IRS will wipe away $1.2B in late fees from pandemic
Accounting Today
AUGUST 25, 2022
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Eight tips to prepare for (and make the most of) Xerocon Sydney
Xero
AUGUST 25, 2022
In just a couple of weeks, accountants and bookkeepers from all over Australia, New Zealand and Asia will descend upon Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC) for two days of inspiration, education, connection and fun. You guessed it; we’re talking about the return of Xerocon! After a three-year hiatus, we couldn’t be more excited to bring you – our partner community – together again at the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders. .
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8 common accounts payable pitfalls and how to avoid them
AP Association
AUGUST 25, 2022
It's tough enough running a business without having to worry about making mistakes with your accounts payable. Even the best-managed businesses can fall into common traps that can cause problems down the road. By being aware of these traps and taking steps to avoid them, you can save yourself a lot of headaches. The following is a list of the most common accounts payable mistakes you should watch out for and try your best to avoid.
Introducing Framework Updates
FinOps Foundation
AUGUST 23, 2022
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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
Payroll history is launching in Australia
Xero
AUGUST 22, 2022
This week, one of our most highly requested product updates will be going live in Xero Payroll: payroll history. We listened to you, our customers and community, and will be launching the first stage of the feature in Australia – employee records. So, what does this mean? You’ll now have an easy-to-access audit trail of changes made within Xero by a small business owner, advisor or app partner.
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25 Crucial DevOps Automation Tools Your Team Needs In 2022
CloudZero
AUGUST 24, 2022
With technology advancing and the business environment becoming increasingly competitive, your DevOps team needs to continually improve your product. Yet releasing new product features and improving existing ones require freeing up their time. You can do this by automating repetitive tasks.
What to expect from Xerocon Sydney
Xero
AUGUST 22, 2022
In case you haven’t heard, Xerocon is back with a bang. From London to New Orleans, and soon, Sydney, this year’s event series is an international tour celebrating our partner community around the globe. Whether you’re a first-timer or veteran, it’s safe to say you can expect the unexpected. After all, it’s been coined the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders for a good reason.
Everything You Should Look For in a Procure to Pay Solution
AvidXchange
AUGUST 25, 2022
Everything comes at a cost. Companies must charge for the materials and services they use to create the final product, plus a little extra to ensure a return on investment of raw goods. In the B2B world, this is known as the procure-to-pay process. Table of Contents What is Procure-to-Pay? The procure-to-pay (also known as purchase-to-pay or P2P) process is the cycle in which businesses inquire, request, receive, and then pay for raw goods and services.
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
15 Essential Container Orchestration Tools For 2022
CloudZero
AUGUST 26, 2022
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Meeting the expectations of a digital customer
Xero
AUGUST 25, 2022
It’s been so amazing to bring our long-awaited Xerocon event back to life in New Orleans over the past two days. This vibrant city brought a festive atmosphere to the event and we were inspired with on-stage performances by local talent such as Amanda Shaw , a fiddler and Brandan Odum , a successful street artist. It was the perfect way to reconnect with our US and Canadian based accounting and bookkeeping partners and the wider Xero community. .
Where does FinOps stop and GreenOps begin?
The FinOps Alliance
AUGUST 25, 2022
FinOps vs. GreenOps vs. Sustainability Since FinOps started gaining traction in the larger cloud technology community, we’ve seen an increase in the use of the term ‘GreenOps’ as well. For a lot of organisations, the goal of FinOps is reasonably clear, while GreenOps tends to just be ‘FinOps, but for sustainability’. We think there is more to the story than just that.
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.
5 Things A Successful VPE And CTO Should Do Every Day
CloudZero
AUGUST 22, 2022
Great leaders know how to think big. As a VPE or CTO, your leadership role puts you in a position to make important changes and guide policy.
What the student debt forgiveness plan would mean for taxpayers and the U.S. economy
Accounting Today
AUGUST 26, 2022
The top three security priorities for your organization as you look ahead
Xero
AUGUST 25, 2022
The last two days at Xerocon New Orleans have been a fantastic whirlwind, and I was particularly thrilled to speak about my favourite topic – how to keep your practice cyber safe – in a breakout session on the second day for our delegates. . As Xero’s General Manager for Security Assurance, this is a topic very close to my heart, and it’s this education and awareness piece that makes up a huge part of the work my team and I do on a day-to-day basis. .
Flawless Execution of Professional Billing for Northern Regional Hospital
SSI Healthcare Rev Cycle Solutions
AUGUST 25, 2022
Flawless Execution of Professional Billing for Northern Regional Hospital. August 24, 2022. August 24, 2022. Northern Regional Hospital is a leading provider of quality, affordable medical care, serving patients in Mount Airy, NC, and surrounding regions since 1953. The hospital features comprehensive healthcare solutions for an expansive range of specialties, including state-of-the-art emergency, diagnostics, and surgery centers.
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
How One Church Focuses on Paying It Forward Instead of Worrying About Accounts Payables
AvidXchange
AUGUST 23, 2022
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Product wrap from Xerocon New Orleans 2022
Xero
AUGUST 24, 2022
The heat, the food, the music, the energy. There’s really no place like New Orleans, Louisiana (known affectionately as NOLA). It was the perfect location to reconnect with our valued accounting and bookkeeping partners, and share some exciting plans for new tools and features designed to make inventory management, bank reconciliation and tax management simpler and more seamless.
The Ins and Outs of Non-Profit Accounting
Brigade
AUGUST 25, 2022
Non-Profit organizations are often made up of passionate team members dedicated to supporting their community or cause, and not many have a professional accountant on staff. These organizations require the same basic financial tracking and services as other businesses (expenses, invoices, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.) but can sometimes require extra support, especially when funding through grants, recording donations or reporting to a board of directors is involved.
Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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The Accountant’s Guide to Standardised VAT Returns
Dext
AUGUST 24, 2022
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AUGUST 24, 2022
Xero Small Business Insights expands to the United States and Canada, providing timely updates on state of small business
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AUGUST 24, 2022
It takes passion and perseverance to run a small business. I saw this first hand growing up in my family’s small business in rural Canada. Now, more than ever, running a successful small business takes insight. Historical trends and timely market data can, when used effectively, help small businesses and their advisors adapt to complex present realities and prepare for future ones.
Ep. 196: Amanda Cohen – Why your company needs a risk management makeover
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Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
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AUGUST 24, 2022
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AUGUST 22, 2022
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