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IRS hires 4,000 employees to help with next tax season

Accounting Today

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What you can expect from this year’s Xero Singapore Roadshow

Xero

With just two weeks to go ’til Xero Singapore Roadshow, we are buzzing with all that we have in-store for our accounting and bookkeeping community. Here are some things you can expect. Benchmark your practice. Opening the day, Managing Director of Xero Asia, Koren Wines will unveil some topline findings from our annual Singapore State of Accounting Industry Report.

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First steps towards GCP cost optimization: understanding the Google Cloud Platform billing concepts

FinOps in Practice

As any other cloud service, Google Cloud Platform is easy to set up, make it up and running, and then upscale based on your needs, especially at first when your organization is not that big. Things get a little more complicated as your business grows and requires more and more services and resources. Inevitably, your staff grows as a result, which leads to a greater need to manage your cloud in the right way.

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How to Increase Net Dollar Retention (NDR) Using Automation

Sage Intacct

Net dollar retention (NDR) is one of SaaS companies' most critical revenue-based metrics. It is material because NDR is the KPI that tells you the percentage of revenue you either gained or lost from your existing customer base over a given period. This lets you understand and optimize the success of the product from your most profitable cohort: current customers.

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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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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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IRS to require speech recognition to reach Practitioner Priority Service

Accounting Today

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EOG Accounting ties business goals to positive impact to embrace the beauty of giving

Xero

It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day clamour of our working lives. Targets, KPIs, deadlines – these are the things that keep many people awake at night, and often distract from the bigger picture. Which is to try to do some good on this planet before we leave it. . The team at EOG Accounting , a solely Xero practice based in North Wales, understands the need to meet business targets, but also to make a positive impact whenever possible. .

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How to Keep Track of Business Expenses

FundThrough

Tired of keeping track of your entire business in your head? Ready to start making business decisions based on facts instead of pure gut feeling? Then the first thing you need to do is begin properly tracking your business expenses. Business expenses are just things your business spends money on to keep operating. They include […]. The post How to Keep Track of Business Expenses appeared first on FundThrough.

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Caterpillar's 15-year tax saga ends with $740M IRS settlement

Accounting Today

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How document packs helps this UK advisor stay ahead of the curve

Xero

In our One Step research , we found that small business owners who adopt new technologies enjoy on average 106% higher productivity than those who fall behind the tech adoption curve. It’s something that Andy Housley of Square 1 Accounting in the UK can personally attest to. . Here, Andy shares why he’s passionate about staying up to date with the latest tools and gadgets, and how he makes the most of document packs in his practice — a secure solution within Xero HQ that helps you easily collate

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Preventing A $70K Cost Spike In 4 Clicks — And Protecting Our Profit (Video)

CloudZero

At CloudZero, the thing we do better than any other cost solution is connect the dots between cloud cost and your businesses. While other solutions offer reporting and dashboards that answer, “How much did we spend?”, CloudZero also enables you to answer “Why?”.

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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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How to Conduct an Accounts Receivable Analysis

Gaviti

An accounts receivable (A/R) analysis report is a tool used to assess your A/R in aggregate, giving you a better understanding of cash flows. A complete accounts receivable analysis cannot be achieved with one method, so teams will need to combine several techniques. Fortunately, analysis of receivables is straightforward enough with the right tools behind you.

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IRS and AICPA call for crackdown on bogus Employee Retention Credit claims

Accounting Today

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Transforming small businesses’ financial health starts with a human touch

Xero

The stress of running a small business is a feeling that accountant Stuart Hurst is familiar with. Growing up, he watched his father suffer from the pressures of being in control of the family business’s finances, having no support to help him make sense of them. The devastating impact resulted in the business failing and the loss of the family home.

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How To Build A Case For Your Cloud Cost Optimization Opportunity

CloudZero

Identifying great business optimization opportunities is tougher than it seems. You often need to weigh the projected revenue and costs of taking a new path against the potential opportunity costs of not taking that path. Not only is this an apples-to-oranges comparison, but also a “what if” scenario riddled with variables.

