FinOps Foundation

AUGUST 28, 2024

Key Insight: In addition to all major cloud infrastructure providers, third-party FinOps tool vendors are adopting the FOCUS for their platforms. Thousands of Practitioners rely on these tools to perform FinOps in their organizations. To help Practitioners understand this landscape, the FinOps Foundation will continue to track vendor adoption, and will eventually offer an official certification signifying conformance with the Specification.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 26, 2024

Millionaires only accounted for 0.22% of total returns filed this year for the 2023 tax season.

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Xero

AUGUST 25, 2024

We’re committed to continuously improving your invoicing experience in Xero. And as we transition to the new version of invoicing, we’re continuing to roll out more features and enhancements designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. As a reminder, there are some important changes happening in Xero invoicing: Beginning the week of 2 September 2024 at 9am NZT, we will be defaulting users to the new version of invoicing experience on a rolling basis.

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Intuit

AUGUST 30, 2024

What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? These two professions seem to go hand in hand. Some even use the words interchangeably in conversation. But the truth is that they’re not as similar as some may think. In this guide, we’ll dive into the finer points of the two professions. We’ll define each, explore the differences between bookkeeping and accounting, and discuss what it takes to pursue roles in the fields.

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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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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.

Invoicing

Accounting Department

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of small business, staying ahead means constantly measuring and optimizing performance. That's where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in. These metrics help business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups monitor their progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions. Now that we understand the importance of KPIs, let's focus on the top 5 essential KPIs for e-commerce businesses.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

This year's selection of outstanding firm leaders fill multiple roles with aplomb

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Intuit

AUGUST 27, 2024

10 AI skills you need for a career in tech By now, it’s no secret that proficiency with artificial intelligence (AI) is a necessity to move forward in the tech job market. Advancements in technology or new platforms roll out seemingly every day, and some of the biggest brands in the world are exploring the best implementations for AI—if it’s not already an integral part of their workflows.

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Accounting Department

AUGUST 28, 2024

In today's fast-paced business world, growing companies often find themselves accumulating multiple applications to enhance productivity. However, without proper integration, these applications can lead to siloed operations and data redundancies, ultimately hampering efficiency.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

Some IRS policies may favor large multinational corporations that use foreign no-tax or low-tax jurisdictions for the sole purpose of avoiding paying U.S. taxes, according to a TIGTA report.

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Fidesic blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

Fidesic is that AP automation company with the octopus logo. Fidesic, the only octopus AP automation built specifically for Dynamics GP & Business Central.

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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.

Ace Cloud Hosting

AUGUST 30, 2024

Running an inventory-based business comes with its own unique set of challenges. Beyond the usual responsibilities of payroll, customer service, and budgeting, managing and accounting for Inventory adds another layer.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 27, 2024

Starting October 27, 2024, the price of Xero's most popular plans in the United States will increase. The Early, Growing, and Established plans will see price changes ranging from $2 to $5 dollars per month.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 26, 2024

AICPA chair Carla McCall talks about how accounting firms need to work together so they can all thrive separately.

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Nanonets

AUGUST 27, 2024

Introduction In today's fast-paced business world, the ability to extract relevant and accurate data from diverse sources is crucial for informed decision-making, process optimization, and strategic planning. Whether it's analyzing customer feedback, extracting key information from legal documents, or parsing web content, efficient data extraction can provide valuable insights and streamline operations.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Enterprise Recovery

AUGUST 30, 2024

A business credit score is crucial for your company's financial health and reputation. It reflects your ability to manage credit responsibly and can impact your ability to secure financing, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and attract potential business partners. A strong business credit score demonstrates your reliability as a borrower and opens up opportunities for growth and expansion.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 29, 2024

Alee Cochrane of Sydney, Australia, and one of our Top 50 International ProAdvisors for 2024 is our featured ProAdvisor this week.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

The 2024 MP Elite share their strategies for solving accounting's current talent shortage.

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Nanonets

AUGUST 26, 2024

In our hunter-gatherer days, we had to classify objects and beings as food, foe, or friend, for survival. Today our need for classification is less for conservation and more for clarity.  In this era of information overload, document classification is of considerable importance for the efficient management and use of information and knowledge.   In this article, we will look at the types of document classification and how ML techniques are being increasingly used for this purpose.

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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

Accounting Tools

AUGUST 29, 2024

What are Tests of Controls? A test of controls is an audit procedure to test the effectiveness of a control used by a client to prevent or detect material misstatements. The intent of these tests is to decide whether the controls are adequate for the detection and prevention of material misstatements. A test of controls is made irrespective of the dollar amount of the underlying business transaction.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 28, 2024

Xero data reveals a mismatch in payment preferences between small businesses and consumers. Nine out of ten consumers favor paying by card, while 30% of SMBs don't accept cards for payment.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 28, 2024

In 2023, 179,000 notices of federal tax lien were filed, down roughly 84% from the high in 2010 of nearly 1.1 million.

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Ace Cloud Hosting

AUGUST 30, 2024

Integrating Generative Artificial intelligence (GenAI) into various industries has become a topic of intense interest, and finance and accounting are no exceptions.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Accounting Tools

AUGUST 29, 2024

What is Foreign Currency Translation? Foreign currency translation is used to convert the results of a parent company's foreign subsidiaries to its reporting currency. This is a key part of the financial statement consolidation process, resulting in a set of financial statements that are presented solely in the parent company’s reporting currency. The steps in this translation process are as follows: Determine the functional currency of the foreign entity.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 29, 2024

Sheri Radler, Insightful Accountant's 2023 Up-n-coming ProAdvisor of the Year, provides a 'fresh perspective' on how QuickBooks Live Expert Assist can support and grow your ProAdvisor practice.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

The accountant of the future has come back to share some thoughts on how the profession will improve.

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Ace Cloud Hosting

AUGUST 29, 2024

In today’s digital era, businesses rely on cloud accounting to manage their financial operations. Cloud accounting’s accessibility and cost-effectiveness have made it an integral tool for small to large firms.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Accounting Tools

AUGUST 29, 2024

What are the Limitations of Ratio Analysis? Ratio analysis involves comparing information taken from the financial statements to gain a general understanding of the results, financial position , and cash flows of a business. This analysis is a useful tool, especially for an outsider such as a credit analyst, lender , or stock analyst. These people need to create a picture of the financial results and position of a business just from its financial statements.

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finout

AUGUST 27, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Finout has achieved the AWS Cloud Operations Software Competency, underscoring our commitment to delivering cutting-edge FinOps solutions tailored to optimize FinOps practices across industries. This significant milestone underscores our ability to provide secure, scalable, and reliable cost management solutions that meet the demands of modern cloud environments.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 30, 2024

Plus, Crowe solution streamlines financial spreading process; Patriot Software releases new payroll, compliance tools; and other accounting tech news.

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Ace Cloud Hosting

AUGUST 29, 2024

Accounting is the language of business. Whether you are a small business owner, CPA firm, or an individual who handles the financial tasks of your family or others, understanding the.

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