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Latest product news — July 2022

Xero

Our teams have been busy adding lots of value across our platform over the past month, including enhancements to Hubdoc, short-term cash flow, tax updates in the UK and more. We’re also getting some fantastic feedback on our latest features in new reports — especially sticky headers and report annotations. If you haven’t tried new reports yet, it’s a great time to give them a go.

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EY pays $100M SEC fine over CPA ethics exam cheaters

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What is the future of accounts payable?

AP Association

The role of accounts payable staff has changed significantly over the past two decades as technology has continued to play an ever-increasing part in day-to-day duties. Today, AP employees are more likely to spend their time working at a computer, rather than chasing up paper invoices. As more aspects of AP processes are taken over by technology, the question is, what is the future of accounts payable?

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Financial Reporting and Forecasting in a Multidimensional World

Sage Intacct

Even for seasoned SaaS CFOs that have been in the subscription revenue sector for years, reporting and forecasting can be daunting processes. Not to mention the tight deadlines finance teams frequently operate under.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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

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The countdown is on to Xerocon Sydney 2022!

Xero

Since the pandemic’s arrival, advisors have carried the weight of small business survival on their shoulders. But now, we’re entering a new chapter in our nation’s pandemic journey. Although challenges lie ahead, opportunities for growth, innovation and human connection are all within reach. This is why, after a two-year hiatus, we couldn’t be more excited to enter this new era with a celebration.

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Focusing on the employee experience in 2022

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Establishing a Single Source of Truth for Smart Recurring Revenue Management

Sage Intacct

One of the biggest roadblocks encountered by SaaS companies involves a lack of data centralization. An approach that puts all your company’s data in one centralized location across employees and departments is known as a single source of truth (SSOT).

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Three things you might not know about Making Tax Digital for VAT

Xero

If you’re a VAT-registered small business owner, you may have heard the soft thwump of a letter landing on your doormat this past week, emblazoned with four familiar letters: HMRC. That’s right, it’s time for a gentle nudge/firm reminder that your business must now comply with government legislation Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT. . Part of a wider government initiative to simplify the tax system and make it easier for taxpayers to get it right, MTD for VAT requires affected individuals and bu

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More than half of workers are at least partially remote

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The Simple Formula For Managing Cloud Cost

CloudZero

Organizations receive high monthly bills from cloud providers with no way of determining why the number changes from month to month or how to accurately predict future spend. More importantly, there is little information to provide visibility if cloud resources are being deployed efficiently or if spend is correlated to business performance.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Conquer Monthly Bookkeeping in 5 Simple Steps as an Advisor

XY Bean Counters

4 MIN READ So you’ve got your books set up, perhaps in one of our Set-up & Training Workshops , now what? Keeping your books clean and up to date is important, especially in the highly regulated financial services industry. It can feel overwhelming when you first begin–I am here to give you some key tips and tricks to properly maintain your books.

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How Jessica Rose overcame burnout to keep the Jewellers Academy sparkling

Xero

Over the past two years, challenges posed by the pandemic as well as the rising cost of living have not only made it increasingly difficult for small businesses to survive and thrive, they’ve also placed a huge strain on owners’ mental wellbeing. . According to our study with CEBR (Centre for Economics and Business Research), only around half (55%) of small business owners know where to turn to get the mental health support they need.

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Elon Musk has a clear work-from-home policy

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What Is Cost Optimization? 8 Best Practices To Use ASAP

CloudZero

You're not alone if you have trouble visualizing, measuring, and controlling your IT costs. Whether public or private, cloud computing can add to the cost problem.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Conquer Monthly Bookkeeping in 5 Simple Steps as an Advisor

XY Bean Counters

4 MIN READ So you’ve got your books set up, perhaps in one of our Set-up & Training Workshops , now what? Keeping your books clean and up to date is important, especially in the highly regulated financial services industry. It can feel overwhelming when you first begin–I am here to give you some key tips and tricks to properly maintain your books.

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Future-Proofing the Office of the CFO: Borger Management’s Claudia Good Outlines ‘Stay-the-Course’ Approach to Remote Work

AvidXchange

This post is part of an ongoing interview series conducted by AvidXchange CEO and co-founder Michael Praeger. Make sure to follow along for new videos each month. As CEO and co-founder of AvidXchange, I’ve always had an affinity for jumping in another executive’s shoes to learn how they conduct their business. With that in mind, I’ve set out to talk to CFOs and other financial leaders throughout the United States to discuss how they’re adapting their management style, any industry predictions

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Supreme Court to settle FBAR penalty controversy

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The Four Step FCPA Compliance Checklist

Oversight

We entered a new phase in the fight against corporate bribery on June 21, 2022, when the UK company Glencore admitted to bribery after an investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The company also recently pled guilty in bribery investigations of several other countries including the U.S., making this a significant case of corporate bribery with calls for staggering fines to deter others from similar actions.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Ep. 188: John Greene - Financial Transformation at Discover

IMA's Count Me

Connect with John: [link] Full Episode Transcript: Adam: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, the podcast that looks at business issues and trends from the management accountant's perspective. Today, we are speaking with John Greene, the CFO of Discover Financial Services, the company behind the Discover credit card and the television ads with the catchy tagline, "We Treat You Like You'd Treat You".

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Russia-Ukraine War Substantially Damaged Global Supply Chain, Report Says

NACM

Just when businesses thought the supply chain crisis couldn't get much worse, Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global trade even further. The conflict has increased shipping costs, complicated logistics and increased transit times, according to a new report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)."The war in the U.

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EY denies audit firm split tied to $100M SEC penalty

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Abortion by the Numbers

Cloud Accounting Podcast

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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Senate committee searches for Wayfair remedy for small biz

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IRS implements new fingerprinting process for e-file

Accounting Today

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Ernst & Young IPO will create a lot of sour grapes

Accounting Today

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The workplace of the future: The war for talent

Accounting Today

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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IRS helps shut down bank for tax evasion, money laundering

Accounting Today

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CLA grants $1M to NABA to build Black talent in accounting

Accounting Today

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Talking about inflation raises prices. Here's how financial advisors can address the "I" word

Accounting Today

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The tax complexities of selling digital products abroad

Accounting Today

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Travel and Expense Policy Success: Your Essential Checklist

Setting the stage for successful organizational change always begins with clear, thoughtful communication. When it comes to rolling out a new travel and expense (T&E) policy, establishing a well-structured communication plan is key to ensuring that all employees understand the changes and their impact. By following a step-by-step approach, you can guide your organization through the transition, fostering smooth adoption from the outset and improving compliance.