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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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How to Manage Small Business Debt

Nolan Accounting Center

When it comes to running a business, debt is necessary and can be a good thing- but it is important to note that taking on the right amount at the right time can make all the difference in the world. According to the Small Business Administration , approximately 50% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years due to poor credit arrangements, insufficient capital, and too much debt.

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Controllership is being transformed, but not fast enough

Accounting Today

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Empathetic Leadership Can Remove Friction, Enable Growth

AvidXchange

Coming out of the stressful last two years, the new business mindset is focused on more empathetic leadership and interpersonal business communications. To combat high resignation rates, burnout and stress from ongoing social issues, including the pandemic and lack of childcare, business leaders are showing more interest in their employees’ emotional wellbeing, and employees are being more honest with their leaders about how they feel.

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Do Older Founders Have Traits that Make the Best Entrepreneurs?

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

In a recent Forbes article, the contributor suggests that older entrepreneurs outperform younger startup founders and lists numerous examples. GoDaddy was founded by Bob Parsons at age 47. E-Trade started with Bill Porter at age 54. Leo Goodwin, the founder of Geico, was 50. The article goes on to state that as individuals age, they're more likely to build a successful company.

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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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Xerocon #2: How Xero Is Making The United States A Priority

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Meet Our Guest Ben Richmond, CA, Country Manager, United States at Xero LinkedIn: [link] Twitter: [link] Learn more about Xero [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Get in Touch Thanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary.

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Accountants worried over economy and inflation

Accounting Today

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How To Calculate Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Gaviti

Allowance for doubtful accounts (ADA) is a financial metric that estimates the value of rendered services or goods sold that you don’t expect to get paid for. Essentially, it’s a tool used in accrual accounting as a way of tracking bad debt up front with the end goal of maintaining more accurate financial statements. But what is the allowance for doubtful accounts in application and how do companies calculate it?

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Ep. 205: Ryan Goral - M&A Strategy for SMBs

IMA's Count Me

Connect with Ryan: [link] [link] Full Episode Transcript: Adam: Welcome back to Count Me In, the podcast focused on management accountants driving business forward. I'm Adam Larson. Coming up I speak with Ryan Goral about unlocking the full potential of small businesses through mergers and acquisitions. Ryan is the founder of G-Spire Group, a consultancy focused on companies often overlooked and underserved when it comes to corporate development services.

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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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The 40-Hour Workweek

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Sponsors Liscio: [link] Canopy: [link] Relay: [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Show Notes 2:40 – Alright #TaxTwitter, I'm calling it. After 961 painful days of March 2020, #Marchternity is over. (Except in FL/NC/SC/AK.) Though our profession will never be the same after all this s**t, we're very likely done with enormous tax bills in Congress for at least a few years. 1/— Ada

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IAASB proposes changes in audit evidence standard

Accounting Today

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PODCAST: CMI Drops to New Low, Prepare for Recession

NACM

?? Latest episode of Extra Credit: The October Credit Managers' Index dropped to 53.2. its lowest reading since June 2020.?? "We are not in a good position," said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts. Also hear from Jason Torf for some tips on how credit professionals can prepare for an economic downturn.

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XSBI data shows global trend in small business sales

Xero

Small businesses have survived – and continue to face – a myriad of challenges from a global pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and now impacts of inflation and the rising cost of living. I am constantly impressed by the resilience and adaptability of small businesses as they navigate new challenges and identify opportunities. . Through our latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data, we can see the global trend of the rising cost of living impacting small business sales.

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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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Xerocon #3: Turning "You Have No Experience" Into A Thriving Firm

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Meet Our Guest: Miguel Otchere-Marshall, Founder and CEO of Nelopy LinkedIn : [link] Learn more about Nelopy [link] Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: [link] Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: [link] Get in Touch Thanks for listening and for the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary.

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Estimates of the tax gap keep growing

Accounting Today

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Service Sector Resilient Despite Steady Inflation

NACM

Despite talks of a potential recession and inflation's tight hold on the U.S. economy, the services sector remains resilient.

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FASB proposes changes in accounting for joint ventures

Accounting Today

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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.