We recently announced at Xerocon Sydney that our team was busy enhancing the AI algorithms that power bank reconciliation in Xero, so it would recognise new contacts in your statement lines (even when they’re not in your contact list). We’re excited to share that this new feature is now live and available to all Xero customers globally. Here’s how it works and how to recognise it when it appears in your bank reconciliation.

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The Art of Employee Recognition at a Growing Remote Company | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

Join your host, Kevin Drye, and Director of Marketing, Andrea Boccard, as they take a deep dive into the art of appreciating your workforce.

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How Intuit’s tech culture helped me grow as an individual and engineer

Intuit

Tell us about your career journey to Intuit. How did you learn about the Apprenticeship Pathway Program ? Anything you would like to share about that experience? I learned about the Apprenticeship Pathway Program through G{Code}, an organization that teaches the basics of web development to women and non-binary POC. It was a challenging but life-changing experience.

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Partners Sessions to See - Summit NA 2023

Fidesic blog

Dynamics Communities Summit NA conference is just around the corner. We’re pretty pumped to connect with the community in person. Here are some of the great sessions in which our friends and partners will be speaking. Check them out.

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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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Tax Strategy: Year-end 2023 tax planning

Accounting Today

In spite of the lack of new tax legislation so far this year, taxpayers and tax preparers have plenty to focus on in preparing 2023 returns.

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Could a simple licensing change increase the number of CPAs by 15%?

Blake Oliver

A University of Denver professors suggests replacing the 150-hour rule with a four-year degree and two years of work experience.

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How beating the digital drag can help fuel your small business growth

Xero

From your local plumber and barber, to your favourite cafe, these small businesses sit at the heart of our communities. They are the ones driving jobs, economic growth and a place for people to come together. These smallest businesses — those employing up to nine people — make up 15% of the UK’s turnover, and provide over a quarter of jobs. But despite this, a “digital drag” is holding the smallest firms back from reaching their full potential.

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ADC Reinvents at EO Nerve 2023

Accounting Department

Our team rounded out another successful year of EO events last week while attending EO Nerve. ADC Business Development Representative, Shawn Marcum, and Content Manager, Mike DeFusco, attended the multi-day event in Tampa, FL.

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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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Connecting to new career opportunities and supportive people at Intuit

Intuit

Living and working abroad After completing college, I decided to work for a nonprofit in Zimbabwe. This was the first time I left the US, and I am grateful for the experience of living and working in Africa. Later, I moved to China and Thailand for work. These experiences broadened my outlook on life and made me more attuned to the financial challenges faced by a diverse customer base.

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What Are S3 Lifecycle Rules? When Should You Use Them?

CloudZero

Amazon Simple Storage (S3) has become a cornerstone in the world of cloud computing, offering scalable and secure object storage solutions for a wide range of applications.

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Purdue sees spike in accounting enrollment

Accounting Today

Despite widespread reports of declines in accounting students, Purdue is defying the trend and seeing enrollment growing dramatically.

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Making Sense of the Economic Noise with Liz Wilke in CPA Trendlines

Blake Oliver

The economy these days is a bit like listening to talk radio - lots of conflicting voices making big claims. So I turned to economist Liz Wilke, Chief Economist at Gusto, to get an expert read on where we're headed. I recently spoke with Liz on an episode of The Accounting Podcast. Despite the economic rollercoaster of the past year, she offered reassuring and level-headed views.

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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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2023 Xero Awards Canada Winners

Xero

Back in July, we announced the launch of the first-ever Xero Awards in Canada. This initiative celebrates Xero’s valued accountants, bookkeepers, and app partners by putting them in the spotlight and recognizing their commitment to excellence and ongoing support of the small business sector. Thank you to each and every one of you who took the time and commitment to submit an entry.

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It's Fantasy Sports Season at ADC! | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

In this episode, join Kevin, Alicia, and Sarah as they discuss the setup and execution of various fantasy sports leagues throughout the year.

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Accelerate your career path inside Intuit

Intuit

How did you get your start in the technology space? I earned degrees in computer science and computer engineering, and I started working for a well-known company as a development manager. I enjoyed the challenges, but I wanted to be part of a team that offered more stability. That’s when my Intuit story begins. I was thrilled to be part of the company, using my skills to focus on location data and improving the lives of our customers’ employees by helping them track their time.

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Chase Bank Requires QuickBooks Accounts' Reconnections

Insightful Accountant

As part of security enhancements being implemented between mid-October and the end of November 2023, Chase Bank will require all QBO and QuickBooks Desktop users to reconnect their bank connections.

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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.